Meet Kate
Creative, Conscientious, Open minded
I am a univeristy lecturer, artist, photographer, and I love to work with my hands. I also love to share whatever I am baking with guests.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cooking, Fishing, Chess, Gardening, Watching movies
Hosting guests since
2022
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are a small, private, gated, pet-friendly eco-home & mini permaculture farm, located at the foothills of Kep National Park, just minutes from Kep Beach and the famous Kep crab market in Kep, Cambodia. Guests who choose to stay with us are considered family and are welcomed with warm smiles and fresh baked cookies.
For breakfast, guests are provided with fresh baked artisan bread, tropical fruit jam (made on site), local organic duck eggs or Casa Kep eggs, seasonal fruit, homemade maple granola, local yogurts, fresh milk or nutmilk. For heartier breakfasts guests can visit the on-site cafe where I will cook up something much larger for you. An à la carte menu is available and guests recieve a 10% discount on all menu items.
I (Kate the owner) am an American female univeristy lecturer, artist, and baker who is obsessed with sustianabilty and loves to paint, fix stuff, build things, as well as cook/bake. I feel very blessed to be able to live in such a beautiful space and I just want to share this space with you. As I live on the first floor of the main house, I am always available for questions, to fix something that is not working, to cook you a light meal, or just have a chat.
The site has two private bungalows that are available for long term stays as well as a ground floor two bedroom apartment in the main house for shorter stays.
The two bedroom apartment comes with 2 bathrooms with hot/cold showers and eco-toiletries, as well as 2 bedrooms that are equipped with hotel quaility mattresses and bedding, lots of soft pillows, soft towels, energy efficient AC, wall fans, and wardrobes. The space also comes with a large living room equipped with a 43in smart TV with Netflix, a large comfy sofa, large chairs, a dining table, mini library, boardgames, and free Wifi. Additionally there is a large guest kitchen equipped with a small toaster oven, gas stove top, microwave, cooking equiptment, dishes, cultery, small fridge, and free coffee/tea. I want my guests to consider Casa Kep their home away from home.
The bungalows are equipped with king size beds (with bedding), private bathrooms, small private seating area with a smart TV (Netflix) and sofa, a small private equipped kitchenette and private patio with a dining table, chairs, and hammock. Note these are only available for long term stays (1 month +).
Please note, the property is a developing permaculture farm with free roaming cats, a dog, free range chickens, a small banana orchard, and a lot of fruit trees. Guests are always welcome to play with the cats and dog as well as freely pick any fruit in season or use eggs they may find around the property. Also on site there is a small dipping pool with a bamboo ledge for drinks or sitting, a guest gazebo with an outdoor sofa and chairs, a BBQ area and plenty of hammocks and seating areas for napping, resting, reading or just chilling out.
My Pets
Dog, Cat, Other
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
My home is located just moments from Kep beach, Kep National Park and Kep Crab Market. All of these are within walking distance. Pepper farms, salt fields, the butterfly farm, caves, and other area attractions can be reached by motorcycle or a tuktuk.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Swimming
- Beach
- Water sports
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Be respectful of the property, your noise levels, all the critters that live on site (including the wild ones), to the locals, and our fragile environment.
Note 1: We love critters so we are pet-friendly! You are welcome to bring your furry loved one with you as long as they have all vaccines, and are friendly to other critters (cats/dogs/chickens/humans).
Note 2: We are an eco-home, please be aware of the types of soap/shampoo you bring to the property as these impact our water systems as well as outside plastics/styrofoam (water bottles and take away containers can be provided if needed). We do provide organic soaps/shampoo for short term guests.
Note 3: We are on a private well that is feed by the surrounding mountains so we request that you watch how much water you are using. Take shorter showers and turn off taps once you are finished using the sinks.
Note 4: I do not provide daily cleaning (I feel it invades your private space) or change the bedding/towels daily, don't ask for this - I will say no as it is not environmentally friendly - unless of course you have brought half the beach home with you and there is sand everywhere - then I will take care of it. For shorter stays I will do a deep clean of your space once a week and change all bedding/towels. For long term stays I provide extra bedding/towels that you are responsible for (I will clean the comforters once a month). There is a large washing machine on site with eco-soaps that guests are welcome to use at any time during the day.
Note 5: The cafe is open Wednesday-Sunday (closed Monday-Tuesday) from 8:00am - 5:00pm where you can grab a full homecooked hearty vegetarian breakfast, light Mexican inspired snacks, your favorite mixed drink, fancy cocktails, or cold beer. You can also order fresh baked artisan bread, fresh baked white or whole wheat bread, fresh baked brioche, fresh baked cookies, or muffins at any point.
Note 6: Quiet hours are from 8:00pm-8:00am, unless you have requested a private party then the hours extend to 11:00pm.
Note 7: you are welcome to have visitors during the day but must leave by 8:00pm, unless a private party has been requested in which visitors must leave by 11:00pm.
Note 8: private parties can be arranged and can include a full bar along with light snacks or a BBQ. These must be requested at least 24 hours in advanced.
Note 9: Payment can be made via USD cash, Khmer Riel, or Visa/MC. Passports must be presented upon check in.
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.