Yabbiekayu Eco-Bungalows

Yabbiekayu’s beautiful bungalows made our stay truly special, but it was the staff who made it unforgettable. Every detail was thoughtfully taken care of, and the team went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable. The atmosphere was peaceful, the service was exceptional, and the experience felt both luxurious and personal. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would happily return.

In one sentence - don't miss this place if you value a real rest and are looking for a "best place around". Been here for 5 days, with family. Large, two floor bungalow. We could stay here for a month. Will come back and definitely recommend! No AC in bungalow - I was afraid of this before arriving, but it tuned out that you don't need an AC. Air ventilation and wooden bungalows and built and designed the way that it cools down. The environment, details and people... it's always about people! I have been around the world and believe I have seen a lot to compare. Every single detail has been taken into account are are for the reason, including water channel cooling bungalows and protecting from termites, and fish inside those channel eating mosquitos around. Food, small tours, a true-eco place, you will be surprised and fell in love to come back! Cleanliness - top class, one thing I am very sensitive. And owners are amazing people! Thank you very much! Been a pleasure to stay ay your accommodation and knowing you in person!

Stayed for only five days. Should plan more on next travel. Midnight prayers sound wakes you up badly - but that's what you sign for when you stay in Yogyakarta, it's everywhere. Airpods with noise cancelation - do the job :)

It's located next to a rice field and inside a kind of tourist resort area. Although it's in a village but there are also some designer's shops and traditional workshop to learn technique like batik dying. The bungalow is very well renovated and has everything you need! Especially the mosquito coils. There is also a dining place next to the resident area, with some organic self farming food. I tried the breakfast and it's good !

Probably a bit far away from center (20 min by car)and it's next to a cemetery so that not so much to hang around at night.

Nice and relax environment. Food really good.

Hot and dark room.

Extremely cute wood houses amid a tiny village bordering rice paddy plantation. Charming outdoor bathroom under the trees. Excellent food (breakfast and all day restaurant) and super helpful staff. Plenty of unique activities organized by the hotel. I did a bike tour of the village and it definitely was a highlight of the stay!Loved the real commitment to sustainability.

Part of the charm of the hotel is that it offers a unique and memorable village experience - but it may mean early morning start for those unaccustomed to sound (roosters, crickets and ? ). Also noting that the development is Solar powered development with plenty of ventilation, but no AC.

Nice place to stay, with a great service and friendly staffs.However, installing the AC in the room should be very good remembering the hot weather.

As we had to leave at 5 am for our excursions we didn’t have breakfast at Yabbiekayu. But they packed breakfast for us which came complete with hot water in a flask to make tea, coffee or milo, egg sandwich on sourdough bread and fresh fruits. Their service is superb!

Nothing that we didn’t like.

Everything. The homestay is amazing. I met the architect, making it completely sustainable. The bungalows are comfortable, with lots of little extras. Coffee, stocked refrigerator with beer and wine. The resturant is farm to table. One of the best places I have stayed in Indonesia. A little outside of town but really everything is there that you need.

The staff was amazing. Super helpful. I was stung by a bee at one of the temples and had a delayed reaction. They took me to the hospital, helped translate and helped with everything. They were fantastic. Apart from that, the food was great, the bungalows were gorgeous. I'd read that there were lots of mosquitos but didn't see many.

We really like the concept of the villas and the details surrounding and within the rooms. The venue beautifully marries the concept of Javanese traditional heritage with sustainable living. My family stayed in three different rooms with two being together in one private area. The attention to detail in these three is exceptional, and so is with the others. You feel like you are being transported to a Javanese village from back in time. The application of an "eco-hotel" also is a league on its own. In our view, the management team has exerted great lengths of effort in making the concept a realistic application.The location also is not too far from the city centre while offering the serenity of Yogyakarta's nature & village-like sides, also another aspect that we like which offers us peace.We also like the in-house made hygiene products, the eco-pool, the food and beverages served that are not only well presented but also tasty, and the drinks and teas available in our room. They also have their own concept store and we happened to experience a little bit of their weekly "bazaar", it was wonderful.It wouldn't be complete by commending the staff who were very helpful, friendly, and caring. Not only did we feel that our stay was quite personalised but also comfortable. Thank you very much to the host & the team. Definitely would come back again.

Oh, everything was nice! If we have to pick any, it may be at times that the atmosphere can be a little bit eery. But other than that everything was wonderful!

The bungalow were amazing. It was huge, exceeding my expectation. The bathroom also clean spacious, loved the provided shampoo and bath soap. The natural pool was very clean and we did jump in and it was refreshing. Breakfast was plenty of choices and huge portion. Lots of mosquitos but they provide bugs repellent in many formats.

The water heater is a bit tricky to run, and it took a very long time to fill up the bath tub.Many activities to do but it was heavy raining every day. Better to come here in dry season to get the full potential of the place.

pet friendly, good location (near culinary destination in Bantul), mindful staff

mosquito, no AC

Our stay exceeded our expectations, which were already high! The room was so beautiful! We loved the outdoor shower and all the attention to details inside the room. The staff was so helpful in planning our activities and helped book outings. They couldn’t have been more helpful and their recommendations were so much fun! We did silver smithing and made rings, we made batik with the local master and had so much fun! Then there’s the food!! It was so delicious! It was so nice to have fresh vegetables while traveling thanks to their local garden and washing the veggies in their purified lab tested water. We ate breakfast and dinner here all three nights and we’re excited from their extensive menu of local produce and traditional offerings.Don’t hesitate to make the booking!! It was a highlight of our trip! We hope to come back and bring family!

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All the staff members were consistently engaged in ensuring my stay was a positive experience. Their exemplary hospitality made me feel welcomed and supported from my first communication to my departure. The staff’s friendly and accommodating approach perfectly complemented the beautiful resort environment and the well-maintained facilities.

If you visit from a Western country, you might need to get accustomed to the muezzins’ prayer announcements. Additionally, especially during the rainy season, it’s important to research how to keep mosquitoes away. These aspects are not related to the property but are part of the local cultural customs and natural conditions.

Good location. Away from the bustle of the city.Superb breakfast. Friendly and super attentive staff.

Nothing not to like except mozzies

Love the breakfast choice. My kids and Mrs suddenly like to eat sourdough bread because the ones served by Yabbiekayu was awesome. The staff are super friendly and nice. When they noticed that we did not finished our breakfast as we need to rush to Borubodur tour, they packed for us fruits which came handy which my children really needs it as they got hungry when we were having the tour.

Nothing much not to like about this place except the mozzies...

The eco-village is very beautiful, full of fruiting trees, birds, and fountains. The outdoor spaces are gorgeous, the staff is very friendly and can arrange transport for you.

absolutely every single thing. from the moment I walked in, leaving the bustling heat of the city of Jogja it felt calming and refreshing to be there. every detail is well thought out, from the layout of the room to the organic skin care products to the food being served.

that I had to leave after short 2 days I spent in Jogja. I left a pair of sandals which hopefully mean I’ll have to come back one day :)

Tembi is a lovely village in Jogjakarta if you want to be away from the hustle of the city and experience a bit of true village life. Yabbiekayu is one of the most welcoming , comfortable, environmentally aware , well run and managed accomodations I have ever visited.

Nice staff

No wifi and no pool :( On booking.com they advertice with a room of 120 sq meter but it was a small 6x5 m room.Basic and simpel room, no airco and no wifi. Located far from centre.