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De Forest Homestay Ipoh
4.0(2)
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Homestay Kak B Ipoh
Budget & Backpacker HomestayVacation Home / Holiday RentalHomestay
- Location
- Taman Mirindi, Ipoh
- Services
- Budget & Backpacker Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Homestay
- Reviews
- 20
- Ranking
- #60 in Budget & Backpacker Homestay
- Best for
- Budget-conscious families and older travellers seeking authentic homestay stays without hotel frills.
Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-08-26.
What reviewers think
Guests consistently return for the cool, spacious rooms and spotless interiors, with Kak B earning praise for her warmth and willingness to refund deposits when needed. The house offers no-frills comfort at a low price point, though the tucked-away Taman Mirindi location may puzzle newcomers unfamiliar with Ipoh, and potential guests expecting a pool should know there is none.
The homestay has multiple bedrooms with strong air conditioning and ceiling fans, sits close to supermarkets and utilities, and draws particular satisfaction from budget-conscious families and older travellers seeking an authentic Malaysian home atmosphere rather than hotel-style amenities.
Praised for
- spacious rooms
- strong air-conditioning
- clean and fresh
- friendly and flexible host
- reasonable pricing
Watch-outs
- location is hard to find
- no pool on-site
- could use modern water filter
spaciousclean-roomsfriendly-hostresponsive-hostcomfortable-bedsvalue-for-money
Best for: Budget-conscious families and older travellers seeking authentic homestay stays without hotel frills.
Think twice if: Bring or expect to arrange your own water filter if tap water quality concerns you; the remote Taman Mirindi location needs clear directions.
Strengths
- strong cooling and ventilation
- spacious rooms for groups
- owner transparency and flexibility on deposits
- supermarket-close location
Worth knowing
- Host (Kak B) returns deposits on cancellation
- Each room equipped with Fujibin ceiling fan and air conditioning
- Multiple bedrooms accommodate groups
- No on-site pool
What reviews say by service
- Budget & Backpacker Homestay
- Strong value: multiple cool, clean rooms at prices reviewers call reasonable and cater to group stays and extended visits.
- Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
- Praised for cleanliness, spacious layout, and proximity to shops; appeals to visitors seeking a home base rather than brief tourist accommodation.
- Homestay
- Authentic family house atmosphere with direct host relationship (Kak B is visible and responsive) and inclusive facilities draw repeat guests.
How it compares
- Rated 5 against a 4.55 average across the 426 budget & backpacker homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.
How did this business earn its score?
How We Score Star rating 83
Review volume 57
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
5
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Questions people ask
- Is there a pool?
- No, the homestay does not have a pool.
- What cooling and ventilation does each room have?
- Each room has air conditioning and a Fujibin ceiling fan.
- Can cancelled bookings be refunded?
- Yes, the host has refunded deposits when guests needed to cancel.
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