Your Private Island Escape
Jousuba Homestay is a small, family-run island retreat in the far west of Raja Ampat. With just five private beachfront bungalows on an uninhabited island, it offers a rare chance to experience Raja Ampat as it once was — quiet, wild, and deeply connected to the sea.
Here, days are shaped by tides rather than timetables. Mornings begin with calm water and birdsong, afternoons drift by between snorkels and shade, and evenings end under stars with the gentle sound of waves on the reef.
Why guests come all this way
This part of Raja Ampat remains untouched by mass tourism. There are no villages, no roads, and no passing boats — just jungle-covered hills, healthy coral reefs, and open ocean stretching to the horizon.
Guests choose Jousuba because it offers something increasingly rare: the feeling of being truly away from it all, without giving up comfort, good food, or genuine hospitality. It’s a place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience Raja Ampat at a human scale.
Not only the perfect setting, Jousuba exudes the warmth of Ferdinan and his family, who host visitors as guests rather than customers.
The Experience
Snorkelling at Jousuba isn’t about ticking off sites or rushing from place to place. It’s about freedom — returning to the water when the light changes, floating quietly above coral, and ending the day with salt on your skin and the sun dropping behind the island.
Think Robinson Crusoe — but with some of the best snorkelling on the planet, right outside your bungalow.
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Snorkelling straight from the beach
One of Jousuba’s greatest strengths is its house reef. Step directly off the sand and into clear water filled with colourful coral, reef fish, turtles, and blacktip reef sharks. No boat schedules, no crowds — just easy, world-class snorkelling whenever the conditions are right.
Remote, but genuinely welcoming
There are no resorts here, no background noise, and no distractions. Instead, Ferdinan and his family welcome guests as part of island life, sharing home-cooked meals, local knowledge, and a warmth that turns a remote stay into a memorable one.
Small by design
With only five bungalows, Jousuba never feels busy. There’s space to breathe, space to snorkel, and space to enjoy the island without sharing it with large groups or tour boats.
A place for the right kind of traveller
Jousuba Homestay isn’t about luxury spas, nightlife, or curated experiences. Raja Ampat probably isn’t for you if that’s what you’re looking for.
But if you’re dreaming of crystal-clear water, quiet evenings, incredible snorkelling just steps from your bungalow, and the simple pleasure of island life — you’ll feel at home here.
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