TERATAK DAMAI LANGKAWI, Rustic Rural Retreat are 6 unique self-catering Guesthouse cottages and private home on 1.25 acres of private gated compound surrounded by paddy (rice) fields and verdant gardens in a village near the beach.
TERATAK 1
Cosy, romantic honeymoon/couple getaway!
Max 2 adults.
Not suitable for children.
5 mins by car to Cenang beach.
15 mins by car to Airport.
Please take time to read the Descriptions below to see amenities this cottage offers.
The space
TERATAK 1 Cottage the 1st of our refurbished authentic Langkawi Malay Farmers' wooden Hut on stilts, sleeps 2 in the bedroom with a Queen sized bed.
This cosy (450sq ft) traditional 100 year old Malay Farmers' Hut with full room amenities & free WiFi, is fan cooled, well ventilated with cool breeze blowing through bedroom windows requires no air-conditioning. Ideal for a romantic getaway or honeymoon, it is furnished with 1 Queen-sized bed, 1 hammock, a modern toilet, hot-shower, veranda with table & chairs for meals, small microwave, electric kettle, toaster, fridge, coffee & tea & an outdoor enclosed garden area with table & chairs.
The windows have all been screened (mosquito netting) to allow you to sleep with the windows open protected from bugs & mosquitos. We also provide complimentary use of insect repellent for both body and environment and mosquito coils for the outdoor areas. In your room, at your disposal, are mosquito coils, electric mosquito repellent & bug spray.
We are still surrounded by farmland and our 1.25 acre gardens are landscaped and planted with various fruit trees, wild local berry bushes & tropical fragrant flowers. As we have retained the old naturally grown local berry trees, our land is a sanctuary & pitstop for migratory birds, fruit bats, squirrels & the elusive colugo amongst other wildlife. We also have a few very friendly family cats that roam free who help hunt & cull critters on our grounds.
If you love places with natural environment & want to experience a slice of life living in a farming/fishing village in rural northern Malaysia this is the place for you. Daily daytime rural life noises of farmers working & tending their lands, children playing, the distant call to prayer from the mosque within the village, neighbouring farm animals including the unique sounds of the shy and gentle Water buffaloes are to be expected; embrace it as part of the unique localised experience!
Although it can be very quiet at night, do expect sounds of nocturnal wildlife & some animal activities.
You will find upon check-in that the cottage is stocked with Compliments; butter, jam, 1 loaf of bread, salt, sugar, 1 bottle of filtered drinking water, 1 bottle mango cordial, coffee & tea.
This is a self-catering holiday home. We do not provide daily breakfast or daily house-keeping.
EXTRA 1.5 litre Drinking Water are available for sale at RM3per bottle, please message me on Airbnb.
Being a tropical island surrounded by untouched nature and the Geopark a UNESCO Heritage Site, geckos, mosquitoes and bugs are a fact of life on the island.
Situated just 5 minutes by car to the popular & busy Cenang beach, Langkawi with it's white sandy beaches, many shops & restaurants to choose from and 15 minutes by car to the airport. Driving in to our place offers views of the Mat Cincang mountain and encounters with water buffaloes, open country & coastal birds and the elusive nocturnal Colugo or Flying Lemur for nature lovers.
The Malay word "Teratak" is used to describe temporary dwellings in an orchard and "Damai" in malay means "Peace".
Kedawang Supermarket, Billion Supermarket & Eco-Fresh about 5 minutes away from our place along route 116 by scooter or car is where you can shop for vegetables, milk and various groceries.
Cemara Pharmacy open daily from 10am-10pm an easy 5 minutes ride by scooter or car from our place next to Cenang Supermarket is where you can find high SPF, up to 130SPF Sunscreen, personal insect repellent and other medication.
Cenang Clinic open daily from 10am - 10pm is just across Cemara Pharmacy.
The Petrol/Gas station PETRONAS Kedawang is located about 3 minutes away by car or scooter from our place. A local area map is available in your cottage marked with all the village sights, various local warungs which sell local food, savoury and sweet desserts made by the women in the surrounding villages and the locally famous Pak Long Sate about 2 minutes by scooter or 15 minute stroll from our palce within the village open daily in the evenings.
Take a walk or scooter through the peaceful village roads, take part in the many nature activities available on the island, read, have a massage or simply lay in bed, enjoy the breeze & allow the gentle coo of the wood pigeons to lull you to sleep.
We aim to provide you with the time & space to de-stress, live a little life in an area where there's room to breathe & allow the natural surroundings to soothe your soul. TERATAK DAMAI LANGKAWI is a place of solitude and respite.
Should you require information, help or assistance, please message me on Airbnb.
Check-in Time : 2pm
Check-out Time : 6pm
Please message me your arrival details for me to schedule time in my day to be home to show you to your cottage & handover your keys.
How To Get To LANGKAWI From KUALA LUMPUR (Flight)
There are about 15 daily flights to Langkawi from Kuala Lumpur via 4 main airlines :- Malaysia Airlines (from KLIA) & AirAsia (from KLIA 2), Firefly (from Subang Airport). You can check online for flights, prices & bookings.
How To Get To LANGKAWI From KUALA PERLIS (Passenger Ferry)
Ferry ride to Langkawi from Kuala Perlis takes 45 minutes.
You can book ferry tickets & check ferry schedules online, search for “cuti cuti langkawi dot com”
How to get to LANGKAWI from PENANG
AIRASIA flies daily to Langkawi from Penang & is only a 30minute flight. Do check them out, they have great rates!
Guest access
Guests have access to the grounds.
The Rumah Ibu (main house) which is our kitchen, work area & garden at the back is strictly our private area.
Other things to note
Things to note while on the tropical island of Langkawi.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Langkawi although an international destination, is still part of rural Malaysia surrounded by lush vegetation, rural farmlands and a Geopark and therein lies it’s charm. Wildlife, bugs, farm animals are a part of life here on the island, embrace the experience!
It is a UNESCO Geopark and although larger than the neighbouring Penang island, is less developed and lacks the infrastructure of urban areas. The island is perfect for those wanting a slower pace of life to rest and explore at a leisurely pace. We recommend you stay a minimum of 3 nights on the island to enjoy Langkawi without feeling rushed.
Nature based activities like kayaking, zip-line, rain-forest canopy adventures, jungle night walks, mangrove, snorkelling, hiking, bicycle, jet-ski and sunset cruise are a plenty on the island. Brochures available in your cottage.
Langkawi is also a Duty Free island where imported chocolates, perfumes and alcohol are duty-free. You are however limited to bringing back with you 1 litre bottle of liquor per person who have stayed a minimum of 3 nights on the island. Please retain your flight arrival & departure tickets as proof of stay to Airport Customs to enjoy the duty-free shopping.
Massages are easily available at various budgets on the island. Have a relaxing massage while on the island!
WHAT TO PACK
Please pack light, loose cotton clothing, swimwear, flip-flops, wet bags, aqua shoes, chargers, international adaptors etc. High SPF sunblock up to 130SPF is available at CEMARA PHARMACY next to Cenang Supermarket 5 minutes away by scooter from our place. They are open daily from 10am-10pm.
WEATHER
The weather is generally divided into hot, dry & windy and the monsoon season with high humidity where it rains most days. For a more accurate weather update, please check online for weather conditions in Langkawi for your intended travel period.
AIRPORT
We are 15 minutes away by car from Langkawi International Airport.
KUAH JETTY
We are 30 minutes by car away from Kuah jetty.
TELAGA HARBOUR JETTY
We are 20 minutes by car away from Telega Harbour jetty.
BEACH
Cenang Beach - 5 minutes away by car or scooter
Tengah Beach - 10 minutes away by car or scooter
Tanjung Rhu Beach - 30 minutes away by car or scooter
PLEASE NOTE : Malaysia is deemed as a low risk country for Malaria and Dengue.
*source quoted from the British National Formulary*
PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THE INFO BOOKLET we have prepared in your Cottage and kindly observe our House Rules.
PLEASE DO NOT wear shoes in our cottages.
!!VERY IMPORTANT!!
Please complete your AIRBNB Profile (at least verify email & contact number). We will automatically DECLINE guests with empty profiles.
Once you have confirmed your bookings with Airbnb, it's important that you message us your expected arrival time at our property for me to schedule time in my day to be home to meet you, show you to your cottage & pass you your keys.
LAUNDRY
There is a self service coin operated laundry opposite the petrol station 3 minutes away by scooter from our place.
There is Sufiah Laundry next to Cemara Pharmacy & Cenang Supermarket about 5 minutes by car from our place.
