Yuhai Homestay ^中文版

Introduction

Nestled in the gentle green hills of Jiaoxi Township, Yilan’s beloved hot spring destination, Yu Hai Min Su (漁海民宿) is the perfect base for travelers craving quiet, local-focused relaxation away from the crowds of Jiaoxi’s busier resort strips. Tucked on a quiet side street in the Dajiawen neighborhood, this family-run homestay blends warm Taiwanese hospitality with comfortable, thoughtful amenities, making it ideal for couples, small groups of friends, and slow travel explorers.

Hotel Overview

Yu Hai Min Su is located at No. 39-10, Dajiawen Road, Jiaoxi Township, and every detail of the property is designed to put guests at ease. All guest rooms are non-smoking, fitted with air conditioning, heating, and comfortable beds dressed in crisp linens, plus bedside charging outlets, a clothing rack, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room has a private en-suite shower bathroom stocked with free toiletries, a hairdryer, towels, and slippers, and many open to views of the surrounding Jiaoxi hills. For guests traveling by car, free public parking is available nearby with no reservation required, and free high-speed WiFi covers the entire property. Shared amenities include a fully equipped public kitchen with a dining area, barbecue facilities for group cookouts, and sunlit outdoor terraces perfect for sipping morning coffee or watching sunset over the mountains. The 24-hour front desk offers helpful services including luggage storage, tour advice, car rental, and fast check-in/check-out, and breakfast can be delivered directly to your room for a leisurely start to the day.

Local Attractions

Three nearby attractions make this location unbeatable: First, just a 10-minute drive away, Wufengqi Scenic Area is a lush river gorge famous for its tiered waterfalls and cool, clean hiking trails. Walk the easy riverside path to the main waterfall, dip your feet in the natural pools, and stop at local street stalls at the entrance for freshly grilled yams and Yilan green onion pancakes. Second, 5 minutes from the homestay, Dajiawen Ecological Wetland is a hidden gem for birdwatchers and slow strollers, with raised wooden boardwalks winding through mangroves and marshland that hosts dozens of native migratory bird species. It’s especially magical at golden hour, when the water glows pink and egrets can be spotted fishing in the shallows. Third, Jiaoxi Hot Spring Park is 15 minutes’ drive away, where you can soak your feet in free public hot spring pools, wander the tropical garden grounds, and sample the famous Jiaoxi hot spring ice cream that’s infused with mineral spring water.

Travel Tips

As the homestay only accommodates Chinese-speaking staff, it’s helpful to have a translation app downloaded for easy communication if you don’t speak Mandarin. Book well in advance during weekends and Yilan’s hot spring season (October to March) when rooms fill up quickly. If you plan to use the barbecue facilities, let the front desk know a day ahead to ensure everything is prepared, and stop at the nearby Jiaoxi downtown night market to pick up fresh local seafood and vegetables for your grill. Most attractions are within a 20-minute drive, so renting a scooter or car is the easiest way to get around, and the homestay can help arrange rental directly for you.