Offering a shared lounge, Mama Tia Family Homestay offers accommodations in Rantepao. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and outdoor fireplace. Free Wifi and a shared bathroom are available to all guests, while certain rooms will provide you with a DVD player. At the homestay, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. A car rental service is available at the homestay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Rantepao
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  • Lilly
    Australia Australia
    This is the best homestay ever! Yansen and his family already started taking care of us before we even got there. Everybody was super nice and giving good tips (funeral ceremonies, further transport, where to buy postcards;)…). They also provide...
  • Mediana
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The owner was treated us like family. As a tour guide he n his son have very good acknowledge, we got all ceremony. The atmosphere and views around the homestay is very nice and the air is really fresh
  • Kateryna
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was great, but the staff (especially Yansen) was really off the chart, willing to help with recommendations, plan arrangements, food, etc. One of the highlights of the trip was to cook a local dish in a bamboo with Yansen. The food was...

Managed by Yacob Kakke (Local Guide)

Company review score: 9.7Based on 147 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hello. My name is Yacob Kakke and I live with my wife Desi (called "Mama Tia" by the people of the village). We have 5 children. We were born and raised in Ba'tan, a village 2km from Rantepao, where we still live. Mama Tia Homestay is our family house. I am a tour Guide and people often asked me if they could stay at my place, meet my family and experience the daily life of locals. That's why we started Mama Tia Homestay in 2017. Our house quickly became popular and during the 2018 high-season

Property info

Are you looking for an inexpensive home stay in Rantepao? Mama Tia Home stay is just 2 kilometers away from the center (15 minutes by walk, 5 minutes by scooter) of the town in a quiet and green spot in the middle of rice fields. and the host also professional guide if u want to know more about toraja he will explain to you. an unforgettable stay By staying with us you will discover Torajan hospitality! We have a simple house and a big heart. We promise you a warm welcome and great memories of your stay in Sulawesi Toraja bed and breakfast in rantepao Breakfast is included and you are always welcome to share lunch and dinner with our family. Mama Tia is a great cook! motorbike and car rental Mama Tia Homestay is the perfect base to visit the Torajan region. We offer guided tours taking in all the places of interest in the area as well as motorbike and car rental services for those that prefer to explore on their own

Languages Spoken

English,French,Indonesian

Area info

Amenities of Mama Tia Family Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
Internet
Good free Wifi 42 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Car rental
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    Spa
    • Foot bath
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Indonesian

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    Mama Tia Family Homestay takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    4+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Rp 100,000 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    FAQs about Mama Tia Family Homestay

    • Mama Tia Family Homestay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Walking tours
      • Cooking class
      • Foot bath
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Mama Tia Family Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Mama Tia Family Homestay is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:30 PM.

    • Mama Tia Family Homestay is 1.4 miles from the center of Rantepao. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.