We stayed at Emmantina Houses in Aug 2019 and really enjoyed the hospitality provided by the hosts Liberty and her family.
First we got a house better than our expectation with a full kitchen which was really useful for us given we were travelling with our infant son. They were very thoughtful and caring for him and happily helped us with some milk etc.
We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast provided which added to our local experience and our son enjoyed playing with the kittens in their yard while we ate. At the time of check in also we were provided with fresh fruit basket, a bottle of water and some useful recommendations on local sightseeing.
The place is in a traditional village area so it had all the local flavours to it with small Bougainville laden lanes leading to it. The house itself is oven styled and has a yard attached where you can sit and relax.
We opted for the host arranged transfer from and to the port (15 Euro one way) which we realised was really useful. They also helped us book a Car which we felt was very good option to travel around the island.
At the time of check out the whole family came to bid us good bye and we could feel the genuine warmth in their hospitality. All in all we really enjoyed being at Emmantina Houses.