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Catherine W
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

What an amazing experience!!

Review of The Sticks
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 8 Jun 2017via mobile
I went to The Sticks with hubby, my 2 teenage kids and our little dog. They were a little apprehensive at first...staying in the jungle and all. But as soon as we arrived, we were amazed! We stayed at the Opera House for 3 nights. Very comfortable and clean. Rubin and Michelle are amazing hosts who go out of their way to make you feel at home. We felt so pampered with all the attention to detail and they were always checking up to ensure we had everything we need. We so enjoyed being off the grid...and I mean really off the grid. We had no data or phone connection....we had real family time, playing board games, chatting and having a real good time with nature. Everyone there is so passionate about what they're doing and we felt their love and care every single day. Now...the best part of all....the food!!! Michelle is an amazing cook!! Every single meal was so amazing...I don't know how she does it. You can feel the love she pours into preparing the meals. The meals we had....you can't get it from any 5 star resort. It will blow you away!! When we got home...we were still talking about our experience and waiting to go back again.
We miss them so very much...Rubin, Michelle, Asmah, Russ, Fei Poh, Iris and Kuching. When we left and said our farewells....it felt like we were leaving our family. Michael, Cat and kids.
Date of stay: June 2017
Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed 17 May 2017 via mobile

    Stayed at the Riverside Tendok for a night with my toddler and husband. Slept soundly during the day and night. Clean and comfortable! Love the whole Tendok idea - Tent and Pondok combined. No doors. Just the tent and mosquito nets to separate u and the forest. The sound of the river serenaded us to sleep ❤. Food is included (and is a must purchase together with your room if u stayed here) was very yummy and plenty! Worth every single penny! The hosts are super nice and friendly! This is what i will call Glamping at its best! Don't worry, there's a proper toilet and hot shower waiting for u. Ohhh only Celcom and Digi phone lines are available here but if it rains, all lines will be dead. And do bring your torchlight as there's no lights on the walkway at night. There's also a small play area at the common hall for kids! Its a real lifesaver! Will definitely come back!

    Date of stay: April 2017
    Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed 15 May 2017

    a good place if you want to get away from the city and immerse yourself in nature. the people were so nice and friendly! food was delicious too. if you want to enjoy the river, this place is perfect too as it was nearby and the river was clean. its not too far from kl so I highly recommend this place for a weekend getaway!

    Date of stay: May 2017
    • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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    Reviewed 7 May 2017 via mobile

    It was raining when I arrived. The river was roaring right by my tent, it was wonderful. I took the shared bathroom option. The toilet was right behind my tent, connected by a cement path with good traction. It was clean and comfortable to use even at night with a torch. There was only one other couple there, it was a weekday. I really enjoyed the jungle sounds, the walking paths and hammocks on the communal area.

    The food was generous with 5 dishes and rice served in a pretty tiffin carrier.

    Most of all, Rubin was a charming host who was very attentive and made me feel very comfortable and safe.

    All in all, its a very nice property that is well designed for a comfortable jungle experience.

    Date of stay: March 2017
    Trip type: Travelled solo
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    Reviewed 26 April 2017

    Fantastic value for money - my husband organised me a surprise birthday jungle retreat here :)

    Pros:
    - so many different options for different size groups (we had a private riverside tendok by the river which was so beautiful, jungle surroundings but with luxury touches)
    - everything is so well organised - polite customer service, easy to book, wine and champagne in coolers (beer available too) and amazing meals four times a day maybe tell it all
    - food quality was excellent and we really enjoyed our steamboat and BBQ dinners, lunches had variety from Chinese to Thai and your choice of breakfast for the next morning will be taken the night before - so convenient!
    - everything was clean, well planned and maintained - it was a good example that everything can be kept in excellent condition even in the middle of the jungle if you just have high standards
    - lovely owners who have obviously put their hearts to this place
    - cute & friendly dogs and cats
    - only 1,5h from KL (!?) Easy to find with a navigator
    - gorgeous jungle surroundings and a beautiful river
    - lots to do like hiking, waterfall, board games, canoeing etc
    - no WiFi, you actually have time to relax, spend time with your loved ones / family

    Cons:
    - we only had two days :)! Definitely going back for more.

    Room tip: Riverside is the bomb for a romantic getaway :)!
    Date of stay: January 2017
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Reviewed 16 April 2017

    First off, I would highly recommend this place as a weekend getaway from the city. You will be impressed with the details that have gone into the design of this place. It is pretty much a mom-and-pop-establishment, run by the founder, Mr Rubin, and his wife, Michelle. By the end of my stay (only one night!) I felt like I was leaving my uncle/aunty's house, and felt sorry to have to go so soon! They were very kind and concerned about my safety as I visited this place alone, and lent me a walkie-talkie so that I may contact them incase of any emergencies during my stay. They chatted with me and were very good company.

    Cleanliness is as good as it gets, but please keep in mind that this is the middle of the jungle so expect some ants here and there in the outdoor bathroom! Not a big problem though, as I'm not squeamish about the outdoors. (I did not encounter any hostile critters during my stay, thankfully.)

    I stayed at the Reading Rock tendor (tent+pondok) and it was a very good experience. I slept through the roar of the river just meters from my door. The room is exactly what you'd expect from a glamping trip, clean and cozy, and came equipped with mosquito nets all around. There is a small fan but most likely you won't need it as it can get chilly at night.

    As for the activities, there is a river for you to splash around in, and also the Chilling Waterfall a few minutes walk away. I saw other guests doing yoga out on one of the pondok spaces. You may also go for a hike in the surrounding jungle. Reading is also a good option, so do bring a book, and also get ready to make friends with other guests there. Basically everyone is just there to chill and leave the concept of time behind them. =)

    Only one minor point of improvement/suggestion that I have for this place. As I traveled solo, I took up the meal offer of RM90 for Dinner and Breakfast on-site. It was delicious and convenient for me, because I did not want to drive through the jungle in the dark, but I would not recommend it to those who are travelling in groups, as you can drive 20 mins to KKB town and find something with more value for your money there.

    Final words, yes, definitely do give this place a try if you love the great outdoors. You won't regret it.

    Date of stay: April 2017
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