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De Forest Homestay Ipoh
4.0(2)
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay
Homestay Kak B Ipoh
Budget & Backpacker HomestayVacation Home / Holiday RentalHomestay
Google-verified20 Google reviews
- Services
- Budget & Backpacker Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Homestay
- Reviews
- 20
What recent reviews say
Guests consistently return for the cool, spacious rooms and spotless interiors, with Kak B earning praise for her warmth and willingness to refund deposits when needed. The house offers no-frills comfort at a low price point, though the tucked-away Taman Mirindi location may puzzle newcomers unfamiliar with Ipoh, and potential guests expecting a pool should know there is none.
The homestay has multiple bedrooms with strong air conditioning and ceiling fans, sits close to supermarkets and utilities, and draws particular satisfaction from budget-conscious families and older travellers seeking an authentic Malaysian home atmosphere rather than hotel-style amenities.
Praised for
- spacious rooms
- strong air-conditioning
- clean and fresh
- friendly and flexible host
- reasonable pricing
Watch-outs
- location is hard to find
- no pool on-site
- could use modern water filter
spaciousclean-roomsfriendly-hostresponsive-hostcomfortable-bedsvalue-for-money
Best for: Budget-conscious families and older travellers seeking authentic homestay stays without hotel frills.
Think twice if: Bring or expect to arrange your own water filter if tap water quality concerns you; the remote Taman Mirindi location needs clear directions.
Strengths
- strong cooling and ventilation
- spacious rooms for groups
- owner transparency and flexibility on deposits
- supermarket-close location
Worth knowing
- Host (Kak B) returns deposits on cancellation
- Each room equipped with Fujibin ceiling fan and air conditioning
- Multiple bedrooms accommodate groups
- No on-site pool
What reviews say by service
- Budget & Backpacker Homestay
- Strong value: multiple cool, clean rooms at prices reviewers call reasonable and cater to group stays and extended visits.
- Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
- Praised for cleanliness, spacious layout, and proximity to shops; appeals to visitors seeking a home base rather than brief tourist accommodation.
- Homestay
- Authentic family house atmosphere with direct host relationship (Kak B is visible and responsive) and inclusive facilities draw repeat guests.
How it compares
- Rated 5 against a 4.4 average across the 147 budget & backpacker 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 67
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Is there a pool?
- No, the homestay does not have a pool.
- What cooling and ventilation does each room have?
- Each room has air conditioning and a Fujibin ceiling fan.
- Can cancelled bookings be refunded?
- Yes, the host has refunded deposits when guests needed to cancel.
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