Inside a Luxury Mud House in an African Resort

Steven Ndukwu
12 Mar 202110:32

Summary

TLDRDiscover 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.

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African Mud HouseEco-FriendlyLuxury RetreatCultural ExperienceIndoor PoolTalking DrumSustainable LivingNatural CoolingYoruba CultureChartlet Stay