Cottages in Bukit Lawang

This property is amazing! Beautiful attention to detail, well maintained and immaculate . It was so incredibly comfortable to stay in and I would stay again!

5 stars is not enough to rate our experience! We had a really great time at Magpie homestay. The accomodation is pretty, comfortable, clean, and surrounded by a very beautiful and private tropical garden. The host will cater to your every need, from transportation to local activities and offers delicious homemade meals. We also booked a day-long trek with them and it was perfect, the guide and his assistant did everything they could for us to have the best experience in the forest (and we did!). If you want to discover a bit more the tourist part of the village you will have to walk a little to reach it (or use a tuktuk), the path is easy to follow and you'll be able to get a good view of the area. The entrance of the park is a short walk from Magpie.

If you are looking for a luxurious 4 or 5 star hotel experience and buffet breakfast with all the trimmings but without a real welcome feeling, do not book this accommodation.  BUT If you want to stay in a budget bungalow in a very family environment where the family also lives, then I can absolutely recommend this small hotel (bungalows). Owner Jhonny is very concerned with the well-being of his guests and the rest of the people you see there are also very friendly and helpful. The small garden is also very well maintained so you will not see any plastic lying around.  Everything you ask Jhonny is arranged and you can assume that it is ok, such as a very good guide and helper (Rasta and Pandy) for the jungle trekking. He also responds very quickly if you send him a message.  The points for improvement are perhaps to empty the bin in the bungalow every 2 days (also toilet paper in it) and then also provide a clean towel. I am sure that if you ask this it will happen immediately but I think that as a guest you should not have to ask this.  Breakfast is simple, just ask for something simple like banana pancake with chocolate sauce but do not expect an extensive buffet, that is not possible for the price you pay for the night. Wifi is very good.  Also important: you are on the quiet side of the river where no motorized traffic can come but still only a 5 minute walk from the many restaurants on the other side (via the suspension bridge).  What is incorrect in the room description on Booking.com is that there would be a minibar in the room but you can get cold drinks there.  This place is an absolute must for the budget traveler.

This is an absolutely lovely oasis not too far from convenience store (about 20-30mins scenic jungle walk and river crossing [on bridge]. If you’re looking for a quiet place to just enjoy the nature and surroundings in complete privacy, then this is the place. It’s comfortable, and Tirta is always reachable and nearby. He helped A-Z from transportation, to organizing activities, to preparing the house to suit our special needs. For food, Tirta helped arranged food delivery whenever his mom wasn’t around and there’s some amazing food in the restaurants nearby too - walking distance (I walk with my baby). It’s a perfect place for a nature getaway!

Beautiful environment, clean air outside the busy part of the city. Great owners who took care of us in every way, excellent kitchen and clean and comfortable accommodation. An oasis of peace and good mood. I recommend booking a 3-day jungle trek through them, it was the best experience of the entire stay. We saw a lot of animals in the wild thanks to the excellent guides and they also have a great cook :)