Harmony at Huailan Home Ecolodge

“Peaceful countryside stay with cultural accents and social message.”

Extremely quiet location, a good 40 minutes from old city. Good choice if you want the local countryside experience and comfort, just a short hop from the city centre. Peaceful. Fireflies! Fantastic hosts and team, made us feel very welcome, crucially also helped look after our transport requirements and other practical needs, as well as suggest great neighborhood tours and involve us in cultural highlights actively engaging the local community. Effective, thoughtful and friendly, we felt very included, looked after and welcome - thank you Dtor and Peter! Breakfast (and Dinner) were super yummy and very generous portions. Mosquito repellent spray was thoughtfully provided - very handy and effective! Age-appropriate toys/games were supplied for our toddler, which was much appreciated! The cabin is thoughtfully set up and built with love. Vibrant koi pond. The eco cabin we stayed was constructed of spectacular reclaimed timber and massive scenic windows, allowing incredible views of sunset and sunrise. Lovely to be woken up by chorus of birds every morning!. The eco cabin we stayed was constructed of spectacular reclaimed timber and massive scenic windows, allowing incredible views of sunset and sunrise. This unfortunately meant a significant thermal load - basically a greenhouse in the tropics + significant radiative heating from the roof - so the valiant AC took a good 12-16 hours to finally settle into steady state (indoors 36 degC falling slowly to 25 degC for the ground level; upper level room took quite rather longer to become habitable). Good for us, we stayed 3 nights, so the thermal issue was only a real bother on the first day where we could only use the ground floor beds. Disclaimer: we visited early October, tail-end of wet season. (2cents: the electricity consumed to attain nominal thermal comfort in the cabin might actually detract from the eco-friendly philosophy and motivation of the place, especially if cycled "from hot" on a daily basis.? The conscious objector may go "cold turkey" without AC altogether with windows open, opting for a constant ambient ~32 degC indoors, 90%RH and occasional breeze, but is it still a holiday if one is constantly sweating and being mozzie bait?)

Jer·3 हफ़्ते पहले

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We loved everything: the kindness of the hosts and all the staff, the surrounding nature, the peace, the activities offered, the beautifully designed accommodation, and the excellent meals… everything was perfect and harmonious, and we had an outstanding stay.

Ludivine·2 महीने पहले

Back in the bustling city, the memory of our stay in that tranquil green valley already feels like a dream. That hidden gem in Huailan sits tucked among rice fields, surrounded by mountains, and the two guesthouses are built so well they almost disappear into the landscape. The corner glass walls give sweeping panoramic views, and every window opens onto postcard‑like scenery—lush rice fields, soft light, and peaceful vistas that truly wow. It’s the sort of place that makes you pause just to soak it all in. The atmosphere is incredibly calm, with beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and at night we loved watching the bright full moon rise at the mountain’s edge while the sounds of nature lulled us to sleep. We also took bike rides to the nearby reservoir and strolled through the rice fields. When my mom couldn’t bike, Dtor kindly arranged for a staff member to take her by scooter to the reservoir. We also visited the spectacular Muang On cave and natural hot spring by car. Dtor is super friendly, extremely helpful, and genuinely welcoming, making everything easy and comfortable from start to finish. She taught us about tropical plants in her garden, and our daughter even made lemongrass tea from freshly picked lemongrass. They cut plenty of fresh lemongrass for us from her garden to take home. In the evening, she brought us to watch fireflies glowing over the rice fields. If you order dinner before 2:30 pm you’ll get a tasty Thai dinner. In the past, I always thought I’d need a temple stay when life felt too busy and stressful. Now I’ve found this place instead—I will definitely return to Harmony @ Huailan for a longer, truly peaceful getaway. Thank you Dtor and your team for giving us a wonderful stay!

H·5 महीने पहले

“A beautiful relaxing place - such attention to detail - you never want to leave”

This place is a hidden gem, with villas that are meticulously designed and decorated to perfection. It's a great spot for families, and I only wish we had more time to explore the surroundings. The setting is just lovely, with a perfect blend of nature and comfort.

Mona·10 महीने पहले

We had an amazing time at this ecolodge, and the spontaneous cooking class was the highlight of our stay. The owners were warm and welcoming, and we felt right at home. We only wish we had more time to explore the area, but we'll definitely be back.

Jochen·10 महीने पहले