Dar Gaia - Living Djerba differently

Entire guesthouse in Djerba, Tunisia

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Zouheir
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Peace and quiet

This home is in a quiet area.

Exceptional host communication

Recent guests gave Zouheir a 5-star rating for communication.
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Dar Gaia offers you the unique opportunity to stay at home, in the enchanting setting of an authentic Menzel Djerbien. A haven of peace in the countryside of this island " where the air is so mild that it prevents death " (Flaubert).
This self-catering accommodation (called Farghana) is part of a 3ha Menzel (Dar Gaia), has a summer kitchen (with BBQ) and is located 70m from the main house. The pool is shared with the other guests.

The space
Dar Gaia is the second offshoot of the Tingitingi ® project. She was named in homage to Mother Earth, Mother Earth, Mother Primal, source and outcome of all.

Tingitingi® is the word Swahili (pronouncing tïngui-tïngui) to designate a footbridge… This word brings the sublevel image of a more balanced north-south relationship, and sprays in the weaving of direct relationships between men and women of different cultures, the foundation of a world of solidarity.
The Tingitingi ® project aims to promote fair, social, social and environmentally responsible tourism. Tourism that allows host populations to value their cultures, and the traveler to flourish with respect for the visited environment, its cultural diversity and internal constraints.

Dar Gaïa fully embraces fair tourism standards, and promotes direct contact with local communities. The Menzel only works with native host communities and local service providers (children's coaching, tour guides, cultural and/or themed tours, theme workshops, etc.) selected for, in addition to the quality of their services, their integrity, and their desire to balance economic and sustainability.
In this connection, Dar Gaïa is committed to making the visitor aware of the balance to preserve, ensuring that they adhere to the spirit of responsible tourism, and ensuring that it is incorporated in the best possible conditions.

A haven of peace in the middle of the Djerbienne countryside, consisting of a Houch (traditional habitat with patios/interior gardens) and its outbuildings, all located on an area of 3 hectares of orchards, olive trees and date palms.

Capitalizing on this unique setting, the Gaia initiative aims to account for the richness of the island, highlighting its natural, cultural and architectural heritage, driving off-the-beaten-path visitor, and promoting tourism with a strong socio-cultural element.

Dar Gaïa is a renowned Menzel, who emerges from its long leethargy to regain its old-fashioned functions and centuries-old organization. Its typical and simple architecture, its green setting, its 23-meter pool, and its "countryside " position will make you think of Flaubert's words reminiscent of Djerba's words like the island " where the air is so mild that it prevents from getting away." A timeless trip awaits you…

In addition to the Farghana outbuilding (from this listing), Dar Gaia offers 3 guest rooms (for 2 people) , 2 junior suites (for 2 adults + possibly 2 children) and 2 senior suites, furnished around two themes: the Silk Road and the Salt Road.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Shared pool
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Djerba, Medenine, Tunisia

Meet your host

Host
378 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Speaks Arabic, English, and French
Lives in Tunisia
A downsizer waiting for the Great Chaos to come... Had made the BIG jump from financial markets to fair tourism & sheep breeding The Tingitingi® Project is my baby. I've been raising him for years to be a thorn in the side of the type of tourism we've been developing for the last decades. This one that devours souls but doesn't have any... A pessimistic crescent on the state of the world... I left the financial market to devote myself to solidarity tourism and sheep farming... The Tingitingi project is my baby. I set it up as a thumb of the nose to mass tourism with its galloping variant "The All-Inclusive"... a provocation to the behemoth in its own cradle!

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a few hours
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 2:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm not reported