ORA KOMODO HOME STAY

Una meravigliosa esperienza in un alloggio di un villaggio che si è aperto al turismo da poco. La camera è pulita e la vista è impagabile. La parte migliore sono stati i tour fatti con Jakie che ci è venuto a prendere a Labuan Bajo direttamente con la sua barchetta e ci ha portato in giro per l’arcipelago per tre giorni facendoci vedere posti e animali meravigliosi e snorkeling nelle bellissime acque della zona, cercando di evitare i momenti di affollamento dovuto alle classiche crociere. Ci ha portato a vedere i draghi più volte proprio dietro il villaggio e durante un trekking nel parco. Abbiamo mangiato colazione e cena in casa e pranzo in barca, tutto ottimamente preparato dalla moglie di Jakie. Vivere il villaggio nella sua autenticità e parlare con Jakie la sera sono stati momenti che ci hanno lasciato un ricordo indelebile del nostro viaggio a Komodo.

Sicuramente se vi aspettate gli standard e le comodità di un albergo non è questo il posto, il bagno è al piano inferiore e in comune con la famiglia di Jakie, non c’è il lavandino si usa la doccia per tutto e il wc è alla turca.

It s the best homestay in Komodo. Directly on the beach with a great view. The homestay is clean and the food is so delicious! Jackie is a very good person and help in organize everything. He is a guide in Komodo park and can tell you every thing about them!. Really i suggest go there!

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Ora Komodo, non è solo un punto di appoggio o un posto dove stare a dormire... È una vera e propria esperienza in famiglia in un villaggio che si è appena aperto al turismo. Jeki e la sua famiglia ci hanno accolto come degli amici e hanno organizzato ogni singolo aspetto della nostra visita all'arcipelago di Komodo. Jeki è venuto a prenderci di persona con la sua barca a Labuan Bajo e oltre a dormire a casa sua ci ha accompagnato per 3 intere giornate per mare a fare meravigliosi snorkeling e in tutti i punti panoramici più belli delle varie isole, oltre che e al parco nazionale dei draghi. I draghi più belli li abbiamo comunque visti direttamente nelle vicinanze del villaggio con Jeki e non al parco (Jeki è un ranger del parco nazionale comunque, quindi sa esattamente come accompagnarvi anche nel villaggio), in ogni caso gli avvistamenti dipendono dalla fortuna ovviamente. La stanza aveva il necessario e come hanno già scritto altrI il bagno per ora è in comune e molto basic, ma qui non si viene assolutamente se si cercano gli standard di un hotel, lasciate perdere. Abbiamo consumato tutti i pasti: colazioni, pranzi in barca e cene preparati dalla moglie di Jeki che è una cuoca FAVOLOSA. Finora, in tre settimane il miglior cibo trovato in tutta l'Indonesia! Abbiamo anche festeggiato il compleanno di mio marito e tutti sono stati semplicemente SPLENDIDI. Insomma: per pochi, per chi vuole davvero un'esperienza autentica, per chi ha quel giusto spirito di adattamento che permette di godere a pieno di un'accoglienza davvero UNICA

È vero quello che si dice sulla presenza dei rifiuti, ma Jeki si impegna molto per sensibilizzare la gente del posto e per cercare di ripulire, perciò crediamo che col tempo la situazione migliorerà. Questo luogo si è appena aperto al turismo.

Authentisch. Man ist im Dorf und lebt mit der Familie von Jeki. Jeki ist grandios, er hat sich sehr viel Mühe gegeben und für uns alles Organisiert!

In der Unterkunft ist alles super.

The location and the friendliness of the hosts was wonderful. And the food was superb!

I loved being able to explore the islands in the region at our own pace and away from the crowds. We did 2 nights with adventures on the first day on the way to Komodo and on the 2nd day, with a boat drop off to Le Pirate Island on the 3rd morning. Jeki is great at organising an itinerary (but with it being flexible) and at finding animals (found a manta ray from the boat and we quickly jumped in to snorkel with it). And he will organise someone else to be your guide if he has to work. It was great also getting 2 Komodo treks - in the national park (at 8am before any other tourist was on the island) as well as in the afternoon behind the village. The walk behind the village was one of the highlights from our whole Indonesia trip - we saw a huge Komodo Dragon near the village as well as a baby on a high rock. Walking through and seeing the village life was really cool. It was also great learning about the Komodo Dragons from Jeki like how the babies are born April/May and how the mating season starts in June (so less Komodos around then as they are in the hills). The guest room itself is comfortable and clean and by itself on the upper floor of the house. Luckily, the village cools down a bit at night - but there is a little fan in the bedroom. The verandah overlooking the water was actually why we chose this homestay over the others, and it was lovely to sit there and people watch and look at the view. Unfortunately, the water is quite dirty and especially at low tide there is a lot of rubbish, so that does detract from it a lot. Keep in mind that the boats that the villagers hire for guests are little and a bit slow (3hrs from Labuan Bajo to Komodo). They are comfortable to be in but they do feel the waves more and when we had some big waves behind Padar Island we were both pretty anxious. I like boats, so enjoyed everything, but my husband doesn't very much and he gets seasick.

- Bath towels are supplied in the room to shower but beach towels aren't. So if you'd like a beach towel, take your own. (Would be nice to lay down on pink beach and the wind on the boat when you're wet in your bikini can get a bit cold). - Keep in mind that you have to use the families bathroom downstairs which is a bit of a culture shock (have used squat toilets in many places but never stayed in accommodation with a squat toilet) and is a little bit uncomfortable going downstairs to find it busy as there is a lot of people for just 1 bathroom. Jeki is currently building a bathroom upstairs with a sitting toilet for the guest room though - when that's done, it will be a much more comfortable stay. - The mosque is really close and very loud - particularly the 4am prayer. Definitely pack earplugs, but even then if you're not a very deep sleeper it will wake you up (I could get back to sleep afterwards but my husband couldn't).

I gave 10 points. However you need to know that this place is very special, it is home, not pension or hotel. There the bathroom you share with family of host, ant it is downstairs, the rooms are upstairs. All the rest as comfy of beds, food, position with amazing view was perfect! Jeki, the host is also amazing guide, you can trust he will prepare for you a right and amzaing tips in area of Komodo.

The host helps you to organize everything you need for your trip. A wonderful local experience in Komodo.

Nice food and friendly staff

Great way of getting an authentic experience! We booked a 2D1N private boat tour with Jeki, the host and had an amazing time! He took us to all the best spots that the short time allowed for and planned it so that we avoided the big crowds from the day trips. The homestay has a nice view over the harbor and Jekis wife cooked a simple but very nice dinner and breakfast for us. The homestay is generally very simple compared to western standards (shared bathroom with the family, simple shower and hole-in-the-floor toilet, mattress on the floor for sleeping), which was perfectly fine for us. Just don't go in expecting a luxurious hotel, you won't find that on Komodo island. The place was squeaky clean and we felt very welcome and would come back in a heartbeat!

Sadly Komodo village has a clearly visible waste management problem - lots of plastic floating around in the harbour and sewage goes right into the sea aswell - that's in no way the fault of the homestay, just something to be aware of. Also it's decidedly not suitable for handicapped people, if you're not ok with walking on small wooden pathways and steep stairs, it's not for you. Not a problem for us but it's something to be aware of.