Reviews of Friend of Nature Bungalow

Everything. So peaceful and amongst the locals far from tourists. Could use the kyack to explore the mangroves & beach. Bungalow is fully sheltered from the rain and sun. It was off-season, so luckily, one cade was open with good food, only $3.

Not, it was a big deal, but it wasn't homestay . Didn't see the owners just a manager once. . I would label it an independent bungalow stay.

The bungalow is located in a fishing village. It’s quiet and you have some local restaurants in the village. the view is beautiful as the room is near the little river where you can kayak. It’s not a luxury place, the bathroom is quite rustic but if you don’t mind that. It’s a really cool place to stay. Not far from Lonely beach by moto. The host was very kind to bring me to some locations as I don’t know how to drive a moto. He was very helpful.

If you want a real bathroom, don’t come here.

Such a beautiful location. I loved being in a village where tourism didn't feel like the primary activity. The mangrove with all the fishing boats is very picturesque, and i would have been happy to spend the whole week just gazing at the view from my veranda! But i didn't 😂 Johney was incredibly helpful and friendly, giving me lifts to the various stunning beaches (I didn't have a scooter) and sorting out my onward boat ticket. The bungalow itself was basic, but everything it needed to be. I certainly recommend Friend of Nature as a place to stay.

Johney is amazing, the village is amazing, the bungalow has everything you need and the view is incredible !! You should definitely go there rather than in the big resorts, you just have to rent a bike :) (say hi to the otter if u see it)

Amazing place located in a very quiet area of the island immersed in the local community. I really liked the bungalows right above the water. The Cottages are simple but don't lack amenities like power and shower. the beds are very nice too. You can use the kayak to go into the mangroves free of charge. Again, very comfortable quiet and wholesome.

This is a developing country and progress goes fast here. Basic services like waste disposal and handling are not taken care of. This isn't really due to the owner but more an overall community problem of which the government takes insufficient care off. There is so much plastic in the mangroves as well as littered through the village.

This was one of the highlights of our 6 month trip around SE Asia. Definitely worth a stay here if you want a break from the busy life. This is a little piece of heaven, a 40 minute Tuk Tuk drive from the main strip of Koh Rong. Staying on a floating bungalow on the mangrove, you can take a free Kayak whenever you want and go around the mangrove or to the sea. You can volunteer to teach local children English, which was a great experience. A great place to recharge, with nice food places around the property and gorgeous nature and scenery to surround you. Couldn’t recommend it more.

There is no wifi on this property, which was absolutely fine with me, nice for a digital detox, but might be important if you are working online whilst travelling!

This place was a real treat - accomodation is great, basic but good. A wooden hut over the water in a very friendly village. A good bed, fan, cold water bathroom with shower - all good with a hammock outside, table and chairs. We were very happy here. Food is around 14,000 riel per meal and a bottle of water 1.5l is 3/4,000 riel. No option of refil unfortunately. There was no toilet roll or soap provided, everywhere was perfectly clean. There is a very friendly bakery man who comes round on a bike between 8am and 9am who sells nice bakery items - short french stick for 3,000 riel and plain donut 2,000 riel. The island is beautiful and friendly. We loved our stay here and would definately stay again. There is a single lone otter who wanders around trying to befriend the dogs who is lovely.

We arrived at Koh Rong on the supply boat at about 18 00 hrs, the boat stopped at the Palm Beach Bungalow resort - we walked from here but we had no clear instructions on where to go. Directions would have been good. For information you come out onto the road, turn right and walk until you come accross a temple, come into the village and just before a bridge you turn left. Mention the name Johney and you should get there.

The location is fantastic with walking distance to various well priced local restaurants (our favourites were Ah far Kitchen $3.50 a main and Cephon restaurant $3 a main). More touristy options are also available. Lonely beach is a 30-40 minute walk away. A bread man comes cycling to the accommodation every morning at around 9:00 to 9:30 and sells baguettes for 3,000 riel or doughnuts for 2,000 riel or cupcakes for 4,000 each. He also sells other types of bread but we didn’t buy them. The kayak is free to use to either go through the mangroves or to the sea. There is just the one so you may have to wait if other customers are using it (first come first serve) but we didn’t have a problem. The en-suite rooms have shower systems with cold water so you don’t need to have a bucket shower. It’s very good value for money and the staff are very friendly.

With the en-suite rooms, the walls between the rooms are thin wooden walls so you can hear literally everything that happens next door. Our neighbours snored which really dampened the quality of our sleep. You also share your terrace with your neighbours so enjoyment levels with depend on what they are like! There are no signs to the homestay letting you know you’ve arrived. The accommodation is split between two locations with the shared bathroom rooms on one side of the river and the en-suite rooms on the other side. We stayed in an en-suite but the drinking water and kitchen are on the other side of the river (around a 5 minute walk), maybe move one of the drinking waters to the side with the en-suites? The kitchen is a single gas hob on a table with an eclectic mix of saucepans and cutlery. It was fine for boiling water but I wouldn’t cook anything more advanced than boiled eggs or ramen noodles there!

Such a great experience surrounded by locals in a fishing village in the corner of the island, easily accessible by tuktuk, free kayak to rent and explore the mangroves plus bike rental available. There are a few good local eateries nearbye plus western food if you need it, there is also a redident otter which you will probably see running around in the morning, Johnny is very helpful

Locals like their karaoke very loud and the walls aren’t exactly soundproof but it didn’t go on very late

The position of the bungalow is nice. The place is quiet and beautiful. You can watch birds from there.

The communication with the owner was difficult and not supportive. He seemed to be not interested as I stayed only for one night. When I followed google.maps and arrived at the place he was not there (even though I had sent the message before) but two women who told me to go to a building on the other side of the river. When I arrived at the other side it was the volunteers' place and when I called him he told to go back to the place I had been before. Then the room was locked so I had to call again and wait until a woman came with the key. Then there was no mosquito net in the room (even though shown on the picture) so I had to call and wait again. Also, be aware that you can get drinking water there only from the shop at the entrance of the place.

Amazing place, good bed, free loan of kayaks, local people are really nice

Super super loud. Don’t come if you wish to sleep, we barely got any sleep in 3 nights even with earplugs because of the neighbours begin soooo loud watching show at 3am or snoring. The local village had a one-man karaoke until almost midnight which was unsafely loud and gave us a headache, then at 7am they fill up the water bassins which makes some noises and a guy on a scooter comes honking and yelling to sell pastries at 8am and of course still the neighbours speaking super loud in the early morning when you didn’t even sleep all night because of them.

Everything! The location is beautiful and our host, Johney, did so much for us, above and beyond. We loved our simple, little Bungalow over the water in a local fishing village. We really felt part of the community where and Johney has set up several programs where we could give back directly. These include sponsoring children at the local school by buying their school equipment and bag (which they get to choose themselves) plus a sack of rice for their families. We were able to enjoy the whole island with the motorbike we borrowed and also made several trips to Lonely Beach, including a snorkeling trip out to a small island on a local fishing boat. We also had free use of kayaks to explore the river. We loved our stay so much that we kept extending!

Honestly is the cheapest but the best place to stay in Koh Rong island, nothing is missing and the experience is so nice

Johny was a very helpful host, and the waterside location is great.

The host, Johnny, was extremely helpful. He arranged for us to be picked up from the pier and then driven back there for our return trip. He also borrowed us a kayak and snorkeling masks for free. The experience was unique, just staying with the local people in the village on the river. Very basic, but everything you need. The place is 45 mins walking distance to Lonely Beach, but there is also a local beach, Palm Beach, close by, and we recommend that one, as hardly anyone visits it. There are many good food options around, as well as shops. There is also a cooking stove on the porch, and unlimited potable water.

Sometimes the power seems to run out and e.g. the fan stops working at night, or you can no longer charge your phone. Did not bother us that much though, good opportunity to get some technology detox ;) also, it's good to be aware that there is no running water, just barrels with waters to use for washing. All visible in the booking information, though. :)

I spent 15 days in Cambodia and this was the highlight of my entire trip. I took the speedboat from Kampot to Koh Rong and Johnny picked me from the pier on his motorbike. We stopped to watch the sunset at the most beautiful beach with white sand. And then we reached the cottage and I fell in love with the place. My backpack strap had broken and Johnny got it repaired by someone in the village. He lent me his kayak free of charge. He took all the guests to other islands and offered snorkeling equipment and showed around like a friend and not business. I kayaked to other spots on the island. The room was lovely and very comfortable.

Located in a magical place (mangrove forest), among locals. The bungalow is simple, which in my opinion is the best way to enjoy the environment surrounding it. The bed was confortable and had a mosquito net. The fan was all I needed to keep the room fresh at night. The shower had a good flow. The hammock on the balcony, with a view on the mangrove, was exceptional! Volunteering is possible there - teaching English to kids, planting mangrove plants, etc. Lonely beach, a stunning place, is close enough to access on foot (I did it a few times). Good restaurants also close by. Above all, Johney, the owner is funny, extremely helpful and kind, he drove me around several times 🥹 I wish I could’ve stay there longer. If you’re looking for a peaceful, authentic place to stay in Koh Rong, go there!

Peaceful, tranquil, authentic place. Room had toilet and shower, on the river. Large decking with hammocks. Local food waa excellent. Johnny the host was exceptional and was so very helpful Ideilic place.

There was nothing to dislike.