Agus Hidden Homestay - Banjar Sweet Village-Ijen

I call Agus Hidden Homestay the hidden gem of Java. The location is good. The house was definitely all good; We had the whole house for ourselves. The house is big (super) clean and comfortable. The difference is made by Agus and his wife. After a Home made breakfast, Agus toke us to discover his village, his community. That was a very special moment for us ( me& my 2 daughters). I was blown away by his kindness towards us. Blown away by the way he represents his community. I am happy and grateful that we had the chance to experience this.

Il proprietario molto simpatico e gentile ci ha contattato in anticipo per sapere se avevamo bisogno di qualcosa. All' arrivo si è dimostrato accogliente e ci ha anche accompagnato a cena in un posto ottimo da lui consigliato. L'appartamento era spazioso, pulito e con tutti i comfort necessari. Assolutamente consigliato. Comodo anche per l'escursione al vulcano. Rapporto qualità prezzo senza eguali. Ci è stata offerta anche la colazione fatta dalla moglie super abbondante e buonissima.

Nulla

Lovely little Homestay in a very traditional village. Great coffee/bakery 2 mins walk.

Agus is such a lovely host and we loved getting to know him. On the first day we got there he took us for a picnic in his flower field with his neighbour’s that was so nice! He also organised the Ijen tour for us and this is a great base if you wish to do the same! Agus’s wife makes you breakfast in the morning too which was very tasty! The village is a lovely community and there is an amazing coffee place just round the corner where I think I had the best coffee I’ve ever had there (Kunci Kuppi Coffee & Bakehouse)! Would highly recommend this homestay for an authentic Indonesia experience with great hosts and good conversations!

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What can we say about Agus’ homestay? We really recommend it to everybody: Agus and his family will welcome you as part of the community. Breakfast prepared by Agus’ wife was delicious: we’re a vegan couple and they didn’t hesitate to give us traditional food, but in the vegan version. Agus brought us around the village, showing real batik art and factory, explaining how the life in a small village works. You can have interesting conversations with him and enrich your point of view about many aspects. Here it’s possible to rent a motorcycle and arrange for some tours at a reasonable price. If you love staying in quiet and peaceful places, this is the right place for you!

Everything was good, even if the water went off for a couple of hours, then they fixed the problem and was on again!

Staying at Agus’ homestay was the highlight of my travels through Indonesia! Nestled in a charming village, this homestay is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. From hiking and biking through picturesque rice fields to visiting stunning waterfalls, there's so much to do. The homestay is spacious and pleasant, offering plenty of room and comfort for guests. Agus himself is an exceptional host. He organized a great tour to Ijen for me and shared many excellent recommendations for local activities and sights. His guidance and hospitality provided a much more authentic experience of the region than one can get elsewhere. Hope to visit again soon!

good breakfast provided. Yummy!!