I call Agus Hidden Homestay the hidden gem of Java. The location is good. The house was definitely all good; We had the whole house for ourselves. The house is big (super) clean and comfortable. The difference is made by Agus and his wife. After a Home made breakfast, Agus toke us to discover his village, his community. That was a very special moment for us ( me& my 2 daughters). I was blown away by his kindness towards us. Blown away by the way he represents his community. I am happy and grateful that we had the chance to experience this.

Stayed in July 2025

Lovely little Homestay in a very traditional village. Great coffee/bakery 2 mins walk.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

Agus is such a lovely host and we loved getting to know him. On the first day we got there he took us for a picnic in his flower field with his neighbour’s that was so nice! He also organised the Ijen tour for us and this is a great base if you wish to do the same! Agus’s wife makes you breakfast in the morning too which was very tasty! The village is a lovely community and there is an amazing coffee place just round the corner where I think I had the best coffee I’ve ever had there (Kunci Kuppi Coffee & Bakehouse)! Would highly recommend this homestay for an authentic Indonesia experience with great hosts and good conversations!

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was good, even if the water went off for a couple of hours, then they fixed the problem and was on again!

What can we say about Agus’ homestay? We really recommend it to everybody: Agus and his family will welcome you as part of the community. Breakfast prepared by Agus’ wife was delicious: we’re a vegan couple and they didn’t hesitate to give us traditional food, but in the vegan version. Agus brought us around the village, showing real batik art and factory, explaining how the life in a small village works. You can have interesting conversations with him and enrich your point of view about many aspects. Here it’s possible to rent a motorcycle and arrange for some tours at a reasonable price. If you love staying in quiet and peaceful places, this is the right place for you!

Stayed in September 2024

Staying at Agus’ homestay was the highlight of my travels through Indonesia! Nestled in a charming village, this homestay is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. From hiking and biking through picturesque rice fields to visiting stunning waterfalls, there's so much to do. The homestay is spacious and pleasant, offering plenty of room and comfort for guests. Agus himself is an exceptional host. He organized a great tour to Ijen for me and shared many excellent recommendations for local activities and sights. His guidance and hospitality provided a much more authentic experience of the region than one can get elsewhere. Hope to visit again soon!

Stayed in May 2024

good breakfast provided. Yummy!!

Stayed in November 2023

Friendly host

Stayed in September 2023

this was the best experience I ever had when choosing a Homestay accommodation! this was like a real home. Agus is the perfect Host. of course we went to see Ijen but I ask him that I want to see something more quite as well so he took us through his village, we met a lot of people and learned some things about the culture. even before we could mention we were hungry he found some snacks for us. the surrounding was very secluded, so we needed to hop on a scooter, I recommend some driving skills if you want to explore something in the area, but most of the places can be reached by food. Agus has lots of interesting storys to tell, a lovely family and a great place to stay. we would always come back here!

Stayed in May 2023

• Nothing much. Only a large spider size larger than my hand in homestay freaked me out on my first night. But got used to it knowing that its harmless. 😅

• Agus and family are exceptionally very welcoming and friendly. • He brought me around; meeting the well-mannered Osing tribe villagers. • Osing Tribe eagerly preserving their ancestor's elaborate tradition and rituals. • He took me to various plantations (coffee, rubber etc) and even introduced me to a coffee plantation owner. • He invited me to a thankgiving ceremony whereby I managed i to chit chat with villagers around. • The village is clean and progressive.

Stayed in January 2023

Everything was perfect! (Except the prayer at 4 am in the morning- you have to know that you are in a Muslim country, in every village there is a mosque)

Agus was really helpful, he showed us his village. We saw a Batik factory, rice fields, rubber trees and coffee plantations, waterfalls, and the famous Kawah Ijen. We felt at home. We taste to really good food. It was a truly authentic experience. We extended our stay to 4 nights.

Stayed in September 2022

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in October 2024

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Stayed in July 2024

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Stayed in February 2023