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Marthen’s Homestay

A traditional brown bungalow with a thick thatched roof is nestled among vibrant green trees and tropical plants, with hints of red flowers.
Traditional thatched-roof bungalows are nestled among lush green trees and a garden with stone planters under a bright sky.
A traditional Sumba homestay hut with a tall thatched roof stands amidst green trees, yellow flowering bushes, and red-leafed plants on sandy ground under a blue sky.
A traditional homestay building with woven bamboo walls and a thatched roof stands on a porch, featuring a folding chair and water bottles, surrounded by green foliage.
A rustic bedroom features a wooden bed with white bedding and a draped white mosquito net, framed by wooden walls and an open doorway.
Home Where to Stay Homestay Marthen’s Homestay
Family Secluded Surf Village
From $23 / night
Budget

About

The original Tarimbang surfer homestead — horseshoe bay access, family-cooked meals, and a story-led website. Long-period Southern Ocean pulses turn the point into a walled arena from June to October. Read Marthen’s transit essay before committing to self-drive cliffs; hire local drivers when wet. This is where Sumba’s surf story began. Accommodation is basic but legendary among wave-chasers. Marthen himself often guides guests to secret breaks. Cash-only, remote, and utterly authentic. Not for luxury seekers — essential for surf pilgrims who want the raw, unfiltered Sumba that existed before the resorts arrived.

Best For

Couples Families Solo Travelers Nature Enthusiasts Surf Enthusiast Budget Travelers

Key Facts

  • Prices are for one guest, each additional guest costs an extra USD 12.
  • The price includes 3 meals, as well as tea, and coffee.

Dining

Restaurant: Local & International Cuisines

Amenities & Services

Backup Generator

Accommodation Types · 3 bungalow tiers

Bungalows (shared bathroom)
Bungalows (private bathroom)
Luxury bungalows (private bathroom)

Tags

#Homestay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marthen's Homestay?

Marthen's is a surfer-founded homestead at Tarimbang Beach — one of the original lodges in the horseshoe bay, documented on tarimbang-beach.com.

What accommodation tiers does Marthen's offer?

Three bungalow levels are listed: shared bathroom, private bathroom, and luxury private bathroom. Stays typically include three meals per day.

Who is Marthen's Homestay best for?

Surfers heading to Miller's Right and travellers who want family cooking, bay access, and a story-led homestay rather than a resort.

How should guests plan the drive to Tarimbang?

Roads are sealed but winding from Waingapu, Waikabubak, or Tambolaka. Marthen's site advises reading local transit notes before self-driving — hire a driver in wet season.

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Places to visit nearby

Bay Blue ocean waves break towards a white cliff and a green forested hill on a sunny day, with a small boat anchored in the bay. Tarimbang Bay Right-Hand Wave A windsurfer is airborne above a massive, breaking ocean wave under a dark gray sky, with white spray erupting from the wave. Miller’s Right National Park A traditional Sumba building with a thatched roof is behind a tree. A sign reads "Umabakulu SUMBA" amidst green plants under a cloudy sky. Matalawa National Park