Stay on your own island at Oravae CottageGizo, Solomon Islands

If you've ever dreamed of disappearing to your own Pacific island with just the sound of lapping waves accompanying you, then Oravae Cottage could be for you. Perched on the edge of a tiny island about 20 minutes by boat from Gizo, these three gorgeous cottages offer the chance to really get away from it all.

The main cottage has a double bedroom and up to five single beds, while a small kitchenette allows for coffee-making and snacks. The main living area spills onto an overwater deck with perfect views of the lagoon and the setting sun.

Spend the days as you please. Whether it be plunging off the overwater veranda into the vodka-clear lagoon, or simply sitting back sipping a lagoon-clear vodka, the choice is yours. You can arrange fishing, diving, surfing and trekking all from the comfort of your hammock, or simply jump off the deck and snorkel the day away.

The local owners live on the opposite side of the island and spoil you with three delicious meals a day. Pick up a freshly caught tuna at Gizo market and dine on ceviche or tuna steaks that evening. Oh, ask for the coconut crab curry; it's simply stunning.

Whatever you decide to do, you'll be stunned that for as little as US$150 per person you can have your own island in paradise to yourself. This becomes clear as the sun goes down and the rest of the world seems non-existent.

get there

Solomon Airlines flies daily to Gizo from Honiara. Oravae Lodge is a 20-minute boat ride north of Gizo.
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amenities

• Three cottages including the main cottage, the Penthouse and the Treehouse
• Western toilets
• Outdoor showers

• Kitchenette in the main cottage with fresh running water
• Linen and towels provided

price guide

Stays start at US$130 per night, per person including three meals per day and transfers to and from the airport.

contact

Oravae Cottage
oravaecottage.com