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Homestay Cikgu MD Isa
No rating yet✓ Google-verified
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Private Pool Villa HomestayHomestayVacation Home / Holiday RentalBeachfront & Island HomestayFamily & Large Group Homestay
Google-verified27 Google reviews
- Services
- Private Pool Villa Homestay, Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
- Reviews
- 27
What recent reviews say
Most guests praise the villa's pristine look, Balinese design, and welcoming owner who makes families feel at home. The pool, BBQ setup, and included touches like Netflix and dental kits earn consistent mention.
Reality checks surface from repeat visitors: the main bedroom dwarfs the others, the kitchen struggles to feed groups of 5-6, and online photos flatter the space. Two guests flagged strict check-out conditions and CCTV near the pool; one lost RM200 deposit over contested damage claims.
Praised for
- clean and fragrant spaces
- beautiful Balinese aesthetic
- friendly and easy owner
- private pool and BBQ area
- ideal for families and groups
Watch-outs
- gap between photos and actual space
- kitchen undersized and incomplete
- strict rules and CCTV concerns
- deposit forfeit policy unclear
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Best for: Families seeking a designed getaway with pool access and attentive owner care.
Think twice if: Photos present the space larger than it actually is; kitchen equipment is sparse for groups cooking multiple meals.
Strengths
- Balinese interior design with aesthetic appeal
- Private pool and spacious BBQ area
- Owner provides free rice and extras
- All four bedrooms and facilities included
Worth knowing
- Owner provides free rice to guests
- Four bedrooms and private pool included
- Netflix and WiFi available
- Dental kits supplied in each room
- Check-out inspections can result in RM200 deposit forfeiture for disputed damage
- CCTV near pool area
What reviews say by service
- Private Pool Villa Homestay
- Pool is small compared to other homestays at the same price point; praised for design but questioned for practicality.
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- Ideal setting for families with kids, though kitchen and secondary bedrooms are undersized for larger groups cooking together.
- Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
- Marketed as luxury but undersized for its category; mismatch between photos and actual room proportions frustrates repeat guests.
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Located inland near rice fields, not beachfront; quiet village atmosphere rather than water access.
- Homestay
- Owner rapport and cleanliness are standout; decor and amenity quality consistent across reviews.
How it compares
- Rated 4.6 against a 4.6 average across the 86 private pool villa homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 71
Review volume 63
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- What is included with the stay?
- Four bedrooms, private pool, BBQ area, Netflix, WiFi, dental kits, and free rice. Kitchen equipment is limited; check inventory before booking if you plan to cook.
- Are there rules about the pool and check-out process?
- Yes. CCTV is present near the pool. Check-outs include a property inspection; guests report that the deposit (amount not specified in reviews) may be forfeited for damage disputes.
- How far is it from the beach?
- The villa is located inland in a rural village near rice fields, not near a beach.
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