Vacation Rentals in Rantepao

Room was large and clean. Nice outside sitting area with lovely small garden. Convenient location as base for exploring. Daud was an excellent guide and most helpful in all aspects of my stay. So happy I stayed with this family in their most inviting Homestay.

We had great time here. A nice family homestay outside of the city center (it can be a little noisy though). Felt like at home, great moment over dinner, water refill, local medication if needed;) Room is spacious, clean, modern and well furnished. Breakfast was perfect and in addition you can rent motorbike here Henrick is a good guide I highly recommend a tour with him. He has strong knowledge about the toraja culture and will dedicate a lot of time to explain it. Kuree Sumanga !

It’s in the county side with views. We didn’t have to go out for breakfast and dinner, enjoying the peaceful nature. We have a cozy balcony for our meals.

This is the place to stay if you would like to be connected to Toraja

This is the best homestay ever! Yansen and his family already started taking care of us before we even got there. Everybody was super nice and giving good tips (funeral ceremonies, further transport, where to buy postcards;)…). They also provide laundry service and very very good food! We came as strangers and it felt like we left as a part of the family!

If you're looking to stay in an actual Tongkonan that was not built as a guesthouse this is it. As it's a traditional Tongkonan its extremely basic. Think of it more like camping than a regular hotel or bnb. Inside there's plenty of space but it's sparsely furnished. Nice seating area below the house. Shared toilet/shower block is well maintained and clean. Breakfast as well as some basic drinks are provided by the family. Lovely views of the surrounding rice fields from the property. Lots of farm animals on site. All in all it feels like a very authentic experience just as the name implies. The guesthouse is located a few kilometers outside of town on a small hill. Easily reachable by scooter which John, the manager, can provide for a very reasonable price. If you don't want to drive yourself John is also always willing to give you a lift wherever you want to go. John also provides guided tours to the funerals and surrounding attractions as well as guided hikes. We took a night bus from Makassar to the property and John picked us up from the bus stop at 5am which was great. He speaks excellent English as well as French. Possibly not the cheapest guide you can find but super friendly and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend hiring John as a guide as well as the Authentique home stay.

Everything, the place nice and clean, very cozy and the hosts are the best

Loved the homestay so much extended by a few more nights. The family is adorable, there is a small op shop in front for your immediate needs. The host Paulus is amazing. Quiet location and great views of the rice paddy fields.

don’t stay here; stay somewhere else. gross bedrooms and pretty uncomfortable place

Ibra and the other staff were very friendly and welcoming. The homestay was very clean with big rooms. Ibra organized us a guide to experience the local toraja funerals. Our guide Rita was very knowledgeable and managed to show us multiple funerals at a different state. We could rent a scooter from the homestay for three days. Ibra organized our night bus tickets to makassar and dropped us to the bus station. We could also do a late checkout which was convenient to catch the night bus.

Staying in a traditional Tongkonan was such a unique experience with a fantastic view. The inside is made with so much love and good taste. Eventhough the room itself was simple it was always clean and the bathroom was lovely. From the moment we stepped inside Meyskes home we felt like it was our home as well. Meyske introduced us to her culture like we have never experienced during our travels. 100% recommended if you plan to visit Tana Toraja. If you need anything you can always ask her or her super nice mom they were always there to help, whether it was the most delicious food, hot water to shower or a tee because my husband was sick. The tour with Meyske was our highlight of Tana Toraja, she makes sure you fit in as a tourist so you can enjoy the culture as much as possible. Thank you Meyske, come visit us in Germany :)

Such a neat experience staying in a traditional Torajan home and Aldi and his family are amazing!! Best suited if you have your own wheels, but I got by just fine with my guided tours and rides from the host and/or my guide. Very kind, engaging and smiling hosts who are always willing to help with anything and everything - bus tickets, guide arrangements, food suggestions, pick-ups, etc. PS You must take Aldi’s advice on local food - he knows the yummiest spots!!

I had the most wonderful stay at Lande Tiny. The host, Wila, was welcoming and truly charming. The experience felt more like staying with a friend than just booking a place. The bathroom and rooms were very clean, and the entire space had a homey atmosphere that made me wish I could stay longer. Unfortunately, I had a prearranged guided tour, so I could only stay for one night—but I would have happily extended my visit if I could. Thank you, Wila, for your kind hospitality. I hope to return someday.