I stayed 3 nights, ate every dinner there and would absolutely come again! I was super lucky to get an upgrade on arrival (see photo of the view from my balcony 7am in the morning)
I‘d read that staying 3 nights was too long, but for me it was perfect. I did the dazhai to ping‘an hike one day and took the gondola up the next day.
On my last morning they even drove me down to the parking lot to get on the right bus. Super sweet!
Only minor issue: my room was a non-smoker room and it really did not smell of smoke at all unless I tried to use the aircon. Somehow the air coming out of the aircon smelled of smoke. For me that wasn‘t a huge issue as I decided not to use the aircon & was fine.
Perfect food, perfect location and good service, someone came to pick us up and back to the parking near the village, just think in advance you have to pay an extra for entering in the area.
The view from the room was amazing (photo) and the confort also.
Just no hot water in the balcony tub.
Try to show early at dinner and breakfast or you will miss your turn ! And you absolutly don't want to miss their amazing meal
Perfect stay! The owner and the family where extremely welcome and kind. The owner came to pick us up at the parking and the father in law brought us back to the parking to catch our bus. The view from the house is stunning. The only issue in our case, as westerner, was the toilet in the room, as it was one of the squatting toilets… a bit tricky to use!
The location is excellent in viewing the rice terraces. The food was delicious, much better than the outside restaurants. The owner was very kind in taking care of us. Highly recommended!
We loved our stay at the hotel! It is immersed in the rice terraces and it is very easy to go to the panoramic areas nearby. The hotel is located within 5-7 minutes walk from the cable car but the owner came to pick us up at the parking lot. We felt very welcome by the hotel staff, a lovely family :) We had dinner there and had amazing food, freshly prepared for us :) we tried the bamboo rice, a specialty of the area, very delicious! If I come back to the rice terraces I would like to stay in this hotel again as it was very quiet and calm.
When we left the owner gave us some gifts and took us back to the parking lot on time to catch the bus back to Guilin.
My recent stay here was one of the most memorable travel experiences I've had. The rustic ambiance and personalized service stood out. Even though my dad was unable to cover much hiking ground due to age, he thoroughly enjoyed his time. The accommodation itself was adequate and comfortable, with the corner unit providing a great vantage point. But it was the exceptional friendliness and hospitality of our host that truly made the difference. She's always willing to share stories and give suggestions, making us feel right at home. Her attention to detail was impeccable. The homestay also arranged for transfer service from the Guilin train station and even accommodated my special dietary needs with delicious meal arrangements. Their efforts went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Excellent location , in the Dazhai village center, easy 7 minute walk to the Dazhai parking lot for the cable car and the local buses to Ping'an and long hair show village (forgot the name). You can also walk to three observation platforms from the foothill to hilltop.
Room: spacious, clean, with all the amenities as described.
Hosts: a young couple with kids and mother, nice, welcoming people. Although they do not speak English, you can easily communicate via WeChat. They helped me with booking a bus to Guilin.
The hotel is recommended for nice views and local village experience.
I would like to have a menu, as well as a sketch map of the area with observation platforms, villages, hiking routes in English. Information on local events and local but routes/ schedules would also be helpful for non-Chinese tourists.