best Location in front of the beach. The terrace allwos you to view the sea, watch birds and enjoy the beautiful garden. The staff ist great. Every morning breakfast is served on the terrace. Sona makes the best Omelettes and has very good tips for the tailor. Michael is an excellent and reliable tour guide. Maliks barbecue is highly recommended. Thank you very much, for our great stay!

Stayed in May 2024

The power went out a few times, which is normal for Gambia, but they said they had a problem with the solar that needed fixing! Didn’t spoil our stay though and will definitely be back!

Everything was well thought out. All the little extras. Tea coffee, picnic basket, even a first aid kit! The most idyllic setting where all you can hear is the waves crashing and birds singing! Peace on earth! One of the best places I’ve ever stayed! Breakfast was delivered to the room as well!

Stayed in April 2024

This is one of the most amazing places we have stayed so I am reluctant to tell anyone else in case its not available when we come back. Emilie is great and has built a very special tree house that is really comfortable with everything you need, including binoculars to watch the amazing bird life right in front of the canopy. If you are into night life and crowded bars then look away, if you are into tranquility and beautiful romantic environments then this has got to be one of the best places we have ever stayed and is, by far, the best place on Sanyang beach. We absolutley loved it

Stayed in March 2024

Such a lovely place and people

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing, it was perfect for us

The treehouse is so peaceful & comfortable. It's charming, rustic & simple. Lovely staff - Malik, Idris & Sona took really good care of us. WiFi was unexpectedly good. Breakfast, coffee, milk & water is provided for free (you have a gas stove, fridge/freezer & cafetiere in the room). Mike the driver was great company, took us to the craft Market & did all the haggling for us. The restaurant next door was great for food. If you want chilled evenings watching the sunset & days lazing on the terrace, this is for you.

Stayed in February 2024

Maybe there could be a doorbell downstairs before people come up the stairs to the terrace for when the people working here want to ask something or e.g. to come with the breakfast. Sometimes we didnt see them coming and had a little jump scare. Same goes for the shower under the cabin. There is a curtain made of beads, but its quite easy to look through. That made us feel a bit exposed, since the other guest and the staff need to walk past that shower ghehe. Other than that, it was perfectttt.

The location is fabulous! If you seek some peace and quiet, this is the place to go. The cabin is quite big and has everything you will need. Every morning there was breakfast served to our terrace, which was something to look forward to every day. The ocean is just a 2 minute walk and you hear the waves from the cabin. My partner and I found that the ocean was some of the best swims we ever had in an ocean. Clear water, not too many waves, no scary fish or anything. We ate almost everyday at the restaurant 'Black and White' a few minutes to the right on the beach. The other restaurants in the area are a bit further away. We didnt mind at all the minimal choices. Black and White serves fresh food and has the best service. There were only a few other tourists in the area, which we loved. The people working at Mansa Musso were too kind and welcoming. We really enjoyed getting to know them. Thank you for everything!

Stayed in November 2023

I loved everything about it, but please take into account that this lodge is in an area where there isn't much around, there are some restaurants walking distance by the beach. They have in mind and are already working on a kitchen to be able to offer lunch and dinner.

I enjoyed here one of the best experiences during my trip through the Gambia. It was exactly what I wanted for my last days, a place where you can enjoy the quiet environment, just the sound of birds around you. Malick, the host, took great care of me, he was always around and available, bringing me fruits and nuts while I was reading by the terrace. I was very lucky to share a unique experience with them, as it was Sona's birthday and we had lunch together with Emilie as well, thank you so much for that, and for letting me stay in the room until late in the afternoon, as my flight was leaving very late in the evening. If I ever manage to visit this country again I will for sure visit this lodge again.

Stayed in November 2023

Yerro Jallow Markus Malik Mike Great people

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing !

It was a fabulous hideaway in the middle of nature on the beach where we could totally chill

Stayed in July 2023

mosquitoes

Location, comfortable bed, beautifully design treehouse, superb breakfast helpful and friendly staff

Stayed in May 2023

Nothing to write here!! It's perfect, I wouldn't change a thing! We booked 7 nights & stayed for 14!!!

The treehouse itself is beautiful!! Inside & out. Tastefully decorated, extremely comfortable bed, fridge & some utensils, kettle, cafetiere, tea etc. Stunning panoramic views of the ocean & surrounding gardens all from the comfort of your own private terrace. The people, well what can I say? Amazing, genuine, polite & so helpful!! Malick & his wonderful team, Sona, Noah & Babuka are on hand every hour of the day & night, bringing you food, drinks, cigarettes & fresh dates from the market. They went above & beyond. Malick is very special, a talented carpenter (he built the treehouse) & so professional in every way. Euro, the night security guard was very serious about our safety & made sure we were safe & sound through the night. Have to give a special mention to Markus, who is residing at the lodge. He helped us with anything & everything. His travel stories kept us entertained & amazed. Very inspiring!! Also need to mention Michael. He picked us up from the airport, told us a lot of information & also organised a wonderful day trip to the Makasutu Cultural Forest. We fell asleep every night listening to the incredible sounds of the ocean & woke every morning to the sounds of beautiful bird song. Truly paradise! The perfect holiday retreat for peace, relaxation & restoration. A few metres away from a stunning sandy beach, very swimable sea with only gentle waves. The beach itself is almost private, just a few local kids having fun in the water & cheekily asking for photographs. All locals are very friendly, even though life is hard for them. They appreciate any level of support, even if it is just a few bananas or a bracelet. I have to mention our neighbours at Black & White Beach Bar. Food is amazing, people are incredible. Mama & her team, special shout out to Lammey & Petra for making our stay so easy & relaxing. The next beach bar is Happy Corner.

Stayed in March 2023

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Stayed in May 2024

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Stayed in November 2023