FAFARUA LODGE

Magnifique motu, des paysages merveilleux, jardins de corails...
Très jolie maison typique des tuamotu.
Les hôtes ont été sympathiques et nous avons appris pleins de choses, Patrick connaît très bien son environnement, son motu, l’île aux oiseaux..., les excursions étaient très bien, nous avons vu pleins de belles choses, nous avons pu pêcher à la traîne en bateau.
Nous avons excellemment mangé, les plats typique qu'Eva nous a préparé étaient divin, différents poissons midi et soir, une vraie chef cuisinière!!!
Très belle expérience sur une île privée!!

Je garderai de mon séjour, l'image d'un paradis sur terre où le temps s'arrête et tout n'est que bonheur et volupté. Y contribuent, la proximité des éléments, la beauté des paysages, l'absence de bruit hormis celui du vent et de la houle se cassant sur la barrière de corail, la maison ouverte avec un vent traversant, la gentillesse et disponibilité d'Eva et Patrick....
Eva, toujours bienveillante, femme de goût et excellente cuisinière, veillera à satisfaire avec brio vos papilles, mais pas que... elle vous parlera avec passion de la Polynésie, sa culture...
Explorer l'atoll avec Patrick est juste passionnant. Erudit et curieux, il est le meilleur des guides tant par l'étendue de ses connaissances, l'humilité dont il fait preuve dans leur transmission et sa souplesse en adaptant le programme aux attentes de chacun.
J'espère vraiment avoir le plaisir de revenir partager des moments avec eux sur leur petit coin de paradis. Merci à tous les deux pour ce moment magique.

Patrick and Eva have combined a slice of motu life with the experience of Eden. Excursions exploring the flora, fauna, culture, and history of the motu are set in an isolated, heaven-sent paradise. The open-air guest house ushers in tropical breezes and amazing views of sunrise. The sunset over the lagoon followed by the appearance of planets and stars is unforgettable and witnessed completely uninterrupted – no other person, boat, car, plane, train, business, street, or store for miles. There is no stress because Patrick and Eva provide and address all needs. Patrick’s passion for life on the atoll is evident in his excitement in sharing the smallest of details and in how, after twenty plus years, he still becomes awestruck from the beauty, complexity, and balance of creation. Eva’s hospitality is experienced through the perfect meals, the order of the house, and the generous accommodations of food allergies. We shall return.

I don't know where to begin or how to put our experience into words.

To start, the food was beyond incredible. And this was every single meal. There was nothing lacking. Beyond that, there was always plenty of food. Not to forget the deserts, either. Everything food wise was awesome!

Patrick made every single day an adventure. He is knowledgeable, spirited and just a generally good person. If you let Patrick take the lead, and give him an idea of what expectations you have, he'll handle the rest. And when you have a question, just ask. Again, Patrick is knowledgeable and you can learn a lot from him.

Sleeping is comfortable, there are fans to help keep the bugs off, and there are bottles of bug repellent Patrick has strategically placed if they get bad, or you have a night without a breeze.

There are lots of fins / masks / snorkels / etc. All left behind from previous visitors. So if you break anything, usually you can find a replacement.

Anyway, I've kind of lost track. You don't need much here. Sunnscreen (lots), sunglasses, hats, swim suits, sandals and a few long sleeve shirts (to block the sun).

Everything else you need for a good time is there waiting for you. (Don't bring sand to the beach)

We did not want to leave. I could even say I went into a couple week depression after having to return to the real world. And this was after 4 flights there and 4 back (totally worth it).

If you can get here, and like waking up and not having a worry in the world, enjoy sunrise and sunsets with the sound of crashing waves in the distance, give this a try. You will never forget it.