jl402

Hello,
i am moving to ghana in a few months and have been looking for some places to stay for long term. i was wondering if anyone knew of any apartments or homes to rent. if anyone can give me any ideas that would be great. thanks.

jules39

Have you posted on Lonelyplanet.com on the thorn tree? You may some find some people there that are more long stayers.
Good Luck & Happy &safe travels

J

jl402

thanks a lot, I will!!

matnikstym

not to be nosy, but, what are you going to be doing? it's my dream to move somewhere in Africa, don't know anyone who has and wondered how/why/what you'll be doing?
Thanks!

jl402

I am going there to volunteer as well as marry my fiancee, who is ghanian. i went there last summer on a study abroad trip with my college and now that i am graduated, i am going back, which is also the time i met my husband to be...

matnikstym

cool, congratulations and best wishes!

jules39

Yes congrats on everything!! If you get the chance post here once you have your feet on the ground and let us know how things are going. It will be great to hear how you are settling in and I am sure you will have lots of amazing stories to tell!
Safe & happy travels & marriage!!
J

Guenmai

Go on Google and type in "J2N Guesthouse Accra,Ghana". I went by this guesthouse when I was in Accra. A Ghanaian aquaintance of mine, who lives here in the States, is part owner in it and suggested for me to take a look at it. I was in Ghana in Dec 2003/Jan 2004 and Dec 2004/Jan 2005. Although I ended up staying at a hotel, due to dietary needs mostly, I did go by the guesthouse and it was very nice. The neighborhood was nice,too and in a security area. You have to pass the security booth to enter the housing area. It's a house in a tract-house style, middle-class neighborhood that's been converted to a guesthouse. I can't find the direct e-mail address right now, but it can be found on Google. Happy Travels!

Kavey

How exciting! Good luck! Did you meet your fiance on your first trip or did you plan your first trip because you'd already met your fiance nearer to home?

Kavey

Scratch that - I realise the answer is already there if I'd just read more carefully!

Sandye

Check out http://www.akotaavillas.co.uk. The owner has 4 houses for rent off Spintex Rd (Accra). We stayed in one of the villas for a week, perhaps you can negotiate a rate for longer term. Good dealings and great people from the cook to the driver. Would definitely stay there again. You did not mention where in Ghana you were looking. Try the Silicon Hotel in Kumasi - awesome people and so clean and modern - even free internet access 24/7 they may be able to give you a good rate on a suite.