Friend of Nature Bungalow

Perfect local Cambodian experience, located in a nice village with heart warming neighbors, we did kayaking and experienced the low key north side of the island. The owner was very friendly and provided us with a nice tour

Super séjour Johney qui a été très accueillant et s'est montré disponible pour nous conseiller. Nous avons passé une semaine de rêve dans un bungalow au dessus de la mangrove. Logement basique mais très confortable et propre. Le quartier est très agréable, les plages sont accesibles à pieds, il y a de quoi se restaurer pour tout les budgets à proximité.

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If you want to experience a true adventure in a fishing village and feel like a local, even if only for a short while, this is the perfect place for you. It captures the authentic and natural spirit of the area. There is something truly magical in its simplicity, and I highly recommend it based on my own wonderful experience

Love this place. It's an interesting place to stay and great value for money

Problems with water supply

Really nice place to stay, the room was excellent and really good value for money. Johnny the host was very helpful and friendly

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Le patron est vraiment adorable et très arrangeant. Le lit est confortable et la vue est tellement belle. La balade en kayak en fin de journée est incroyable! Le village est très agréable, il y a plusieurs restaurants pour tous les budgets.

Nos voisins de bungalow qui étaient malheureusement très bruyants 😕

The room was great, surrounded by trees and nice river view

Dans le petit village de Sprek Svay, où tout est réuni pour passer un bon séjour avec déconnexion totale sur fond de sable blanc, d'une eau cristalline et de jungle luxuriante. Super accueil de Johney toujours prêt à rendre service. Les bungalows sont sommaires mais confortable, le linge de lit sent bon la lessive, on peut recharger sa bouteille d'eau, faire bouillir l'eau pour le café, emprunter un canoë pour une balade sur la mangrove. Super place où séjourner... si le temps n'était pas à nous trousses, nous serons bien resté plus longtemps. Merci beaucoup Friend of nature!!!

Le voisin peu respectueux qui rentre à 2h du matin et se croit seul!

Emplacement atypique.

Les abords ne sont pas propres (comme partout au Cambodge), mais la les propriètaires pourraient faire un effort.

L’accueil, le bungalow atypique sur pilotis au milieu de la mangrove, le calme, la balade en kayak dans la mangrove

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super lovely place

Super expérience authentique parmi le peuple cambodgien avec les poules et les chiens Hors du temps dans un environnement naturel

Stedet ligger i en lille lokal fisker by, men også tæt på stranden. De lokale er mega søde og det er værten også, der er mange billige fede aktiviteter man kan gøre i området. Vi var bl.a. ude og snorkle (vi var de eneste turister ved snorkle stedet) for 12,5 $ og fangede, tilberedte og spiste fisk med en lokal familie for 12,5$. Jonny er mega sød, hjælpsom og flink, han kørte os gratis til stranden, da der dagen inden havde været overskyet hvor vi havde betalt for at komme til stranden for at se solnedgang. Kæmpe anbefaling hvis du er til afslapning, lokal oplevelse og strand

Niesamowite miejsce,zarezerwowałem 2 noce i przedłużyłem o kolejne 2,żal było wyjeżdżać ale napewno wrócę.Super cena,kontakt z lokalnymi mieszkańcami,wypożyczenie skutera wskazane jeśli chcesz się tam zatrzymać. Jeśli lubisz wakacje typu all inclusive i spanie w hotelu,to miejsce jest raczej nie dla ciebie. Wielkie dzięki dla gospodarza za wszystko.

Very serene and beautiful location, close to the Palm Beach and amazing Lonely beach. Caring host. Loved it. Thank you.

If you're looking for something more authentic than a trussed-up resort, this could be it. Comfortable bungalows on stilts in a village. You'll probably need your own wheels. I loved it 😍

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Everything. So peaceful and amongst the locals far from tourists. Could use the kyack to explore the mangroves & beach. Bungalow is fully sheltered from the rain and sun. It was off-season, so luckily, one cade was open with good food, only $3.

Not, it was a big deal, but it wasn't homestay . Didn't see the owners just a manager once. . I would label it an independent bungalow stay.

The bungalow is located in a fishing village. It’s quiet and you have some local restaurants in the village. the view is beautiful as the room is near the little river where you can kayak. It’s not a luxury place, the bathroom is quite rustic but if you don’t mind that. It’s a really cool place to stay. Not far from Lonely beach by moto. The host was very kind to bring me to some locations as I don’t know how to drive a moto. He was very helpful.

If you want a real bathroom, don’t come here.

Such a beautiful location. I loved being in a village where tourism didn't feel like the primary activity. The mangrove with all the fishing boats is very picturesque, and i would have been happy to spend the whole week just gazing at the view from my veranda! But i didn't 😂 Johney was incredibly helpful and friendly, giving me lifts to the various stunning beaches (I didn't have a scooter) and sorting out my onward boat ticket. The bungalow itself was basic, but everything it needed to be. I certainly recommend Friend of Nature as a place to stay.

Johney is amazing, the village is amazing, the bungalow has everything you need and the view is incredible !! You should definitely go there rather than in the big resorts, you just have to rent a bike :) (say hi to the otter if u see it)

Amazing place located in a very quiet area of the island immersed in the local community. I really liked the bungalows right above the water. The Cottages are simple but don't lack amenities like power and shower. the beds are very nice too. You can use the kayak to go into the mangroves free of charge. Again, very comfortable quiet and wholesome.

This is a developing country and progress goes fast here. Basic services like waste disposal and handling are not taken care of. This isn't really due to the owner but more an overall community problem of which the government takes insufficient care off. There is so much plastic in the mangroves as well as littered through the village.

This was one of the highlights of our 6 month trip around SE Asia. Definitely worth a stay here if you want a break from the busy life. This is a little piece of heaven, a 40 minute Tuk Tuk drive from the main strip of Koh Rong. Staying on a floating bungalow on the mangrove, you can take a free Kayak whenever you want and go around the mangrove or to the sea. You can volunteer to teach local children English, which was a great experience. A great place to recharge, with nice food places around the property and gorgeous nature and scenery to surround you. Couldn’t recommend it more.

There is no wifi on this property, which was absolutely fine with me, nice for a digital detox, but might be important if you are working online whilst travelling!

This place was a real treat - accomodation is great, basic but good. A wooden hut over the water in a very friendly village. A good bed, fan, cold water bathroom with shower - all good with a hammock outside, table and chairs. We were very happy here. Food is around 14,000 riel per meal and a bottle of water 1.5l is 3/4,000 riel. No option of refil unfortunately. There was no toilet roll or soap provided, everywhere was perfectly clean. There is a very friendly bakery man who comes round on a bike between 8am and 9am who sells nice bakery items - short french stick for 3,000 riel and plain donut 2,000 riel. The island is beautiful and friendly. We loved our stay here and would definately stay again. There is a single lone otter who wanders around trying to befriend the dogs who is lovely.

We arrived at Koh Rong on the supply boat at about 18 00 hrs, the boat stopped at the Palm Beach Bungalow resort - we walked from here but we had no clear instructions on where to go. Directions would have been good. For information you come out onto the road, turn right and walk until you come accross a temple, come into the village and just before a bridge you turn left. Mention the name Johney and you should get there.

The location is fantastic with walking distance to various well priced local restaurants (our favourites were Ah far Kitchen $3.50 a main and Cephon restaurant $3 a main). More touristy options are also available. Lonely beach is a 30-40 minute walk away. A bread man comes cycling to the accommodation every morning at around 9:00 to 9:30 and sells baguettes for 3,000 riel or doughnuts for 2,000 riel or cupcakes for 4,000 each. He also sells other types of bread but we didn’t buy them. The kayak is free to use to either go through the mangroves or to the sea. There is just the one so you may have to wait if other customers are using it (first come first serve) but we didn’t have a problem. The en-suite rooms have shower systems with cold water so you don’t need to have a bucket shower. It’s very good value for money and the staff are very friendly.

With the en-suite rooms, the walls between the rooms are thin wooden walls so you can hear literally everything that happens next door. Our neighbours snored which really dampened the quality of our sleep. You also share your terrace with your neighbours so enjoyment levels with depend on what they are like! There are no signs to the homestay letting you know you’ve arrived. The accommodation is split between two locations with the shared bathroom rooms on one side of the river and the en-suite rooms on the other side. We stayed in an en-suite but the drinking water and kitchen are on the other side of the river (around a 5 minute walk), maybe move one of the drinking waters to the side with the en-suites? The kitchen is a single gas hob on a table with an eclectic mix of saucepans and cutlery. It was fine for boiling water but I wouldn’t cook anything more advanced than boiled eggs or ramen noodles there!

Such a great experience surrounded by locals in a fishing village in the corner of the island, easily accessible by tuktuk, free kayak to rent and explore the mangroves plus bike rental available. There are a few good local eateries nearbye plus western food if you need it, there is also a redident otter which you will probably see running around in the morning, Johnny is very helpful

Locals like their karaoke very loud and the walls aren’t exactly soundproof but it didn’t go on very late

The position of the bungalow is nice. The place is quiet and beautiful. You can watch birds from there.

The communication with the owner was difficult and not supportive. He seemed to be not interested as I stayed only for one night. When I followed google.maps and arrived at the place he was not there (even though I had sent the message before) but two women who told me to go to a building on the other side of the river. When I arrived at the other side it was the volunteers' place and when I called him he told to go back to the place I had been before. Then the room was locked so I had to call again and wait until a woman came with the key. Then there was no mosquito net in the room (even though shown on the picture) so I had to call and wait again. Also, be aware that you can get drinking water there only from the shop at the entrance of the place.

Amazing place, good bed, free loan of kayaks, local people are really nice

Super super loud. Don’t come if you wish to sleep, we barely got any sleep in 3 nights even with earplugs because of the neighbours begin soooo loud watching show at 3am or snoring. The local village had a one-man karaoke until almost midnight which was unsafely loud and gave us a headache, then at 7am they fill up the water bassins which makes some noises and a guy on a scooter comes honking and yelling to sell pastries at 8am and of course still the neighbours speaking super loud in the early morning when you didn’t even sleep all night because of them.

Everything! The location is beautiful and our host, Johney, did so much for us, above and beyond. We loved our simple, little Bungalow over the water in a local fishing village. We really felt part of the community where and Johney has set up several programs where we could give back directly. These include sponsoring children at the local school by buying their school equipment and bag (which they get to choose themselves) plus a sack of rice for their families. We were able to enjoy the whole island with the motorbike we borrowed and also made several trips to Lonely Beach, including a snorkeling trip out to a small island on a local fishing boat. We also had free use of kayaks to explore the river. We loved our stay so much that we kept extending!

We had such a wonderful time in this bungalow. The connection with the nature is amazing because, literally, you’re inside the mangrove. Our favorite thing was kayaking, we explored the mangrove and finished in the sea. In summary, this place is pure magic.

Honestly is the cheapest but the best place to stay in Koh Rong island, nothing is missing and the experience is so nice

Johny was a very helpful host, and the waterside location is great.

The host, Johnny, was extremely helpful. He arranged for us to be picked up from the pier and then driven back there for our return trip. He also borrowed us a kayak and snorkeling masks for free. The experience was unique, just staying with the local people in the village on the river. Very basic, but everything you need. The place is 45 mins walking distance to Lonely Beach, but there is also a local beach, Palm Beach, close by, and we recommend that one, as hardly anyone visits it. There are many good food options around, as well as shops. There is also a cooking stove on the porch, and unlimited potable water.

Sometimes the power seems to run out and e.g. the fan stops working at night, or you can no longer charge your phone. Did not bother us that much though, good opportunity to get some technology detox ;) also, it's good to be aware that there is no running water, just barrels with waters to use for washing. All visible in the booking information, though. :)

I spent 15 days in Cambodia and this was the highlight of my entire trip. I took the speedboat from Kampot to Koh Rong and Johnny picked me from the pier on his motorbike. We stopped to watch the sunset at the most beautiful beach with white sand. And then we reached the cottage and I fell in love with the place. My backpack strap had broken and Johnny got it repaired by someone in the village. He lent me his kayak free of charge. He took all the guests to other islands and offered snorkeling equipment and showed around like a friend and not business. I kayaked to other spots on the island. The room was lovely and very comfortable.

Located in a magical place (mangrove forest), among locals. The bungalow is simple, which in my opinion is the best way to enjoy the environment surrounding it. The bed was confortable and had a mosquito net. The fan was all I needed to keep the room fresh at night. The shower had a good flow. The hammock on the balcony, with a view on the mangrove, was exceptional! Volunteering is possible there - teaching English to kids, planting mangrove plants, etc. Lonely beach, a stunning place, is close enough to access on foot (I did it a few times). Good restaurants also close by. Above all, Johney, the owner is funny, extremely helpful and kind, he drove me around several times 🥹 I wish I could’ve stay there longer. If you’re looking for a peaceful, authentic place to stay in Koh Rong, go there!

Peaceful, tranquil, authentic place. Room had toilet and shower, on the river. Large decking with hammocks. Local food waa excellent. Johnny the host was exceptional and was so very helpful Ideilic place.

There was nothing to dislike.

Johney is an amazing host, he really cares about your stay and you can message him every time of the day for questions. He even helped us when we needed to be at the boat in 30 minutes and drove us there at a minute notice. All in all 10 stars :)

The only thing is the plastic cover on the mattress but it is for hygienic purposes so not that bad

If you like to get to know rural life. How a fishing village operates, this is your place to go. This is not a place to party goers or luxury tourism. But if you’re interested in getting to know how locals live, if you wanna enjoy a cabin for ecotourism, this is your place! I loved every minute and I plan to come back! The host also arranges for you to go sightseeing and support local fishing children’s education. This stay has made my trip of eight months in south east Asia magical!it’s also very safe for solo female travelers.

I loved it all.

This place is located in the mangrove forest, in the middle of a fisherman village in the north of the island, this is the perfect place for someone who wants to live a local experience, and escape from the busy party scenery of the island, the nature is amazing, with wild otters visiting you, and loads of friendly locals that will smile at you, Johnny is a great and kind host that will help you with anything you need. Try to spend more than three days here to have a full experience.

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Honestly I have no words to describe this paradise place. Firstly I want to thank Johney, the host of this beautiful place. He has a very good heart. He was so helpful. We had everything that we needed even our own kitchen. Johney gave us towels, water, cooking supplies and more over he allowed us kayaking and it was one of the best days! Talking about the place: it’s a paradise. We were staying in local village and interacting with locals. The kids are adorable there. The house was so beautiful. It had a fan and it was more than enough for us. When you live in the nature you don’t really need WiFi so it was amazing to have these beautiful three days in the nature and waking up with the songs of the birds. OMG! I 100% recommend Friend of Nature homestay! You will never regret it and it could be your best experience in Cambodia because for us it was one of the best! Also Friend of nature homestay is situated in the north of Koh Rong, very close to Lonely beach and it has its own local Palm beach. Johney, thank you so much for being so nice to us! Your homestay is one of the best that I’ve stayed in!

Everything was perfect for us!

Really enjoyed our time here. Such a relaxing and beautiful place where you can really immerse yourself into a more local and nature experience. Johney also an amazing host, super helpful, offers scooters for rent, free snorkelling gear and kayaks. The hut itself was really nice, huge bed and it would cool down enough in the night with the fan to make comfortable sleeping experience. Only comment I would make is expect no luxury for toilet and shower facilities, its all part of the experience, and we found it very enjoyable but might not be everyones cup of tea.

Nice local small village on the north part of the island. Everyone was fantastic and made sure you had everything you needed. Lonely Beach is close by along with a few restaurants all walking distances. If you truly want an authentic village outside the touristy area come here it will not disappoint!!!

The bungalow itself is basic but really nice, with a spacious bed. The location is great if you’re comfortable driving a scooter, otherwise you’ll be quite isolated. It’s away from the tourists, with lonely beach nearby (with scooter). Johny was very friendly and accommodating. He came to pick me up from the main pier and arranged a ride back as well. The scooter rental here is probably the cheapest you’ll find on the island.

The pillows are rock hard. You share wall with another bungalow and basically hear everything that happens in the other bungalow as if you’re in the same room.

Loved our stay here! We really wanted to be able to immerse ourselves in the culture and here you can do just that. Johney is a very kind man and will always ensure you have everything you need. Would highly recommend.

The bungalow was great, I couldn’t ask for anything better!

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There wasn´t breakfast provided. Just accommodation. A simple wooden bungalow in a local authentic fishermen village, what was very much appreciated, far from tourist area and beach parties. Ideal for having a good and peaceful sleep. Very friendly local people, providing a good laundry service. Nearby some shops for daily needs and a few restaurants with delicious food. Also possible: rent a motorcycle. The owners are extraordinary welcoming and friendly. They are very much trying to maintain the authentic Khmer culture in the village. Therefore, they are looking for guests, who can tolerate their culture, that means: keeping the place clean and tidy, no parties etc.

I spent very nice holidays in Friends of Nature Bungalows, however, the surrounding water was often polluted with garbage: plastic bags, plastic bottles etc. But this is in general a problem in all South East Asian countries.

We stayed in the bungalow for 4 nights. It's great value for money. You'll get to experience basic life. There is mosquito net in the bungalows but be prepared to fight them once outside of net. Signal is very good so you can use sim card Internet. Johney is super helpful. He arranged a tul tuk to pick us up from Long Beach pier. He rented us scooter for $7 per day which is a good price. We had free snorkeling masks, kayak and even bat and ball to play on the beach. Johnny is always available if you have a question, he speaks very good English and is very welcoming.

Maybe there can be a net on bathroom windows to prevent mosquitos from coming in.

good location

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Everything is the natural and everyone is so friendly!

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It is with mangrove forest and rainforest along river around and connect with local people. We enjoy mangrove kayaking and also rent scooter to explore around island with good price. For food it is a few $ at Natural Kitchen with no Manu just talking Manu.

Great location, you can rent scooters which you will need anyways to get around the island. Very calm and authentic experience in newly built bungalows, they sit on the water in a quiet fishing village. You'll meet more locals than tourists in this area and there are some great options nearby for local food and even restaurants. Johney is also really friendly and welcoming.

There is a fan but it gets very hot in the morning.

live very simple, just like the local people and the price is acceptation