Set in Rantepao, Mama Tia Family Homestay has a garden and shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The homestay features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests. With a shared bathroom, units at the homestay also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the homestay, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the homestay.

Couples particularly 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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Rantepao
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tobias
    Germany Germany
    Super cozy place with great food options also for vegetarians! Both Jacobi and Yansen are incredible hosts and guides that were able to explain to us a lot about the Torajan culture and traditions.
  • Jess
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just brilliant. Clean big room, nice terrace with a nice view to talk to other travellers and share stories, delicious food served by the Homestay. Highly recommend doing a tour from the Homestay too, Yansen was our guide and he was amazing. We...
  • Roberto
    Italy Italy
    Yacob was a nice host. Picked us up and took us to the bus. You can go to a real ceremony with Yacob and also rent a motorbike. Shared toilet. Clean. Nice view from the small common area.

Managed by Yacob Kakke (Local Guide)

Company review score: 9.7Based on 152 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Mama Tia Family Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
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
  • Fruits
  • 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser 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 hire
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    Wellness
    • Foot bath
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Indonesian

    Property practice

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

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 00:00 to 23:30

    Check-out

    From 00:00 to 23:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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

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

    • The prices at Mama Tia Family Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Mama Tia Family Homestay is from 00:00, and check-out is until 23:30.