Q. What makes the Ecolodge a green hotel?"
A. Our philosophy is to provide guests and visitors with intimate contact with nature and wilderness, while using resources responsibly and causing minimal environmental impact. The majority of the world population lives in densely populated areas under stressful conditions, distant from nature and wilderness. We want to bring our guests in close contact with nature, to savor its sounds and flavors, look at starlit skies, become aware of nature's rhythms, and thus relieve your stress. This is why the Ecolodge is in the forest, off the main road, has no vehicular access, no radios or television, and no telephones in the rooms.

In the construction we have used eco-friendly and recycled materials as much as possible. For example, decks and staircases are made of Trex Wood Polymer® manufactured from reclaimed plastic and wood waste. The siding is Hardiplank, a product made of cement, sand and recycled paper. For the structural components of the buildings ACQ pressure treated lumber was used as an alternative for the toxic chromated copper arsenate lumber. ACQ lumber contains an alkaline, a fungicide and 100% recycled copper as an environmentally safe wood preservative.

All buildings are equipped with solar panels for a 12V lighting system. The cottages have Texsport® sun showers, heated by solar energy. Most cottages use Sealand low-flush toilets connected to SunMar non-electrical composting units, producing odorless and pathogen-free compost. Two cottages are equipped with SunMar waterless non-electric toilets. Kitchen and garden waste is also composted.

Pure rainwater is collected off the roofs in cisterns. A solar-powered pump pumps the water into a cistern at the high end of the property, providing for gravity flow to all cottages and the restaurant. Wash basins are equipped with water saving spring faucets.

About 70% of the vegetables served in the restaurant and all herbs are organically grown in our vegetable and herb gardens. We also have guava, papaya, avocado, lime, bitter-skin orange, wild raspberries, Surinam cherries, and passion fruit vines on or near the property, as well as medicinal plants such as "headache bush", leaf of life and cilantro.

Q. What kind of footwear should I bring to Ecolodge?
A. Sandles are adequate around the resort but if you feel like taking on some of Saba's trails, a stout pair of hiking boots would be usefull.

Q. What type of clothing is appropriate?
A. Shorts, t-shirts a warm sweater and a raincoat.

Q. Can I send e-mails from Saba?
A. There are several places on the Island..

Q. Is there electricity to charge my battery?
A. We have solar powered system of 12v. There are no outlets.
We can provide for over-night charging off-site.

Q. Are there shops on the island for batteries/shampoo e.t.c?
A. Yes the closest is in Windwardside "The Big Rock Market".

Q. Are there any sandy beaches?
A. Once in a while there's a sand beach at Well's Bay, but be prepared for rocky beaches.

Q. Are there mosquitos on the Island?
A. No.

Q. Do you serve vegetarian food?
A. We serve vegetarian food on request.

Q. At what altitude is the Ecolodge?
A. Circa 500m/1500ft

Q. How far is it to the nearest village?
A. A ten minute walk.

Q. How far is the Ecolodge from the main road?
A. An easy three minute stroll.

Q. Are Children welcome?
A. Yes, we have a baby crib, chair & toys