IDA'S Homestay

I first stayed at Ida's in 1979, went back for a nostalgic trip a couple of years ago, and this will probably be my last stay there. Ida is still there and enjoys a chat, an elegant, lovely lady. I said it hadn't changed since 1979, and she replied that they wanted to keep it that way!! Ida's is an old style losmen/homestay, set in a coconut plantation, just 50 meters from the beach, very much as it was way back then, a couple of buckets of water, hot and cold and a scoop for a 'shower'. It doesn't have aircon, but a ceiling fan does the job, and at this time of year, even a fan is not needed. Breakfast is basic but adequate, wifi was a bit patchy in my room, but OK on the verandah. Who needs to stay in touch with the world when at a place like Ida's?

Provided you know what to expect in an old style losmen, there is nothing not to like. If you thought you were booking 5*, you will be disappointed.

Perfect location, didn’t change since I stayed there 40 years ago. Very nice houses, beautiful garden, excellent staff.

Nothing

Location was excellent, beautiful views of palms through to the water

In poor condition, has obviously seen better days.

The palm garden, the cow/ lawnmower close to everything

The noise from the jcb earthmovers 10 meters from my bungalow, the rest of the accommodation at the top end of the property were ok but mine was front row with a view of 4 earthmovers starting at 08,30 and switching off at 21,30, this bungalow should not be rented out while this work is being carried out, or explained to potential customers before taking money online, booked in for 3 nights left after 1 night, no compensation was offered or refund given, the ground was vibrating with the earthmovers and constant 18 tonne trucks arriving and departing, didn't get any photos only videos, please don't book this accommodation before checking which room you will be given