How do I find the address?

Save the address in Grab or another navigation app before arriving; reviewers noted it is tricky to locate by app search alone.

What parking is available?

Each room has its own designated parking spot within the property, and some rooms allow parking directly in front of the door.

What amenities are included?

Water dispenser, WiFi, iron, water heater, mini pool, garden, and complimentary bottled water, coffee, and snacks in the room.

Raintown Cottage

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 41 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(41) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayVacation Home / Holiday Rental

Google-verified41 Google reviews

Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Reviews: 41

What recent reviews say

Raintown Cottage delivers consistent comfort in a peaceful, plant-filled residential pocket near Taiping lake, with spotless rooms, quality linens, and a mini pool. The owner answers quickly and checks in are smooth, though finding the address by app takes patience and thin walls mean neighbouring noise carries through.

Praised for

clean rooms and linens
spacious and comfortable beds
quiet residential setting
responsive and helpful owner
good facilities and amenities

Watch-outs

address hard to find on navigation apps
thin soundproofing between rooms
mosquito presence due to landscaping

clean-roomsspaciousresponsive-hostcomfortable-bedsgreat-locationvalue-for-moneygood-for-families

Best for: Families and couples seeking quiet, clean accommodation near Taiping lake.

Think twice if: Noise-sensitive guests should note rooms share thin walls; first-time visitors need the address saved in advance as it is hard to locate on navigation apps.

Strengths

spotless rooms with premium linens and comfortable beds
private parking for each room
quiet neighbourhood with garden and mini pool
responsive owner and straightforward booking

Worth knowing

Owner responsive via WhatsApp and phone
Self-check-in with security gate code
Water dispenser, WiFi, water heater, iron, and mini pool on-site
Each room has designated private parking spot
Free bottled water, coffee, and snacks provided
CCTV and fenced security
Seam foam on doors to reduce mosquito entry

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay: Near Taiping lake in quiet neighbourhood; some reviewers note mosquitoes due to garden landscaping but appreciate the peaceful setting.
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental: Clean rooms, private parking, mini pool, and complimentary refreshments suit short family breaks and relaxation stays.
Homestay: Owner responsive and helpful; spacious rooms with quality linens and good amenities create a welcoming, home-like feel.

How it compares

Rated 4.3 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 59

Review volume 70

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

How do I find the address?: Save the address in Grab or another navigation app before arriving; reviewers noted it is tricky to locate by app search alone.
What parking is available?: Each room has its own designated parking spot within the property, and some rooms allow parking directly in front of the door.
What amenities are included?: Water dispenser, WiFi, iron, water heater, mini pool, garden, and complimentary bottled water, coffee, and snacks in the room.

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Raintown Cottage

What recent reviews say

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Worth knowing

What reviews say by service

How it compares

How we scored this

Rating breakdown

Common questions

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