We were delighted with the accommodation, and with the overall experience. Jennifer arranged a taxi transfer for us from the airport and was there on our arrival to show us around and introduce us to Marie-Lourdes. She had thoughtfully given us a starter pack of fruit, cold beer and wine, milk and bread. Arriving mid-morning on a hot day, the cold beer was extremely welcome.
The house is very clean and bright, and well maintained, with modern facilities, and very secure and alarmed. The aircon in the bedrooms was a godsend (late March/early April). The garden is kept immaculately clean, and extends right to the water. There is almost no noticeable road noise, as the house is set quite far forward, with a small house between it and the road. I rose at first light every day just to lie on a sunlounger, and take in the view alone with my thoughts before the others awoke. The sandy beach itself is an easy stroll about a hundred yards to the right.
Marie-Lourdes sourced and prepared for us a couple of very tasty fish curries and side dishes for a very reasonable fee. Jennifer phoned a couple of times to check we were having a good time, and arranged the taxi transfer back to the airport. She is super-efficient and a pleasure to deal with. I suspect she struggled to understand how we managed to break an oven knob, but graciously let it go.
I have stayed in Trou-aux-Biches several times dating back to the eighties, and this was by far the best accommodation and overall experience. We will definitely be back. For those not familiar with Mauritius, Trou-aux-Biches is on the drier, sunnier and least windy side of the island, with excellent snorkelling over the reef, and the beach has a lovely, relaxed vibe. Make sure you catch the samosa man at 12 noon sharp on the beach, and do ask for the chilli sauce on his very tasty vegetarian samosas. Popo’s supermarket is much expanded and modernised since I first patronised it in the eighties, and is only a couple of hundred yards away. The size of the excellent pizzas at the pizza restaurant next to Popos is stupendous. If you ask for the family sized, you will be amazed. Just behind the property – but not close enough to hear – is a relaxed South-African run bar and restaurant.
So all, in all, perfectly placed. Thank you Jennifer.