About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: DA Family Mini Garden in Ranau offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views. Each room includes a dining area, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. The property features a minimarket and shuttle service for added convenience. Delicious Breakfast: A halal breakfast is served daily, including pancakes and fresh fruits. Convenient Location: Located 125 km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the guest house provides free on-site private parking. Highly rated for its family-friendly environment and attentive staff.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Family rooms
- Good free WiFi (34 Mbps)
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Natalie
United Kingdom“It’s so peaceful, beautiful, simple and down to earth. Can see Mount Kinabalu and you’re right in the mountains. They’ve got a music room, lots of rooms, and a fish pond. The animals there are such an addition too.”
Valentine
France“Amazing place to stay near Kinabalu park! The family is super nice and helpful, the food delicious and the accomodation is very peaceful surrounded by nature with lovely animals”
Andrew
Australia“The wonderful welcoming family and the semi self sufficient setting oh and of course the beautiful home cooked food.”
Jack
United Kingdom“The hospitality of the whole family was exceptional! It's a rustic stay, which is what you're signing up for, but they went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and VERY well fed. The location is peaceful with beautiful mountain views.”
Damaris
United Kingdom“Lin and family were so welcoming - they were the best hosts! The house and gardens are beautiful and is set in a remote area with views of the mountains. Our room was cosy and clean. We slept so well. There is a nice friendly, safe atmosphere. Lin...”
Yvonne
Malaysia“One of our best stay in Sabah. The overall experience was good. The host family is really friendly, they make you feel as though you’re just staying with friends in the country. Beautiful homestead with fish ponds and mini gardens.
Come in...”
Aga
Poland“Incredible place !!! If you want to spent time with typical family form Borneo, it is a place for you. Very friendly and open Owners, and very beautiful house in the huge garden. All fruit trees around, you have a nice terrace and typical quite...”
Ondrej
Czech Republic“Very hearty family, took perfect care of us, drove us around for very good price and communicated very good and steady. Meals cooked by the mother were delicious. We could pet cats and dogs.
It was I think the cleaniest accommodation in Sabah :)...”
Jure
Slovenia“Best experience in whole Malasyia. Family invited us to dine with them. Very friendly and authentic.”
Helen
United Kingdom“The property is beautiful. The open air kitchen/dining area means you can have breakfast/dinner with stunning views. There are lots of fruit trees (rambutan, dragonfruit, jackfruit) that meant we had fresh fruit with our meals. We even got to try...”
Managed by Jieljoejo
Company review score: 9.9Based on 28 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
I’m Jieljoejo, and I love welcoming tourists and backpackers to stay at my homestay. There’s nothing more rewarding than sharing the beauty of this place with travelers from around the world. Whether you’re seeking adventure or tranquility, I am dedicated to making your stay comfortable and memorable. Come and experience the warm hospitality that makes our homestay a favorite among guests!
Property information
Our family-run homestay is set in the quiet rural outskirts of Ranau, surrounded by gardens, fresh mountain air, and stunning views of Mount Kinabalu. With 7 private bedrooms on our property, you’ll enjoy both comfort and a close connection to nature.
Guests can relax in the garden, stroll by the fish ponds, or meet our friendly animals pigs, cats, and dogs. The atmosphere is warm, homely, and truly relaxing.
As this is also our family home, we often share family meals, and guests are welcome to join us for just RM15 per person a great way to experience local Sabahan cooking and connect with us.
We’re only a 45-minute walk or 10-minute drive from Poring Hot Springs, making us a convenient base for exploring the area. For those driving themselves, parking is available on the property. If you need transport from Ranau bus station, please contact us before booking to confirm availability (extra cost). There is also a regular bus from Kota Kinabalu to Ranau, and we’ll be glad to help guide your travel plans.
👉 Please note: sometimes Booking may show us as fully booked due to a system error. If this happens, kindly contact us directly to double-check your preferred dates.
Whether you’re here for a peaceful retreat or an adventure in Sabah, our homestay offers simplicity, comfort, and a truly local experience.
Neighbourhood information
Our homestay is situated in a neighborhood that’s filled with friendly faces and warm welcomes. While it may not be bustling with excitement, the genuine hospitality of our neighbors creates a charming and inviting atmosphere. Experience the local culture, engage with the community, and enjoy the occasional lively moments that make staying here unique and memorable.
Languages spoken
English,MalayProperty surroundings
House rules
DA Family Mini Garden takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
