Katia and Faozan were friendly, accomodating and have a beautiful home. The little house was a pretty incredible place to stay- clean, comfortable and relaxing. The outside bathroom and shower were lovely, too. We listened to frogs croak in the evening and call to prayer throughout the day. And breakfast was delicious! The view of the rice fields and walking through them was one of the coolest parts of our trip. It was a vacation on our vacation.

Rumah ini sangat bagus untuk menikmati suasana kesederhanaan tempo dulu. Tempat pelarian sejenak dari hiruk pikuk Ibukota. Mbak Katia, Mbak Parsiyem dan Mia sangat ramah dan membantu dalam perjalanan saya. Saya menyarankan tempat ini untuk para tamu lainnya yang ingin mengunjungi Yogyakarta.

If you have doubts about booking this place, don't hesitate anymore! This is a very peaceful place which will allow you to be part of Indonesian culture. Parsiyem and her husband are so nice and make great breakfast! Mia was really kind too and help us to organize our trip. The only negative point is that Yogya is a bit far and we had to take a driver any time... Anyway it worths it and was an amazing experience!

Nous sommes arrivés chez Katia après un long voyage! Nous avions vu avec elle afin qu'elle organise un taxi. C'est très agréable d'être attendu à l aéroport après 24h d'avion et une méconnaissance totale de ce pays. Grâce aux conseils de Katia : agence de voyage sérieuse, dîner et déjeuner qui peuvent être servi à la maison, location d'un scooter (indispensable pour se rendre en ville) massage à la maison... Notre séjour s'est très bien déroulé et nous avons pu profiter du temps sur place sans soucis. La maison est tes agréables et entourée de verdure aucun moustique mais nous avons partagé notre quotidien avec des nombreux petits animaux :) (Je déconseille à toute personne phobique d'insectes , grenouille, lézard, chauve-souris....) Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir des contacts très s'enrichissant avec les habitants du villages. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce séjour entouré de verdure et de nature. Séjour rendu simple par l'organisation que Katia a mise en place même lorsqu'elle n'est pas la.

Tal y como se observa en las fotografías el lugar es precioso; perfecto para pasar unos días entre naturaleza. Nos recibió Mía que es la chica que organiza cuando no está Katia, y fue muy amable. Nos explicó todo rápidamente y ya pudimos disfrutar del lugar. Por allí siempre andaba Parsiyem una mujer encantadora que cocina de maravilla y te recibe siempre con una amplia sonrisa! No sabe hablar nada de inglés pero con señas nos entendimos muy bien. Su hija sabe hablar un poco de inglés y venía por las noches cuando nos preparaban la cena. Hay que avisarla con antelación para que prepare las comidas del día que necesites y pidas lo que pidas están deliciosas y son muy baratas. Una cosa importante es no dejarse comida dentro del joglo ya que entran animales como ratones...nosotros nos dejamos un plátano durante la noche jaja. Como esta entré la naturaleza, por la noche se oye de todo...ranas, guekos, y pequeños ruidos en el tejado. Nos ayudaron a planear nuestras visitas y nos facilitaron un conductor. Uno de los días salimos caminando a uno de los supermercados cercanos y todo el mundo se nos quedaba mirando pero si saludas ellos te saludas muy contentos! 100% recomendable

Great experience, but you shouldnt be afraid of friendly small animals and their voices:) eventhough it is a bit away from yogya, it is worth spending 5-6€ for taxis or you can rent a motorbike at this place. Or hitchhike, as we did, which is even more fun. The place is awesome, as is everyone who helps arranging things, e.g food, transportation, advice. Very responsive and dedicated guys. When we come again, we will not think twice whether to stay here again-great idea, beautiful environment, delicious food, plus 10!

The wooden house in the rice fields was beautiful. It is a very peaceful environment with a stunning view. The house was clean and tastefully decorated with attention to detail. Little piles of rose petals around the place. Beautiful ceramic serving ware for breakfast. A big plunger of coffee when I woke up. The bathroom was incredible. A little garden paradise where you can shower under the stars in hot water. Katia was very helpful in ensuring I had a good stay and offered to organise transport for me. On a whole a very pleasant experience.

Really enjoy the experience in the wooden house. The BEST outdoor bathroom we've ever experienced! We were fully stayed here for whole two days and literally not going anywhere. All the detail of the wooden house was also interesting to watched, almost all of them is handmade from years and years or long time ago. Frog and mouse at night but that's what we're looking for, sound of NATURE! Rice field in front of your wooden house, fish pound as a front yard, seeing a hundred ducks making a line, or buffalo get showered in the creek. My 3yo boys went nuts to experience all of these. Mia was really helpful even we're arrived quite late at night and explain all the detail, literally all! And really well equipped with maps, info, menu, key, etc. So even you're new to visit Yogya, I guarantee you'll have the best experience of Yogya. Parsiyem is the best! She prepared really good breakfast with really good coffee! She also tried to do at her best to accommodate your request. Her nice gesture to help our 5mo baby was really genuine. She also let her 4yo daughter to play with my 3yo boy to keep my boy accompanied sometime. In the same time she also knew when to let you enjoyed your time. Gees, it will still be a long good list of her if you let me continuing this. :) Sukarman was also there to make sure that you're all okay and getting everything fixed if you have problem like we had about the hot water. We met Katia when we're about to leave the house and she was sharing her interest and story behind the houses. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your house, Katia and Pao! Overall: Highly recommended!

While I have never been to the famed "South of France", whatever that means, I felt like I had experienced it at the rustic Sunset Villa in Kasongan Village. Riris is a great host, offering just enough help without coming across as a nanny. The locals around the area (Kasongan Village) were also very friendly and accommodating, despite my very limited command of Bahasa Indonesia. Convenience stores abound in the area and the location is perfect for any urbanite looking for an escape from the metropolis. The remote location was not a problem as a driver is always on hand to ferry one to and from the place, provided one returns before midnight. I would like to thank Riris and Sebastian for a great 12 days at the Villa. I feel like I had a taste of life in a part of Indonesia I would never have imagined living in, and I learnt a lot. The sunset is amazing - a treat I enjoyed every day I was there, and with the promise by the landlord to cut down the trees in front of the villa, I am certain it will be even more spectacular. On top of all that, the pool is great - I spent many an afternoon simply lounging to music, the sounds of crickets, toke geckos (unique gecko found in South East Asia except in Singapore), and Javanese gamelan in that pool along with my friends. All in all, well-furnished and well-kept with excellent service and maintenance to boot. Nothing to complain about - only good memories to savour for life. I wish Riris and Co all the best. Hope to see you again my friends. Selamat dan terima kasih!

All Gewdddd

Dear Riris, We had such an amazing time at the villa. Everything was well thought out - from the bread and toothbrushes. Jogjakarta is a wonderful place, and Villa Sunset is definitely its beauty spot. All our loves, R & M

To be honest, I choose this villa because I fell in love with it on the first sight. It was the time when I saw the movie of AADC2. But it was not all about the movie. I needed an accomoodation for my family that include my mother. So this villa which has two rooms was perfect. We loved our private pool, the kitchen (how I wish to have this kind of kitchen at home!) and our rooms. The view from the villa was amazing especially during sunset. I met the host on arrival, and she is a very warm and nice person. Mba Riris prepared coco crunch for our Kiddos, fruits, yoghurt and even egg in the fridge. Too bad we only stay one night, but we are sure to be back very soon.

Great villa, great host, definitely the best place to stay for honeymooners (or for a group of friends)

it was a great experience staying in this Villa...Riris, the host is very helpful and responsive...

Riris is very nice! She helped us a lot, I love villa sunset, everything is wonderful!

Villa Sunset is a fantastic place to stay. Riris was waiting for us to give us a warm welcome even though we arrived in the middle of the night. She had prepared a baby cot and a kitchen filled with yoghurt, bread, eggs and fruit. Riris had to go abroad but her friend Arief took over. He was a just as warm personality as Riris. Everday fresh food was brought - it was really good and too much for us to finish. All questions and trip requests were taken care of really well. The houses look even nicer in real than in the pictures and the pool is lovely. And when we left, we even received a present! We would definitely recommend this place to people that like to have a more quiet and relaxed place in Yogyakarta.

The house is great as i expected and looks the same as description... If you looking for a natural romantic place with modern facility, this is it... I'm not meeting up in person with Heidi & Rhein, but they still shows their hospitality by asking about my arrival so it can be prepared accordingly... Mas Barno, the house keeper, always waking us up for sahur and prepape the food, since we're stay during Fasting month, soo helpful

A very beautiful and well-built villa not too far from Kasongan art village, which is one of my reason to visit Jogja. The fully equipment kitchen enhances the overall experience. It's nice to have a fridge to stock up on cold beverages and a electric kettle to to make hot ones and enjoy it by the 3 sitting areas to watch the river. I was unfortunate in my stay to encounter a blackout on my first night, which left us to cook our dinner in the dark with only lights from our mobile phones. Also with the blackout, the shower stopped working forcing me to go sleep without a shower. I hope the place will be better equipment to manage blackouts for future guests as I would like to go back again.

If you are fresh to Indonesia, this is the perfect way to say hello. Heidi's place is simply divine. Beautiful timber house in a green setting with a flowing river. Its like a palace! Heidi was fantastic in organising the airport pickup and the breakfasts were nice. We will be back!

A beautiful location and home with a babbling stream nearby sending you to sleep. Couldn't ask for more!

This house is amazing. Beautiful peaceful views from the verandah and kitchen over the river. Lovely and spacious and light. Interesting architecture. Cool bathroom with a great jacuzzi and lovely spacious garden. It was great for our family but would also be perfect for a romantic trip away. You feel like you're in you're own private oasis, but still easy to get to the centre of yogya and other sites. The hosts were also lovely and really easy to deal with. I also liked the eggs and bread that were delivered in the morning, exactly what we needed. Would definetly recommend this place to others.

Place looks like a house from a lifestyle magazine. Theres free breakfast and the host would reply to queries.

A quiet, relaxing little getaway with river views, surrounded by lush trees. We especially enjoyed sleeping with the sound of the river flowing literally several meters from the bedrooms, and particularly liked the home's unique wooden design and cabin-like feel. Heidi makes guests feel truly at home--she was responsive and helpful throughout our stay. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone looking to experience Javanese culture by living among local residents of a quiet village with easy access to all the significant cultural sites in Yogya. The nearby restaurant also delivers great food. We would certainly stay here again.

Great place for experiencing the beauty of rural area of Yogyakarta. Private and secluded, best for youe retreat.

Zoeff and Agus are amazing hosts ! They make you feel like family, and cook amazing indonesian food. The place is a very peaceful traditional javanese house, great decoration, far from the busy city, and we had a very good relaxation time there. Privacy is great, This is a bit far from the city, but was exactly what we aimed for, peace and quiet :) Zoeff had our transportation from airport organised, and the same taxi driver drove us around to visit Prembanan, Borobudur at sunrise (great experience), sultan Palace, Malioboro, and basically a la carte anything you want. We would definitely come again !

This place is just awesome ! It is really a tradititional house in a perfect environment, a very peacefull place. In the house everything was clean, and well organize. We had everything we need, and even more ! But the most important thing was the kindness of our hosts: Zoeff and Agus. From the moment we arrive we were considered like family, always paying attention to us. They helped us to plan our visits, and always give us good advices. The house is a little far from Yogjakarta's center, but with taxi it was ok. If you're looking for a nice place to stay near Yogjakarta, this place is perfect!

Superb area and location just outside Yogyakarta. This is an incredible property. The villa featured seperate/outdoor kitchen and dining area. Everything about the villa is Amazing. Thanks to Mas Zoeff and Mas Agus for being such a wonderful host during our stay in Yogyakarta. When I tell people about my trip to Jogja, Rumah traditional limasan is one of the first thing I bring up. I look forward to return in the future.

Zoeff's place is private, quiet, and wonderful. The accommodations are simple (cold shower) but arranged in a lovely manner and the grounds are beautiful . The best part of our stay was the food and hospitality of Zoeff and his friends. Breakfasts were delicious!

I traveled here from 1 - 4 may 2015. The house was nothing but breathtaking. The ambiance, the condition, the cleanliness and everything is just almost-perfect. If you are looking for a place to getaway from busy city, this place is surely a perfect choice. You will be indulged by the idea of sleeping among the sound of crickets and waking up to peaceful weather. Not only that, the host is really humble and friendly. Zoeff will help you to arrange your itinerary plus provide you with local food as breakfast (which I do not expect at the beginning of my stay). As a domestic traveler, I must say this place is beyond expectation, so you can imagine how it feels like staying here as a foreign traveler right? You can only have it here, in Yogyakarta :)

Great home stay - stylish & rustic! Very friendly hosts able to help out with everything a visitor requires from food to day trips to tourist sites & getting to know the local community! Good people!!! I strongly recommend everything about this homestay & the hosts! Enjoy!!!

A traditional Javanese house with a few modern amenities. This house is about 30 minutes from town in a very quiet location. Great for people who like some space to enjoy nature. My house was in the back with a private outdoor kitchen and bathroom. No hot water but there was wifi. Since the house is traditional it is airy and some insects can get in. They provide a mosquito net which kept the pests at bay. Zoeff was a very attentive host, making breakfast and coffee everyday. The also help to arrange a driver to get you where you need to go. Great experience and would book with them again.

The place is uber comfort, a perfect sanctuary. You can just lay down on the bed the whole day and then have a delicious breakfast in the dining room, cook your own dinner and enjoy in the candle light backyard. Best ambiance for a relaxing and laid back holiday.

Beautiful beautiful place - definitely my best Airbnb experience ever! The place is so clean, the photos don't do justice! Hotel level of service (cleaned every day). A little bit out of the way but if you have a driver, this is not a problem ! Clean air, private, very tranquil...! LOVE the open shower --- overlooking small but beautiful zen garden. Arief is so kind and hospitable...thank you for waiting for our arrival every night. Plus, there is 3 little sausage dogs, they're fun and also welcome you when you arrive!!

We were staying 3 days at Arief's wonderful villa. It was a great experience with a fantastic host and a lovely place. Our host help us with taxi drivers, trip organization and even was driving to buy a dinner for us. He served us a three course breakfast, evening tea and some snacks were always available during the day. He kindly drove us to the local Balinese performance which is one of the nicest memories of our trip to Java. We are very happy with staying at Arief's place and would recommend it to anybody.

I was traveling with my girlfriend and stayed for one night at Arief's place. he and his friend were very kind and made us feel welcome. it is a little bit outside of Yogja but it is a place of wonders. quiet and peaceful place with a beautiful garden. very romantic! nice and clean house and they even cooked for us and brought us to the city when we asked them to! thank you guys very much!

Arief is a very friendly, kind, humble, gracious and accommodating host. He was very helpful in arranging transport for us, and even sent us directions to his place in Bahasa (the Indonesian language) for our driver. He made sure we were well fed when we arrived hungry (the food was delicious and beautifully presented.) The house was an incredibly beautiful old Javanese wooden house, with intricate wood carvings and lovely eclectic furnishings. There was also a dramatic and very fragrant flower arrangement in the room, with flowers from Arief's amazing garden. The location is a bit out of the center of the city, but the lush jungly landscape and friendly locals make the extra drive more than worth it. We had some great talks with Arief, but he was never intrusive, always very considerate. We were sad to leave, and look forward to staying at this unique and very enjoyable homestay again!

Arief deserves his title of "Super Host". His place is a precious rustic oasis nestled in a small village. The house is lovely and clean with a natural garden. No issue of mosquitoes as Arief is a gardener and takes wonderful care. Breakfast was also very nice, his tea is delicious. But what is most special is Arief's hosting. He cares deeply about "community", something that comes through in his caring personality. A special place with a special host.

Mas Arief is the best host ever. Very helpful and provide us almost everything we ask from him. The day before my check in , i ask for hairdryer and he said he will buy 1 so I dont need to bring mine. Arrange us with pick up and drop off from and to airport. Help me to provide with the senior lady massage when i have problem with my legs. The breakfast are awesome. Also 3 puppies , they are adorable even barked at us first time we arrived. There's no phone signal coverage but it's ok because the wifi is good enough. Terima kasih banyak Mas Arief, looking forward to stay at Rumah Limas again..

Surrounded by a lush and beautiful garden, it is the perfect place to visit and to explore Yogyakarta, while combining one’s quiet retreat in an antique traditional Javanese wooden house and authentic village atmosphere. Arief has been a wonderful host and made one immediately feel at home. Every morning he provided me with typical “jajanan” (usually sweet Javanese snacks) before breakfast, delicious treat to start the day with.

What a wonderful place and lovely host! Arief gave us an amazing service the three days that we stayed in the Limas and we were very happy, we booked this private house in his garden. A lot of space, good bed, a private terrace were you can hang-out, the outside bathroom is spacious, a nice kitchen with a fridge (including cold beers :)) and a gas hob to cook your eggs in the morning (the rest of the breakfast was served, with fresh fruits every morning, cake, tea or coffee and bread or croissants). During the day, if you are there, there were always little snacks to eat like peanuts or shrimp crackers. We did also buy a few things ourselves in the supermarket to put in the fridge. The first night Arief arranged a nice local dinner for us from a warung in the neighbourhood. We could stay at home and he brought us the food, which was a luxury. Arief arranged a very good driver/tour guide for us to see the surroundings. His name is Sutarman. He knows a lot about the high lights in the environment of Yogya and he knows good places to eat local food. It was so nice to meet Sutarman and his family and to book him for a day (or 2) we could highly recommend him. His English is good, he is cleaver, he is funny, caring about you as a guest and his understanding what a tourist/guest wants is very good. Arief is a very good communicator, he informs you very well, his English is very good, he is helpful and very kind. We met his partner and his friends which was lovely, they are so friendly, relaxed and open minded, it was a beautiful memory to have dinner with them and Arief. We saw it as an inside look in his live and a nice possibility, beside our own plans during the day, to know something more about the local live in Yogya :) The 3 dogs are watchful, but friendly. Especially Cookies is devoted. We highly recommend this place, because we had a very good time here! Cheers, Suzanne and Wilco

theSawah is AWESOME!!! Love the decor and settings and the peaceful stay.. Not forgetting Hero & Pingu who never fail to welcome us whenever we're 'home'.. They're the residence dogs :) Wim & Phillip are awesome hosts too.. Welcomed us with open arms and suggesting us places to go to kill our time on the last day before the flight.. Ohhhh we love their Asian breakfast too!!! Pak Sutarman, the driver and guide whom Wim recommended was indeed a Superman and we enjoyed having him during our entire journey. Punctual, patient and a joker, and this makes our road trips not a bore. If you want the local food, just ask him and you'll be blown by the super yummy food that he suggested. I miss the magelangan already :'( I definitely recommend theSawah to everyone and will surely come back to theSawah when I decided to come to Yogya in the near future. Thank you Wim, Phillip & Pak Sutarman!!

Wir haben die Woche im Sawah Home sehr genossen. Es ist ein sehr idyllischer Ort, ein grüne Oase mit einem geschmackvollen Ambiente. Wenn man wie wir gerne im Grünen wohnt und doch die Nähe zur Stadt möchte, ist das der richtige Platz. Hier kann man auch mal einen Tag die Seele baumeln lassen, durch die Reisfelder spazieren und das Sightseeingprogramm etwas gemächlicher angehen. Das Frühstück ist exzellent und sehr ausgiebig, besonders das Indonesische. Die Servicestaff ist sehr zuvorkommend und Wim stand uns bei allen Fragen hilfreich zur Seite und weiß auch sonst viele interessante Hintergründe zu erzählen. Wir möchten auch seinen trockenen Humor. Das Zimmer ist klein, und hat kein Fenster, ist aber durch das halboffene Bad hell genug. Wir haben immer ausgezeichnet geschlafen.

Nice location, close to the city. Relatively clear instructions on how to get there from the the train station. Wim was really helpful with organising things and giving suggestions on what to do in Yogyakarta.

In this moment I am in a super hotel in Bali but sinceraly I miss the hospitality of Wim and Philipp, the kindness of Erwan (and his breakfast and dinner too. I think the best of my entire travel in Indonesia) and the wonderful location. The house is out from the noisy of the city, near a rice field and it is an oasi of peace and beauty. Thank you Wim for your sense of humor, your patience and for your suggestions, before and during my stay, I felt your home like my home.

Na een aantal dagen in het centrum van Yogyakarta wilden we graag nog een paar dagen buiten de drukte van het centrum verblijven. De plek van Wim en Phillip was hier de uitgelezen locatie voor. Tussen de prachtige sawa's ligt het huis waar je je direct thuis voelt dankzij de gastvrijheid van Wim, Phillip en de rest van de crew. Prima kamer, lekker ontbijtje en s ochtends hardlopen tussen de sawa's waar de locals je toezwaaien. We hebben 1 avond gegeten bij The Sawah, de rijsttafel was echt heerlijk! Lekkerste diner tijdens ons verblijf in Jogja.

Wim was extremely welcoming when we first booked the room. He helped us plan our entire trip to Yogyakarta, including vetting our itinerary, helping us hire a driver, organising a very delicious dinner at the theSawah restaurant, and arranging other aspects of our visit such as home massages. However, Wim was away at the time of the trip. Couple of points regarding the room itself though - it is exactly what it shows in the picture - i.e. has a double bed and a table, but nothing more than that (the bed is a bit creaky sometimes). The aircon in the room doesn't really work though, so it was a bit warm to sleep at night. Another point - the house is (obviously, as per the name) situated in the middle of rice fields, which results in a large number of mosquitoes in the house / room.

Logeren bij Wim en Philip is echt logeren als bij vrienden. In korte tijd weet je waar je woont en hoe met elkaar om te gaan! De staf is geweldig en dat maakt het geheel compleet! Uiteraard hebben we gekozen voor het Indonesisch ontbijt en ook het avondeten geprobeerd: de rijsttafel uitstekend en de "gewone" simpele maaltijd heerlijk van smaak! Gewoon een heel fijn verblijf waar je met veel plezier aan terugdenkt.

We had a great time in "The Sawah". Wim and Phillip were great hosts en we feel very welkom in there house. The house is beautiful, spacious and has a relaxt vibe. Wim told us a lot about Java, the historie and things to do. Shortly after our arrivel we decided to stay longer! We also had a great day with Suterman, the driver that Wim arranged. He drove us to the Borobudur, Merapi and Prambanan. Conclusion: great place to stay!!!!

I had a lovely stay at this somewhat unknown and secluded villa. It was just what I was looking for. An escape from the city hussle and bustle. The staff were great and the food was good. The villa is well maintained and neat and tidy. I liked the outdoor bath and shower. Just when I started to wind down - it was time to leave - and I should have stayed longer. Ideal spot to relax in the Java countryside.

I had a great stay at KVLATRESNA. I love to travel to Jogja for its cultural experiences, tranquility, and relaxation. I had all in one old-charming Javanese studio-house, from beautiful amenities like a pantry-kitchenette (complete appliances from cold-pressed juicer, food processor, blender, etc), big bathroom with outdoor bath that can fit for 2, ready-to-cater helpers at kitchen that can provide me with cuztomized healthy vegan/vegetarian options straight from organic farms and markets (they're pretty well connected with the mindful-eating communities), to masseur, yoga and meditation teacher coming to visit you, plus a lush tranquil environment, natural abundance all around. I love that they can cater to fresh organic green juice and coconut water with meat/flesh. Thank you Anna for the memorable moments, it's a holistic experience for me. Feel safe and secured at your place. Feel at home. Love to you, Frans, and Endah.

Please let me tell you, you cannot go wrong staying at Blue Steps Villa. Mr. Koen and his staff are the most wonderful, attentive and generous people. Our itinerary was planned magnificently and Alvin (driver & guide) was always prompt and courteous while ensuring we made the most out of our time spent in Yogyakarta. We arrived at Blue Steps very late and were warmly greeted by Mr. Koen and his staff helped us to our villa and ensured we had everything we needed before turning in. The next morning the staff prepared us a hot breakfast before Alvin took us out and about town. The entire staff at Blue Steps did everything possible to ensure we had a great visit including excellent food, massages and laundry services. We also enjoyed sitting by the pool and looking out over the scenery too, it was miraculous to hear the children practicing music next door while the geckos chimed in, truly a wonderful experience. I can't say enough positive comments about Blue Steps Villa! Truly an experience we will cherish for the rest of our lives. I only hope we can return to visit again in the future.

Stayed for 3 nights with my husband and nearly 3 year old at the end of our 2 week holiday of Bali and Central Java. Accommodation is in a lovely tranquil setting which is exactly what we were after for the last few days of our trip before heading back to Australia. The main room was spacious with the master bed and sitting area. There are two outdoor and partially covered bathrooms. We ate at the attached restaurant most meals whilst there which was nice and convenient and the food good. Nice to have some western dishes as well after eating mostly Indonesian all our holiday. Meals can be served in the restaurant or on the patio of the villa overlooking the rice fields. We all particularly loved receiving our complimentary afternoon tea everyday on the patio. All staff were lovely and very accommodating of our 2 year old. They even bought around a box of toys for our daughter to play with, which she was very impressed by and did not part with until we left. Everything appears to have been thought of. Thank you for such a pleasurable stay.

We loved our stay. Pictures do not do justice to the house and lovely pool.

This place is just like heaven. The villa is very well decorated. The rooms are big and the outside bathrooms are wonderful. The persons taking care of the houses are the nicest persons. The restaurant is next to the house and the price are low compared to the high quality of the food. No need to go somewhere else. Do not hesitate to ask for the contact driver who will show you all the must see. The view in front of the house is worth every penny. Let's find a down....well the house is missing a safe. That s it. Otherwise all is stunning. Thanks again

Koen and Lina ... They are an excellent host ... Heartwarming couple ... All the staff are very warm and very helpful ... The facility is good ... The food - extraordinary ... Without a doubt - I will recommend to stay here at Blue Steps if you travel to Jogja

Beautiful, calm place to rest and relax. Away from the town so living in peace with nature. Food at the restaurant is good so that is very convenient. Short trip to all the cultural hotspots. Koen and Lina and very friendly and took care of everything to make sure we had a hassle free trip.

One of my best Airbnb experiences ever! I've stayed at countless places all over the world in the last 7 years and this villa and experience was by far one of the best! Can't say enough good things about the hosts, staff, and accommodations. This is a must-stay place. Strongly recommend! Here's a summary of our highlights: 1. Truly unique Indonesian experience located in a dreamy, off-the-beaten-path setting. The whole villa was basically picture perfect. The architecture of the building is amazing, the beds are super comfortable, the bathrooms are huge and the showers are really nice. 2. The infinity pool is perfect and has an incredible view of the countryside and hills. Such a delight! 3. The hosts and staff at the villa are incredible. So kind, helpful and accommodating. Very responsive to communication and requests. You can also order delicious food, drinks, and spa services direct to the villa every day. 4. You can hire car service for the day and a local driver will take you to all the tourist spots in the area. This is a must-have because these places are far apart and hard to navigate so having the car service was key! We had so much fun on these tours exploring ruins, temples, and volcanoes! If you're looking for a unique experience in Indonesia, you have to stay here!!!!!!!

Villa blue step sangat recomend untuk yang berhoneymoon :) saya senang sekali

The place is so unique and artistic. The host ms. Wulan designed the whole place and it was beautiful. Overall it was a wonderful experience

The staff was very helpfull. We start our day as early as 4.30am, and back around 9/10pm everday we stay there. Prepare our breakfast as early in the morning, and wait for us till we get to the homestay. The traditional massage was good! Recommended to those who love traditional massage. Worth the price. Its only, it far from town. But overall, love the homestay.

Perfect holiday in great place

It was simply perfect! It is even more beautiful in real life than it looks on the pictures. The food was delicious and the whole services also excellent. The staff was very kind and helpful. We rented motorbikes there to get around. We had a great time!

Astuti Gallery is a wonderful place to stay when in Yogyakarta. I would highly recommend it to anyone, who wants to explore temples and other attractions here. It is a quiet, relaxing and wonderful gem in the busy city and the staff is extremely friendly and will make sure you're provided with shuttle services, food, water, etc. Beautifully furnitured and very nice, homely and friendly atmosphere all in all. Definitely a 5/5.

Na al wat mailcontact in Nederland hebben we uiteindelijk hier drie nachten geslapen. Wat een 'zen' momentje bij aankomst! Heerlijk rustig en heel mooi maar vooral kleinschalig opgezet. De familie is Superlief en zorgt goed voor je. Aan alles was gedacht. We vonden het jammer weer weg te moeten gaan.

It's a nice place for you who seek somewhere far from the city crowds. Very humble and nice service, better than I expected.

Very nice homestay, and also very friendly hosts/employees! Beautiful arranged/designed rooms. The Food is amazing. Bike and motorbike (helmet) rental is possible. So we had a very good and relaxed stay there! Thank you!

My friends and I stayed at Marc's villa for two nights. Marc's staff was very accommodating and helpful as well. They arranged a car and driver for us and gave suggestions about places to go. The villa was a lovely oasis to come home to in the sweltering heat. The pool was so inviting after a long day out in the sun. We had a comfortable night's sleep too. Thank you Marc for letting us stay in your lovely place. We only wish we could've stayed longer.

One of the best parts of our trip through Indonesia!!Marc and his team were more than accommodating. They ensured that we had a relaxing stay while seeing everything we wanted. The villa is outside the city, but this makes it better. We were able to shop for ceramics in the nearby area and see the countryside of Yogyakarta. Great stay! We would recommend it to any of our friends!

The listing was accurate - in fact the beauty of the villa and compound exceeded the description. A really stunning setting, and host Marc was very welcoming, meeting us at the airport, taking us into town, offering advice if we needed it but keeping it laid back. The pool is great, the villas works of art. The breakfast was outstanding. We were there with two young boys, 8 & 10, and an elderly father-in-law travelling outside Thailand for the 1st time. All really loved the accommodation. It located in a village about 10-15 minutes drive from Yogya so you need to call taxis to go anywhere - there are no good eating options nearby, although Marc will help you order food deliveries. It is also very 'village tropical', lots of insects and lizards, Muslim calls-to-prayer in the early hours. Do not expect hotel-like clinical conditions. We loved it. We had a truly wonderful, memorable stay - the accommodation was as much an attraction as anything else in Yogya. And really good value.

It was a really pleasant to stay there. Mark and his team were really great host. looking forward to staying there again whenever get a chance to visit Yogyakarta again.

The place is nice...... quite...... Clean.... All the staff at Umah D'kali is very nice..... Keep Up the good work Marc and Team.....

Marc's villa marked my 150th different Airbnb stay. (130 in Hong Kong; 20 internationally. I know, I have a problem...) And I can honestly say it was the best one yet. Tucked into a super-local Indonesian neighborhood, Marc has filled his villa with treasures he discovered in the Rajasthan state of India. It has a private porch overlooking the pool; a bathroom so large, it has a separate seating area; a super comfy day bed; and a terrific fresh breakfast awaiting in the morning. Another highlight? An above-and-beyond host. Marc welcomed us on our first evening there, shared the history of the villa, offered local insights and upon departure, he even had his helper drive us to the airport. Yogyakarta is not on the beaten path for many folks. But Marc's villa makes the extra trek well worth it. Thank you again, Marc, for an amazing stay.

After a long trip from Bandung we arrived at Marcs appartment and were received more than friendly by Shatur. The appartment ( an old Java house in the garden was great, including the beautiful bathroom. The whole place is built and decorated with love and care and it shows, so is the hospitality of Marc and Shatur, who explained a lot about the country and even took us to see the parades for Idul Fitri (the end of Ramadan festivities). They went out of their way to make the loveliest breakfasts and even a great lunch. All in all a terrific and quiet place if you want to visit Jogjakarta, which is one of the nicest places on Java (from our limited experience). Thanks Marc and Shatur!

We stayed at Marc's place just for 8 hours, still it was amazing. Marc was very helpful. He found for us a driver for the whole day journey so we could see the temples. Also he booked a taxi for us to the airport. And he even shared with us super tasty soup for dinner. The place is quiet and very comfortable with extraordinary beautiful design. It's spacious and extremely clean with large outdoor bathroom. Thanks a lot.

We really really really really enjoyed our stay at Yunanto. If you want to experience the real Yogya life and have the best guide in town you are at the right place here. Yunanto showed us the best places for three days including some nice art, we had soto ayam with him for breakfast and he prepared some Indonesian food for us, and it was the best ever. Seriously this guy is the Indonesian master chef. We miss him already and we hope that we can welcome our new friend in the Netherlands one day!

Yunanto was extremely helpful, he picked us with his motorbike on the first day, drove with us on a touring of Jogja until the ocean. He introduced us to Jakartan street art and even climbed to grab coconuts from his garden for breakfast. We had a fantastic time, the room was quiet and spacious. I would recommend a visit if you passing from Yogyakarta.

nice place for stay n for hvg romantic time

My boyfriend and I stayed at Yunanto's place for a few days and it was great : the place is huge and cute, the shower is so lovely, Internet connexion was good, it was quiet and there were enough food options and a 24 hours supermarket nearby (I especially like the Padang food restaurant just in the other side of the ring road). And of course Yunanto is very very friendly and helpful. Thanks for everything !

Yunanto has been a great host, we can't be happier with our staying. At arrival he organised a pick up at the train station for us and brought us to his place. The room was very spacious and clean with a lovely outdoor shower area, and toilet in a small hut beside it. The location was 10 minutes drive from the city centre and we enjoyed the quiet countryside atmosphere. What is more, Yunanto personally showed us around the city, the beautiful sites of Prambanan and Borobudur and even took us to the beautiful beaches south of Yogyakarta. We cannot be more thankful as we had the opportunity of experiencing life with locals and off the road little gems, as well as making great new friends.

I spent a week here with my girlfriend. The house was as advertised; it was within a quiet neighborhood. The only noise was the farm animals owned by the nearby occupants and the Muslim prayer calls a few times a day. The place has a double bed with netting and a small fan. For those unfamiliar with the climate, this might not be enough but this was fine for us. Electricity does cut at rare times and this does affect the water as well, but it did not happen often and honestly is out of the host's control. Other than that, for the price that's offered, the place was great! The outdoor shower is beautiful, the bamboo roof with light holes was enchanting. The house is also decorated with a few of the host's own work. Host was super helpful, always greeted us with a smile and helped us out with all our inquiries. There was a laundry service about 100m away from the house that was very convenient. For those looking to get away from the usual touristy places, while getting one heck of a deal, this place is for you.

We, two girls from Germany, started our backpacking tour with a two night stay at Yunanto's home. He organized the pick-up from the airport (100k). That might not be the cheapest possibility but very convenient. We really liked that Yunanto was very kind at all times, served is coffee and tee and coconut, and took is to placed around yogya we would not have seen without him. That was amazing! Yunanto's home is located in a small village near the center. The room is very traditional without and kind of western comfort. That meins that the toilet which is not on any picture is one of these typical "standing ones" and was not as clean as we are used to. Further there is of course no AC so that the room gets very hot at night and no breeze is coming in. But the biggest problem at night were really loud noise of the animals around and the mosque that took us our sleep (everthough we were wearing earplugs). Please keep in mind all these things when deciding to stay at Yunantos. But if you are fine with it you will have an unforgetable time there.

Yunanto treats you like family. He repeatedly went above and beyond to take us places, we rode motorbikes, and he took us on very rural roads as to not scare us. For example, he stopped at like 10 apotek pharmacies to help us get malaria medication(just for prevention in later countries we were to visit). If we had stayed at a hotel we would have never been able to see as much, or get local deals and find local beaches that were some of the most beautiful i have seen. Also he can rent you motorbikes for cheap from his neighbor who had nicely taken care of bikes. He was always offering coffee, tea, cigarettes, food. He's very considerate. Also he is a great cook! If you're looking for a traditional, cozy, quiet homestay with a great host, this is it. No fancy bathroom or AC so if you want Western luxuries maybe it's not for you. But I highly recommend you give it a try. At a hotel you will be overcharged, and things you plan to see may not be so easy to do without a super nice host like Yunanto as roads are often not labeled unless you take the busiest roads.

To many good things to say about the simplicity of this place. We have been travelling around Jogja with my cousin and ended up at FrogStay for a night. Not only staying in one of their 4 bungalows will make you feel like you're living in the wild, but the friendliness of everyone that is involve in bringing the FrogStay to life is just so great! A little community of artists hangs out in the House next door from the bungalows which you are welcome to join any time. On top of that, they were able to arrange motorbike rents at very competitive price which we used for two days and brought back for the new years eve barbecue they kindly invited us to. Very happy about meeting all the people there and truly consider them as friends :)

What a wonderful place with super friendly & helpful staff and cozy rooms! We had a great time. Yummy vegetarian/vegan restaurant next door. Outdoor bathroom was nice! Frog stay crew offers pick up/drop off from train station. It'a a little hard to find for taxi drivers so that is the better way to get to frog stay fast. Chilled atmosphere - happy people.

We loved our stay at frogstay and frog house! Very beautiful to live in the nature, hear all the noises at night and shower in the sun. In the mornings we started with yohanna's yoga lesson- really relaxing - or with the lovely breakfast in the garden :) Renting a motorbike or using the shuttle-service from city or to airport worked so easily! Very familiar atmosphere cause of very nice people! Thanks to Yohanna, Bagus, Malve, Viga!

It's really like camping with wifi and chickens. The toilet doesn't flush and if you aren't able to order from the nearby restaurant you will have to try and navigate your way to the main street. Stonehouse Cafe, the near by restaurant, was good when they answered the bell. Also if you intend to try batik you need to stay on top of them and ask questions. The instructor gave me the cloth and heated the wax and then he was gone. He didn't explain the process to me at all. Be forewarned there is always water in front of the toilet it sits there. I don't like wet floors so that was a huge turn off.

a wonderfull place, beautifull people and very cheap.

It was a lovely stay in Frog stay. not really at the heart of Jogya, but we know that. lovely surrounding villages, and craft shops. wooden huts were lovely giving authenticity and privacy. staff were the most amazing and always willing to help. offers me rides back and fourth so many times. if you would like to stay in a quiet place for few days this is the place, at the same time you can visit Borobudur and Prambanan easily as day trips. Thank you for having me Frog stay.

Le lieu est en retrait, près d'une rivière au calme, c'est un endroit magnifique. Les Bungalow en bambou sont vraiment atypiques ainsi que la petite salle de bain. C'est un endroit reposant et les hôtes sont très accueillants. Ils sont disponibles pour vous amener partout autour de Yogyagarta pour vous faire visiter grâce à leur service de taxi qui est à un prix vraiment très abordable. On s'y sent bien.

Very nice one night stay. We were lucky enough to take part to a celebration. Our elder daughter made batik with Bagus and was very happy.

The house was clean and comfortable. We were a group of 8 and it was the best choice to accommodate our needs. Mas Arief is very friendly and welcoming, he made sure that we got everything we needed. Even thought it was far from the city, the house and aminities were worth every penny and gas of our car

Thank you

He is a brilliant person i believe, he is probably busy cant maintain all the guests but he able to make us very comfortable and feel welcome in his property How he guided us ti find the key and the rooms were really good and the house is really clean and cozy. As we were very tired and busy at that time, we felt comfort and relax and feel at home. Keep it up, recommended place in Jogja

saya dan keluarga sangat puas dengan rumah ini. sangat ok dan bersih, nyaman untuk keluarga dengan harga terjangkau. fasilitas hotel berbintang saya dapatkan di rumah ini, wifi, handuk, selimut, air panas, alat masak dan alat makan , aqua, begitu lengkap...pilihat tepat untuk keluarga yang ingin berlibur tanpa di batasi oleh sekat kamar :) mas arif juga sangat komunikatif, dan lebih2 lagi ketika ngobrol beliau sangat inspiratif :) jdi meskipun komplek rumah sepi dah jauh dri kota, tapi ini adalah tempat bagus untuk beristirahat thx mas, mudah2an harganya ga naik (URL HIDDEN) meh langganan

Saya menginap 3malam dirumah pak Arief bersama keluarga. Tempatnya bersih, sesuai dgn yg difoto dan nyaman sekali, semua fasilitas disediakan dirumah sampai setrika dan alat masak pun ada. Walaupun tdk sempat bertemu dgn pak Arief tp check in dan check outnya sgt mudah

He is communicating very well with us and the neighbourhood is great.

Pak Arief is a very helpful host, we feel very welcomed, and the house also very comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay at pak Arief's place. Hope we can stay again at his place someday. Thanks so much!

it was a pleasant stay at pak Arief's house, the house is very clean and it is a quiet neighbourhood, there is also a waterpark for children inside the residential..our suggestion is it would be helpfull for the guest if the house is provided with a washing machine since for family like us who travel for a couple week, we really need it..ok overall is really good and enjoyable staying in this house

We loved staying here and enjoyed every moment of it. The villa is more nicer than its pictures. Spacious outdoor area. The pool was fantastic, really clean and well maintained. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. The villa is getting cleaned every day. 45 minutes from airport and 15/20 minutes from the city center. Mila and Pascal were there to give us a very warm welcome and was extremely helpful in providing all sorts of information on places to see and places to eat... all worthwhile! Highly recommended!!

The villa is as described, very comfortable for family stay. We got 3 bedrooms (2 with aircon, 1 with fan) for 3 couples and 1 infant. The hosts are very communicative and thoughtful to our queries before and during our stay there. The breakfast are nice and freshly made by the hosts themselves! Although the location is quite far from the city crowd and the access from main road is quite challenging, especially at night, it was a pleasant stay for us. We'll definitely recommend this for a vacation in Jogja.

A group of 4 of us stayed at the villa for 4 nights! Kudos to Mila and Pascal who welcomed us on a very short notice and even decorated the villa with flowers- A touch of home! Mila and Pascal were very friendly and approachable. They were also efficient and helped us get certain stuffs we needed. Heed their recommendations as well!! The villa was cleaned everyday and we really appreciated going back to a clean home after a day's king of activities The pavilion was a great place to chill, to laze, to gather. The pool was awesome! Nearby there's a great restaurant Blue Steps highly recommended by our hosts and it really did not disappoint! The food and ambience was great! We went there around 8pm and missed the view. But i believe it would have been a excellent choice for lunch/dinner and watch the sunset. We had our best meal of the trip there! Location wise, the villa is definitely more secluded. Just be sure to give the driver your address and (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps will settle that for you. There are mosquitos and lizards outside the bedroom so do prepare some sprays or mosquito patches. Otherwise they do provde mosquito spray & coils as well! Fresh bath and pool towels are also changed on a daily basis. Regrettably we were out most of the days, otherwise the wonderful pool woukd have been put to better use! If you choose a villa like this, be sure not to pack your entire trip with outdoor activities! A villa to choose if you are looking for a break from all the city hustle bustle and to enjot tjme together with your friends and family!

This is a lovely, newly built villa, very comfortable with a great pool and beautifully maintained garden. The living space is outdoors with several large couches for relaxing. Mila and Pascal were good hosts - they made us breakfast, arranged a driver for us, and gave advice on local restaurants and shops. Very helpful! Note that this villa is outside of central Yogyakarta, down a gravel path off the main road. It is a peaceful area next to rice fields. You will need to arrange transportation (the hosts can help) to get to most restaurants and shops as there are not taxis driving by (and limited places in walking distance). Easy to get places on a scooter. After a day of sightseeing, we enjoyed returning to relax in the pool!

We really enjoyed Mas Prio`s great hospitality. We arrived late in the evening and were welcomed with es cendol, tea and delicious nasi goreng. Although the rooms are quite basic with just the bare essentials, the porch, small pond, authentic look of the home and the quiet surroundings make this a pleasant hide-away. It would be handy though if you come here with your own transport already, otherwise it might be difficult for you to get around. Mas Prio, hartelijk bedankt voor de gastvrijheid. Sanpai nanti!

可用的主机,迷人和伟大的厨师,房子不是高估而是必要的舒适性和花园只是天上。 此寄宿的魅力在于它的真实性。价格是正确的,如果你把饭剩下比较合理的。 感谢大家的欢迎和支持,直到公交车出发。

A very welcome greeting from Mas Priyo! Although we came very late, he kept welcoming us so friendly. Such a lovely and a very warmth typical Javanese house. Thank you so much for your humble personality and having us in your pleasant house, and thank you for your coffee too :)

Aku benar-benar menikmati saya tinggal di Mas Prio. Saya tidak merasa sangat baik ketika saya tiba dan ia mengambil perawatan yang sangat baik dari saya. Itu baik untuk pergi selama beberapa hari dari kota dan dekat dengan alam. Mas Prio dan istrinya yang sangat ramah. Dan jadi sopir Anto. Dia tahu banyak dan dia sangat santai dan sopan. Aku mengambil 2 daytrips dengan Anto. Jika orang ingin tinggal di lingkungan yang santai dan lebih tenang, saya sangat merekomendasikan tempat ini!

Mas Prio est un très bel endroit pour séjourner que nous recommandons. Il est humble et confortable situé dans un village calme non loin de Yogyakarta. Les gens que vous rencontrez autour du sourire chez l'habitant et dire bonjour, l'atmosphère est agréable. Prio - qui parle anglais et un peu néerlandais - est une très belle hôte. Juste lui demander de préparer le petit déjeuner et le dîner et vous ne serez pas déçu ... Il aime échanger avec ses invités tout en restant discret. Si vous êtes à la recherche d'un lieu de luxe plus, Mas Prio est pas fait pour vous, si vous êtes à la recherche d'un plus simple, un séjour avec de l'eau froide et une famille chaleureuse, vous aurez sûrement un bon moment ici avec Prio, sa femme et leurs belles petites filles. Un très bon ami de Prio est un pilote appelé Anton. Lui aussi une personne très gentille qui peut vous amener à Prambanan, le marché des oiseaux, Borobudur, etc. Laissez juste Prio savoir à l'avance que vous voulez le réserver.

very nice family, Mas prio helped us a lor arranging travel' quiet place and excellent food. thanks again

Kami memiliki waktu yang benar-benar baik di tempat Mas Prio dan merasa seperti di rumah langsung. Seluruh keluarga sangat baik dan bermanfaat dan lokasi sedikit di luar sibuk Yogyakarta sangat nyaman bagi kita sebagai sebuah keluarga dengan anak-anak kecil. Itu juga bagus untuk memiliki 2 kamar dan teras jadi kami memiliki ruang untuk menggantung ketika anak-anak sudah tidur. Mas Prio membantu kami dengan segala: Dari organisasi kursi mobil keselamatan untuk anak-anak untuk ide-ide yang benar-benar baik untuk hari perjalanan yang kita tidak menemukan di setiap panduan perjalanan. Juga makanan yang sangat lezat dan kita harus tahu banyak spesialisasi tradisional Jawa. Juga vegetarian / vegan tidak ada masalah sama sekali. Terima kasih untuk keramahan Anda indah dan kami berharap untuk bertemu Anda satu hari lagi.

My friend and I enjoyed our stay at Mas Prio's. He offers a beautiful location out of town surrounded by ricefields. It's very much a genuine Javanese experience in a small and friendly neighbourhood. The location is attractive and quiet, but offers its own drawbacks, inc. figuring out transport in and out of town (of which there are several options and takes about 30-50 minutes) and hence you may also feel removed from the offerings and attractions of staying in town. I would describe the level of comfort/amenity of the accommodation as basic and in keeping with a genuine Indonesian lifestyle. Mas Prio was a welcoming host and we enjoyed his many offers of hot tea whilst watching the rain on the verandah.

The place is beautiful, very quite and we appreciate The beautiful view on The Ricefield. The room is simple and we like That , The shower is outside and it was excellent. Just we have to say it s far from The city and difficult to go there for (URL HIDDEN) wasn t towel for shower and The night could be fresh so it s better to have a sleeping bag for The morning. Otherwise we had beautiful Time.

Countryside Pendopo was perfect for me as there was a lovely garden space where lying in a hammock i read book overlooking the rice fields. River brings nice breeze, it really is a good place to chill after a long day. The house was very cozy with a lovely outdoor bathroom. Akvile's friends that greeted me were friendly, with a good vibe. We managed to built a warm contact which I appreciate a lot - I enjoyed my autonomous being there and perfect moments which somehow constantly just happens. Thanks a lot for a wonderful stay!

It is a wonderful place. Very simple and small but clean and with a beautiful view on a rice field. Somo is an artist and potter and was very helpful throughout our stay. Somo was so kind to lend us his scooter so we were flexible and had a great time in Yogiakarta.