What activities are included or available nearby?

Host arranges durian and fruit picking at his orchard, and guests can visit a waterfall 2km away for bathing. A river runs through the hamlet for bathing.

Is the homestay suitable for families with children?

Yes. Guests report children enjoy picking fruit, chasing ducks, playing on the porch, and waterfall visits; the quiet village setting is family-friendly.

When is durian season, and should I book during that time?

Reviewers mention returning during durian season for the fullest experience, though no specific months are stated. Contact Cikgu Shab to confirm seasonal availability.

Dangau Cikgu Shab

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 20 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(20) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayVacation Home / Holiday Rental

Google-verified20 Google reviews

Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Reviews: 20

What recent reviews say

Cikgu Shab's homestay delivers an immersive rural village experience with spotless rooms and a genuinely warm host who shares his durian orchard and arranges waterfall visits. Guests consistently praise the tranquil setting, authentic kampong feel, and the owner's personal generosity with fruit and local recommendations.

Praised for

friendly, welcoming host
clean and comfortable rooms
authentic village and kampong atmosphere
durian orchard and fruit picking experiences
close to waterfalls and natural attractions
peaceful and quiet setting
good value for price

clean-roomsspaciousresponsive-hostgreat-locationvalue-for-moneycomfortable-bedsbeautiful-viewgood-for-familiesfriendly-host

Best for: Families and groups wanting authentic village life, durian season visitors, nature lovers seeking quiet and proximity to waterfalls.

Strengths

personal, hands-on host who shares orchard and local knowledge
durian picking and seasonal fruit tasting included
waterfalls and river bathing 2km away
authentic kampong atmosphere with few tourists

Worth knowing

Host (Cikgu Shab) personally takes guests to his durian and fruit orchard
Guests mention picking fresh durians to take home
Waterfall ('Lata') 2km away for bathing
Small river within the hamlet
Host provides durians and mangosteen for tasting
Durian season draws repeat visits from guests

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay: Village riverside and beach proximity create peaceful coastal-adjacent setting.
Homestay: Strong kampong immersion with personal host, durian orchard access, and family-style hospitality.
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental: Clean, spacious, fully equipped for small groups; durian picking and waterfall trips included in experience.

How it compares

Rated 5 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 82

Review volume 57

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 83

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

What activities are included or available nearby?: Host arranges durian and fruit picking at his orchard, and guests can visit a waterfall 2km away for bathing. A river runs through the hamlet for bathing.
Is the homestay suitable for families with children?: Yes. Guests report children enjoy picking fruit, chasing ducks, playing on the porch, and waterfall visits; the quiet village setting is family-friendly.
When is durian season, and should I book during that time?: Reviewers mention returning during durian season for the fullest experience, though no specific months are stated. Contact Cikgu Shab to confirm seasonal availability.

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Dangau Cikgu Shab

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