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WanZa House Homestay
4.8(4)✓ Google-verified
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
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Umara’ Homestay Uptown Jelawat UMK Bachok with Private Pool
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- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Private Pool Villa Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 45
What recent reviews say
Guests consistently praise the sprawling layout, private pool, and full cooking facilities for family getaways. The owner responds quickly to bookings. However, past visitors reported standing water on the porch creating hazards, surprise cleaning charges not mentioned upfront, and frustration with strict house rules and an awkwardly high gas stove.
Praised for
- responsive host
- private pool for families
- spacious, fits large groups
- clean and comfortable
- well-equipped kitchen and amenities
Watch-outs
- water stagnation on porch
- unclear deposit and extra-fee policies
- excessive house rules
- gas stove height inconvenient
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Best for: families and friend groups seeking a spacious pool villa for multiple nights
Think twice if: drainage issues on the porch have been reported; clarify deposit policies and house rules before booking
Strengths
- private pool and BBQ area
- sleeps 10+ with comfort
- full cooking facilities and appliances
- quick-responding host
Worth knowing
- private pool on premises
- sleeps 10+ people with spare mattresses available
- BBQ area
- washing machine
- full cooking equipment with gas stove
- past guests reported water stagnation on front porch causing slips
- deposit deductions for extra cleaning applied but not disclosed in terms upfront
- owner imposes numerous house rules
What reviews say by service
- Private Pool Villa Homestay
- private pool praised for children and family relaxation; good value for group size
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- spacious layout and amenities suit multiple families; drainage issues and strict rules caused friction
How it compares
- Rated 4.8 against a 4.53 average across the 5220 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 80
Review volume 72
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Can this homestay fit my large group?
- Yes. Reviewers confirm it comfortably holds 10 or more people and has spare mattresses available.
- Are there concerns about the porch area?
- Yes. Multiple guests reported stagnant water on the front porch, which caused slips and disrupted outdoor activities like BBQ.
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