Travel Guide: Little Tree Home Coffee Homestay, Miaoli County

Introduction

Nestled in the laid-back township of Tongluo in central Miaoli, 小樹的家咖啡民宿 (Little Tree Home Coffee Homestay) is the perfect base for travelers looking to escape Taipei’s hustle and experience Miaoli’s gentle mountain landscapes, Hakka culture, and world-class coffee. This family-run boutique homestay blends the cozy intimacy of a local guesthouse with thoughtful, modern comforts, making it ideal for weekend getaways, romantic retreats, and slow family trips alike.

Hotel Overview

Located at 130-1 Zhongshan Road, Tongluo Township, this homestay puts you steps from local snack shops and Hakka heritage sites, with easy access to Miaoli’s popular mountain and countryside attractions. Every room is outfitted with crisp linens, air conditioning and heating, bedside charging outlets, and a private en-suite bathroom stocked with free toiletries, a hair dryer, and soft towels. Many rooms open onto private terraces with sweeping views of the surrounding hills, and the entire property is non-smoking, with family-sized rooms available for groups.

On-site facilities include a full in-house coffee shop serving freshly roasted local Miaoli beans, a lush garden for morning strolls or evening tea, free WiFi across the property, and board games and puzzles for relaxed downtime after a day of exploring. The multilingual hosts speak both Mandarin and English, offer personalized local travel advice, and prioritize guest safety with 24/7 external security cameras, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers. Free public parking and street parking are available nearby, no advance reservation required.

Local Attractions

Three standout nearby attractions make this homestay an unbeatable location. First, just a 10-minute drive away, Tongluo Coffee Plantation lets you walk through rolling rows of coffee trees, learn about small-batch local roasting, and sample single-origin brews with views of the Dapu River valley. Second, 15 minutes north, the Hakka Round House Cultural Park is a striking circular heritage building that showcases Miaoli’s rich Hakka traditions, with hands-on workshops for traditional mochi and hakka tea, plus rotating exhibits of local handicrafts. Third, 20 minutes into the hills, Shitoushan (Lion Head Mountain) Scenic Area offers moderate hiking trails through mossy cypress forests, ancient Buddhist temples carved into cliff sides, and panoramic overlook points of the Miaoli countryside.

Travel Tips

Visit between October and December for cool, comfortable hiking weather and the annual coffee harvest season, when you can pick fresh beans at nearby plantations. Be sure to save time for breakfast at the homestay’s in-house coffee shop — their hand-brewed coffee paired with homemade Hakka rice cake is a local favorite not to miss. If you plan to hike Shitoushan, pack sturdy walking shoes and a reusable water bottle, and ask your hosts for up-to-date trail condition advice before you set out. Finally, while parking is free nearby, arrive before 6PM on weekends to secure a spot close to the homestay, as the township’s popular night markets can fill street spaces quickly.