Everything was as described from the beginning the end with Stefan, his mom and their Coco Sek villa of our 6-day stay on La Digue. We found the location very conveniently central - just close enough from the livelier area of the West / NW coasts and far enough for peace n quiet.
Avoid the street hustlers - Stefan offers best bikes and is quick to arrange for fixes or changes e.g. seats or locks. We have not tried tours, however all other tips and recommendations such as Boleme take away diner were spot on. The lodge offered nice room with a fan/AC )slightly loud), spacious bathroom, kitchen with a full sized fridge and a good quality/clean at that and an outside cold shower plus a hammock right out of our terrace. It was very comfortable to sleep there and sit outside for food. As a bonus there is even a pole for breaking coconuts.
Summarizing, it is all the visitors need for a self-catering stay, great starting point for touring the Island by bike as they say.
UPSIDES:
- location, garden charm
- fully equipped kitchen for cooking, tins, ready meals, toasts
- local phone/phoneline useful for calling ferries/other hotels/airlines and the host himself
DOWNSIDES:
- since reception was manned approx 9-6 the complex is free to roam for anyone
- safe has a classic key, not a pin security
- termites are slowly taking over the front door
GENERAL TIP: - shop on Mahe if planning groceries on LaDigue, also the Island is small and suffers from opportunistic thief.