From the start, Arbi was very welcoming and really made us feel at home. It is a family run business, so everyone is present and lovely! Room was spacious and very VERY clean. It felt spotless compared to other stays we’ve had, even the bidet was shiny! The outside area had a little garden area and a sofa you could chill on, and was very clean as well. No spider webs despite the high ceilings, and no bugs in the room. Had a lizard tho but maybe he was the pest control! The room is as clean as established hotels. :) They provided a hairdryer, ear plugs, room slipper, face towels and even a hair towel, so PLUS POINTS! They do organize tours, we did not participate as we had other plans, but other guests did let us know that it was wonderful and had a splendid time. You can also choose to cook with them during dinner, and we had fun singing with Arbi.

The aircon took awhile to cool down the room, but just close your curtains from the sun if that’s an issue.

We really liked the experience of the home stay. The family gave us excellent insight into sasak culture, the local area and farming. Arvi was our tour leader for the day, he had great knowledge and even managed to track down black monkey nearby. Eki was head chef and helped us learn cooking local dishes with the family. The whole experience was great and one we’d highly recommend if you’re looking to see the culture here and learn. The room was comfortable, had a great morning view over the rice fields and was perfectly placed if you’re wanting to visit weaving, basket making, pottery, hiking, or simply visiting the rice terraces just around the corner.

We were absolutely delighted with our stay. We felt very comfortable from the moment we arrived and received such a warm and welcoming reception. When you stay here, you immediately feel like part of the host family. In addition to the excellent food, a variety of tours are offered at very reasonable prices. Arbi and Ossi are excellent guides and made our experiences even more special. We would especially recommend staying here to families who would like to learn more about the culture and everyday life of Lombok. We can wholeheartedly recommend this place and would be very happy to stay here again.

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We loved sitting on the verandah straight into the rice paddy. Hearing the gurgling water Chanel that runs along the rice paddy right beside our room. Very tranquil. The walks from Bunga Maliq to the monkey Forrest. Seeing local agriculture. Seeing the amazing black monkeys.

Our room was opposite the dining and kitchen area so very little privacy coming in and out of property. The vibe about Bunga Maliq probably suits a different age group (we are late 50s).