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Indonesia's hidden gem, long term (looking for Japan/Barcelona/Vienna)

Holiday house • Pangandaran Indonesia

6 Guests

3 Bedrooms

3 Beds

1 Bathroom

Wheelchair accessible

Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

Simultaneous

Non-Simultaneous

Non-Reciprocal & Globe

Hospitality

Statistics

Listed January 2022

General overview

Imagine living in a small town surrounded by pristine beaches and nature but at the same time only a 45-min flight away from Jakarta, Indonesia's capital.

If you love beaches, nature, wildlife, canyon, national parks, craft villages and nature-related sports like hiking, canyoning, diving, snorkeling... this is the place for you. There are some buildings, bridges from colonial/war era as well.

A newly built home with minimalistic modern design and fully equipped interior in a Bali-like hidden paradise, boasting a tropical climate and wonderful nature. Suitable for families, remote workers and retirees alike.

The space

This house is newly built in 2022 for us by our Slovak friend, Marek, and his Indonesian wife, Santi, in a project called "De Residence Pangandaran". This holiday home is offered for mid-term rental, but we can block any period to facilitate our home swap.

This is a large fully-equipped two-story house with 3 bedrooms. 

Ground floor:
- a fully-equipped custom-made kitchen
- a living room looking at a large terrace, 
- a modern bathroom with a shower and WC. 

First floor:
- 3 bedrooms with large double beds and built-in wardrobes (1 bedroom can be adapted into an office for remote workers).
- the balcony is accessible via the master bedroom.

It is featured with air conditioning, hot water, optic-fiber high-speed internet. 

The project was designed by Erik, a reputable Czech architect, who respects the local culture and follows the local climate. All rooms are furnished with sleek interior furniture and air-conditioning. Granite floors also help reduce tropical heat. Teak wood doors are helpful for noise cancellation. These materials are quality, long-lasting, and natural.

Guest access

Wheelchair accessible. Gated community, 24/7 security guard.

Notes

My Slovak friend Marek is living in one of the houses in the same project to assure everything is run smoothly. Our aim is to provide a harmonious community in which mid-term and long-term foreign residents can connect and blend in with the locals, both enjoying each other's presence and company, instead of the usual tourists-locals dynamics. 

If you and your family are looking for cosy feeling, beaches, nature and sport, search no further. 

As this home is a part of the mid-term rental project, there will be staffs who can guide and help you throughout your stay. 
- No washing machine in the house. The nearby laundromat charges just about IDR 20k or €1.2 per kg (picking up, washing, drying, ironing, delivery).
- Cleaning service: IDR 250k (= €15) each time (or you can clean the house during your stay yourself).
- Foldable beds, iron boards and other equipment can be arranged. Extra services can be ordered at your own costs if you need anything else, which are generally very cheap.

More info: 
https://www.facebook.com/mabanoestatesindonesia

Features

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Dishwasher

Oven

Microwave

Fridge

Iron

Hair dryer

Air conditioning

TV

WiFi

High Speed Internet

First aid kit

Wheelchair accessible

Smoke alarms

Fire extinguisher

Bed sheets

Towels

Workspace

Balcony

Garden / yard

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Gated community

Travel Styles

Long term

Adventure

Budget

Family

Romantic

Sport and leisure

Foodie

Relaxing

Eco

Luxury

Village

Mountains

Beach

Water

Remote

Tropical

Culture

Hiking

Cycling

Last minute

Good public transport

House rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Dog free

Carpet free

Smoke free

Fragrance free

Low allergen

Hypoallergenic

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

The De Residence Pangandaran is located in a beautiful ocean-side town of Pangandaran. The town is located on the West Java, Indonesia, approximately 350 km south-east from the capital city, Jakarta. The complex itself is strategically located only 5 minutes from the main market, bus and train terminal, a modern hospital, tourist hot-spots and the wonderful Pangandaran Beach. This town is one of the most popular and attractive tourist destinations in the West Java and one of the fastest developing towns in the country.

Pangandaran is definitely an amazing place to live or holiday. 🌴😎💚

White sand beach in Pangandaran is a real paradise. Located only 10 min. from our house. How would you like to turn this piece of azure into your daily swimming spot?

Getting to my home

To get to Pangandaran from Jakarta: 
- direct 1-hour flight from Jakarta via Susiair. Tickets are sold 2 months in advance, it’s a small 12-seater plane. I recommend Traveloka.com to buy tickets in Southeast Asia.
- Luggage allowance 5kg handbag + 10kg luggage, extra baggage is charged at IDR 30,000/kg.
- usually on Mon-Wed-Fri every week, Jakarta-Pangandaran 11am and Pangandaran-Jakarta 6:30am local time
- fixed price (Q4 2023: around GBP 100 one-way or GBP 200 return trip)

Alternatively: 
- you can fly either to Yogyakarta (3h by train to our home) or Bandung (5 hours by train). 
- Train tickets: tiket.com (nearest train station is "Sidareja")

Then a quick taxi ride (30-60min depending on the traffic)

Nearest airport

Cijulang Nusawiru Airport (Pangandaran airport) is 45-min from Jakarta by plane

Getting around

Hiking to waterfall, surfing, bodyrafting, beach volleyball, exploring beaches and much more.

Watch this videos for inspiration, it has everything that you can see in and around the location.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjOZd7WMZDE&fbclid=IwAR0O72RjV-P1XnArU45d7FW6aDfLWZrTH2CPsiQ8PkZj-4DbB06nZsmx-wQ&ab_channel=MABANOESTATESINDONESIA

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Feedback

Without Tu & George probably we would have never visited Java, Indonesia! I am really thankful for the experience getting to know such nice & friendly locals with a great smile on their face all the time! Their kindness really cheered up our days, though we had language barriers! Tu´s house is a modern 3 bdr house in a gated community and with a pool. Pangandaran has black sand hidden beaches. Great for surfers and those who love authenticity and not really keen on touristy things but looking for a location to rest away from busy metropolitans. Pangandaran as a beach town is mainly visited by local tourists from Jakarta. During holidays is really crowded. Therefore, we do not recommend to visit Pangandaran during school breaks/holidays.

Home Feedback: Brigitta& Rene stayed with Tu & George 3 months ago

Tu & George were exceptional guests in many ways. First & foremost, they helped with acquiring, delivery and setup of our Neocharge home wifi. Tu was an excellent communicator and kept us informed during the exchange process - when they arrived and when they left. We were also impressed by how respectful they were of our house rules. (Japanese quietude, trash disposal guidelines etc) They were also very generous in sharing their travel tips for Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto & Hiroshima. Thank you for being such a wonderful guests!

Guest Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Teresa & Masami 3 months ago

Tu & George is our first true overseas PLU HE guests whom we had had extensive communication prior and during the exchange. They're thoughtful, generous with a good insight into the sensitive nature of HE in Japan in an apartment complex. They've been very helpful and generous with their time & efforts in helping with the logistics towards acquiring, delivery and setup of the NeoCharge Pocket wifi for our Osaka apartment. Tu is easy to talk to, very quick to respond with a willing and open heart. We look forward to spending time at their Prague apartment in August 2024 and their Java home in the yet to be determined future. We'll not hesitate to welcome them again to our Osaka apartment if they would like to return! Thank you, Tu & George!

Guest Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Teresa & Masami 3 months ago

Tu and George were great guests, they were communicative and positive at all times. It was really good to see them enjoying my local area in Edinburgh and other areas of Scotland during their stay. They looked after my home perfectly. We didn’t get to meet face to face, but maybe another time.

Guest Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Alison 6 months ago

Tu & George were our first guests at PLU. You couldn't ask for a better start. They were actually our dream guests. Guests who temporarily move to Vienna, live and work in Vienna, Austria in the medium term and not just for a few days. We could completely rely on them. Not only did they keep our apartment tidy, but they also helped keep our IT office running. Tu keeps you updated every day - we learned quickly every day what life is like in Vienna. It was a great security for us to know that our apartment and office were in good hands.

Guest Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Brigitta& Rene 8 months ago

George and Tu stayed in my place for a little over a week in May 2023. They were the perfect guests. Communication was easy and pleasant and frequent. They left my place in pristine condition; it was such a pleasure for me to walk into my own home and find it so clean and tidy. I highly recommend swapping with or hosting George and Tu; lovely, realiable and trustworthy people. They can definitely come back to my place. Padraig A. CARTY

Guest Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Padraig 10 months ago

Tu & George were excellent guests. They took very good care of our house and left it very clean and tidy. They are very nice and kind people and they were very interested in Barcelona and how to enjoy it, as well as enjoying typical Argentinean food 😋. We can't wait to visit their city and enjoy their home 😁

Guest Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Melina 1 year ago

Tu and George were an absolute pleasure to host during our first ever home exchange experience. As first-time home exchangers, we were a bit nervous about the process, but Tu and George made it such a wonderful experience. They were extremely respectful and considerate of our home and belongings, and they left everything in perfect condition upon their departure. They were also great communicators throughout the entire process, and making sure that everything ran smoothly. We feel incredibly lucky to have had such wonderful guests for our first home exchange and we would highly recommend them to any future hosts. We would love to host them again in the future.

Guest Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Páll 1 year ago

We are grateful that Tu and George could stay in our home and take care of our pet and plants, while we were on a trip to Italy. We had a change to meet both before and after the swap which was wonderful. They took excellent care of our flat and prepared it for our next guests, who reported that everything was tip top! Our communication was smooth and easy both before and during the exchange. We will be happy to host them again any time and can highly recommend an exchange with this lovely couple. Thank you Tu and George and maybe we’ll se you again one day in Copenhagen 😊

Guest Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Anja Lund 2 years ago

We left Osaka with a heavy heart after 4 weeks staying at Teresa and Masami's home. This city (and country in general) is wonderful. We wouldn't have a chance to have such a dream-like trip if not thanks to the hospitality and kindness of these two hosts. We came with excitement, then we left with even more excitement and a lot of memories. Maybe a few more kilograms too, because the food is so good. :) Teresa and Masami, many many thanks! We wish you a lot of wonderful home exchange experience on PLU, and we are looking forward to hosting you at our homes!

Home Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Teresa & Masami 3 months ago

Brian, Sara + mom are wonderful guests! Great communication! Our exchange agreement was very quick as their travel plan matched well with our time away. It was fun to talk and laugh about a lot of things with Sara. Brian asked about different things around the flat, which showed how careful and respectful he was. We are grateful to this family, who took care of our home (and our plants) while we were a quarter of the earth away. It was nice to see how they enjoyed Prague, it brought joy to us as hosts as well. We would definitely love to host them again should they plan to come once more. Thank you, and we can't wait to plan our trip to Phuket in the near future.

Guest Feedback: Sara stayed with Tu & George 3 months ago

We are grateful to Teresa and Masami who welcomed us to stay at their home for 4 weeks. This review is at the end of the 2nd week. Their home is cosy and simple with everything we need for a month's stay. Did I mention the Japanese toilet seat and the modern Japanese bath? What godsent devices! :) The flat is located in a very good location, about half an hour from the airport via a direct train line then a 9-min walk. From the nearest train station it is just 10-15min to Namba tourist attraction. Communication with Teresa is always quick and smooth. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to explore the west of Japan, especially the Kansai area. With the 5-day JR West Kansai-Hiroshima pass, we visited Kobe, Nara, Kyoto, and took 2 Shinkansen trips to Hiroshima/Miyajima island.

Home Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Teresa & Masami 3 months ago

It's our pleasure to host Brigitta and Rene as our first guests in our holiday house in Pangandaran. They are respectful and nice guests, they gave us a lot of good advice about how we can improve the attractiveness of the place, they left the house in good condition. It is a holiday house in a newly established gated community in a destination more oriented towards local tourists, therefore there are indeed some inconvenience, such as a shortage of English speakers and less services. We appreciate their understanding and open-mindedness to dive into the unknown, think outside of the box, and explore the area on their own. That's bravery!

Guest Feedback: Brigitta& Rene stayed with Tu & George 3 months ago

Peter, Izabela and their daughters stayed at our place for about 3 weeks. It is our pleasure to be their first home swapping partners. With this feedback we confirm that they are wonderful guests - highly recommended for other PLU members! They are very respectful and kind. We had a few video calls before their arrival. Communication was regular and easy. (We had to excused ourselves for some technical issues with the kitchen LED light during their stays, which we couldn't fix in time for their arrival. But Peter was very understanding and kind, even tried to help!) They left our place in tidy and clean condition as we wished for. I have to mention, their daughters are TALENTED ARTISTS! The paintings are just, wow, so surreal. We glad you had a wonderful time in Prague, wish you many nice exchanges ahead! Tu & George

Guest Feedback: Peter stayed with Tu & George 6 months ago

We are so grateful that Alison and Steve welcomed us for a long 3-week stay at their big house. Edinburgh feels like a second home to George and finally I have the chance to visit such a beautiful city with rich culture. Communication between Alison and us was always smooth and easy. We love the location of their home a lot. It's close to the park, the shore, the city, bus stops, and even a package-free shop which we visited often. The manual has all instructions we need, and their list of restaurants are full of good suggestions. We experienced floor heating for the first time in our life here - what a difference! :) We thank them for their hospitality, and wish them a lot of nice exchanges in the future.

Home Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Alison 6 months ago

Very happy to welcome Melina and Max to our home in Prague. We would highlight our great communication with Melina during their stay. There was a small stain on our wooden kitchen counter but they informed us right away so we discussed the solution. This shows how respectful they are to any small details in our flat. You and your family are welcome back anytime, let us know and we will be delighted to host you again!

Guest Feedback: Melina stayed with Tu & George 8 months ago

Brigitta and Rene were our hosts for nearly 6 weeks in Vienna, and now have become our good friends. We are honoured to be their first home exchange partners, and by this feedback we can assure you that they are a true PLU member: kind, friendly, selfless, and open-minded. Communication with Brigitta has always been easy and chill. We started chatting with her at the beginning of spring and finally exchanged in the summer. She gave us guidance on everything, answered our (many many) questions, picked us up at the metro station when we arrived, and showed us around their location. They invited us for a tasty homecooked dinner, shared with us their life stories and a lot of tips about Vienna & the surroundings. They were so kind to lend us their office too! Their homemade champagne is super tasty. Brigitta & Rene’s home is in the best location in Vienna. It’s a few minutes’ walk to the clean & clear Danube where we swam in everyday, a few minutes to the metro, and right next to Danube park. Billa supermarket and good restaurants are right downstairs, a few steps away. Within 5-10min bike we could reach many restaurants, Danube island hosting many summer events, 2 shopping centres, BIPA pharmacy, a gas station, even a bike repair stand. We brought our bikes from Prague so in fact we only used public transport twice. 20-30min on the bike brought us everywhere: Prater amusement park - 15-min, the city centre ~25-30min. We stayed in AP1, not where they live but it is fully furnished. We are minimalists and mostly cook basic food so it’s totally sufficient for us. Whatever we asked they lended to us: a TV, good knives, a wine opener. Even their office kitchen is well equipped. We thank them for their kindness and hospitality during our stay in Vienna, and are looking forward to hosting them in our Indonesia house this winter!

Home Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Brigitta& Rene 8 months ago

This was the biggest surprise on PLU so far! After sending many messages in vain to try collecting Globes (as we needed to experience different locations before choosing our dream home), we received Sabrina's reply, full of enthusiasm and kind supportive words. Without knowing when they could stay at our places, without any home feedback on our profile, she gave us her trust and offered us their Globe. We are so grateful. Finally the day came. It was our pleasure to welcome Sabrina, Margherita and Davide. What an honour to have them as our first guests ever. Very warm, kind, and easy-going. We were nervous as our flat might be small and not as convenient as many other homes we have been to, but they kept reassured us that it was all fine. They brought us tasty made-in-Padova pastry, a cute mozaic porcelain souvenir, and tea tea (so thoughtful of them because we said once that we love tea) :) We returned to a tidy home. We didn't expect much cleaning/tidying as their flight was super early in the morning. How respectful and thoughtful they are. No wonder why they have done 91 exchanges and counting. Sabrina, you and your children+partner are always welcome in the future. PLU community is blessed to have you.

Guest Feedback: Sabrina stayed with Tu & George 8 months ago

George and I had fun even before arriving, because his manual made us laugh one page after another. Lots of good info and tips, of course. Million thanks to Padraig and his top notch hospitality. We were welcome with a bottle of wine, some snacks and breakfast goodies. There are lots of maps and guides on his desk, ready for us to explore. His home is clean and convenient, with many stores, pharmacies and restaurants nearby. Our stay was comfortable and joyful. We often walked to La Defense metro station (13min from his home), which led us to all touristic landmarks in 10-20 minutes. Our offices in La Defense and Neuilly-sur-Seine area are just 10-20min's walk away from this flat. All in all this is a perfect spot for our stay. Looking forward to hosting you, Padraig!

Home Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Padraig 10 months ago

Melina and Maxi are really kind, we can't say thank enough. Our stay is perfect. - Their home is nice, clean and full of sunlight in every room. They left us some space in their wardrobe, in their fridge. - Their hospitality is top notch. We were greeted by their friend who waited for us till midnight as our flight got delayed. They sent us a brochure with excellent tips in advance (which we followed and got their by bus from the airport, the eur20 monthly ticket), also a google map link to all their fav restaurant. Communication is always smooth. - We were welcome (surprisingly) with a bunch of goodies from both Spain and Argentina: a tasty bottle of wine, olives, Argentinian sweet alfajores and some candies. Yummy! We can't wait to host you in our Prague home, guys. Everyone, if you want to visit Barcelona, look no further, DROP THEM A LINE! Their bucket list is really long, chop chop, let's cross it off!

Home Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Melina 1 year ago

Thank you so much for your kind words 😊 We are super glad that you enjoyed Barcelona and our home!! You are amazing guests 🤗

10 out of 10 points, no, 15 out of 10! We contacted Páll when he already offered his home to someone else, but he was so kind to arrange for us to stay at his parents' home (1st surprise), plus letting us use their car (2nd surprise). We also had a chance to visit his home during our stay. As a minimalist couple, we have to say both apartments are above our expectation and need, no doubt beautiful, neat, large and warm :) While energy prices are going through the roof everywhere in the world and everyone is trying to save on heating, their homes are blessed with geothermal heating like the rest of Iceland, so our stay is very comfortable despite the temperature reaching -20 degree C sometimes (3rd surprise). Location wise, Hafnarfjörður is conveniently located between the international airport and downtown Reykjavik (both homes' location). The Flybus service provides transportation to and from the airport, whose station is within walking distant. While it is not very central, we love how special, quiet, cute and friendly this place is. After 2 weeks staying there, we drove back to the apartment from Reykjavik without navigation. Communication is seamless and easy, making us feel welcome and comfortable. We also appreciate their brochure with clear instructions, a long list of recommendations about what/where to do/go/eat and how to hunt for the aurora. Páll even shared with us travel típ like using coupon app, which gave us several discounts for services during our stay (4th surprise). We can't be grateful enough. There is no better way to travel than home exchange; and Pall's family is one of the reason why we have such a great community at PLU.

Home Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Páll 1 year ago

Home: 10/10 ⭐️ cosy, lovely, clean, close to the beach 🏖 not far to city centre by bike, very good bikes are available for guests’ use. Communication: 10/10 ⭐️ experienced host, very friendly and supportive. George and I stayed at Anja’s home for nearly 2 weeks, can’t explain how grateful we are. Her family welcomed us with local beers and snack plus a HUGEEE folder/guidebook full of guides, maps and tips. They were so thoughtful to prepare even keys and tools for the bikes 🚲 Our holiday could not be so great without her suggestions throughout our stay. There is a guinea pig and many plants to take care of but detailed instructions are in the guidebook so it was easy for us to manage 😉 Luckily after the exchange we had a chance to meet up for a cosy dinner with Anja, Torben and their son Theo, it was amazing. We are thankful for the exchange and really recommend others who visit Copenhagen to give Anja a message - you won’t be disappointed.

Home Feedback: Tu & George stayed with Anja Lund 2 years ago

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We are minimalists and low-waste followers living in Prague, with a beach house in Indonesia. We seek joy from helping others, being productive, good food, roller-coasters, biking, diving, exchanging cultures, and absorbing knowledge. 

George is a typical full-remote IT guy 💻. An introverted "country boy" from a tiny village. The first one with a degree in his family. Having lived in Prague, Edinburgh and Palma de Mallorca, he is passionate about biking and water sports. He has SCUBA dived 50+ times! George has a kind heart, his veins are full of scars from blood donations, 13 years and counting! Whenever there’s a problem in our building, he is always the first one jumping in to solve. He is (a bit too) proud of his 1000+ streak on Duolingo. He dreams of relocating to a bike-friendly coastal city in Europe.

Tu is a real estate valuer in an international firm, also full remote. Having lived in Hanoi, Prague, Colorado, Strasbourg, she thinks global and acts local. After her quarter-life crisis in 2019, she finally found the core values that she happily lives by: Compassion❤️, Integrity ⚖️, and Making a difference🎗️. She started donating blood from the same age as George did. Since 2017, striving for an eco-friendlier world is her focus, at home, at work, and everywhere she goes.

We will treat your home like ours if not better. Looking forward to your exchange inquiry!

Sending hugs,
Tu & George

Travelling group

Desired Destinations

Open to any destination

Can travel at any time

Nord de Palma District, Balearic Islands, Spain

Dates flexible

"A few weeks would be great. Flexible dates."

Valencia, Spain

Dates flexible

"A few weeks to a month during the first few months of 2023 would be great. Flexible dates."

Barcelona, Spain

Dates flexible

"2023 and 2024, flexible thanks to remote jobs :)"

Norway

Dates flexible

"Preferably summer"

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Dates flexible

Switzerland

Dates flexible

Romania

Dates flexible

Slovenia

Dates flexible

Seoul, South Korea

Dates flexible

New Zealand

Dates flexible

Sydney NSW, Australia

Dates flexible

London, UK

Dates flexible

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Dates flexible

Seattle, WA, USA

Dates flexible

"2024-26"

Finland

Dates flexible

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Indonesia's hidden gem, long term (looking for Japan/Barcelona/Vienna)

Holiday house • Pangandaran Indonesia

Exchange types accepted

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Features

Washer

Dishwasher

Clothes dryer

Oven

Microwave

Coffee machine

Fridge

Iron

Hair dryer

Heating

Air conditioning

TV

WiFi

High Speed Internet

Bathtub

First aid kit

Wheelchair accessible

Smoke alarms

Fire extinguisher

Bed sheets

Towels

Workspace

Fireplace

Home cinema

Toys

Gym

Sauna

BBQ

Pool

Hot tub

Balcony

Garden / yard

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Covered porch / verandah

Kosher home

Meat-free kitchen

Gated community

EV Home Charger

Bikes

Camping gear

Kayak

Tennis court

Standup paddleboard

Travel Styles

House rules

Allergens

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