We were looking for a more traditional experience in Lake Toba than the overpriced European owned guesthouses. After searching the web we found just a couple of reviews for Mas Cottages which sounded exactly what we were searching for. We were not disappointed, after moving from one of the aforementioned hotels where we were forced to spend the first nights... More

I was also very surprised at the #1 rating of these cottages! Although peaceful, clean and comfortable (with very hot water), I found the place could be improved with the following changes: - Provide toilet paper free of charge - Change the towels every few days - Provide lounge chairs that do not gouge your back (or at least cushions).... More

The lake is 3 metres from the door of our room and the water is warm to swim in. The room is clean, the bed comfortable, the staff friendly and the food is great. All at a bargain price. I do not think that anyone should be trying to find faults, be demanding discounts, receiving them and still complaining!!!! The... More

very relaxing place. not luxury but you feel comfortable. nice view from restaurant, specially when you get your coffee in the morning. good foods!!! fresh grilled lake toba fish that you have to try.

Mas is more. You get wonderful clean rooms with the very best view on lake Toba. Excellent swimming right in front of you. The restaurant is great. You get the best and freshest food. Do not miss the freshly grilled fish with the Batak sauce, of the sate Babi (pork sate). If you're in need of a bit of Western... More

The best place i have Ever been. Nice staff, lovely place, good food, wonderful surrounding. Magic is in the air. Sleeping with the sound of the waves and waking up to Lake Toba is simply rejuvanating. The owners are helpful in every way possible and can take care of your EVERY need. I don't know know what else to say...just... More

I visited Mas Cottages on Samosir island in october, and I had the most wunderful time. I planed on staying there for a couple of days, and ended up staying at Mas Cottages for 10 days. It´s very quiet and relaxing, and have the friendliest staff I met on my 2 month journey. I stayed in an original Batak cottage... More

We choose  Mas Cottages because of all the good reviews on tripadvisor. We are still wondering why this accomodation gets such good reviews. Ok, the view is excellent, but Sam does not have to do anything for that, thank God! We stayed in 7a, upper appartement. There was no towel, toilet tissue (you have to buy this!!), garbage bin. We... More

Awesome and peaceful place for traveller Peaceful and lovely place. You can jump into lake straight from your porch. The food is tasty. Owner is awesome and helpful. This is the place where you want to come back soon.