We are a family run business and use our mixed heritage to give our guests the best of local knowledge and western service. Imer is a born and bred Katiet (HTs / Lance's Right) local and his wife Shannon was the first Westerner to live at Katiet permanently. We enjoy sharing our life in paradise with our guests. We are proud of our Mentawai culture and are happy to take our guests on jungle walks to learn about our traditional medicine and native fauna and flora. We have two children who are homeschooled. We all surf.

Mattaoi Bungalow at Jala Villas is an absolute beachfront 2 bedroom self contained villa. It is located directly in front of world class wave HTs / Lance's Right and you can paddle straight out to the surf from in front of your room. Each room has its own private ensuite, verandah and outdoor shower. Hot-water, air-conditioning and unlimited wifi ensures at comfortable stay. You can rent one room or both and there is an optional interconnecting door between the rooms which making it ideal for families or groups. If you rent the Master Bedroom or both rooms you will get access to the bungalow's fully equipped kitchen. You have the option of eating at a nearby restaurant, cooking for yourself or getting meals delivered to your room. There are shops a short distance away where you can buy all food supplies and your hosts can have your kitchen stocked upon arrival by request. There is a beautiful shady swimming beach in front of your room perfect for children, sun-baking and beach-combing. There are 10 waves in the area all accessible by foot or scooter - no need for a boat like most other places in the Mentawai Islands. You can surf where you want, when you want!

Our island is literally postcard paradise. Think white sand beaches with overhanging coconut palms swaying in the breeze, aquamarine water and perfect waves. We have 10 waves in the area that are accessible on foot or by scooter which is unique because most other places in the Mentawai Islands requires a boat to access the waves. The wave types range from ones suitable to beginners through to advanced surfers. We have both reef breaks and beach breaks (breaking over sand). The village of Katiet is close by so you can immerse yourself in our local culture, check out the village, go on jungle walks to learn about our traditional medicine, learn some Mentawai cooking - there is so much to do here it's not only about surfing!