Omah Kebon Nitiprayan

My favorite part was sitting on the wooden dock and watching the beautiful sunset over the paddy field. This hidden homestay sits beside the fields, with a peaceful, rustic, homey feel, and it’s the cheapest good option I found around here. It’s only about 15-20 minutes from the center, so it’s accessible without feeling isolated.

I called this place home for about three weeks. It was quiet and cosy, yet not too far from the center of yogya. Don’t hesitate to book!

The room was roomy with a high ceiling, and the wall fan was powerful enough for me. The bathroom was clean and the hot water worked well. For the reasonable price, it was great value. I found plenty of places to eat within walking distance. Dapur Cening to the north serves delicious Balinese food, while Kedai Blirik to the south has authentic Javanese dishes. Saorsa Coffee by Gallery Lorong is a little farther south. It’s a simple, quiet homestay with a lovely view of the Nitiprayan ricefields and a semi-outdoor hall for workshops and yoga classes. Bu Ning the manager and Bu Siska the careraker were so welcoming and accommodating. Being greeted by them each morning made an already great stay even better.

For a quiet break from the busy city, this is a comfortable, affordable, unpretentious place with really good hospitality from mbak Siska dan mbak Ning. It seems like a good fit for a solo traveller or a longer stay. You’ll need a motorcycle or a 30-minute walk to get to restaurants, though food delivery apps are always an option.