100% feal free for christmest in public area a slide foto joy full and happy for all,some of my clasic christmes slidephoto memory before/at/afther christmes desember to january new year collections.a famely,frends,guest memories in my house and several house area minahasa ( in minahasa north sulawesi u are 100% free being christian and show u as christian in christmes time in public area all entier minahasa u can sing on street whit santa,dance,put christmes tree in front u house free expresion etc in minahasa island..not like in java or other island whit radikal grup in indonesia). ahead of Christmas and after Christmas in the january new year .. December & January ... (sorry for friends, family, guests, other relatives whose photo is not possible or only one at this time i post mybe.at other times i will add more thank you) ... out from isis radikal dark ages to brigth peacefull christmes future...be blessed
the journal story send from all part off
this world
i have home 3,5km below crater m.locon.a old minahasa
two flor woods house as a start point to explore Tomohon tourism its was only a
hobby a give above.^^ and this is some of they story
opinion of my frends from wells ^^ “Vian is an excellent host, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A person who taught us so much about Indonesian culture in just two short days and a wealth of knowledge if you want to hike or visit local attractions like the volcanoes and lakes. Tomohon is a great little town, very friendly people and many restaurants and a delicious food market. Staying with Vian is very much a homestay arrangement. The accomodation is a normal Indonesian family house, this means a shared squat toilet and no shower or sink (bucket) and a very basic bedroom. This is not a '5 star hotel' as Vian jokes! This is an authentic experience and Vian and his family are very hospitable and many of his relatives arrived with vegan food when we mentioned that we were not meat eaters. What the accomodation lacked in value, quality and comfort, it was made up for by delicious homecooked meals and pure kindness. This is not your average Air B&B experience and for that reason it's not for everyone. The family rise early and there can be load music and lots of laughter and shouting throughout the day. If you're looking for comfort and a chill, there are plenty of hotels in the area. If you are looking for a real rustic travel experience and lots of smiles, go for Vian's place.”...
opinion of my frends from wells ^^ “Vian is an excellent host, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A person who taught us so much about Indonesian culture in just two short days and a wealth of knowledge if you want to hike or visit local attractions like the volcanoes and lakes. Tomohon is a great little town, very friendly people and many restaurants and a delicious food market. Staying with Vian is very much a homestay arrangement. The accomodation is a normal Indonesian family house, this means a shared squat toilet and no shower or sink (bucket) and a very basic bedroom. This is not a '5 star hotel' as Vian jokes! This is an authentic experience and Vian and his family are very hospitable and many of his relatives arrived with vegan food when we mentioned that we were not meat eaters. What the accomodation lacked in value, quality and comfort, it was made up for by delicious homecooked meals and pure kindness. This is not your average Air B&B experience and for that reason it's not for everyone. The family rise early and there can be load music and lots of laughter and shouting throughout the day. If you're looking for comfort and a chill, there are plenty of hotels in the area. If you are looking for a real rustic travel experience and lots of smiles, go for Vian's place.”...
from women name ina germeny...Before I will go into
details, I want to underline: Vian was an amazing host. Already before I
arrived, he was so anxious to inform me about Tomohon,the area around and
Indonesien standards. In addition he gives me some advice how to get there and
what i have to notice. Yeah, i really felt safe and welcome. And also during my
stay (i was there for three nights) he took such an offer, showing me around
and to help me planning my trip. Apart from that vian provided me an insight
into the local live. By visiting his family, i also come in contact with locals
and i didn't feel lonely anymore. For me it was such an amazing time: i had a
nice quiet room, tasty food and i got to know so hearty people. I really want
to thank you!!! So if you want to become acquainted with the tradition of the
minahasa culture, you have to stay with vian. I can promise, you will enjoy it!
Martin Koref
Martin Koref
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Dec 2016 2 Nights
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Confirmed Stay - Would Stay With vian
Again
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Me and my friend stayed with Vian two
nights and we definitely had great time. Eventhough Vian was busy at work, he
was nice to arrange delicious indonesian breakfast with his mom for us and we
also spent most of the time with his friends who showed us around, took us for
Christmas dinner and helped us to climb Mt. Lokon. Thank you so much Vian!
Daniel Q. 01-07-2017 5.4 / 10
A very disappointing experience which put a dark cloud
over my holiday. I normally don't write negative reviews but in this case I
think other people should be aware before booking and the owners should make
significant improvements in future. The price is low and the accommodation
basic, but to be honest it is still far too high for what you get. There were
several issues but the main problem was people coming in and out of the house
late at night and - even worse - two of the people who live there having an
argument at 3.30am. No chance to get any sleep.
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Sep 2017 Nights almost a weeks
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Confirmed Stay - Would Stay With vian
Again
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The location of Apelez house is in a
very nice and natural surroundings. The views on volcano's and hilly Forrest is
splendid.
I have come to stay a view days and enjoy the family
like atmosphere a lot. Oktavianus and his family are very nice people. I can
recommend this nice place to anyone.
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Vian, the host's description is accurate. He warned me before I booked place about the fact that it's a simple Asian family style room. I wasn't going for a satisfactory sleep so it was fine for me. What meets exactly what I was expecting is that the house is in some native neighborhood, made it easier for me to explore the local life and meet and talk to local people. The night I checked in is New Year's Eve, I can easily observe how local people celebrated the moment from the balcony of the house, really got what I expected. Vian is fantastic, hospitable, responsible, quick in responding messages. He invited me to his family celebrating event on the first day of 2018, I talked with he and his family, eating the celebrating food. Wonderful. Vian took me a tour around the Tomohan town, and offered a taxi service to send me to the airport when I left.
Vian, the host's description is accurate. He warned me before I booked place about the fact that it's a simple Asian family style room. I wasn't going for a satisfactory sleep so it was fine for me. What meets exactly what I was expecting is that the house is in some native neighborhood, made it easier for me to explore the local life and meet and talk to local people. The night I checked in is New Year's Eve, I can easily observe how local people celebrated the moment from the balcony of the house, really got what I expected. Vian is fantastic, hospitable, responsible, quick in responding messages. He invited me to his family celebrating event on the first day of 2018, I talked with he and his family, eating the celebrating food. Wonderful. Vian took me a tour around the Tomohan town, and offered a taxi service to send me to the airport when I left.
Dari Hong Kong · Januari 2018
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Caroline
We had such a lovely time In Vian's place! It was a great experience. His family and friends were amazingly welcoming. I really recommend staying there!
We had such a lovely time In Vian's place! It was a great experience. His family and friends were amazingly welcoming. I really recommend staying there!
Dari London, Inggris ·
Agustus 2017 ·
Alan Fink , (AR)
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Basic place.....one of
the most authentic experience in all Sulawesi!
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This particular place made us an
incredible stay in Tomohon. resuming ... the place is very basic, as you can
read on the reviews. But the good things started the same night when we arrived
to the place, we met Vien (the owner) he took us to his home where we eat with
him and his mother. He is very funny, very friendly, open minded, knowledgeable
person. we met his family and his amazing mom, where she took us to a funeral
ceremony (very authentic), then we met some friends of him, where they invited
us to ate and drink the traditional drink, we hiked with his friend to the
volcano where we saw amazing views. we spent with him one of the most authentic
experience in all Sulawesi!\
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Vian must to improve the place haha, but
the experience that we found was one of the most authentic in all Sulawesi!
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Aug 2018 1 Night
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Confirmed Stay - Would Stay With vian
Again
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We stay 2 days with Vian and his family
and we were treated like family. We had such an amazing experience in tomohon
and what made it special was Vian and Mum Non :)
Terima kasih
Christian ,frencs prancis
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Nous avons aimé
Tomohon, mais séjour gâché par l’habitat
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Heu... pas grand chose
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Pas où peu d’accueil. Établissement
poussiéreux et sale un peu comme s’il n’avait pas été habité depuis plusieurs
années. La salle de bain (!) donne sur le toit, n’a pas de plafond, pas de
porte et pas de lumière. Et ça mouille quand il pleut. La chambre est en bois ,
au dessus d’une salle informatique de 8 postes à haut parleurs efficaces qui
fonctionnent même la nuit... et à 4 heures du matin, les jeux de foot, ça
énerve. Le prix payé (200 000), est complètement disproportionné par rapport à
d’autres types de logements que nous avons eus.
26 References • Member since 2011
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Aug 2018 3 Nights
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Confirmed Stay - Would Stay With vian
Again
Vian was a super accommodating and knowledgeable host.
He knew, and was happy to share, many things about the local Minahasa culture,
and Indonesian history and politics in general. We stayed in his sisters house
in Kakaskasen, and we were very lucky since his mother was cooking amazing
food! We were unlucky to miss the Flower Festival but Vian was quite involved
in it and I would definitely suggest staying with him for any of the next
festivals! Thank you Vian and next time I'll see you for the festival! ;)
Quah William , singapura
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Very homely homestay
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I didn't stay at the property in Kinilow
but in Kakaskasen. It was a very homely place where the family was very
friendly and even brought me to the church and some visiting of family during
the Good Friday and Easter break I was there. Vian is a great guy who brought
me around and suggested places to go and guides. Non the family matriarch was
also kind to me and always kept me fed! Also, the place is near to Mahawu and
Lokon, and there is quite a lovely stroll to see the farmlands and children
playing around the house. Access to the bus terminal is also easy from the main
road! One last thing is that the place is also a laundry so you can get your
clothes washed and pressed!
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Staying in the wooden attic, the floor
creaks when you walk around. The toilet light was not working which makes it a
pain to use it at night. Also, I can imagine that if the weather was a little
hotter, it might get quite stuffy without a fan.
Arndt Vetter 12
minggu yang lalu
The owner is very friendly, but his homestay is only
for those who enjoy zero comfort and can stand the dirt, dust and noise.
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Sep 2017
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Positive
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when I post a public trip to Tomohon,
Vian offering me a couch to stay. my decicion to stay with him is a good
decicion. Actually, his house is a homestay with minahasa traditional house
style but there is a free room for couchsurfers. I really enjoy staying with
vian and hang out together with him and his family as well. He know everything
about tomohon. Thanks
WanderingTom , britis uk england
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Basic and enjoyable
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The owner Vian was great, very friendly
and knowledgeable. He even invited me to join his family for food in the
evening. The other staff I met were great too. It is very basic, no luxuries,
and the traditional building is a little worn down. For me that was part of the
fun of staying here, but it might no be your choice if you prefer comfort.
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There was some sand/grit in the bedroom
and on the bed when I arrived which should have been cleared up. Apart from
that, its very basic but fine considering the price. The toilet is basic and
there is no shower
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Aug 2018
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Recommends vian
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Vian insisted to host me in Tomohon for
the Flower Festival, but I already had a host in Manado so I had to decline his
offer, but we managed to meet and he took me, Belen, Joan and his two guests to
a great family party (50 years anniversary) where everyone was so welcoming,
offering us lots of food and singing karaoke. Thanks again, it was really nice
meeting you even if shortly.
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Jun 2017
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Positive
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We were hosted 3 days in Vian's homestay
and Vian was very helpful with us. He brought us to his mother's house and
sister's house and we spent a memorable time there chatting, singing,
laughing... and the following day to à friend's birthday.
Thank you for all. Elisabeth and Serge
Omah Kontainer
49 minggu yang lalu
if you want to experice staying in the old traditional
house of tomohon overlooking the majestic lokon volcanic mountain on budget
travel, you should stay here. Doddy and family as the housrle keeper are so
friendly whilst vian as a host a man with a know how to explore the hidden path
of tomohon.
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Nov 2018
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Recommends vian
Vian quickly accepted my last minute request and we
had much fun with the people in his house, they helped me cook the bat and
snake, we were also speaking long into the night. Can only recommend.
