Libal Paradise

Sarawak


Surrounded by a verdant fruit and vegetable garden where you can pick your own pineapples, this sustainably run farm offers accommodation in two neat wooden cabins, each occupying its own idyllic spot in the greenery. From the airport terminal, walk east along the road that parallels the runway. Prefers text messaging to email for contact.


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