Do not book Kanda Homestay if you don‘t like cats and dogs or if you don‘t like to have contact to local people. We enjoyed that but not all of our neighbours in the homestay did.

Kanda Homestay is a tiny private accomodation which is run by Jack an his whole family. There are 3 rooms with fan in total to accomodate up to 6 guests. It is really quiet and relaxing there and a lot of plants around. There are also living 2 dogs and 6 cats in the homestay. They are vaccinated and in good condition and sometimes come on your terrace to play or getting a cuddle. Since the homestay is so small the contact to the family is really close and you can learn a lot about life of balinese people, hinduism and the sidemen area. Therefore, we went on a tour through the ricefields with Jack which ended up with a balinese lunch at his sister‘s house. We really enjoyed that soo much. Also, Jack has really good connections and organized several tours and transportation for us for a good price. You can also rent a scooter or do your laundry at the homestay. Thank you very much again for this really good time at your homestay!

Stayed in March 2025

Very nice and kind Host,super clean apartman,everything was perfeckt.

Stayed in February 2025

Lovely family and place. Perfect location and great tour availability.

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing family that makes you feel at home. They keep the local vibe. You can rent a scooter with them for 100k a day. I couldn't expect a better experience than that. 🙏❤️

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing crew working and great homestay. You feel like home straight away.

Stayed in January 2025

nothing, everything perfect :)

A magnificent place, I felt right at home. The room was beautiful, clean, and cozy, with spacious bathroom and terrace with a relaxation area, perfect for unwinding after a wonderful hikes in the surroundings. The staff was incredibly kind. the host, Jack, is truly special. I highly recommend booking excursion with him; he is a valuable guide who can help you discover the essence of this wonderful place. Scooters can been rented on-site and taxi service are also available. I hope to return to Kanda Homestay very soon

Stayed in January 2025

This place has really good energy and it attracts a lot of pets - meaning you might have some cat & dog neighbours :) This was not a problem for me but worth noting for you.

If you book this you will not only get a great homestay, but also what will most likely be the best host you’ve ever had. I spent 2 days with Jack doing rafting, visiting the oldest and biggest Bali temple, walking through rice fields, visiting a hidden waterfall, learning how sarongs are made.. Bonus: great photos and delicious lunch at Jack’s sister. Perfect also if you’re a solo traveller like me. Thank you Jack for memories that I will cherish forever :)

Stayed in January 2025

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The room was beautifully furnished, very comfortable bed, gorgeous bath w hot shower. The porch was wonderful to sit out on in the evenings or mornings with the delicious breakfast. The family hosts were exceptional, very kind and gracious. Jack led us on a wonderful hike through a rural village and rice fields, waterfalls with a few cultural stops (Ikat weaving, arak distillery ). Our favorite stay in Bali so far. Highly recommend.

Stayed in January 2025

The rooms are on the ground floor and the blinds don't cover the windows entirely, so you don't really have any privacy as the hosts and other guests pass by. I was under the impression that my room had an outdoor shower (as shown int eh pictures) but it didn't, so I was a bit disappointed about this. The WiFi was very weak, unstable and most of the time completely down. The hosts said it's because it was raining, but restaurants and cafes around didn't seem to have the same problem. Also I didn't have any telkomsel reception there so basically no internet at all, which made it hard to plan the next steps of my trip.

This place is lovely, decorated with taste, clean and comfortable. The balcony and the garden are beautiful and loved finding cute cats napping on the chairs. The hosts helped me organise a 2hrs trek in the rice fields for 200k with a really nice guide.

Stayed in December 2024

A bit humid (no ac, rainy season). Cats is the room during the night. Scooter a bit expensive for the mileage.

Great homestay at Sidemen! Family is helpful and the decoration are nice.

Stayed in December 2024

There were few cute cats at the house who made sure we couldn’t keep the doors or windows open as they loved the bed as much as we did. Since there was no Air conditioning keeping windows and doors shut meant we had a rather warm night than we would prefer.

Good clean spacious rooms. Right in the middle of Sidemen ‘town’. There’s no view or garden as of such but the rooms are very aesthetically pleasing. The people were all lovely and helped us with our little requests.

Stayed in November 2024

Wish it had Aircon because it could get a bit hot but we had a big ventilator that worked well! Sometimes the shower was a bit cold

We stayed there 3 nights in total and loved it, the owner Jack is super nice and has a big heart! We did a day tour with him and saw an authentic side of Bali & Sidemen, which we loved! We saw rice fields, a waterfall, had lunch @ his sister's and learned how to make Arak, sarongs and how to climb a coconut palm! He has rescued several cute cats and puppies that love to say hello to the guests. The Homestay is a quiet oasis in Sidemen, you can walk to several warungs to eat there. The WiFi worked well. Bed had a mosquito net.

Stayed in November 2024

It was perfect for us. Very nice and good welcoming. Very clean. Perfect for this price. Thanks

Stayed in August 2024

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Beautiful room and bathroom with private terrace. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Comfortable bed and quiet location. Highlight of my stay in Sidemen was the day tour with Jack who showed us Sidemen life and shared his culture. There are lots of cats at the property who are keen to share your breakfast.

Stayed in August 2024

Kanda homestay is the best stay in Sidemen. Jack and his staff are so welcoming and kind. They will help you with anything you need. I loved the pancakes in the morning! The rooms are lovely! I've booked three nights, but stayed two extra nights because I couldn't leave this place. So peacefull here! If I could I would stay here much longer! Especially Jack's tours are the best! We went to the waterfall, a walk in the ricefields, to see how people work and live here, how to make a Sarong from the first step, how they make Arak and we ate the best Balinese food at Jack's sisters place. If you want to expirience Sidemen, this is really the place to be. I made memories for a lifetime and I'm so grateful for that 🙏💚

Stayed in July 2024

Felt damp Dogs barking in front of the room A bit expensive for a room without AC. Paying for the nice decoration I guess. Mattress was haaaaarrrrrrrd.

Beautiful room. Even more beautiful bathroom! Staff was nice. I think the owner/manager who speaks English was not here that day so conversation was a bit limited with the staff.

Stayed in July 2024

Really really enjoyed my stay here. Jack and his staff are lovely. Jack's tour of the area is fantastic (and his sister's cooking is delicious!), and the whole stay was just brilliant. Strongly recommend staying here in Sidemen.

Stayed in July 2024

The room smelt and felt very damp which contributed to me feeling unwell.

Nice spacious room with outside terrace. Very friendly hosts. Good location in sidemen.

Stayed in July 2024

The owner and his family are absolutely lovely and welcoming. The room is clean, the breakfast was amazing and the tour we got was remarkable! They rescue cats from the streets and provide for them with their own money, please support them if you can.

Stayed in July 2024

Minor issues only! Had to try to find staff after check-in to ask for WiFi and breakfast time in the morning. Had to chase up breakfast in the morning. Light switch in the bathroom delivered minor electric shocks when using it.

Nice room and very friendly staff. The cats and dogs were very sweet. Breakfast was tasty and they even did a complimentary second helping of pancakes.

Stayed in June 2024

I loved the room and the beautiful bathroom in this oasis-like garden. Everyone was very friendly and the location is great as well. Highly recommended!

Stayed in June 2024

Lovely setting, lovely host, sweetest and healthiest cats in bali. Proved to be the sanctuary we were seeking.

Stayed in June 2024

The outside sofa had a strong doggy smell

Such a special experience living in Jack’s beautiful homestay. We were treated like family and enjoyed the feline company of 7 cats too. Gusti’s omelettes were the best, as was the tea with a hint of vanilla. The room was nicely decorated and the front porch was a great place to hang out, even when it’s pouring with rain all day. As others have said before- The day tour with Jack is a highlight that you will not want to miss. It is a very local, personalised experience and one we’ll never forget. If you enjoy interesting philosophical conversations and an insight into local culture then Jack is your man.

Stayed in June 2024

The bed linen smelled really strongly of washing detergent, like it hadn’t been rinsed properly.

Really clean and lovely staff, also lots of friendly and cute cats and dogs to pet if you like animals.

Stayed in June 2024