Kembang Kuning Cottages

We travelled as a couple in the beginning of July and had a fantastic time at this homestay. When we first planned our holidays in Indonesia, and in Lombok, we were not really thinking of visiting the innerland of the island in order to prioritize other parts of Indonesia, but we are so glad we changed our minds and decided to book a 3 nights stay at Kambang Kunning Cottages, near Tetebatu. Our hosts were very welcoming and very easy going. Especially Izy, who spoke very well english and was very attentive to everyone's needs. The homestay is located in a pretty and small village and the surroundings are beautiful. It is run by a lovely and quite large family. We got to know pretty much all the family members and they are all very friendly and welcoming. There are also a few cats, and some chickens wandering around the property, and a Mosque quiet close by, which immerses you in a very local atmosphere and adds up to the local experience. The homestay has several rooms and a common dining area where you are able to chat with other fellow travellers or the owners and enjoy a a very tasty meal. Our room was quite small and basic. The mosquito net on the bed had some holes and the WiFi didn't work well during our stay but since it was a 3 days stay, these little things did not bother us. Also, just like many other places in Indonesia, there is no hot water in the shower. But that is not a problem since the temperature is quite warm and mild all year round. Breakfast is included in the price of the accomodation, coffee and tea are free throughout the day, and you can also refill your bottle of water for free. Seriously, the food was so delicious and reasonably priced that we had there all of our meals. And portions were great too! They also offer different activities at a great price. We booked a soft trekking to see the rice fields, 2 waterfalls and the Black Monkey Forest. And we also booked their cooking class which they customised a bit for us since we are a vegan couple. We had a fab time during both activities. All in all, I would not hesitate to recommend this fabulous place to anyone who is looking to go a bit off the beaten track of Lombok and explore the innerland while experiencing authenticity and meeting very welcoming people. A big Terimah Kasi to all the Kembang Kuning Cottages family for a wonderful experience in your village and we hope to seeing you again sometime in the future! Sampai Jumpa! Marta and Bruno