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ChinaI have experienced both the treehouse and the overwater villa, and overall, they all excellent. Both two types of accommodations are equipped with mosquito repellent lotion and anti-itch cream for bites. Additionally, the wind chime outside the overwater villa is very soothing.
The cooking methods and flavors are distinctly Southeast Asian and very friendly to East Asian vacationers. There is a local fish soup dish, perhaps named "gangan", which is particularly good. Especially when the fish used for that dish is caught by myself, it does turn out to be excellent.
During the low-tide beachcombing activity (locally called "nyuloh"), we could find various small crabs, shrimp, and other creatures. Near the overwater bar area, we also spotted coconut crabs, stingrays, moray eels, and large sea snails (thought by us to be tire-like texture, but not so bouncy). While fishing offshore, we could even spot and catch large crabs, squid just on the surface of sea water.
The staff on the island provided meticulous and thoughtful service. Almost all activities have been accompanied by staff, and the costs for these activities are relatively reasonable. Special mention goes to the managers, Gee and Marcel, who have both offered tremendous personalized assistance, resolving almost all unexpected situations I encountered and ensuring that all my needs were promptly addressed. For example, when I went offshore fishing, the restaurant prepared breakfast early based on my departure time since the coral reef area with groupers was farther away. Marcel even woke up early to accompany me. When the cable charging port of my iPhone accidentally got seawater inside it, they used a vacuum pump to extract the water. Furthermore, a staff lent me a wireless charging power bank upon my request. They helped me restore cable charging in no time.