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Mai Paddy Cottage

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 10 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(10) 59 low data composite score See reviews on Google
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10 Google reviews

Mai Paddy Cottage
Services
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Farmstay & Paddy Field Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay
Reviews
10

What recent reviews say

Mai Paddy Cottage delivers consistently what city workers and quiet-seekers want: a spotless, well-decorated farmhouse overlooking rice fields in a village setting near Balik Pulau. Reviewers praise the host's warmth, the lush views, and the peaceful retreat from noise; minor notes flag entrance upkeep and suggest clearer signage would help visitors find the place.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • peaceful rural setting
  • clean and well-maintained
  • paddy field views
  • friendly host
  • quiet escape from city
Watch-outs
  • entrance maintenance could improve
  • no signage yet
clean-roomsspaciousresponsive-hostgreat-locationvalue-for-moneybeautiful-viewfriendly-hostgood-for-families
Best for: City workers seeking quiet, peace-seekers, small groups or families wanting rural escape.
Think twice if: Those wanting urban convenience or nightlife should look elsewhere; this is decidedly rural.

Strengths

  • paddy field views and serene rural location
  • spotlessly clean and well-decorated
  • friendly, attentive host
  • sleeps up to six people

Worth knowing

  • Sleeps up to 6 people
  • Wood interior and Muji-style decorations
  • Host gives CNY gifts to guests
  • Suitable for night photography
  • Good for birdwatchers

What reviews say by service

Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Spotlessly clean, comfortable multi-bedroom house ideal for small group retreats.
Farmstay & Paddy Field Homestay
Nestled among paddy fields with calming views; reviewers praised the rural serenity and sunrise/sunset scenery.
Homestay
Friendly, attentive host with warm gestures; peaceful, quiet setting appeals to those seeking downtime.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.56 average across the 616 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 77
Review volume 45
Review recency 82
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 25
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How many people can stay?
Up to six people, according to one recent review.
Is there a view?
Yes, the house overlooks a lush paddy field. Reviewers noted it is especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset.

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Last updated 2026-08-26