The Crusoe Beach House
GILI MENO, INDONESIA
PERSONALITIES
Castaways. Hippies. Divers.
MOMENTS
Barefoot luxury at its best. True remote island living. A private beach with a view. Lazy bike rides through the jungle. Afternoon naps in the hammock.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
Anytime. The rainy season is November to April and the dry season is May to October.
COST
WHY STAY
The Crusoe Beach House is a rustic chic getaway on the tiny and car-free island of Gili Meno, Indonesia.
The retreat consists of 3 tropical houses - the Robinson House, complete with 3 bedrooms, as well as 2 bungalows, all built with bamboo and wood and filled with antiques.
Enjoy outdoor showers with panoramic views of the Indian ocean or a freestanding bathtub in the privacy of a garden. the private pool surrounded by a garden. Dine in the open every night with a Take the retreat’s own boat out on the water.
WHY WANDER
Gili Meno is the smallest and quietest of the three Gili Islands - a perfect place to escape everyday life.
Take it slow. Read books and play chess. Bike around the island. Snorkel or dive through the offshore coral reef at the famous Gili Meno Wall. Swim with turtles at Turtle Point. Go horseback riding in the sea. Paddle board. Take a day trip to some of the other islands nearby - Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Lombok. Watch the surreal sunsets at one of many beach bars.
INDULGE IN
Fruit and fresh coconut water. Visit Bibi’s Cafe for best pizza; Balenta for local Sasak cuisine; The Maya for a high end beachfront meal; and Adeng Adeng for Indonesian food.
GETTING THERE
Take a 3 hour speedboat from Bali. Get around by bike or horse and carriage.
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