Nachelle Homestay

Nachelle homestay is situated in the heart of Berastagi, tucked away from the main hustle and bustle. It location affords easy access to restaurants, markets, etc, and yet its rooftop terrace provides panoramic views around the city, with no less than 5 volcanoes to see. The owners , Abdy and Mery are both passionate about their guests being made welcome and helpful in all ways. The accommodation we had was spacious and adequate in its furnishings, fine for a few days stay, although water pressure was low during our stay. I assume you are interested in Berastagi for the opportunity to climb Sibayak volcano and view Sinabung volcano? Well, you won’t find a better guide than Abdy. He is a local multilingual,intelligent, and super fit man who knows the area intimately, and has endless knowledge regarding his precious volcanoes. He also has an engaging banter to take your mind off the climb. In all, I forgive the low water pressure for the opportunity to enjoy Abdy’s skills as a tour guide.

The welcome by Mery is amazing! She will check in with you and tell you all about how to get around in the city and give you recommendations about local food. Really enjoyed her hospitality! Something to note however is that this homestay is located in a pretty busy area. It is quite easy to get around from here, but if you are looking for more nature and quiet time, this may not be your spot.

Me and my wife visited Nachelle Homestay during our honeymoon in Indonesia. We had a wonderful experience. Mary and Abdi welcomed us with open arms in their home. The place was very clean and we had a very good stay. The pizza's Mary makes (everything handmade) are delicious, and you should definitely try it when you stay there. We went on two tours with Abdi. He took us up the Sibayak volcano for sunrise, and even though we had clouds and rain, he knew so much about the plants and the volcano that it was very much worthwhile. He took us to see all over Berastagi and we had great conversations learning about each others culture. We also visited the Sipiso piso waterfall and some ghost towns nearby the Sinabung volcano (strictly off limits for hikers). We went as close as we legally could and with all his knowledge, jokes and conversations he made it truly an experience we will never forget. Mary and Abdi, thanks so much for being part of our trip and honeymoon, you guys improved it so much and we would not have to think twice where we will stay when we visit again!

Even before we arrived we felt welcome by Mery's helpful messages so that we could easily find the homestay. We arrived in a nice house and a beautiful family. With Mery's personal tips we had fun days full of activities, sights and good food. Speaking of food, the pizzas Mery makes are delicious! The Sibayak tour with Abdu is highly recommended, we thought it exceeded expectations. The sunrise is beautiful, the active volcano impressive and the hot spring wonderful. The guide could tell a lot, which also made it interesting. Thank you for our wonderful stay, we definitely recommend it!

Mery and Abdy’s home is impeccably clean, and it’s just far enough from the main road to be shielded from the noise of traffic. Upon arriving, Mery gave us an incredibly helpful rundown of the area, including recommendations for where to eat and even written words on how to order the local BBQ pork. When we bought fruit at the famous Berastagi market, Mery gave us plates and cutlery to enjoy them on the rooftop – which has a lovely view of the entire area! Abdy is a wonderful guide; he’s extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and takes every opportunity to crack a joke. He took us on a full-day tour of the area, including a sunrise hike up Mt. Sibayak, soaking in a hot spring, walking to a waterfall, learning about the Batak Karo culture, and driving up to a nice viewpoint. These are lovely people, and we can’t recommend them highly enough!

We spent 1 night at Nachelle Homestay. We really loved it. When we arrived, Mery informed us about the nearby attractions and advised us where to eat. The room was nice and most important, very clean. We also booked the sunrise vulcano tour with her husband Abdy as our guide. Highly recommended!!

Very nice stay here-Merri was incredibly helpful and I cant help but think of wonder woman thinking of her- raising her kids, checking in guests, giving us great recommendations, booking tours, arranging laundry and answering questions all while very happy and friendly. Her kids were cute and friendly too. The floors are immaculately clean, probably a good idea they dont allow shoes! She got up at 4am to provide our breakfast before volcano hike with her husband who was so nice and friendly. She also helped us get a ride to the next area and we were able to share with next couple. They were also very honest and when more expensive room with view was already booked she refunded the difference. Highly recommend!

Mery and Abdy were the sweetest hosts! They explained in detail about the sights nearby. Abdy took us up the volcano. In addition, Mery arranged all the transport for us. Even well beyond our departure, she arranged transport for us in Sumatra. Extraordinary service!

We did a hike to Mount Sibayak to see the sunrise. Abdy is a fun guide thats always in for a joke. He is really knowledgeable about the volcanos in the area. The hike itself is not hard and the views are stunning. The visit to the hot springs is a good and relaxing way to end the trip. Would recommend!