Escape to The Roots Guesthouse, a traditional African roundhouse nestled in natural surroundings near the river beach. Unwind in this peaceful retreat with guided bush walks, village tours, and Reggae nights at our River Cafe. Enjoy stunning views of monkeys playing and relax with fresh food/drinks prepared on site.
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6.06.0 out of 10
Entire home
1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
"ROOTS" Guesthouse @Good Vibes Eco Lodge
The Roots Guesthouse is a traditional African roundhouse built with local materials. It sleeps 2 and has a bathroom equipped with shower, toilet and sink. Our lodge is 70 Meters from the river beach and surrounded by natural surroundings where you can even see monkey's!We offer River, Road, Village tours, guided bush walks, school and hospital visits, Reggae nights/events, food/drinks with (advance notice)in our River Cafe & more.
We call our home “Good Vibes Eco Lodge” because we are striving towards self sustaining, ecologically responsible living with good vibes flowing!
We have 3 Guesthouses. The "Bah" and "Roots" both have Double Beds, Bathrooms with sinks, toilets and showers. The "One Love" Self Catering Guesthouse has both Double and Single Beds and a bathroom as well. It also has a small kitchen with a stovetop cooker and sink. We can accommodate 7 guests.
We are in the process of updating our outdoor kitchen. In it is a wood-fired oven, a propane stovetop cooker, a kitchen sink and food prep area.
Just 70 Meters from the river means a short walk for swimming, birdwatching, monkey sightings, boat trips and more!
We run on solar power and have our own water source. We garden year round and are learning syntropic agroforestry methods which will greatly conserve water during our dry season. We have various fruit trees and also many moringa trees. We have our chickens help us compost and our sheep provide us with good manure. We have 3 Bee hives that soon will hopefully be buzzing with activity. Beekeeping has long been a dream so we are excited to start soon and be reaping the magic, golden honey/medicine.
We have an open air cafe where we play Reggae music and (with advance notice) serve drinks and food, including fresh bread, pizza and other treats from our bakery.
Our own home is a round Eco home built from local materials and is simple and sweet. We welcome you to view our home.
We have many dreams for our yard and work towards them daily! Our place is a true labor of love and inspiration, embued with the energy of all the people who have been a part of this project thus far.
Explore our property, find a hammock and relax while listening to the beautiful birdsong and monkey chattering. We know you will feel the magic of Africa here in our peaceful yard.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Oven
Stovetop
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Firepit
Garden
Porch/lanai
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
On a river
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center
55 min drive - 57.1 km
Senegambia Craft Market
65 min drive - 62.3 km
Getting around
Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
60 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is "ROOTS" Guesthouse @Good Vibes Eco Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at "ROOTS" Guesthouse @Good Vibes Eco Lodge?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "ROOTS" Guesthouse @Good Vibes Eco Lodge on Mar 18, 2026 start from CA $19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "ROOTS" Guesthouse @Good Vibes Eco Lodge?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "ROOTS" Guesthouse @Good Vibes Eco Lodge?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is "ROOTS" Guesthouse @Good Vibes Eco Lodge located?
Situated on a river, this vacation home is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Slavery Museum and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Tujering. Makasutu Culture Forest and Sanyang Main Mosque are also within 25 mi (40 km).
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i spent 3 wonderful weeks in roots the hosts were brilliant ive had 3 holidays in senegambia never again everyone should give the beautiful kafuta and surrounding areas a chance you will not fregret it gary from england