Travel Guide: 馬可樓民宿 (Marco Building Homestay), Taitung County

Introduction

Nestled on Taitung’s quiet east coast in the laid-back fishing town of Chenggong, 馬可樓民宿 (Mark Lou Homestay) is the perfect base for travelers craving slow coastal getaways away from Taiwan’s crowded tourist hubs. Blending warm homestay hospitality with easy access to Chenggong’s best natural and cultural sights, this cozy property delivers an authentic Taitung experience for solo travelers, couples, and small families alike.

Hotel Overview

Perched just steps from the Pacific shore at 28-1 Fengtian Road, Chenggong Township, Taitung County, Mark Lou Homestay prioritizes comfort and convenience for coastal explorers. All rooms come with air conditioning, heating, crisp linens, private en-suite bathrooms stocked with free toiletries, a hair dryer, and flat-screen TVs with cable and satellite channels. Free Wi-Fi is available across the entire property, and thoughtful touches like bedside outlets, clothes racks, and daily housekeeping keep stays stress-free.

Outdoor space is the property’s standout feature: guests can relax on a sun-drenched terrace, wander the small garden, or eat al fresco in the outdoor dining area right on the waterfront. On-site amenities include a shared public kitchen with a kettle and cleaning supplies for self-catering, an in-house coffee shop serving fresh local fruit and complimentary wine, free bicycle rental to explore the coast, and guided local cultural tours arranged by the friendly Chinese-speaking staff. Additional services include 24-hour front desk support, private check-in/out, luggage storage, and laundry for a small extra fee. Note that there is no on-site parking, and upper floors are only accessible via stairs.

Nearby Attractions

Three unmissable local sights are all within a 20-minute drive of the homestay:

• Sanxiantai: A dramatic coastal recreation area 15 minutes north, famous for its eight-arch footbridge spanning three rocky sea stacks, crashing Pacific surf, and easy coastal hiking trails with postcard-perfect sunrise views.
• Chenggong Fish Harbor: Just 10 minutes from the homestay, this working harbor serves up some of Taitung’s freshest sashimi and grilled seafood at low-key waterfront stalls, and you can watch local fishermen unload their daily catch at dawn.
• Dulan: A bohemian coastal village 20 minutes south, popular for its indigenous Amis culture, eclectic art shops, surf schools, and the iconic Dulan Sugar Factory, a repurposed industrial site that hosts live music and art exhibitions on weekends.

Travel Tips

If you’re traveling by scooter or car, there is free on-street parking available within a 2-minute walk of the homestay—just arrive a few minutes early to find a spot. Book the homestay’s guided local cultural tour to visit hidden Amis villages and taste traditional foraged cuisine that most tourists never get to experience. For the best weather, visit between October and April, when the humidity is low and typhoon season has passed. If you plan to spend days at the beach, don’t forget reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes for the rocky local shoreline.