Honestly, everything was great. Nothing negative to report it was all very nice.

I had such a wonderful stay at Kanda Homestay in the heart of Sidemen. The property is beautiful, with spotless, comfortable rooms that had everything I needed. The family who runs the homestay is incredibly warm and welcoming they even organized a same day day trip for me to see stunning waterfalls, vanilla plantations, and other hidden local gems. There’s also a lovely restaurant just a five-minute walk away, and breakfast was provided in the morning. A truly authentic Balinese experience that I’d highly recommend! 🌿✨

Stayed in September 2025

The hosts where super friendly and cute pets.

Stayed in August 2025

Steep steps up, hard beds, no kettle ( but our fault for not realising that was what homestay meant)

Very pretty, shaded, secluded

Stayed in August 2025

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I enjoyed this stay very much. Jack has an adorable mindset and big heart. For me as a cat lover there could not have been any better place with all the rescue kitties around and so clean and well kept. Beautiful tropical plants all around the house making it look like a mini jungle. And the room was so so beautiful! Natural materials and the design so warm and chic at the same time. Big bathroom, also very nice and hot water all the time what was quite essential at the time of my stay😄 Well walkable distance to anywhere in Sidemen and surroundings. Unfortunately I could not join any of Jacks private tours but will keep this for my next visit!

Stayed in July 2025

I spent only two days here, but it was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with incredible warmth and kindness. The accommodation was perfect — peaceful, well-equipped, and surrounded by nature. The breakfast was exceptional, and everything was exactly as described… if not better. But above all, it’s the people I’ll never forget. During my stay, I had a scooter accident, and they didn’t hesitate for a second — they spent the entire day with me, taking me to the hospital, staying by my side, and making sure I was okay. I had never experienced such genuine kindness and care in my life. It was a true immersion in the local culture, filled with humanity and generosity. Leaving was heartbreaking. I feel deeply grateful to have crossed paths with such incredible hosts. A heartfelt thank you to Jack’s brother, to Nick, to Madé, and to Jack himself — your kindness truly moved me. ❤️ I highly recommend this place to any traveler looking for an authentic Balinese experience, a real sense of escape, and above all, true human connection. The exchanges I had here were truly unforgettable.

Stayed in July 2025

Banana pancake for breakfast was delicious. The location is nicely quiet and a lot of cute cats around.

Stayed in May 2025

Lovely guest house in Sidemen, with three well-presented ensuite rooms. The owner (Jack) is super helpful, and if you get the chance go on his day tour of rice paddies, local village life, a beautiful waterfall, and lunch at his sister's house. It's a short walk down the road to eat at local warungs or hotel/resort restaurants. Enjoyed my stay, this is the real Bali.

Stayed in May 2025

Peaceful , bright and airy. Great host and wonderful family. It’s a gem.

Stayed in March 2025

Very nice, authentic accommodation in a quiet area. Many restaurants within walking distance. It made our stay very special when we went on a trip with Jack. It was an unforgettable experience to see the daily life of the locals. We had a delicious, authentic lunch at his sister's house, saw how traditional sarongs are made. We also saw how a local spirit, arak, is made. When you book here you don't just get a place to stay, you get an experience of a lifetime! Especially recommended if you want to experience the real Bali and not just the touristy places.

Stayed in April 2025

Super nice stay in Sidemen, the family running it is super helpful and they'll be happy to accomodate your requests (drivers, scooters, ..) and to share insights on local culture. Really recommended!

Stayed in April 2025

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We loved our stay at Kanda Homestay ! Jack was so welcoming as was his family. Recommend doing the tour with Jack, as he you shows the real Sidemen and this was definitely the highlight of our time here. The breakfast was tasty and the bungalow is exactly as seen in the pictures.

Stayed in April 2025

It’s an authentic homestay. Owned and run by a local who is a wonderful person

Stayed in April 2025

Do not book Kanda Homestay if you don‘t like cats and dogs or if you don‘t like to have contact to local people. We enjoyed that but not all of our neighbours in the homestay did.

Kanda Homestay is a tiny private accomodation which is run by Jack an his whole family. There are 3 rooms with fan in total to accomodate up to 6 guests. It is really quiet and relaxing there and a lot of plants around. There are also living 2 dogs and 6 cats in the homestay. They are vaccinated and in good condition and sometimes come on your terrace to play or getting a cuddle. Since the homestay is so small the contact to the family is really close and you can learn a lot about life of balinese people, hinduism and the sidemen area. Therefore, we went on a tour through the ricefields with Jack which ended up with a balinese lunch at his sister‘s house. We really enjoyed that soo much. Also, Jack has really good connections and organized several tours and transportation for us for a good price. You can also rent a scooter or do your laundry at the homestay. Thank you very much again for this really good time at your homestay!

Stayed in March 2025

Very nice and kind Host,super clean apartman,everything was perfeckt.

Stayed in February 2025

Lovely family and place. Perfect location and great tour availability.

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing family that makes you feel at home. They keep the local vibe. You can rent a scooter with them for 100k a day. I couldn't expect a better experience than that. 🙏❤️

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing crew working and great homestay. You feel like home straight away.

Stayed in January 2025

nothing, everything perfect :)

A magnificent place, I felt right at home. The room was beautiful, clean, and cozy, with spacious bathroom and terrace with a relaxation area, perfect for unwinding after a wonderful hikes in the surroundings. The staff was incredibly kind. the host, Jack, is truly special. I highly recommend booking excursion with him; he is a valuable guide who can help you discover the essence of this wonderful place. Scooters can been rented on-site and taxi service are also available. I hope to return to Kanda Homestay very soon

Stayed in January 2025

This place has really good energy and it attracts a lot of pets - meaning you might have some cat & dog neighbours :) This was not a problem for me but worth noting for you.

If you book this you will not only get a great homestay, but also what will most likely be the best host you’ve ever had. I spent 2 days with Jack doing rafting, visiting the oldest and biggest Bali temple, walking through rice fields, visiting a hidden waterfall, learning how sarongs are made.. Bonus: great photos and delicious lunch at Jack’s sister. Perfect also if you’re a solo traveller like me. Thank you Jack for memories that I will cherish forever :)

Stayed in January 2025

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The room was beautifully furnished, very comfortable bed, gorgeous bath w hot shower. The porch was wonderful to sit out on in the evenings or mornings with the delicious breakfast. The family hosts were exceptional, very kind and gracious. Jack led us on a wonderful hike through a rural village and rice fields, waterfalls with a few cultural stops (Ikat weaving, arak distillery ). Our favorite stay in Bali so far. Highly recommend.

Stayed in January 2025

The rooms are on the ground floor and the blinds don't cover the windows entirely, so you don't really have any privacy as the hosts and other guests pass by. I was under the impression that my room had an outdoor shower (as shown int eh pictures) but it didn't, so I was a bit disappointed about this. The WiFi was very weak, unstable and most of the time completely down. The hosts said it's because it was raining, but restaurants and cafes around didn't seem to have the same problem. Also I didn't have any telkomsel reception there so basically no internet at all, which made it hard to plan the next steps of my trip.

This place is lovely, decorated with taste, clean and comfortable. The balcony and the garden are beautiful and loved finding cute cats napping on the chairs. The hosts helped me organise a 2hrs trek in the rice fields for 200k with a really nice guide.

Stayed in December 2024

A bit humid (no ac, rainy season). Cats is the room during the night. Scooter a bit expensive for the mileage.

Great homestay at Sidemen! Family is helpful and the decoration are nice.

Stayed in December 2024

There were few cute cats at the house who made sure we couldn’t keep the doors or windows open as they loved the bed as much as we did. Since there was no Air conditioning keeping windows and doors shut meant we had a rather warm night than we would prefer.

Good clean spacious rooms. Right in the middle of Sidemen ‘town’. There’s no view or garden as of such but the rooms are very aesthetically pleasing. The people were all lovely and helped us with our little requests.

Stayed in November 2024

Wish it had Aircon because it could get a bit hot but we had a big ventilator that worked well! Sometimes the shower was a bit cold

We stayed there 3 nights in total and loved it, the owner Jack is super nice and has a big heart! We did a day tour with him and saw an authentic side of Bali & Sidemen, which we loved! We saw rice fields, a waterfall, had lunch @ his sister's and learned how to make Arak, sarongs and how to climb a coconut palm! He has rescued several cute cats and puppies that love to say hello to the guests. The Homestay is a quiet oasis in Sidemen, you can walk to several warungs to eat there. The WiFi worked well. Bed had a mosquito net.

Stayed in November 2024