Treehouse Farm Stay
Enjoy all of the 16 acres of orchard to yourselves when you check-in to our double storey treehouse. With an ensuite bathroom and a private deck fitted around an almost century old durian tree, you will be personally hosted with an Orchard tour, Fruit tasting and hearty Farm Breakfast, all included in your stay package!
Accommodation:
- For 2 persons with space for 1 extra bed
- Ensuite bathroom and shower
- Private upper deck with panoramic view of Balik Pulau hills
- Coffee and tea making facilities at dining area
- Minibar items
Surrounding Nature:
Built with recycled wood and bamboo, the treehouse has no walls but blinds that open up to the trees all round so nature comes close to you. Perched on tree top level, the treehouse is the perfect place to spot birds and friendly wildlife all around, making it an ideal place for photography enthusiasts or birdwatchers. Malaysia's reknowned Langkawi-based naturalist, Irshad Mobarak, having stayed with us on a few occasions, spotted more than 35 species of birds in the farm alone.
The farm has several pleasant hiking trails to hills in Balik Pulau, Air Itam and Penang Hill.
Minimum Stay: 2 nights
Enjoy private space amidst greenery in our double storey treehouse that is fitted around an 80-year-old durian tree.
Day 1
- 3pm Check-in with farm-brewed welcome refreshments.
- Welcoming and introductions by farm owners, showing you to your lodging.
- Guided farm tour - get familiarised with tropical fruit trees, harvest ripened fruits or wild herbs and taste them on the spot.
- Dinner at the farm
Day 2
- Wake up to the smell of fresh air, birdsongs, spot squirrels running or woodpeckers pecking.
- Grab your camera and click away - make memories of your stay.
- Breakfast
- Please enquire via email to greenacrespenang@gmail.com for optional Add-OnTours. Advance booking required, minimum 2 guests.
Day 3
- Breakfast
- Free and easy
- Check out
Things you can do at the farm:
- Swim / dip in natural pool
- Walk on trails within the farm
- Hike to the top of the hill to spot Pulau Betong coastline
- Nature photography
- Birdwatching
- Collect wildflowers
- Relax - rest, read, write or draw
Things you can do around Balik Pulau:
- Hike to town and back for famous Balik Pulau Assam & Lemak Laksa and other local hawker fare (40 minutes each way)
- Visit local wet market near Balik Pulau bus terminal in the morning
- Drive around Balik Pulau
- visit goat farm
- Pulau Betong fishing village for fresh seafood
- cottage industries like 'bedak sejuk' cooling powder making, belacan (dried shrimp paste) making.
- sights of rural villages, traditional houses and interact with locals around Balik Pulau - Book a guided mangrove tour or boat ride from Sungai Pinang fishing village
- Bicycle tours
- Walk on the sandy beach of Pulau Betong
- Hike to Air Itam Dam or Kek Lok Si Temple
- Drive around to other farms in Balik Pulau
- Long sleeved, light coloured clothing, long pants
- Swimwear
- Slippers or sandals
- Comfortable walking shoes if hiking is planned
- Hat or cap
- Mosquito repellant
- Personal toiletries (bath soap and shampoo are provided)
- Mini umbrella or raincoat in case of rain
- Camera
- Small notebook if you would like to record your experiences at the farm
Lodging for 2 persons includes:
- 2 nights treehouse accommodation for 2 persons
- Guided farm tour and fruit tasting
- Daily breakfast
- Dinner on the first night of stay
Day Visitors:
- Advance booking is required for day visitors.
- The number of day visitors allowed to visit during your stay is subject to the approval of farm owners. This is to ensure that the peace and privacy of our other guests are not affected.
Please email us at greenacrespenang@gmail.com for:
1. Check in on days other than available dates on calendar
2. For booking of more than 2 nights
3. For additional bed for a third accompanying person
4. For booking of add-on tours or activity options
5. For booking of add-on meals
Note: As there is only 1 treehouse, check-in time is at 3.00pm. Check-out time is 12.00 noon.
- 50% refund with a minimum of 14 days advance notice for cancellation.
- No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days and in the event of no-show on the day.
- All cancellations are to be notified in writing.