Name: Mas Cottages
Address: Tuk Tuk Pinda Raya, 22395 Tuktuk Siadong, Indonesia, Toba Lake, Toba Lake, Toba Lake, 22395, Indonesia
Rating: 8

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(DISCLAIMER: Though I have visited here many times, and the staff does recognize me, I am NOT friends with the staff or owners and I do not get discounts or anything like that. this is an honest review from an unbiased customer.)
I have stayed in several places in Lake toba. This is the best. It is removed from the busier Tuk tuk. It is VERY quiet, soothingly so. this makes sounds from other guests more noticeable...but thst is the same anywhere.  rooms are simple structures and sounds from outside are easily heard, though the higher priced rooms are much nicer. 
    YOU DO NOT NEED AN AC IN SAMOSIR! I read other reviews bemoaning a lack of AC....It is warm during the day but very cool  at night. Pack a hoody! if you feel hot easily ask for a fan. I am an AC junkie...but I don't need one here. Hot showers are a must, though. nights and mornings are cold. 
    I am an American who lives a few hours from lake toba so I travel there once or twice a year. I have stayed here 10 times in the last 14 years. I have stayed other places near tuk tuk 6 times.  I have NEVER seen a rat or a roach anywhere near this place. (and that is pretty incredible in Sumatra) They do get the little sugar ants that don't bite. if you leave a sugary drink out, they will find it. Other than that, they are no bother. I prefer those ants to staying In a place that hoses rooms down with poison. Mosquitoes exist here but are not usually a problem. though one time I left my door open at night and had to use cheap, rose scented repellant that worked perfectly.
    I LOVE this place. It is run by a family of local people on the family land. this is not a corporation. You will probably talk to the owner while you are here. bear in mind, they live here. it is not just a place of business, it is their home. they want your business and will try to make sure you have a good experience. but if you start being demanding and talking rudely to the staff they are probably related to the owner so don't expect him to jump on your side. you represent a few hundred Rupiah in business, but the lady that cooks is his mom, or sister or cousin or his aunty. the girl at the desk is likely to be his neice...mind your manners or book a corporate resort if you want to treat locals badly  and still  have your butt kissed. These are good, VERY polite people who will be happy to help you and be kinder to you than you are to them, but don't expect subservience. 
   Bring a power strip with you. there are a few outlets but probably not enough. 
   The restaurant food is very good.  It is not cheap by Indonesian standards but is very cheap by western standards 5 USD for a fried fish the size of your face, rice and a side. The ingredients are super fresh... I ordered avocado toast once and the waitress said, "wait let me see if we have it." then walked over to a tree, squeezing avocados till she found a ripe one, plucked it, and said, 'yes, we have it."
      If you book a motorcycle or car rental through the hotel the price is reasonable...you might get a better price somewhere else, but it will take a while to walk along the road trying  to find a better deal.  and you will have to return it to that place and then walk back. also keep in mind that everything is more expensive in the busy season.
   Do not stay here if you have bad knees! there are a lot of steps to get to the best rooms. if you can manage steps without pain, it's not awful, but it will get your blood pumping. I am a 50 yo chubby guy and I manage fine. They have rooms here that don't require steps, but they are far from the water...still great views, tho. 
    If you are a person who expects things to be exactly as you expect them to be...don't come to Indinesia. but if you are a reasonable polite person who wants a clean comfortable room in an EXTREMELY beautiful place, You will absolutely LOVE  mas cottages!

Fantastic!!a  BUT a couple of little things to know.

Gorgeous spot by the lake, beautiful spot for dinner and breakfast with breathtaking views. I was there with my friend during the summer of 2017. During the rainy days we sat in the restaurant reading our books, having coffee and gazing at the most stunning view of the lake, the other side towards Parapat, and towards the volcanoes.. you simply cannot be bored. I would easily have stayed a few more weeks. Definitely recommend this place, and anyone who complains should also just be aware of the price we're paying - an affordable, well located place, so if youre looking for a flat screen TV and other nonsense, youve found the wrong spot. If you want comfy, well priced, good food and kind hosts - then look no further.

Love this place and want to go back!

Beautiful location and view, most gorgeous room with beautiful view from balcony and bedroom. Lovely service and support from staff. Best place to relax and rewind after hard days travelling. Would recommend

Lovely relaxing visit

really enjoyed staying here. it's calm atmosphere and beautiful view. the staff are nice and helpful when i need room cleaned because I stayed  for 7 nights. I'll come back another time and stay longer.

will come back again

The friendly family that run Mas Cottages make the stay.

Food in their restaurant was really good and fairly priced.

We arranged scooter hire and in-room massages by reception.

Our room was right by the beautiful lake, and there was a ladder for those planning a swim.

Various parts of the hotel, including the restaurant offer good views of the lake.

Room was simple, spacious and clean.

We spent three days at the hotel, and will miss the easy pace of Lake Toba life.

Family-run lakeside bliss

This hotel got precious view with nice setting of garden and all rooms with lake view but simple facility. room has no Aircond and tv but we got what we paid. if you need tv and luxury better choose other properties.

enjoyed

We were wondering why the 75m2 traditional room was at the same price than the 15m2 normal room..we have the answer !

You will have cockroaches and even rats in your room running around !!
But don't worry (as the owner said, you have a moskito net !!)

We saw the cockroaches on main floor, was wake up during the night by rats that was running and finally found rats excreta next to our bed in the morning..

Bonne chance si vous décider d'y aller !

(no wifi in the rooms/scooter rental for 2 times the tourist price)

Dirty place, expenssive services

The reception staff is having problem understanding simple request for a room at a quiet location, away from other guests but we were lucky we did not get too noisy neighbour. Room wall is so thin, you can practically hear your neighbour talking.

There is no proper ventilation in room and we cannot open window or door as place is infested with mosquito. No netting for windows, just the top panel. No mosquito coils or electric ones are provided so it's impossible to sleep at night with mosquito buzzing around. Also there are so many ants crawling around the room, it's horrible.

Only towels, small bar of soap and almost finish roll of toilet paper were provided. No drinking water are provided. At least provide a kettle and some cups. There is a water dispenser at reception area but you have to pay.

One of the towel is stained with dry blood which is gross. Toilet shower area is built in such a way that it will wet the whole bathroom and toilet seat so it is really uncomfortable as no slippers or proper bathmat are provided. 

We do not expect much but at least provide the necessities. Overall I would say it was a very disappointing place. The only plus is the view from the front, along the lake.

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