DA Family Mini Garden

Merci pour tout ! Super famille et accueil ! Je conseille !

We absolutely loved the food and the personal was so lovely and helpful. It was an amazing experience to see the authentic people and their way of living with their animals and nature. We'll recommend it 100%

A bit difficult to find but we asked at the church and some boys took us the the mini garden

This family home stay was one of our favourite ever. We really loved being able to relax at this peaceful location. The family was super nice to us and chatted with us everyday. Not to mention we got served the best food in Malaysia all home cooked with ingredients from their own garden. Also JoJo’s iced coffees were a treat in the mornings. We would highly recommend staying here if you’re looking for a real authentic experience with wonderful food!

We loved everything about our stay

Unglaublich tolle Familie! Aussergewöhnliche lage, die Familie ist sehr Hilfsbereit in jeder Art und Weise, besonders für den Transport vom Haus zu Atraktionen/Stadt

Logement au milieu de la nature avec une famille adorable. Ils proposent des dîners et petits déjeuners très copieux et variés. Il est possible d'aller jusqu'au Poring Springs à pied (45 minute de marche jusqu'à l'entrée). C'est éloigné de tout mais vous pouvez utiliser l'appli Maxim pour trouver un taxi.

Words cannot describe our experience here. It has truly been one of the most special experiences of our 3 months of travel. The whole family is incredibly warm, kind, and welcoming, and they genuinely make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. Places and experiences like these are the future of travel personal, authentic, and full of heart. They not only dropped us to Kundasang, but also took us around to local markets and guided us with shopping advice for local indigenous rice and products. It never felt transactional; it felt like being hosted by people who genuinely care about sharing their culture and helping you experience the real Sabah. The food deserves a very special mention. They prepared amazing gluten-free and vegetarian meals for us with fresh ingredients, balanced flavours, and very little oil, something that is usually difficult to find while travelling in Borneo. Dragon fruit straight from the tree.Every meal felt homemade, healthy, and comforting. What made this stay unforgettable was the warmth and sincerity of the family. Sitting together, sharing stories, learning about the local culture, and experiencing their hospitality made us feel deeply connected to this place. We arrived as guests and left feeling like friends. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a meaningful and authentic travel experience.

We had two wonderful days at DA Family Mini Garden and felt welcomed from the very first second. For us the location was perfect, in the middle of the nature. I would also recommend everyone to not miss out the amazing breakfast and dinner they propose. We loved the home cooked food. Everyone of the family is super nice, welcoming and helpful. They have created a very special place and allow you to feel home away from home. I m very happy we have found that place - if I will ever be nearby again, I'd love to visit again. Thanks!!

Eine sehr familiäre Unterkunft, alle sind super freundlich. Die Zimmer sind einfach, sauber und terrassenförmig im Garten angelegt. Wir hatten ein Mietauto und konnten die Unterkunft gut erreichen. Abendessen und Frühstück werden frisch zubereitet und sind sehr zu empfehlen. Wer es liebt, etwas abgelegen zu wohnen, sollte hier buchen. Uns hag es gefallen. Der Sohn kümmert sich um die Gäste und spricht perfekt Englisch.

I really liked it! Immersion in family, comfort, and care. Very tasty food. Wonderful relaxation and walks through the jungle.

Wonderful homestay experience with great food in a beautiful garden. Food cooked by mom, who also does the gardening. Guests managed by Jo Jo, the boy genius behind it all. Entertainment provided by neighborhood kids, puppy, fish, cool bugs (dead leaf mantis) and great views.

The mattress was a bit firm, but I slept fine, especially after going to Poring Hot springs, which is only a 7 minute drive away. You do need to rent a car to make this stay work, but that's pretty standard for this area.

Die Familie hat uns mit offenen Armen empfangen und uns herzlich bewirtschaftet. Aus einer Nacht wurden vier Nächte, da wir uns so wohl gefühlt haben. Das Essen war grandios. Das Frühstück und Abendessen ist gegen einen kleinen Aupreis erhältlich. Es ist alles einfach eingerichtet, aber es hat alles was man braucht. Wir empfehlen diesen ruhigen Ort sehr.

Ist abgelegen und mit ÖV nicht erreichbar. Die Familie bietet einen Shuttelservice an. Wir hatten ein Auto gemietet und daher waren wir sehr flexibel. Uns gefiehl der abgelegene, authentische Ort sehr.

Erg leuke kleinschalige accommodatie geëxporteerd door een lieve familie. Heerlijk eten voor een heel schappelijke prijs. Vanaf het dakterras mooi uitzicht op de bergen. Dichtbij de Poring hotspring en het is zeer de moeite waard om die te bezoeken. De eigenaar is heel behulpzaam en service gericht.

1) friendly and welcoming family; 2) quiet place, beautiful garden; 3) delicious food (we had dinner and breakfast); 4) near tourist attractions (Hot Springs, rafflesia gardens); 5) affordable price.

Everything was superb.

Deze plek zit boordevol liefde. De familie, de huisjes, de maaltijden — alles. Het is handig om met een eigen auto te komen, maar het hoeft niet per se. Het is een ontzettend fijne plek voor een tussenstop op je route Kota Kinabalu - Sandakan / Sepilok / Kinabatangan en verder (of terug). En blijf gerust langer dan 1 nacht!

De gastvrijheid van de familie die de homestay runt. Zeer goed ontbijt.

De bereikbaarheid is niet geweldig als je geen auto hebt.

La struttura è nel mezzo della giungla, quando arrivi trovi un angolo di tranquillità e pace. È un posto davvero molto rilassante per non parlare della famiglia che ti ospita come se fossi figlio loro, in un modo estremamente accogliente e positivo. È stata una vera immersione nella cultura locale e un’esperienza bellissima e autentica. Consigliatissimo🥰

The wonderful welcoming family and the semi self sufficient setting oh and of course the beautiful home cooked food.

The family is extremely nice, they really make you feel at home. We did fishing together in their garden ponds and we went together to the hot springs. They even brought us to the grocery store to get some supplies. A really great place to stay, they're trying to make the best of their life and they are very kind in doing it. The food was great, and they go out of their way to make it nice to stay. Cannot recommend this place enough!

A small improvement point would be the mattress/bed, but it was sufficient, you also have to realize you're staying in the middle of the jungle.

The hospitality of the whole family was exceptional! It's a rustic stay, which is what you're signing up for, but they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and VERY well fed. The location is peaceful with beautiful mountain views.

The host and the family. The hospitality. The assistance given. The ambience. The sharing of life and meal together. the sharing of knowledge in planting and gardening.

Lin and family were so welcoming - they were the best hosts! The house and gardens are beautiful and is set in a remote area with views of the mountains. Our room was cosy and clean. We slept so well. There is a nice friendly, safe atmosphere. Lin made us a vegan dinner with short notice and the food was tasty and very good value for money. All facilities available including shower, toilet, and little kitchen area for coffee. We will definitely be recommending this stay to our friends and family in future. Such a little gem.

We liked everything however the house is a little out of the way if you don't have a car. Apparently you can get a Grab to here from Ranau though so all good.

One of our best stay in Sabah. The overall experience was good. The host family is really friendly, they make you feel as though you’re just staying with friends in the country. Beautiful homestead with fish ponds and mini gardens. Come in August if you want to try all the fruits they can offer from their garden. The room and bed is simple but clean and comfortable.

Water pressure in bathroom could be better

Incredible place !!! If you want to spent time with typical family form Borneo, it is a place for you. Very friendly and open Owners, and very beautiful house in the huge garden. All fruit trees around, you have a nice terrace and typical quite simple Malaysian cuisine - we were served late dinner when we arrived and breakfast before leaving. I was also provided with big amount of passion fruits just from the tree, when I said that it was my favourite fruit :) We had nice talks with Owners and the family till very late evening. I recommend choosing this place for everybody, who wants to see beautiful Malaysian village and meet very friendly people. But if you look for luxury, it is not a place for you.

Very hearty family, took perfect care of us, drove us around for very good price and communicated very good and steady. Meals cooked by the mother were delicious. We could pet cats and dogs. It was I think the cleaniest accommodation in Sabah :) Dont hesitate to contact them even if they seem to be fully booked! They can send you more info on how to get there by bus from Kota Kinabalu.

Some of the taps were leaking, as well as the flushing water input of one toilet. Just a heads up.

The environment is very good, the homestay's owner is very kind, friendly and helpful.

Best experience in whole Malasyia. Family invited us to dine with them. Very friendly and authentic.

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The property is beautiful. The open air kitchen/dining area means you can have breakfast/dinner with stunning views. There are lots of fruit trees (rambutan, dragonfruit, jackfruit) that meant we had fresh fruit with our meals. We even got to try picking our own rambutan! The rooms are basic but comfy and everything we needed. The family however, is the best thing about this place. They are so welcoming, provided us with transport to and from poring hot springs as well as to and from the bus stop. It was great to be able to enjoy wonderful conversations during dinner and breakfast as they sat down with us, which we really liked. They also helped us book our bus tickets out of Ranau, which proved hard to do by ourselves online. We were sad that we only stayed one night!

Nothing! This place was perfect.