SWIPIN
About the home
The three apartments:STELLA, GARDEN and EDEN are located within the same compound.
They are situated approx. 5 minutes (walking) away from the beach, Dahab centre and restaurants.
All the apartments have either a private balcony / terrace ( Stella / Eden ) or an outside seating area ( Garden ) and all three have access to a playground and a small freshwater pool for the kids.
All three are equipped with all mod cons to a European standard.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 7 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | 5 minute walk, 500m |
| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car not necessary Wheelchair access |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access |
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| General: | Air conditioning |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 7 Bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 3 family bathrooms and 3 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (5), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
In all the apartments guests will find a kitchen equipped with a gas cooker, fridge and a complete range of cooking utensils.
All bedrooms are supplied with bed linen and also hand and bath towels.
GARDEN apartment sleeps max. 5 people in 3 bedrooms, STELLA sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms and EDEN sleeps 3 people in 2 bedrooms.
Further details outdoors:
STELLA, GARDEN and EDEN apartments all offer the guest a secluded location in which to relax, which is however just a short distance from the sea. Access to the apartments is from the main road which runs all the way through Dahab; if guests wish to take a taxi to anywhere within the town, they will find one easily without looking far!
The apartments are situated in the "authentic" part of town and a short 5 minute walk brings one to Asala, the Bedouin village and the markets and shops used by the local people. You can see goats and camels in the street and the guest will really have the feeling that he / she is in Egypt - great photo opportunities on the doorstep! This area is in ambience as well as geographically far removed from the southern area of Dahab Lagoon, where the international hotel chains are based.
Further details
Garden is shared with the owner of the house
little swimming pool for the kids
relaxed atmosphere
Conditions
80% deposit to be paid within 15 days of confirming a booking and in advance of guests' arrival.
Cleaning at the end of the stay: 20 Euro.
Photos
The Red Sea Riviera/Sinai region


Dahab is located In the historical Sinai peninsula, an area of interest culturally / historically as well as having many places of outstanding beauty - these can be visited on desert safaris and treks. The world famous St. Katherine's Monastery and Mt. Sinai are just 1.5 hours away by road.
In the hotter summer months there are many beachside destinations, again reachable as part of a safari programme, suitable for snorkeling. For divers there are various internationally renowned dive sites - the Blue Hole 12km north of Dahab and the national parks of Ras Mohamed and Nabq close to Sharm El Sheikh. For guests who like a quiet and relaxing place to stay, ( in contrast to the hustle bustle of Sharm ), the latter locations can also be visited using Dahab as a base.
Other places of interest include Pharaoh's Island further north and the Spring of Moses on the coastline of the Gulf of Suez.
The Dahab area
Ras Abu Galum Protected Area - beachside Bedouin settlement suitable for diving, snorkeling, swimming and just relaxing on the beach!
Wadi Ganei / Southern Oasis - great snorkeling and diving locations, plus a selection of laid back Bedouin restaurants serving a full range of food and beverages.
Blue Hole - world famous snorkeling / diving location with a selection of restaurants as above.
Bedouin dinners in the valleys surrounding Dahab - modes of transportation are camel and jeep.
There are many beachside restaurants, cafes and bazaars along the corniche which runs all the way through Dahab and are therefore easily accessible on foot.
Bikes are available for rent at inexpensive rates.
Approx. 300 days per year have some wind - Dahab is one of the world's best locations for wind- and kitesurfing.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Sharm el Sheikh: 95 km |
| Ferry: | Nuweiba and Sharm el Sheikh: 95 km |
Nearest Airport is Sharm el Sheikh, 95km away. Journey time is approx. 1 hour. Charter flights are available from all European countries. Transfers can be arranged on request.
For longer stay visitors who are temporarily resident in other Egyptian locations, there are frequent domestic Egypt Air flights to Sharm El Sheikh.
Activities near Dahab
Watersports
Horse Riding
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 03 Nov 2011 |
We're a middle-aged couple and we spent our unforgettable three-week holiday in Dahab which is our favourite holiday destination as it was our third holiday in this beautiful location within a few years. This time we stayed at Tony Villa and it was a perfect choice - villa's location very close to the beach and the shopping centre, comfort, privacy, clean and tastefully furnished rooms, clean bathroom, well equipped kitchen, a terrace relaxing area and a lovely garden area. And, of course, Tony – a friendly and helpful owner of the villa speaking English, Arabic and Slovak, who was always ready to help us or give us as tourists any advice we asked for. We can definitely recommend Tony Villa providing a very cosy accommodation including every amenity we need for a comfortable holiday. While staying in Dahab you have no chance to be bored as it has much to offer- diving, snorkelling at the amazing coral reefs, windsurfing, walking along the beach, or just swimming and lying in the sun and enjoying a beautiful view of the sea and the surrounding hills. If you're lazy to make your own meals (as we usually are), don't worry, there is lots of places to eat and drink in Dahab. We can recommend you a popular Yalla bar and restaurant. Right on the beach, we were offered tasty meals and chilled drinks all day long, starting with delicious breakfast in the morning and finishing late at night with a glass of good Egyptian wine. We were served by friendly and helpful staff that made us feel very welcome. We just fell in love with Tony Villa, where we stayed (special thanks to the villa's owner), the holiday destination and its people. We had a fantastic relaxing holiday there with a memory that lasts lifetime. Hopefully will be repeated again enjoying the comfort of Tony Villa and Dahab attractions. Nat |
Guestbook for SWIPIN
Name: Rob & Jo
From: Bristol, UK
E-mail: rob_boreham@hotmail.com We stayed in the Garden apartment which was incredibly spacious and clean with a shady terrace for drinking wine and unwinding after a hard day diving. The Garden apartment would be great for a family or a group of friends.
The house is a few minutes walk from the beach, restaurants and shops and by being that few minutes away from main strip and resulting hustle and bustle we got to see behind the scenes of Dahab camels, goats and bricks being made by hand.
We found Barbara and Fathy's place to be a delightful sanctuary in the un-cut diamond that is Dahab. As first time visitors, Barbara and Fathy's help and advice was invaluable and made our week unforgettable.
Tip for anyone snorkeling at The Lighthouse – explore the coral garden on the other side of the bay from the main reef as it is not as busy as the reef - we had it to ourselves - but has as many fish and coral and is more sheltered.
We highly recommend staying here and will be going back as soon as we can.
Thanks so much to Barbara and Fathy
My partner and I and our two children (9 and 12 years)came to stay at Swipin during the spring holidays for two weeks. Barbara and Fathy were warm, welcoming and had excellent knowledge about the local area/ excursions.
The whole holiday provided us with a well earned break and it ticked all the boxes for us. We did windsurfing at the lagoon and snorkelling locally and at the blue hole. My daughter (9 years) and I went horse riding with Summer at the Blue Beach Hotel (where the horses are well cared for and fabulous to ride). We did a camel trek to an oasis and then a walk through the white canyon.
Whilst the apartment had a kitchen, eating out was so good and inexpensive we ended up going out most nights. The apartment was large and comfortable and we enjoyed exploring the local area and market for fresh produce.
The children loved the taxi rides (sitting on the floor in the back of a pick up), despite the limited safety aspects!
The holiday was everything we wanted it to be and more. we liked the fact that we were staying in the bedouin area of Dahab and not in a big complex/Hotel. We were sad when it was time to leave and feel it is a place we would love to return to in the future.
Thankyou!
Monty and Milla
We stayed in the Stella apartment for 2 weeks and it was perfect for our great holiday in Dahab. If you're new to Dahab or not, it's always a pleasure to have Barbara's wealth of knowledge and wonderful hospitality at hand. Highly recommended to all. Thanks again Barbara and family!!
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| february 2011 | 9 Feb 11 | 28 Feb 11 | € 210 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 29 Mar 11 | 30 Apr 11 | € 245 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| march - may 2011 | 30 Apr 11 | 1 Jun 11 | € 175 | - | - | 1 Week |
| june | 1 Jun 11 | 1 Jul 11 | € 210 | - | - | 1 Week |
| july-october 2011 | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Nov 11 | € 245 | - | - | 1 Week |
| november 2011 | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Dec 11 | € 245 | - | - | 1 Week |
| december 2011 | 1 Dec 11 | 1 Jan 12 | € 245 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| February 2011 | 9 Feb 11 | 28 Feb 11 | € 210 | - | - | 1 Week |
| March-April 2011 | 29 Mar 11 | 1 May 11 | € 280 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 1 May 11 | 1 Jun 11 | € 200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June 2011 | 1 Jun 11 | 1 Jul 11 | € 200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 1 Jul 11 | 12 Jul 11 | € 200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July-October 2011 | 12 Jul 11 | 1 Nov 11 | € 280 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Dec 11 | € 245 | - | - | 1 Week |
| December 2011 | 1 Dec 11 | 1 Jan 12 | € 280 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| February 2011 | 9 Feb 11 | 28 Feb 11 | € 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| March 2011 | 29 Mar 11 | 30 Apr 11 | € 770 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April -May 2011 | 30 Apr 11 | 1 Jun 11 | € 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June 2011 | 1 Jun 11 | 1 Jul 11 | € 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July-October 2011 | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Nov 11 | € 770 | - | - | 1 Week |
| November 2011 | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Dec 11 | € 630 | - | - | 1 Week |
| December 2011 | 1 Dec 11 | 1 Jan 12 | € 770 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
50 % deposit payable in advance by bank transfer. Remainder to be paid in cash ( local Egyptian or hard currencies only ). There are no facilites for credit card payment.
The Price per Apartment/Week:245 Euro ( STELLA and EDEN) 280 Euro/Week for apartment GARDEN. The Apartments can be renting as "bloc" (speciall Price see on Tariff table) or seperate.
Welcome at our Home!
SPECIAL OFFER: from 30.4-11.7.2011, STAY 7 DAYS; pay ONLY 5 Days!!!!!
Availability
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Availability notes:
Apartment "Garden" not available
04.- 18.10.2011, 17.11.- 08.12.11, 27.12.- 05.01.12
Apartment "Eden" not available
13.- 27.09.2011, 20.10.- 01.11.11,
Apartment "Stella" not available
01.-06.09.11, 24.09. - 01.10.11, 15.-21.10.11, 17.11.- 01.12.12, 25.12.- 05.01.12
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Barbara Gisler
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in Egypt and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |

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