Villas in Payakumbuh

(1)The room was spacious; (2)The bathroom was clean; (3)Plenty of mineral water was provided in the room; (4)We also received a big thermos of hot water that was still warm in the morning; (4)There was an electricity mat in the room for preventing insects; (5)We were also given a package of something like mosquito trap. We didn't use it, because there were no mosquitoes that night; (6)We enjoyed the terrace under the open air and beautiful scenery; (7)The blanket was cozy.

At this homestay, you get an authentic experience of village life. The landscape is beautiful, and the family is exceedingly kind. The rumah gadang has been in the family for a long time and has been renovated a few times. Though there is no hot nor running water, the family can boil water for you to mix with cold water so that you can have warm water to bathe. Breakfast is included, while traditional home-cooked lunch or dinner can be arranged with the family for a price. Drinking water is available, plentiful, and free of charge. Tea and homemade snacks are also available and free of charge. The beds are comfortable, there are electrical sockets around the house for devices, and there is plenty of lighting at night. The family can offer activities to do, such as learning how to work the rice fields, learning how to make the local version of rendang, or exploring a local cave via boat (the only way to see it); there is a cost associated with each of these activities. The local outdoor market, which occurs a few times a week, can be reached by motorbike or car (if you don’t have your own transportation, you can arrange transportation with a local villager through the family). The location of the homestay is about 30min drive to Bukittinggi and 1.5hr drive to Harau, so it could be an ideal stop between the two destinations.