We love the place and it is kept exceptionally authentic. The home itself is famous because it is a site for one of the mural paintings famous on the island. The owner is friendly and information on what to see and eat is provided free of charge. Basic necessities provided and rooms come with air-conditioner. Hot water heater, shampoo, shower liquid and clean towels are provided as well. Most importantly the place is clean and comfortable. Sitting on veranda and looking out at the sea is a bliss although it was raining when we were there. Take your time visiting the surrounding areas at the jetty. The place is conveniently located in Georgetown and many tourist spots in Georgetown are located within walking distance. Recommended for a once in your lifetime experience.
We only stayed for one night but we loved it here. The jetty area was very picturesque. The home itself was great; the rooms were very nice, complete with drinking water, fan, double bed, wifi, maps, and even lonely planet info for the area... there was also a table in the kitchen set up with lots more information - some great effort has been put in to accommodate the backpacker! A lovely simple breakfast spread was set up for us in the morning and our taxi pick up was arranged while we sat and looked out at the great views. The bathroom, as others have said, is very basic.. but most can handle it for a few nights. Had it not been for our booked flight, we would have stayed longer.
The good: Staying at the historic jetty, Ms Chew was very helpful and sweet, and the rooms and bed were clean and comfortable. I wanted to like this place, I really did... The bad: The bathroom. Its a squatty potty which is OK, I don't need a western toilet, however I had a hard time seeing all waste just dropping into the ocean below. There was no bin provided for paper either so I had to carry that out of the bathroom with me. I am assuming that all bathrooms are like that for homes and businesses on the jetty as you get a real stench at night blowing through the windows. Also, you share this one toilet and shower (its together) with all guests staying and the family so several times I had to wait busting to pee while someone was taking a shower. We only stayed one night…
My wife and I have stayed here twice now and loved it each time. The location is perfect and if you enjoy taking photos you'll be very busy here! The sunrise from the Jetty is simply breathtaking. The owners of the house are wonderfully friendly, and Siew Pheng (the very attractive daughter) was exceptionally helpful at all times. We were given the space and freedom to enjoy the location and have a relaxing and peaceful time, but whenever we needed anything Siew Pheng was on hand to advise us or sort things out. Staying at Chew Jetty is an amazing experience, far more interesting than staying at the usual run of the mill hotels. What made it even nicer was how we both felt so very welcome and at home in this house, it was like we were part of the family. Keep it up Siew…
Breakfast is pretty basic: toast that you make yourself, jam, and self-prepared instant coffee. Bathroom is VERY basic; others have described it. The room is, on the hand, very comfortable, assuming you don't mind a very firm mattress, with air conditioner and fan, adequate storage space, and quite clean. If you need other bed covers or an extra pillow, just ask. What really made it remarkable was the jetty itself, a location completely unlike any that either of us has ever stayed in. It's nothing like a hotel, or even an ordinary bed and breakfast. You are in the midst of everyday life (without feeling in any way intrusive) in a family home on the longest of several "clan jetties", long piers with dozens of small houses set upon them, originally built mid-nineteenth…
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