On tiny, lush Pulau Buasak on the outskirts of Playground, Shadow is run by friendly local surfer brothers Ade (along with his Spanish wife) and Dodi and their crew. Solo surfers lodge in cosy two-person bunk rooms with air-con, while couples are more likely to end up in the thatched cottage with a simple outdoor Indonesian bathroom.
It has an appealing traveller vibe not found at Mentawai's other surf resorts. For non-surfers there are stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), traditional canoes and snorkelling.