The Green Shack Eco Lodge

Half Board at The Green Shack Eco Lodge in Quatre Soeurs:

• Meal plan: breakfast and dinner (lunch and drinks not included)
• Breakfast: served from 07:30 to 09:30
• Dinner: served from 19:30

Things to do near The Green Shack Eco Lodge

1. Landmarks and nature near Quatre Soeurs
   • Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall (9 min drive): the waterfall where the Grande Rivière Sud Est meets the sea, a regular stop on east coast boat trips.
   • Trou d'Eau Douce (19 min drive): the east coast fishing village where the boats for Île aux Cerfs leave.
   • Île aux Cerfs (20 min drive): an island in the east coast lagoon with white sand beaches and water sports, reached by boat from Trou d'Eau Douce.
2. Restaurants near Quatre Soeurs
   • Resto 7 by Kazi (17 min drive): a Chinese and Indian restaurant near the Trou d'Eau Douce jetty, praised for its tandoori platter and mutton rogan josh.
   • La Pizza de l'Est (19 min drive): a family run halal pizzeria on the Royal Road in Trou d'Eau Douce, baking thin wood fired pizzas such as smoked marlin.
   • Les Alizés (19 min drive): a small Chinese Mauritian eatery at Camp Nadal run by an elderly couple, known for boulettes in soup and mine frite.
   • Chez Tino (20 min drive): a seafood restaurant on a first floor terrace in Trou d'Eau Douce looking out to Île aux Cerfs, known for octopus curry and crab soup.
3. Island trips on MariDeal near Quatre Soeurs
   • Ile aux Cerfs Family Day Pass with Lunch & Boat Transfer (18 min drive to the boat)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass & Ile aux Cerfs Trip at Tropical Attitude (22 min drive to the boat)
   • Shared 5 Islands Speedboat Trip with Ile aux Cerfs BBQ Lunch (30 min drive to the boat)
   • Full-Day Ile aux Cerfs Speedboat Trip & Water Sports with Aquacity (30 min drive to the boat)
   • Ile aux Cerfs Catamaran Cruise & Water Sports with Aquacity (30 min drive to the boat)

Golf near The Green Shack Eco Lodge

• The Green Shack Eco Lodge is within 30 minutes by car of 2 golf courses, nearest first:
  • Anahita Golf Club (13 min drive): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Ernie Els, with holes along the sea at Beau Champ.
  • Île aux Cerfs Golf Club (14 min drive to the boat): 18 holes, par 72, designed by Bernhard Langer on the island itself, reached by boat.

Scuba diving near The Green Shack Eco Lodge

• Dive centres within 30 minutes of The Green Shack Eco Lodge, nearest first:
  • Dive Passion Mauritius (30 min drive): a PADI 5 Star dive resort in Belle Mare diving about 15 sites around the Belle Mare pass, 10 minutes by boat.
• Dive sites in the area:
  • Belle Mare pass: the gap in the east coast reef where most Belle Mare dives start, about 10 minutes by boat from shore.
  • Trou Padi: a sheltered east coast site with a shallow coral plateau sloping down a reef wall, where turtles, rays and octopus are seen.
  • Colorado: a 400 m canyon behind the reef off the south east coast, around 33 m deep, with a tunnel, an arch, sea fans and sometimes blacktip reef sharks.

The Green Shack Eco Lodge in Quatre Soeurs

The Green Shack Eco Lodge is a one bedroom eco lodge in the Marie Jeanne Valley at Quatre Soeurs, on the south east coast of Mauritius, run on solar power and harvested rainwater at the foot of the Cat and the Mouse mountain. From its furnished terrace the lodge looks out over the sea and the surrounding mountains. It stands on 4.6 arpents of land where fruit and vegetables are grown and a small farm is being developed. Guests leave their car in a secured car park in the village below and ride up to the lodge by 4x4 on an off road track. Trails to the Cat and the Mouse mountain, the Bambous mountains and nearby waterfalls start from the land around the lodge.

Where is The Green Shack Eco Lodge?

• Location: in the Marie Jeanne Valley at Quatre Soeurs, in the Bambous mountains of the south east coast, inland from Grande Rivière Sud Est.
• Access: the last stretch is an off road track, so cars stay in a secured car park in the village and the host drives guests up by 4x4.
• Nearby: Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall is 9 min by car and Trou d'Eau Douce, where boats leave for Île aux Cerfs, is 19 min.

Who is The Green Shack Eco Lodge best for?

• Hikers: trails to the Cat and the Mouse mountain, the Bambous mountains and waterfalls, from beginner to experienced level, with guided walks arranged on site.
• Eco travellers: a solar powered lodge with rainwater harvesting, on a working plot of fruit and vegetable crops.
• Small families: one 50 m² bedroom with a king size bed, two single beds and a sofa bed, so parents and children share one space.

Rooms at The Green Shack Eco Lodge

• The bedroom: a single large bedroom of 50 m² with one king size bed, two single beds and one sofa bed.
• Terrace: a furnished terrace with views over the sea and the mountains.
• Bathroom: a private bathroom with a rainwater fed shower fitted with low pressure showerheads.
• Kitchenette: an outdoor kitchenette with a small fridge.
• Power: 220/240 volt sockets run off the solar system, for fans and phone chargers.

Restaurants at The Green Shack Eco Lodge

1. Meals at The Green Shack, home cooked Mauritian food
   • There is no restaurant at the lodge; breakfast and dinner are served in the outdoor dining area, with typical Mauritian dishes.
   • Opening hours: Breakfast 07:30 to 09:30, Dinner from 19:30

Bars at The Green Shack Eco Lodge

• The Green Shack Eco Lodge has no bar; meals are served in the outdoor dining area.

Families and kids at The Green Shack Eco Lodge

• The Green Shack Eco Lodge has no kids club or children's programme.
• The hiking trails around the lodge range from beginner to experienced level, so older children can join the easier walks.

Activities and hiking at The Green Shack Eco Lodge

• Cat and the Mouse mountain: a trail climbs from the valley to this peak, the closest summit to the lodge.
• Bambous mountains: further trails lead into the Bambous mountains around the valley.
• Waterfalls: trails also lead to the waterfalls near the lodge.
• Guided hikes: a guide can be booked on site, at an extra charge.
• The farm: fruit and vegetables are grown on the 4.6 arpents around the lodge, where a small farm is being developed.

Beach, pools and facilities at The Green Shack Eco Lodge

• Beach: The Green Shack Eco Lodge is in the hills, not on the coast; the nearest public beaches are Palmar (26 min drive) and Belle Mare (30 min drive) on the east coast.
• Pools: The Green Shack Eco Lodge has no swimming pool.
• Facilities: solar power with battery backup, rainwater harvesting, an outdoor dining area, a furnished terrace and secured parking in the village.

The Green Shack Eco Lodge or Ferney Nature Lodge?

• Both are nature stays in the hills of the south east, away from the beach hotels.
• The Green Shack Eco Lodge: a single solar powered lodge on a small farm, with trails to the Cat and the Mouse mountain and the Bambous mountains.
• Ferney Nature Lodge: set in the Vallée de Ferney nature reserve, with hikes and 4x4 tours of the valley's native forest.

MariDeal offers near The Green Shack Eco Lodge

1. Day passes:
   • Day Package with Room Use & 3-Course Lunch at La Case du Pecheur (15 min)
   • Ile aux Cerfs Family Day Pass with Lunch & Boat Transfer (21 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at Tropical Attitude (22 min)
   • Friday Attitude Day Package with Lunch & Spa Time (23 min)
   • All-Inclusive Day Pass at C Mauritius (27 min)
2. Spas and massage:
   • Spa Break with 50-Min Massage & Lunch at Spa Poz, Tropical Attitude (22 min)
3. Evenings out:
   • Set Menu or Buffet Dinner at Tropical Attitude (22 min)
4. Other hotels in Quatre Soeurs and nearby:
   • EvaZion (7 min)
   • Laguna Beach Hotel & Spa (14 min)
   • La Case du Pecheur (15 min)
   • Lorlagon by LOV Mauritius (20 min)
   • Tropical Attitude Mauritius (22 min)

The Green Shack Eco Lodge FAQ

1. Where is The Green Shack Eco Lodge?
   • In the Marie Jeanne Valley at Quatre Soeurs, in the Bambous mountains of the south east coast of Mauritius, 9 minutes by car from Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall.
2. How far is The Green Shack Eco Lodge from the airport?
   • The Green Shack Eco Lodge is about 41 minutes by car from SSR International Airport, plus the 4x4 ride up from the village car park.
3. How do you get up to The Green Shack Eco Lodge?
   • You leave your car in a secured car park in the village, and the host drives you up the off road track to the lodge by 4x4.
4. Is The Green Shack Eco Lodge good for families?
   • It suits small families: the 50 m² bedroom of The Green Shack Eco Lodge has a king size bed, two single beds and a sofa bed, but there is no kids club or pool.
5. Does The Green Shack Eco Lodge have a beach and pool?
   • No. The Green Shack Eco Lodge is in the hills with no swimming pool; the nearest public beaches are Palmar, 26 minutes by car, and Belle Mare, 30 minutes.
6. Where can you hike from The Green Shack Eco Lodge?
   • Trails lead to the Cat and the Mouse mountain, along the Bambous mountains and to nearby waterfalls, and a guide can be booked on site.
7. How is The Green Shack Eco Lodge powered?
   • By solar panels with battery backup, while rainwater is collected on site for the shower and the land is farmed for fruit and vegetables.
8. What meals are served at The Green Shack Eco Lodge?
   • Breakfast from 07:30 to 09:30 and dinner from 19:30, both typical Mauritian home cooking served in the outdoor dining area.
9. What is there to do near The Green Shack Eco Lodge?
   • Besides the trails to the Cat and the Mouse mountain, Grande Rivière Sud Est waterfall is 9 minutes away by car, Anahita Golf Club 13 minutes, and Trou d'Eau Douce, where boats leave for Île aux Cerfs, 19 minutes.