Homestays in North Sumatra, Indonesia

Bobocabin never disappoints! This is my second stay, but this time at Bobocabin Parapat, it really elevated my Danau Toba experience. Stunning views, a comfy bed, and great water pressure. Check-in was super easy too. If I ever come back to North Sumatra, I’d definitely stay here again.

The hotel owner was incredibly friendly; he picked us up from the pier and dropped us back off for free. He also arranged a fantastic driver for a good price, who shared insights about various attractions while driving us around and even took us to some unique, non-touristy Batak spots. The view from the room was stunning, and the hotel also has direct access to the lake. The room was clean, and it was a lovely touch that the owner left complimentary bananas from his garden in the room.

Very convenient location..close to the 'old town' area of Medan and the city centre. Apartment had good facilities and a nice pool which was well maintained. Negative was the bed linen needs updating and the pillows were not nice. For the price of 10 night stay it is fantastic value and adjust expectations accordingly.

Penginapannya bagus, nyaman, dan tenang. Juga dekat dengan sungai yang dimana kita bisa mandi di sungai langsung dengan tenang dan damai, serius disana itu enak banget.. Kalau kalian cari ketenangan dan pengen merasakan air sungai yang dingin kalian boleh tangkahan dan menginap di mountain view

Apartment yang sangat bagus dan strategis utk kekuarga

If you’re looking for peace and quiet a bit away from the main town, Tuktuk Timbul is very well located. We stayed in one of their traditional-style little houses, which were very cute and charming. It’s a great spot if your plan is simply to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, and do nothing much. The homestay has a restaurant (we didn’t try the food though), a pool, a ping pong table, and a billiard table — so you can easily stay entertained without leaving the property. For the price, it’s definitely good value. That said, if you want to explore or do activities around Lake Toba, this may not be the best base. There isn’t much to do in the immediate area, and the staff weren’t very helpful when we asked for recommendations — apart from renting a scooter, they didn’t provide much guidance. Communication was also tricky as they don’t really speak English. Service felt a bit cold overall; the owners live nearby but never greeted us, which made us feel like we were disturbing them rather than being welcomed. In summary: a good option if your goal is to switch off, relax, and stay put at the homestay itself. But if you’re looking for friendly service, local tips, or activities beyond the property, you might find it lacking.

Overall this place located in a city centre. But a bit disappointed with the cleanliness. Hopefully can get better in future