Monthly Rentals in Galang-baru Island

The truth is, I chanced upon Castaway Island while looking for a short getaway near Batam with an ocean view and didn’t exactly know what I was signing up for. But our 3D2N stay on Castaway Island turned out to be exactly what I needed - to slow down. My husband and I were very fortunate to be the only visitors on the island so it truly felt like we were living on a private island with Halil and the locals. Some of the highlights include waking up to the breathtaking view of the ocean, sketching/painting around the island, snorkeling, fishing for sea urchins with the locals, collecting seashells, exploring the next island, falling asleep under the stars at night, enjoying a seafood feast for every meal (the raw sea urchins were my favourite). Do note that this isn’t a resort (unlike many other private islands in the region) so amenities are basic. But we enjoyed our stay nonetheless! Thank you Halil for having us, we hope to be back again.

We had an amazing two days on the island! The location is stunning. We took a ferry from Singapore, drove 90 minutes and then a small boat to the island. The tents are great. The fans helped a lot with heat and we had no issue with the solar power. Shower was refreshing. We spent a lot of the weekend reading. It was so quiet, just us and the birds. I appreciated the net over the water. We borrowed snorkels and a kayak to explore the water and other islands. We are quite selective eaters and I am gluten-free, so that caused some challenges. I suggest asking for an overview of meals if you are also selective before arriving - host is very responsive in communication and wants to ensure you are enjoying the experience. Bed was comfortable - I loved sleeping with all the windows open and watching the ocean. Overall, a really relaxing weekend away in a stunning location. I suggest going soon before the rest of the tents are finished and occupied!

Great, special place. Super nature.