Sharing our true review to help anyone interested to be more prepared to enjoy this place.
Positive:
The host is pleasant and helpful.
Overall, It’s a nice, modest place to get away from the city, and no cell connection means you are forced to disconnect. You can purchase a 3 days internet package for a small amount, but connection is poor. This is fine with us as we were happy to be disconnected but able to maintain limited connection to internet for essential things we needed to do.
Be prepared to get the most of your experience:
Prepare your own toiletries, slippers, package food to be comfortable because they provide only a small bottle of shower gel and 2 towels for each person. The kitchen is well equipped for a proper cooking but no condiments or cooking oil, only with a couple of instant coffee and tea bags.
No restaurants near by, difficult to get food, and no Grab cars come in to take you out. (So you have to drive or pay more for taxi they can help to call for you - the taxi drive is amazing man, though a little costly)
On our second day, we discovered a Chinese Villa nearby and ate at its restaurant (need to pre-book)
I stayed here for 3 days to attend a course nearby, and the location was perfect for that. At RM110 a night for a budget room, it’s a fair price. The room is small, fitting just a single bed, a TV, and AC. Cleanliness was acceptable, and the AC worked fine, though it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a while. Also, the chemical smell of the bathroom detergent was quite strong upon arrival. Good enough if you just need a place to crash.
Had an amazing stay at the villa!
It felt extra homely because Rosslee and his colleagues were so friendly and welcoming. Food was great (especially mashed potatoes), with Rosslee double-hatting as the chef. Was initially worried about the accessibility of food so we prepped instant food in case we got hungry at night.. but we were so well fed throughout the stay. If you love snacking like us, just buy some snacks & drinks before driving up since there isn’t any convenience stores nearby.
This villa is literally within the nature, on a secluded mountain, so manage your own expectations on mosquitoes & bugs. Did some homework and prepared some mosquito repellents and coils prior to checking in. Also try to check in during the day as the drive up can be intimidating after sun sets.
Soundproofing in the room isn’t the best too but isn’t it quite amazing how they can build this villa on the mountains already?
Overall 10/10 stay for hubby and I!