The former Governor's House of Calodyne, a rare Mauritian heritage estate reimagined as a five-star private villa for large groups. Over 1,000 m² across three levels: 7 en-suite bedrooms, 19 air conditioners, a private 17 m pool, a gym, a kids' playroom and a rooftop terrace with sea views. Your stay includes full beach-club privileges at the four-star Zilwa Attitude resort next door; you simply order your food and drinks when you use it. Sleeps 14 guests, up to 16 on request.

Our villa manager welcomes you on arrival and shows you around.

SLEEPING: 7 en-suite bedrooms, 4 king, 2 queen, and 1 twin room with two singles that pair into a king on request. Bedrooms 1 to 3 have bathtubs, 4 to 7 walk-in showers. Free travel cot on request; guests 15 and 16 carry a per-night surcharge.

RESORTS: full beach-club privileges at the four-star Zilwa Attitude next door (pools, restaurants, bar, private beach; just order your food and drinks there). Day passes at the five-star LUX Grand Gaube, 5 minutes away. Five-star Sea Diamond Boutique Hotel & Spa a short walk away.

POOL: private 17 m x 7 m pool with a graduated shallow entry (20 to 50 cm, then 1.5 m deep). Unfenced, please supervise young children.

INCLUDED: arrival clean, welcome basket, mid-stay housekeeping, pool service twice weekly, weekday garden service. Wi-Fi 410/200 Mbps throughout.

GETTING THERE: two entrances, the main front gate with private parking for 10+ cars, and a poolside entrance leading toward the beach, just a 5-minute walk away. Grand Baie's restaurants and marina are a short drive. SSR International Airport is about 51 minutes by road.

HOUSE NOTES: no pets. Check-in from 14:00, checkout by 11:00. Five-night minimum stay.