Inside a Luxury Mud House in an African Resort

Summary

Discover Amosan, a 100% clay eco-friendly home in Yoruba, meaning 'clay is cool'. This sustainable abode features a thatch roof for natural cooling and an indoor pool. It includes a mini kitchen, mini bar, sitting room, and dining area, all made from mud and adorned with African textiles. Experience traditional communication with talking drums and enjoy a four-bedroom setup for up to eight adults. For a unique stay, try Ilerimi, a 'house on water' with a sit-out area, offering a serene, silent retreat and a floating bed for a romantic dining experience.

Takeaways

• 🏡 Amosan is a 100% clay house with a thatch roof designed to stay cool without air conditioning.
• 🍳 The property includes a mini kitchen for cooking, a pool, a fridge, and a mini bar for drinks.
• 🛋️ There is a mini sitting room with beautiful chairs and a dining area for meals and wine.
• 🏞️ The rooms are designed to provide an authentic African experience with traditional textiles and curtains.
• 📣 The resort uses talking drums as a unique communication method instead of conventional intercoms.
• 🏊‍♂️ Amosan features an inbuilt private pool and can accommodate up to 8 adults in four bedrooms.
• 🌳 The dining area has live tree trunks used as stools, adding a natural touch to the space.
• 🍽️ The property offers breakfast, dinner, fruit baskets, and massages as part of the amenities.
• 🏞️ Ilerimi, another chartlet, is a 'house on water' built over the river, offering a unique experience.
• 🛏️ Ilerimi has a sitout area for river communication and a bed on water for dining with a speedboat service.
• 🛌 Ilerimi consists of 3 bedrooms that can accommodate 6 adults, with a mini sitting room, bar, dining area, and kitchen.

Q & A

What does 'Amosan' mean in Yoruba?

In Yoruba, 'Amosan' means 'Clay is cool'.

What is unique about the construction of Amosan?

Amosan is unique because it is a 100% clay house with a thatch roof, designed to stay cool without the need for air conditioning.

What amenities does the Amosan house feature?

The Amosan house features a mini kitchen, an indoor pool, a fridge, a mini bar, a sitting room, a dining area, and four rooms.

How does the concept of the talking drum relate to the house's communication system?

The talking drum is used as a communication system instead of a normal intercom. It is used to signal the staff when a guest is available.

What is special about the dining area in Amosan?

The dining area has live tree trunks from the ground used as stools around the table, adding a unique natural touch.

What services are included for guests at Amosan?

Guests at Amosan are provided with breakfast, dinner, a fruit basket, and massage services.

How many adults can the four-bedroom apartment in Amosan accommodate?

The four-bedroom apartment can accommodate up to 8 adults.

What is the meaning of 'Ilerimi' and how is it constructed?

Ilerimi means 'house on water' in Yoruba and it is built on water.

What is unique about the bed in Ilerimi?

The bed in Ilerimi is designed to float on water. A speedboat can pull it to the middle of the water for a private dining experience.

How many bedrooms does Ilerimi have and how many adults can it accommodate?

Ilerimi consists of 3 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 6 adults.

What is the sitout area of Ilerimi used for?

The sitout area of Ilerimi is where guests can sit and communicate with the river, find inspiration, and enjoy the silent surroundings.