This was our fav accommodation on Mahe, after trying one of the larger resorts with all the amenities. This felt much more like home, but a home with a fantastic balcony with views and sounds of the sea. Danielle and her husband were very helpful and keep a very clean and efficient apartment! We were very thankful for the breakfast items as well as air conditioning in the rooms. There is a small market just a 5 minute walk away, Fisherman's Cove is also 5 minutes away where we went for lunch one day and drinks and used the free Internet. There is Internet available at the apartment but you have to pay. Beau Vallon Beach was only a 7 minute walk away and is quite beautiful with very fine white sand. This part of Mahe has a wonderful feel and the locals are very helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this place!

My friend and I stayed at The Drake for six days this April and we had a marvelous time. The Panagary family were wonderful hosts. The apartment is perfect for two couples, a family, or a group of friends. There are two bedrooms available but we only used one. The rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable, and have all the amenities you might need. The bedroom has an air-conditioning unit which was great since it does get hot there. The living room is very comfortable and there is even a TV and DVD player. The kitchen has a gas stove, oven, fridge, and microwave. They have all the appliances and kitchenware you might need. Everything in the apartment seems very new and modern. The balcony and ocean view cannot be beat! The balcony is spacious, complete with a table chairs and lounging chairs, and great for enjoying the beautiful sunsets. The day we arrived the fridge was stocked with fixings for the next mornings breakfast plus some other essentials (eggs, loaf of bread, milk, juice, bacon, jam, and coffee). This was a lovely surprise and it was nice not to have to go to the grocery store immediately. The apartment is close to the large Beau Vallon beach (about a 8-10min walk) but also has a small beach that is right there. We spent our long beach days at Beau Vallon and other beaches but enjoyed being able to pop down to the small beach for an evening or early morning swim. Danielle and Spencer Panagary were very gracious hosts. They live below the apartment and were always around to answer our questions and help us arrange tours, taxis, etc. There is a small grocery store just a few minutes down the road but I recommend buying your groceries in Beau Vallon or even Victoria since there are larger and more well stocked store in those areas. You cannot find a better deal than this apartment in Seychelles! Highly recommended