Meas Family Homestay

South Coast


This popular and friendly family homestay has 12 rooms in a spacious compound about 7km northwest of Takeo proper, off the road to Angk Tasaom. It's a gorgeous place to ride a bike around the rice paddies, and the homestay provides complimentary wheels. Rates also include some delicious home-cooked Khmer food and cooking classes are available.

While staying here, it's also possible to volunteer to teach English at the local school.


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