Several handmade cottages are dispersed in a wild garden along Wasin's coast line. Special care has been taken to leave the environment as untouched as possible and the bush stretches right into the rocky compound situated beyond the outskirts of the main village. The owners' love for nature clearly shows in the eco-conscious construction of the cottages. Mainly local material from the island has been used; rough stones and shells make up the walls and the mangrove roof constructions are covered with palm shingles. A solar installation caters for all energy needs.
Since there is no ground water on the island and its inhabitants have to entirely rely on rainwater collected in communal cisterns, the cottages are equipped with water saving bucket showers. Waste water is used for plants and solid waste material is composted (eco toilets). In addition, there is one outside bathhouse equipped with a flush toilet (using sea water).
You should not be surprised to encounter Blue monkeys, lizards, chameleons, duikers, cats, birds, and a donkey named Habib.
Each cottage has sea view, a 2 x 2 m (6" x 6") double bed, an additional single bed (incl. mosquito nets), a sitting/writing area, an eco-shower/-toilet, and a large terrace including cooking area for those who prefer self-catering (fireplace & charcoal cooker). On request, additional beds can be set up on the treetop roof terrace. Like this, up to 9 backpackers or budget travelers can sleep at Blue Monkey Beach Cottages Wasini Island.
Blue Monkey Beach Cottages have a private sand beach on the cliffs and wooden jetty to access the sea.
Egrets and storks feeding in the intertidal zone can be watched from the comfort of chairs set in the shade of a baobab tree, and with a bit of good luck a school of resident Humpback dolphins can be spotted playing around with their befriended Bottlenose dolphins. A multitude of birds and butterflies roam about the flowers and fruits of the garden which are also an attraction for Blue Monkeys.