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Rumah

Updated 2026-07-16 · 1,812 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 19 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(19) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Rumah
Services
Family & Group Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
19

What recent reviews say

Rumah delivers a clean, spacious house with excellent facilities, a well-maintained pool, and a responsive owner who makes families feel welcome. However, recent guests report the owner enforces strict house rules, monitors via CCTV, and restricts children's pool use due to neighbour noise concerns, making the experience feel controlling rather than relaxed.

Praised for
  • clean and well-maintained
  • spacious and comfortable
  • friendly and responsive owner
  • complete facilities and equipment
  • clean pool with varied depths
Watch-outs
  • owner overly strict with excessive rules
  • intrusive monitoring via CCTV and messages
  • severe pool restrictions on children's noise
  • lack of privacy
clean-comfortablespaciousresponsive-hostwell-equipped-kitchenbeautiful-poolpoor-communication
Best for: Larger families and groups seeking a spacious, clean house with private pool facilities.
Think twice if: Families with young children or those who value privacy should ask about pool and surveillance policies before booking.

Strengths

  • Spacious layout fits large groups without feeling cramped
  • Private pool with shallow and deep sections
  • Fully equipped kitchen with island seating
  • Owner Ms. Yati responds quickly to guest needs

Worth knowing

  • Owner Ms. Yati described as professional and responsive
  • Kitchen includes large pots, dishes, and island seating for multiple cooks
  • Pool has separate shallow and deep sections
  • Successfully hosted group of 22 people without crowding
  • CCTV and 24-hour monitoring system in place
  • Strict rules about children's noise during pool use
  • Guests report frequent owner messages about minor details

What reviews say by service

Family & Group Homestay
Spacious layout and facilities suit large groups, but strict rules and owner monitoring deter some families with children.
Homestay
Clean, well-equipped, and responsive management, but intrusive oversight and pool restrictions trouble guests seeking relaxed stays.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.49 average across the 390 family & group homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 55
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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3
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4

Common questions

Can we fit our group of 20+ people comfortably?
Yes, one group of 22 reported not feeling cramped due to the spacious layout and multiple rooms.
Is the pool suitable for children?
The pool has shallow and deep sections, but the owner discourages children from being noisy during bathing due to neighbour concerns.
What is the kitchen equipped with?
The kitchen includes large pots, sufficient dishes, a spacious layout, and a kitchen island for multiple cooks.

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Last updated 2026-07-16