A Travel Guide to Nantou Attic Whole-House Homestay (南投閣樓包棟民宿), Nantou County

Introduction

Tucked in the gentle, mist-cloaked hills of central Taiwan, Nantou County is a destination for travelers craving slow, quiet getaways with family or friends. If you’re searching for a private space to gather without the hustle of crowded resorts, Nantou Attic Whole-House Homestay in Puli Township delivers just that: a homey, self-contained base to explore central Nantou’s best-loved natural and cultural sites.

Hotel Overview

Nantou Attic Whole-House Homestay is conveniently located at No. 90, Longsheng Road, Puli Township, putting you within a 30-minute drive of most of Nantou’s top attractions. Designed for exclusive group bookings, the whole property is yours for the duration of your stay, with spacious family-friendly layout, comfortable common areas, and all the amenities you need for a self-catered retreat.

Facilities include free off-site public parking with no reservation required, air conditioning throughout, and strictly non-smoking premises to keep the space fresh for all guests. The open living area features plush sofas, a dedicated dining zone, and flat-screen TVs for relaxed evenings, while a well-equipped simple kitchen comes with a refrigerator, oven, coffee machine, and cleaning supplies, perfect for cooking shared meals or brewing local Taiwanese coffee. For group entertainment, there is a full karaoke setup and a dedicated recreation room, ideal for late-night game nights or sing-alongs. Basic in-room amenities include bed linens, towels, slippers, hairdryers, and hanging racks, plus complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. While the homestay does not offer on-site internet, this intentional choice encourages guests to disconnect from devices and connect with each other. The property prioritizes safety with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, alarms, and 24/7 security cameras in all public areas and outside the building, and check-in and check-out are processed quickly to get your trip started right away.

Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions are all within a short drive of the homestay:

• Sun Moon Lake: Taiwan’s most iconic alpine lake, just 40 minutes from Puli. Wander the cycling path that loops around the shore, take a ferry to the famous Lalu Island, and hike to the Ci En Pagoda for sweeping panoramic views of the sapphire-hued water and surrounding forested hills.
• Puli Brewery and Ayu Cultural Park: A 10-minute drive from the homestay. This historic brewery lets you sample Taiwan’s famous shaoxing rice wine, walk through beautifully landscaped traditional Chinese gardens, and learn about the local Atayal indigenous culture that has shaped central Nantou for centuries.
• Mount Hehuan: A 1-hour drive into the Central Mountain Range. For outdoor lovers, this scenic mountain pass offers stunning alpine meadows, year-round cool weather, and the chance to see snow in winter, plus unbeatable sunrises over the sea of clouds that blankets the lower valleys.

Travel Tips

As the homestay only accommodates check-in and communication in Chinese, it’s helpful to bring a translation app or travel with a Chinese-speaking companion if you don’t speak the language. Remember to download offline maps and any entertainment you want before arriving, since there is no on-site Wi-Fi. Puli’s mild weather makes it a great year-round destination, but book your stay at least a month in advance during peak seasons (cherry blossom season in March and autumn leaf season in November) as whole-house homestays book up fast for group trips. Finally, don’t leave P