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ML 23 Homestay
No rating yet✓ Google-verified
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay
HOMESTAY EFFA POOL VILLA
Private Pool Villa HomestayFamily & Large Group HomestayHomestay
- Services
- Private Pool Villa Homestay, Family & Large Group Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 24
What recent reviews say
Families with children appreciate the pool, clean rooms, and owner's friendliness; many revisit. However, recent guests report concerning issues: weak water pressure, smelly drains and pool, pests, one promised bedroom used as storage, and photos that do not match the property's actual state. The business has a devoted base but declining maintenance standards create real frustration.
Praised for
- clean rooms
- friendly owner
- good for families and children
- affordable pricing
- complete facilities and equipment
Watch-outs
- poor water pressure and low water supply
- pool and drain maintenance issues
- pest problems (cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes)
- misleading photos
clean-roomsgood-for-familiesfriendly-hostpoor-maintenancemisleading-photoscomfortable-beds
Best for: families with children who value affordability and pool access over resort-standard maintenance
Think twice if: you need reliable water pressure, odor-free drainage, pest-free accommodation, or rooms that match their photos; recent guests have encountered all of these issues
Strengths
- private pool appeals to children
- owner (Iffah/Sis Iffah) approachable and responsive
- reasonable pricing
- complete room equipment
Worth knowing
- Owner is named Iffah
- security charge of RM150 mentioned (and guest reported it did not guarantee safety)
- one guest reported a booked 3-room property had only 2 rooms available (one converted to storage)
- drains and pool reported to have bad smells in recent reviews
- water pressure low enough to require staff visits but still not resolved
What reviews say by service
- Private Pool Villa Homestay
- pool valued by families but recent guests report slow drains and bad smells
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- friendly owner and facilities draw families, but maintenance gaps and promised rooms unavailable undermine the experience
How it compares
- Rated 4.1 against a 4.55 average across the 435 private pool villa homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 55
Review volume 61
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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