We absolutely loved staying on the water with the absolutely amazing kind owner, and all of her very friendly and cute cats. The location is everything, it was so nice to pet the cats or sit on the decking and watch the world go by.

Lots of mosquitoes so bring good repellent :)

One of the best places I’ve ever stayed. A great experience to be on the water village. The host was a lovely person who made sure to make us feel extremely welcome and plan our itinerary. I strongly recommend staying here and following her advice, you will have a great time

La hospitalidad de la propietaria, la ubicación y la peculiaridad del alojamiento. Es un lugar único y con magia!!!

Todo fue maravilloso

The house is in a unique location and beautifully decorated, with lots of art that give it a special character. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning worked well. The owner was helpful, shared useful tips and organised a river cruise for me at a reasonable price. The cats were absolutely adorable, but of course you have to be a cat lover!

The location is quite isolated and inconvenient, as you need to take a water taxi (1$ each way) every time you want to get to the mainland. There is also relatively little to do in Kampong Ayer beyond walking around, with few restaurants or attractions. I booked this place because of its excellent reviews and the opportunity to have a more local experience, but as a solo traveller, I honestly felt quite isolated. I spent most of my time alone and didn’t get to interact much with the owner (although I understand she was busy). On my first day, there was also a water cut, so I had to shower using bottled water. I appreciate that this was beyond the owner’s control, but the accommodation is considerably more expensive than similar options on Booking.com. The Wi-Fi was also extremely slow, even for basic tasks such as checking emails. Overall, while the owner is a nice lady and the house has its charm, I’m not sure I would pay this price again given the inconveniences and the experience I had. I am not sure if it is a better fit for families or people looking for a very quiet stay, but I wouldn’t particularly recommend it for solo travellers or if you are staying 3-4 days. The owner is very kind, but I just wanted to leave an honest opinion, as I wish I had known these things beforehand so I could have made a more informed decision.