Rainbows Nest was a great place to stay. Not your usual guesthouse, but more like having your own place while going about your business. The apartments are basic but well appointed, comfortable, clean and quiet. Spacious and light. You can enjoy the occasional company of other guests/ semi-residents in the communal courtyard. Shops, restaurants and bars are a stone-throw away.The... More

I liked Rainbow’s Nest so much in 2011 that I returned again in Oct. 2012, this time for 23 days. I traveled with two friends (three retired seniors) so we rented a two-bedroom apartment on the first floor facing the peaceful garden, fishpond and the sunny courtyard. The courtyard was a place to sit in the sun and also a... More

While small with only a handful of units, Rainbow's Nest is quite unlike any other guesthouses you'll find in Dali. Aside from being very clean, tranquil and located near the center of the old town on a quiet street, the typical atmosphere is more like a small community than a guesthouse. Rainbow is the sincere, honest and very helpful owner... More

We spent 2 and half month's here. We really enjoyed the traditional Chinese courtyard, the comfortable environment and the other friendly guests staying there. It has a very homely and relaxed feel in a prime location just far enough away from the bustle of the busy tourist streets. The apartments we stayed in were clean and equipped with a basic... More

Rainbow´s nest is the best place we have ever stayed at. The location is perfect, everything you need is near, and situated in a quiet part of Dali old town. The apartments are all very clean, neat, beautifully decorated and soo comfortable. The courtyard is a nice place to hang out, with a relaxing fountain. The owners are very helpful... More

Rainbow's nest is a very cosy nest, a prefect place to stay. This is a traditional Chinese house with a beautiful courtyard. My 9 years old daughter loves to water the flowers, feed the goldfish, and draw her pictures on the big wooden table in the courtyard. The owners, Rainbow and Mark, are so helpful and friendly.

LIKE FAMILY ------------------ When I arrived, many of the guests already knew each other, so it felt more like family than a house of travelers. On any given day, passing through the central courtyard (a cozy hideaway, complete with fish pond and well-manicured plants), someone might say "Next Tuesday, we're making dinner—everyone's invited!" But if solitude is what you need,... More

i really recommend this place. Clean, nice Apartments to stay, some with Kitchen, other can cook on the rooftop with a nice view on the Montain. The Place is quite, but central, it has a little courtyard with a little garden and a little waterfall. Rainbow herself is a very lovely helpful person, her laugh makes me always high spirits....... More

I stayed in Rainbow’s Nest again on my last trip to Dali, this time with my two parents which just celebrated their 60’th birthday. I was not disappointed…. my parents loved the place and enjoyed every minute of it… A special thanks for Rainbow, who made everything easier for us. Hope to return again soon.