Remote village life in Sumatra within walking distance of wild orangutans and the Gunung Leuser National Park. The natural earthbag-built home is passively cooled and sits atop a hill overlooking the jungle and mountain valleys with 360 degree views. Set on 2 hectares of land and completely off grid with solar panels, rainwater tanks and a natural spring. Nine mature durian trees and countless other tropical plants line the winding road that leads up to the house.
Guest access
Not suitable for people with accessibility issues. The house sits 300m up a steep driveway from the main road.
Notes
**Still building, considering exchanges from mid 2023 and beyond**
sumatrajungle.com
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
Long term
Adventure
Family
Eco
Village
Mountains
Remote
Tropical
Hiking
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Our home shares land with an ecolodge and small homestead. It is quite remote and the surrounding villages are culturally very different from western life. Not many people can speak english and there are no shops or grocery stores, only local markets. An exchange here would suit someone adventurous who is willing to explore outside of their comfort zone.
Staying in the ecolodge as a guest would be an easier experience if you'd still like to explore this part of the world and the incredible wildlife nearby in the jungle.
Getting to my home
From Medan airport we can help you arrange a private car with driver to bring you to our place.
Nearest airport
Medan Kualanamu airport is 7-8 hours away by car
Getting around
From the main road (300m from the house) you can catch a local bus to travel into nearby villages to explore or visit markets. It's also possible to rent a scooter to get around.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
I can take you to the best spots to eat, help organise a jungle trekking trip and arrange transport to the area.
Feedback
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