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Private Beach-front Haven by StayCo - Seaview Pool, KTV & Speaker System, Beach Air Loft, Private Beach Access and Beyond!

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 25 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.0(25) 47 composite score See reviews on Google
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayPrivate Pool Villa Homestay
Private Beach-front Haven by StayCo - Seaview Pool, KTV & Speaker System, Beach Air Loft, Private Beach Access and Beyond!
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Private Pool Villa Homestay
Reviews
25

What recent reviews say

The property's beachfront location and large floor space appeal to families seeking a group retreat, but cleanness and maintenance are inconsistent and sometimes very poor. Recent guests report sticky floors, broken door locks, non-functioning windows, faulty speakers, and sewage odours from bathrooms. Older reviews mention staff members Mr Haris and Mr Kumanan as responsive when notified of issues, but the property owner has refused refund requests. The pool is a portable structure filled by garden hose, not the premium amenity photos suggest.

Praised for
  • clean water in pool
  • beach access and views
  • spacious layout
  • staff responsiveness when issues arise
Watch-outs
  • dirty floors and bathrooms
  • broken or poorly maintained fixtures
  • photos don't match property condition
  • misleading pool quality
  • unresponsive to refund requests
  • cramped spaces despite size claims
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Best for: Groups and families seeking beachfront space if maintenance standards can be verified first.
Think twice if: Concerned about cleanliness, working locks, functional bathrooms, or honest refund policies. Photos appear to overstate property condition.

Strengths

  • beachfront location with private access
  • spacious layout for groups
  • pool and entertainment setup
  • beach views

Worth knowing

  • Staff Mr Haris and Mr Kumanan mentioned as responsive to guest-reported issues
  • Portable pool filled by garden hose, wooden deck has splintered
  • Digital door locks reported faulty on arrival
  • Bathroom issues include non-closing doors, sewage odours, low water pressure
  • Property owner refused refund despite guest early checkout due to filth
  • Older reviews (2 years) praise cleanliness; recent reviews (7-12 months) cite poor cleaning and sticky floors

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Beach access praised but difficult descent; guest noted jellyfish presence and crowd.
Homestay
Poor cleanliness, broken fixtures, and misleading photos dominate recent feedback; older guests praised space and responsiveness of named staff.

How it compares

  • Rated 3 against a 4.53 average across the 5220 beachfront & island 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 18
Review volume 61
Review recency 93
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
12
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
12

Common questions

Is the pool a permanent structure?
No. The pool is portable, filled by garden hose. The wooden deck has splintered edges, which guests report as a hazard.
What is the beach access like?
Private beach access is available, but the descent is reported as difficult. Guests should be aware of jellyfish and that the beach can be crowded.
Will I get a refund if I need to cancel or leave early?
Recent reviews indicate the property owner has refused partial refunds even when guests left early due to property cleanliness concerns.

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Last updated 2026-08-27