“Ida's, an Old Style Losmen on the beach in Candidasa - Delightful”
I first stayed at Ida's in 1979, went back for a nostalgic trip a couple of years ago, and this will probably be my last stay there. Ida is still there and enjoys a chat, an elegant, lovely lady. I said it hadn't changed since 1979, and she replied that they wanted to keep it that way!! Ida's is an old style losmen/homestay, set in a coconut plantation, just 50 meters from the beach, very much as it was way back then, a couple of buckets of water, hot and cold and a scoop for a 'shower'. It doesn't have aircon, but a ceiling fan does the job, and at this time of year, even a fan is not needed. Breakfast is basic but adequate, wifi was a bit patchy in my room, but OK on the verandah. Who needs to stay in touch with the world when at a place like Ida's?. Provided you know what to expect in an old style losmen, there is nothing not to like. If you thought you were booking 5*, you will be disappointed
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