La Cantane Villa

Nice and big

Average clean

The view was excellent

Owner was not responsive at all and relied on care taker who couldn't explained why things are not provided as listed (no toiletries except shower gel, no sofa beds) or broken (1 toilet under renovation for very long time per previous reviews, hot tub broken/leaking also per previous reviews). The toilets were smelly though clean, sliding door can't shut fully with cold air coming in at night, no fans all at with lots of flies. We brought swimsuit to enjoy hot tub but couldn't and didn't bring toiletries but found none given despite listed in full. It is too pricey and we later found the other lodgings next door is cheaper with similar layout.

Beautiful, serene and quiet. Amazing view of Mt K in the mornings. Beautiful landscape surrounding the bungalow too. Bungalow was well equipped with all kitchen utensils. Many many pillows available. Staffs were reachable at all times too.

1. No water dispenser provided. Or at least filtered pipe water flow. We have to stock up on mineral water from the town which is a long distance away 2. The bungalow is located very deep inside Mesilau and the roads leading to the property is gravel road. 3. Open concepts of bathroom. Not user friendly. 4. Outside bathroom was spoilt and still under repair during our visit; which in my opinion should be compensated by the owner in terms of cost. As I believe I should be getting what I’m paying for.

To have the host waiting for you at the property is a great feeling, to make you feel welcome, as well as it is always good to know what the host looks like, so that you won’t get weird people trying to con you into believing that they are the host, which could be dangerous.

The property needs a bit of work, considering there are often children around; the bathroom sink in the master bedroom en-suite had a broken drain cover and was sharp. If the children like to play water whilst washing their hands, they could cut their hands.

Great views n pleasant surroundings. Well equipped kitchen. Well maintained garden.

Internet was very slow n hard to access data. The homestead was not very clean. We saw some cockroaches. The water pump Was very noisy and keeps operating at night . Can’t open windows n ventilation poor.

The scenery was spectacular. It was cold indeed.

1. To fix the guest toilets. 2. To remove the alcohol from the fridge bar whenever you have Muslim guests

It has a great view of Mount Kinabalu, and the whole environment is very relaxing and chill. However, access to the unit is a bit troublesome due to an improperly constructed road leading to the area.

Although the area is safe, the improperly constructed road leading to it is inconvenient. However, we would prefer to have a proper lock for the house instead of just a sliding door lock.

The location was good and the view was unbeatable. The beds were comfortable and we felt at home, it was a great stay after a long day of hiking in Poring. The kitchen was fully equipped with pots, utensils and serveware.

The road to the property was a bit rough since it breaks off from the main road onto a gravel road, still manageable in a normal car. I wish the property provided some basics like salt & pepper for simple cooking though.