We spend 4 nights in bungalow 2. From the beginning till the end we have the expierence/ feeling that we were searching for. So peaceful, natural and space. Looks for us like a fairytale. What a bungalow !! Nice people to help and to chat. Miss the place right now !!
We sincerely recommend this beautiful place to anyone who is looking for an authentic, quiet stay close to Jodjakarta in beautiful bungalows made of recycled wood in a fantastic (organic) garden.
The owners and the staff are not only lovely people but also shared very interesting discussions with us.
Thanks a lot!
Lovely, rustic, comfortable little eco-resort among the rice paddies of quiet Tembi village. A haven from the chaos and frenzy of other areas of Yogya, yet only a short Grab ride away from all the action and historical attractions.
Exceptional organic food and pleasant company, with relaxed and happy staff due to the resort’s mission to provide a fair and fun workplace. Rarely do you find an organization where the vision and reality match up, but these converge at Yabbiekayu. An admirable venture and wonderful place to rest and enjoy the lush surroundings, mixed flower, herb, and vegetable gardens, lots of fresh gourmet food, and caring staff.
Beautiful bungalows set amongst vegetable gardens and surrounded by rice paddies. Genuine, warm staff, wholesome food and catered really well for vegan and vegetarian needs. So much to do in the local area as well as surrounding area. We stayed 5 nights and could have stayed longer.
Such a pleasure to have hosted you Helen.
We have been loving the new national market that Covid has brought us with amazing, interesting Indonesian guests, but it is also such a pleasure now to be fully back up and running and welcoming back our overseas guests. There have been so many guests from overseas, in the past came for 3 days to see the temples and palace, then stayed for 5 or 6 and never even left Yabbiekayu haha, ! Its a pleasure to be able to help people feel at home and rested.
Thanks again for the wonderful review, and we hope to see you again soon!
Disclaimer: I used to go to university in Jogja, so my love for it has deep roots. But returning as a working adult after not having scratched the travel itch for a good while, Yabbiekayu had me falling in love with Jogja all over again.
It's not just their welcoming staff, or expansive views of Kasongan village surrounding the periphery, it's how everything has a story to be told about. The five Bungalows are experiments on sustainable living, evolving from one to the next. Mine was the first to be built, and entering it, I was swept away by the smell of aged timber, and tickled by the creativity in every bit of furniture. The outdoor bathroom got me feeling like a Javanese princess, and the well-stocked minibar plus private back garden views of the moonlight bouncing against the reflection of the rice paddies created nights I will soon never forget.
I also ate pretty much all my meals during my stay at their organic restaurant because it is THAT good. I didn't try out any of their activities (I did still forage the pink water guavas to and from my bungalow), but I can imagine what they have to offer will astound nonetheless.
If you, like me, want to support a business that supports itself from not only taking from nature, but teaching us to respect and work with it, that respects the culture of the people from whom it is created, with a dash of luxury and delectable dietary offerings, then Yabbiekayu is definitely the place for you.
Wow Seetha, what a stunning review!
We really appreciate it, and welcome back to Yogya. It was a complete pleasure to meet you on this trip, and we do hope to seeing you again soon.
The team and I are so glad to hear that you liked the food while here. Its something we really do try to do well. Our organic edible landscaped gardens contribute as much as possible to our menu, with much of the rest of our produce being bought from sustainable local suppliers. Our fulltime head chef Yudha joined us out of a desire to design and create healthy tasty food. Yodha then works closely with Adji our head gardener who is trained in permaculture and organic farming, as well as with Steffi our fulltime food scientist to really try and ensure our menu is both different, interesting, sustainable, beautiful and most importantly healthy and tasty. So its always lovely to hear that people are appreciating the effort we are going to!
Thanks again for the wonderful review, hope to see you again soon!
