OYO 90924 Tarsius Homestay

The room was roomy, the bed was comfortable, and sitting on the veranda beside the river was a lovely way to unwind. Tongkoko national park is right at the entrance, so arranging a visit was easy with the owner, who is the head ranger and speaks English very well. The park is a place of untouched natural beauty. His wife made me lunch to take to the park's beach, and it was divine.

Mr Djenly has spent 37 years as a ranger in Tangkoko National Park and now guides visitors through the forest to look for animals. He also took us on trips to Tomohon. His respect for nature really stood out. We had a great time in Tangkoko, and he and his family looked after us so well at the Tarsius Homestay.

We asked Jenly to keep our morning tours away from bigger groups, since noise can make it harder to spot animals, and he did exactly that. We went out alone with him in the mornings. Two other people joined us in the evening, and we had a great time leaving the usual paths, moving quietly through the jungle, and joining a group of black Macaques. We also saw two Cuscus, Tarsirs, hornbill, and other animals. His 37 years as a former Ranger in the park showed in the useful information he shared about wildlife and more. The room was spacious, very clean, and comfortable. The beds were good, and we slept really well after the jungle trips. Once we worked out how to get the hot water going, it ran well. Meals were plentiful and delicious, and cold beers were available too. We had a perfect two-night stay. Thank you.

The room was comfortable, with good beds, air conditioning, and a fan. The people were lovely and helpful, and the food was great. Yvonne, the owner's sister, took us around the park at a great price and put a lot of effort into getting some lovely photos through her binoculars. The bathroom, though, was really dirty and smelled bad. Maybe we just got unlucky, but that was the one big downside.