My husband and I stayed here for four nights while visiting our son at HKUST. Jiawen and Ivan were friendly hosts, with great travel tips and stories to share. Their live-in helper made us breakfast each day, which we enjoyed on the lovely rooftop terrace.
Their home was clean and comfortable and our bedroom was quiet and had everything we needed. We didn’t have a problem sharing a bathroom with the student who rented another bedroom.
We are dog owners who enjoy animals, but the two large dogs Max and Mae were unpredictable. Sometimes we were their friends, and sometimes they barked and growled at us.
The surrounding area was beautiful, with green mountains and a little river that runs through the village. Marina Cove was a 10 minute walk, and it had a grocery store, a 7-11 and a coffee shop. From there, a 10 minute bus ride got us to Sai Kung, which has a large variety of restaurants.
This is a great place to stay if you want to explore the Sai Kung peninsula. We took a cab to Sai Kung pavilion, up in the mountains, and we went on an amazing 10k hike to beaches and a river with a swimming hole. It is also perfect for people visiting HKUST, which is easily accessible by minibus.
We recommend Jiawen and Ivan’s place, especially if you are willing to adapt to dogs and want an escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city.