Our guest book over the years, featuring all our villas.
2024….
ASANA, January 2024
“We had such a wonderful week at Asana. The recommendations were spot on - highly recommend the water music. Netty & team so helpful and lovely with the kids. Thanks for a wonderful stay.”
— Cosmic Family
SINDISO, January 2024
“Thank you for a heavenly holiday in paradise. It was perfect.
Many thanks to George & Johanna for taking care of everything. We loved it.”
— Mal & Family
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, January 2024
“Thank you to Valerie & Ruth for being so kind and accommodating during our stay.
We have loved the stunning scenery, the community and exploring this gorgeous island. The home gym was great for morning boot camp and the pool table was a source of constant enjoyment.
Lukim you back again and God bless!
PS don’t miss the sunsets … they’re next level!”
— Lois & Family
SINDISO, January 2024
“A beautiful home that we have created some amazing family memories in while being able to relax and unwind!
George & Joanna do a fantastic job keeping the ground and house looking great. We loved our time at Sindiso.”
— White Family
H.B.H The Residence, February 2024
“Best Holiday Ever!
I just wanted to thank you for an awesome holiday. It was very special to have most of our family together as we are all scattered across the globe. Thanks once again for the tips you gave – we just loved Tanna and especially the K2 experience at the house that was spectacular.
We couldn’t have asked for a better holiday and thank you once again for the beautiful accommodation – very stylish and chic.
Awesome experience!”
— Lisa & Family
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, January 2024
“What an amazing place! Villa Champagne has been the perfect place for us to stay - enjoying this beautiful country and each others company. Here to celebrate a 70th, we have loved every minute of our trip and have made memories to treasure.
The Villa is fantastic for a large group of extended family - a beautiful space to be together, base to explore, and location to just relax and slow down. That stunning pool is heaven!
Valerie is so welcoming, lovely and helpful - than you Valerie! Than you Anthony & VLHH for all of your help organising our stay - we appreciate it so much. We cannot wait to come back!”
— Rita & Family
VILLA BLANC, January 2024
“Wow Villa Blanc - you delivered! Thank you for hosting our family. We absolutely loved our stay and didn’t want to leave!
Your hospitality Anthony, Liman & Bernard was above & beyond. Your absolute professionalism and delivery of hospitality was wonderful.”
— Farrah Family
2023….
SINDISO, December 2023
“Wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our time at this beautiful property. We will be back. It was just so relaxing and so private.
We cooked each day (usually eating out for lunch) so appreciated the well-appointed kitchen and gear.
Johanna is lovely. In all a great break thanks again. We will be back for sure.”
— Andrew & Family
KARIBU, October 2023
“Our first stay at Karibu and it was absolutely beautiful. The house and location were perfect and we had another amazing holiday home.
Many thanks to Anthony as well for helping us and being in touch all through the cyclone. We’ll be back!”
— Kerry, Darryl, Mary & Gary
KARIBU, September 2023
“Another wonderful family holiday spent at Karibu.
Such an awesome and relaxing setting and provides us all some much needed downtime.
We will be back!”
— Brinsdon & Volkov families
SINDISO, July 2023
“We had an amazing time staying at this house. There were so many activities we could do and they were all so enjoyable. The backyard was the most relaxing place to hang out. The snorkelling was fantastic, and the water out there is so clear. The pool was refreshing in the afternoons. The trampoline was very entertaining for the kids.
Such a perfect spot and setup for our holiday of two families. Thank you to George & Joanna for looking after us.”
— Marra & Magill Families
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, July 2023
“Wonderful comfortable stay for a large group. Ask Anthony & Valerie for anything and they will accommodate.
Brilliant food at Tamanu Resort next door. Use Bountiful Tours for getting around. Lovely stay, great base. Thankyou!!”
— Smith, Jennings & Gregory Families
GUDFALA, July 2023
“After waiting 1091 days we finally made it! Thank you so much Ken, Mislyn & Anthony for ensuring we had a fantastic Girls 2020 adventure.
The time went by so fast & thank you for the amazing weather.”
— Linda, Ros, Jacqui & Tracy
GUDFALA, July 2023
“Thank you Anthony! Two wonderfully relaxing weeks at Gudfala! A stunning property in a private & tranquil setting, just what we were after!
Thank you, Mislyn & Ken, for the thoughtful and attentive care of the house & gardens.
Highlights from here were Blue Lagoon, Reef Zoological Park (just down the road, so lucky!) Rentapau Falls, Eden on the River (kids fave!) Lunch & Snorkelling at Gideons Landing (giant clams & turtles) Mele Beach for the fire show, and Taluk by Mislyn! Our kids have loved it here and so have we! Also lucky to coincide with the 2023 Melanesian Arts & Culture festival, am absolutely lucky happening – so wonderful! Thank you Tumas!”
— Alice, Dan, Fraser, Tilly & Ruby
TAKUTAI, June 2023
“What a wonderful week we have enjoyed at Takutai.
Endless hours watching the world float by – a truly relaxing an beautiful setting.
The lights of passing cruise ships made for the perfect sunset on our last night … we will be back!.”
— Maureen & Nala
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, June 2023
“Villa Champagne so aptly named was the perfect venue for our very large group of family & friends to celebrate our friend John’s 60th. Valerie is so welcoming and helpful and really made our stay extra wonderful. And thanks so much also to Anthony for orchestrating our trip, it was seamless. The freshly made croissants were divine and much appreciated by all.
We all take home many wonderful memories of people & places that will stay forever in our hearts.”
— Day, Warren & Dickinson Families
SINDISO, June 2023
“George and Johanna made our stay truly memorable, and my boys absolutely adored playing with Martin and Alex.
Thank you for allowing us to share this beautiful home. A true slice of heaven. The home and property were simply magical, and we will hopefully be able to return soon.
And of course, thank you too Anthony for organising and make all smooth sailing. Until next time...”
— The Apport Family
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, January 2023
“A HUGE thank you for the week... Everyone loved the house.
We will definitely be back in the future”.
— Peter & Family
GUDFALA, January 2023
“Thank you Tony, Ken & Mislyn for a wonderful stay at Gudfala. The house is paradise and a wonderful place to spend our third visit to Vanuatu.
Ken & Mislyn made it so special, fishing for us, making coconut milk and keeping the house so beautifully. Our 5 year old son Jack loved playing with their grandson Jayden. All the best and thank you for everything.”
— Tolson & Elsden Families
GUDFALA, January 2023
“Thank you Ken, Mislyn & Tony ! Such a wonderful fun holiday at Gudfala !
Highlights of the trip were the blue lagoon and fire dancing down at the beach bar. I liked the FIFA World Cup ball and GO MESSI !”
— Patten Family
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, December 2023
“What an amazing place to stay! Villa Champagne has everything you could want for a lovely relaxing holiday in this beautiful country.
Valerie is a lovely presence in the house and is so accommodating. Meals delivered from the restaurant next door, pizzas from Sol Wota Pizza Bar, and a visit to zoological are all with doing. Thanks Anthony & VLHH, we will definitely be back.”
— Jennings Family
VILLA BLANC, December 2023
“Thank you Anthony for being a great host and Liman for taking great care of all of us.
We will definitely be back”
— Tim, Kirra & Family
2022….
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, December 2022
“I can say without reservation, that our stay at Villa Champagne was amazing! As you know, we loved Valerie especially! What a gem!
I think the owners and you have done an amazing job with the house and my family certainly had a great time in Vanuatu and certainly appreciated all the effort everyone put in to ensure it was ready for us! I think we really made the most of the lovely snorkelling, buggy driving, kayaking, fire dancing, eating and drinking.
Thank you again for all you attention and we would love to stay at Villa Champagne again some time.”
— Marianne & Family
GUDFALA, December 2022
“Thanks Tony for this beautiful home. Had a relaxing time with the seven of us. Highlights were: Blue Lagoon, Eton Beach, Waterfalls and the tranquility & privacy.
Ken & Mislyn were awesome ! We will enjoy the memories.”
— Hunt Family
SINDISO, November 2022
“After an incredible 10 days, we are very sorry to say goodbye to Sindiso. Our stay has been both relaxing and a constant delight. Jo & George looked after us very well.
An amazing house to spend some quality time.”
— Chris & Paul
SINDISO, October 2022
“Wonderful, superb, enjoyable and refreshing holiday. House & grounds are unbelievable.
Our children had a great time with Martin & Alex - Thank you so very much ... “
— Priscott Family
KARIBU, October 2022
“This has been our third stay at the magical spot called Karibu (2017, 2018 & 2022). We love the space, the privacy, beach access to amazing snorkelling and the chilled out vibe - just made for chilling out !
Our children have enjoyed making friends with the various local dogs who sometimes even join us on our reef explorations.
A big thank you to the lovely Dudley & Yvanna for their warmth and helpfulness.
Our children often speak of their holidays here and we have loved making very special memories here with great friends. See you again soon Karibu !”
— Brinsdon & Volkvo Families
ASANA + GUDFALA, October 2022
“Many thanks to Anthony & the team for a wonderful stay at one of the world's hidden treasures. It has gone too quickly...
The rock pool swimming was one of the highlights for everyone. We can't believe how lucky we have been to stay on this spectacular part of a beautiful island”.
— Hoare Family, 3 generations
SINDISO, September 2022
“We had a fantastic, relaxing and recharging holiday. The weather was perfect and the ability to snorkel right in the backyard was incredible. Thank you for having us and a big thank you to Jo & George for all their help in looking after us.
The pool was a great hit with the kids. We also had a great time exploring the islands many attractions and meeting all the friendly smiling locals. Once again ... thank you!”
— Shearman & Ramzy Families
KARIBU, July 2022
“We are so grateful for our time at Karibu ! A beautiful home with a magical view.
We loved snorkelling, paddle boarding, our bon fires on the beach and sundowner drinks on the verandah.
The waterfall, picnic at Eton Beach, Blue Lagoon & Havannah Bay were wonderful day trips.
Thanks to Anthony for making everything so easy. This was a treasured holiday for us all.”
— Cromer & Zuscak Families
LAKATORO, 2022
“If you are looking for a beautiful, peaceful, secluded, beachfront hideaway then look no further! We spent a week at Lakatoro where we were able to snorkel among amazing coral and fish 20 metres from the house and fall asleep to the sound of the waves every night.
The property itself has all of the amenities you will need and a lot of thought has been put into the details of the property. We loved the outdoor shower and the beautiful King-size bed!
location is wonderful if you are looking to be a little outside of Port Vila (which we would recommend). We hired a car for the week which was a fantastic way to get around, giving us the freedom and flexibility to explore as we wished.
It is safe to say that Lakatoro is a wonderful location, a beautiful property. Thank you for giving us such an unforgettable holiday”
— Frances & James
2020….
LAKATORO, 2020
“The Hamptons meet Vanuatu charm in this gorgeous property.
The waves will lull you to sleep in the beautifully appointed bedrooms, complete with luxury bath products, and of course - the utmost essential coffee machine.
You will wake to a breathtaking vista, follow brightly coloured fish through the crystal clear water and laze away your days in the hammock”
— Emma
LAKATORO, 2020
“Lakatoro was the perfect get away, it’s self contained nature allowed for us to do everything at our own pace.
Being able to snorkel straight off the beach was a highlight, along with the beautiful outdoor shower.
Everything in the villa is thoughtfully set out and designed for the perfect stay with everything you need. Will definitely be returning!!”
— Georgia
TAMARIND, 2020
“Just breathtaking! From the moment we arrived until we headed home, everything was perfect. The homes are just stunning and the location has to be seen to be believed!
The snorkelling straight from you own private beach is magnificent and teeming with sea life. The staff were lovely and so helpful. Without doubt one of the best holidays we’ve ever had.”
— Shannon & Dave
GUDFALA, January 2020
“From the moment we arrived we were overwhelmed by his place, from the construction and layout to the location, ocean pool and beautiful grounds. The further amazement from the snorkelling at the local beach.
We had an amazing 10 days and special thanks to Ken & Mislyn for looking after all our washing, cleaning and lobster supplies.
Thanks to the owner for sharing this special place.”
— Blake, Frangi & Bartley's
PLANTATION, January 2020
“Well this place really offers it all when you come to Port Vila.
You know when you come to this place that it really has been put together with love and doesn't feel like an airbnb only house but a real home that exudes warmth.
A few outstanding things that present well are a great location only 10 mins from town, all amenities you could imagine (like home Coral at your doorstep), super safe, very luxurious area within a gated community. Impeccably clean with wonderful staff that keep the place in tip top condition.
I will certainly be returning regularly both with friends and work colleagues and have yet stayed at a more perfectly presented place.
— Andrew
2019….
TAMARIND, 2019
“I just wanted to write and let you know how I felt about our stay at Tamarind Beach. I arrived uptight and wearing my shoulders as earrings. Six days later I was strolling with ease and left wanting more. The location is called Paradise Cove for a reason!
Opening the shutter doors to wonderland while sipping a coffee, watching the kids play happily on the beach was pure bliss. Tamarind Beach Estate has clearly been created with such love and a keen eye for detail that every need is met and more. From the most comfortable luxurious beds to the Nakamals and pockets of spaces created within the grounds.
My time was spent snorkelling and paddle boarding, napping and lolling about whilst sipping my favourite drink and generally just loving every moment spent with my family and friends.
A true little piece of paradise…with a private helipad no less! I feel really happy to have experienced such leisurely luxury. Thank you!”
— Cathy, Sydney
GUDFALA, October 2019
“Wedding Day at Gudfala. Wow ... what can we say to explain how magical our day was. This house will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Dancing under pandanus trees draped with festoon lights and dining under the stars was breathtaking.
Mislyn & ken were simply amazing! So kind, welcoming and helpful.
Thanks you for giving us the greatest memories couldn't have ever ever had dreamed!”
— Tim & Anais Clout
PLANTATION, October 2019
“Wow! The photos do not do the place justice. It is beautiful.
The amenities and little extras were really appreciated. In particular we enjoyed the pool and the kayaking.
My daughters were also huge fans of the mezzanine library over the pantry, the swing and the treehouse! The location is close to Port Vila.”
— Jen, October 2019
GUDFALA, August 2019
“Ten days of absolute bliss, well off the beaten track, beautifully peaceful with only the noise of the waves to contend with.
Beautiful setting - many thanks to Mislyn & Ken for looking after us all ... and we finished the jigsaw!
Hint: The fireshow at Tamanu is great! The turtle sanctuary down the road is well worth a visit too.”
— Eustace & Campbell Families
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, August 2019
“I would like to thank you and all of the staff for such a great stay and feel very privileged to have stayed at Villa Champagne.
We all very much enjoyed our stay and found Valarie and Willy to be very attentive to our needs, friendly and very warm. Valarie kept the Villa in exceptional state, and we felt we were truly looked after.
The villa itself is a great place to stay, great amenities and in a very special place.”
— Devin
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, August 2019
“Just wanted to thank you for the amazing and relaxing stay at Villa Champagne.
We have been traveling as a group of 8 ladies for the past 12 years to various destinations and this would have to be the best yet. From the booking process to staying, everything was so smooth.
Valerie I can’t speak highly enough off. She was so beautiful kind and helpful as were the other staff. The house was kept spotless by Valerie as were the grounds pool etc by the staff”
— Karen
SINDISO, September 2022
“We had a fantastic, relaxing and recharging holiday. The weather was perfect and the ability to snorkel right in the backyard was incredible. Thank you for having us and a big thank you to Jo & George for all their help in looking after us.
The pool was a great hit with the kids. We also had a great time exploring the islands many attractions and meeting all the friendly smiling locals. Once again ... thank you!”
— Shearman & Ramzy Families
PLANTATION, July 2019
“The Plantation House is beautiful. Everything has been thought of. Perfect place for kids to swim, snorkel or kayak where you can see them from the deck with a cocktail.
Housekeeping staff are lovely and went above & beyond.”
— Kylie
KARIBU, May 2019
“Karibu is a truly luxurious property set on a very large site with a wonderful waterfront right outside the back verandah where you can swim, snorkel, watch the boats go by and see the sun set.
We had a week at Karibu and absolutely loved it, the bedrooms are huge, as is the lounge, and all with beautiful furniture.
Karibu is close to some great waterfront restaurants and reasonably close to Port Vila. Walking from the back door straight onto the beach to cool off was a real treat.
One night we sat around a bonfire on the beach after watching the sun set, very idyllic. We’ll definitely be back again and highly recommend Karibu to anyone looking for a luxury stay.”
— Climber
SINDISO, May 2019
“We were blown away from the minute we entered the private gates to this beautiful home which has everything you could ever dream of.
Beautifully appointed in a style that is chic yet casual, you can't help but relax and enjoy the views over the infinity pool and out to the ocean.
There are various areas to sit and simply chill or enjoy the many activities on offer - take the bikes for a ride or use the stand-up paddle boards and kayaks to go for a snorkel to see the amazing reefs and coral just out the front.
Only 30 minutes from the airport and within easy driving distance to many of the attractions around Vanuatu. This was one of the most relaxing holidays we have had and we loved going for a drive to see the spectacular coastline, blue lagoon, local markets and lunch at Moso Island which was a highlight. We will be back!”
— Bec
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, April 2019
“Just a note to say thank you to you and your team for helping us with our wonderful stay at Villa Champagne. We had a fantastic time, with the house being everything we hoped for. A special mention must go to Valerie and her family for their help, friendship and love throughout our stay. She is a special person who enhances the villa with her personality and friendliness. Thanks again to all.”
— Shannon
KARIBU, April 2019
“Karibu is an amazing majestic and private property.
We had 3 generations of family there and everyone had a ball snorkelling, paddling, swimming and walking around the area.
Some highlights were the coral reef right off the beach, BBQ-ing and eating on the massive back verandah overlooking the beach, G&Ts at sunset and huge bedrooms and living areas.
We would recommend it to anyone”
— Michael
2016-2018….
GUDFALA, October 2018
“With friends there could have been no better place to celebrate my 60th! This is truly paradise!
Mislyn & Ken have looked after us with wonderfully happy caring attention A highlight for us was Mislyn & the girls & boys performing a magnificent welcome/birthday dance in what has to be one of the best ocean pools ... just before a sunset dinner at Tamanu ... another wonderful night.
What a perfect week in a magnificent relaxing home with views one can never tire of.
Thank you Gudfala for making this holiday such a memorable one. We all fell in love with the people, the setting and most of all our hosts ... we will be back !”
— Vanessa, Jack & Gabi
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, July 2018
“The whole family enjoyed immensely our stay at Villa Champagne, it certainly is a gem of a place, great location right on the beautiful beach ideal for our needs and certainly lived up to our expectations . Valerie and Willy are an asset and looked after us extremely well. The Van was ideal which allowed us to explore more of Efate from the Villa.”
— Ray & family
GUDFALA, January 2018
“My family and I stayed at the beautiful Gudfala in January this year, and I cannot say enough about how wonderful we found this seaside paradise and the lovely staff who care for the home and its guests!
The house is beautifully appointed; spacious, light and airy, with the raw beauty of Vanuatu framed in every opening. It has been designed to perfectly complement and showcase its surroundings, and we absolutely loved it! Our children were delighted by the snorkelling opportunities, the rock pools and the beach, all virtually on the home’s doorstep.
The adults were able to soak in the surrounding beauty and relax completely while being beautifully looked after by the fantastic staff. While at the house, you feel totally secluded, as if on your own private island, and yet the property is close enough to shops and restaurants as to be convenient should you need anything.
All in all it was an idyllic island holiday and our thanks to all who made our stay so incredibly perfect.”
— Jay, John & Family
KARIBU, December 2017
“Such a beautiful holiday in an amazing place.
We celebrated three birthdays during our nine days here, including our daughter’s 21st. Everything about the house is perfect, with the African touches reminding us of home.
The reef is amazing; we didn’t really move for the whole nine days other than a couple of grocery runs and a trip to the Blue Lagoon. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. “
— Stone & Murphy Families
ASANA, July 2017
“I just spent a week staying at Villa Asana with my Husband and 5 year old son and we already can't wait to get back there.
We also haven't stopped telling people about how fabulous it was. Our son wakes up every morning saying "I can't believe Vanuatu is over already".
I was so lucky to come across this little piece of paradise, as we were booking very last minute, and during the School Holidays. We also had a few requirements given we had a little one coming along.
We wanted somewhere that didn't feel like we were jammed into a busy hotel, where we could cook our own meals and more than one bedroom (so we could put the little one to bed and stay up to have our own meal and watch a good movie) and it had to be walking distance to the beach. Asana was all of these things and more!”
— Jeremy & Family
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, November 2016
“The house, garden & beach was magnificent. Your team is wonderful, from the driver to the cleaning lady, everyone took good care of us. Thank you very much this weekend it was magnificent for my 30 years. I would come back to you next year.”
— Manuel N.C.
VILLA CHAMPAGNE, October 2016
“Just settling back at home and it has been a bit of a struggle to say the least. Just wanted to say what a fantastic time we had and what a joy it was to stay at Villa Champagne. I wish we could have stayed longer. Les and I will most definitely be back and not too far in the future either. Not only did we celebrate Les’ birthday we also celebrated our engagement, which came as a bit of a shock to all concerned J. “Valerie was wonderful, and she will remain in my heart for a long time. Again, tank yu tumas.”
— Anne & Group
SINDISO, October 2016
“Sindiso took our breath away from the moment we stepped inside. Beautiful island home with a staggering view of the water. Well appointed in every way with a huge pool. There are countless places to sit and take in the surroundings. Complimentary bikes, paddle boards and snorkels as well as a trampoline kept everyone occupied if lounging wasn't your thing.
Trips to the Blue Lagoon and island hops were highlights. Visiting the local market in Port Vila is fun if we wanted a change from the nearby supermarket. Eating out is also possible at many of the nearby resorts.
We were struck by the beauty of the coastline with its turquoise, blue and white hues. Quite unlike anywhere we've been before.
Absolutely stunning and highly recommended.”
— Kate & Family
SINDISO, 2016
“A short note to thank you for an outstanding week. I have text messages from my three daughters and three partners all saying the same thing; it was a week that they will never forget, outstanding in every way. My wife and I had a ball. The two houses; (Sindiso & Karibu) what can I say; for a week we lived like they do on the TV show; "lives of the rich and famous".
We loved the golf club and I will cherish the Vanuatu Open golf shirt. The transfers too and from the airport went smoothly. A special thanks to you Bryan for getting up so early yesterday; above and beyond in every way. Nixon did an outstanding job as our driver during the week.
I am so pleased I listened to the passionate advocacy of Vanuatu. I will be a walking advertisement for Vanuatu Luxury Holiday Homes and Vanuatu generally. We will be back.”
— Jim & Family
ASANA, April 2016
“Asana is a special place, the moment you arrive it feels like your own 5 Star resort.
The first breakfast we did not move for 5 hours, watching the waves come in with the cooling breeze blowing through the main house.
The ocean pool is refreshing, the neighbouring bay is great for snorkelling, just avoid high tide as it can be a little wavy. The house staff where well organised & the place was spotlessly clean.
If you want to get away from it all, it's the place to go. We will be back!”