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1st Island Homestay @ Bayan Baru (34 & 36)

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 110 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(110) 74 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Beachfront & Island HomestayVacation Home / Holiday RentalHomestay

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1st Island Homestay @ Bayan Baru (34 & 36)
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Homestay
Reviews
110

What recent reviews say

Guests consistently praise the clean rooms, responsive host, and convenient Bayan Lepas location walking distance to shops and restaurants. Some note the stay feels welcoming and comfortable, though a few suggest adding cooking facilities, more kitchen items, and mirrors to enhance the experience.

Praised for
  • spotless and well-maintained rooms
  • responsive and friendly host
  • comfortable beds and furnishings
  • convenient location near shops and food
  • good parking with shade
Watch-outs
  • limited cooking facilities in units
  • could use more tableware
  • mirrors missing from some rooms
clean-roomscomfortable-bedsresponsive-hostgreat-locationeasy-checkingood-for-families
Best for: solo travelers and backpackers seeking clean, budget-friendly accommodation near shops
Think twice if: travelers needing in-room cooking or extensive kitchen equipment should check ahead first

Strengths

  • spotless rooms and common areas
  • fast-responding, friendly owner
  • shaded parking
  • walking distance to shops and food

Worth knowing

  • water heaters and pumps in most bathrooms maintain pressure
  • shaded parking available
  • fresh flowers and local snacks mentioned in rooms
  • owner available for guest needs

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
convenient location near entertainment and food; not beachfront proper but walkable to local attractions
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
well-kept units with responsive host; some suggest adding cooking options and kitchen items
Homestay
clean, comfortable rooms with attentive, friendly host; mostly five-star reviews highlighting welcoming atmosphere

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 72
Review volume 89
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
83
4
15
3
8
2
3
1
1

Common questions

Is parking available?
Yes. The parking lot is spacious and shaded, making it convenient in rain.
Does the owner respond quickly to messages?
Yes. Multiple guests note the owner provides fast responses to inquiries and is available if guests need help.
Can I cook in the unit?
Review text does not confirm in-room cooking. One guest noted it would be better if cooking were possible in the unit.
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Last updated 2026-08-26