Name: Echo Villa
Address: Lane 289 Alley 168 21 Guofu Street,Guofu Street, Hualien, Hualien, Hualien, 970, Taiwan
Rating: 10

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It was a truly an immersive experience to stay so close to nature at Echovilla 1 (星巴卡）and I'd consider it an affordable luxury living away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You can truly feel the dedication and heart of the Villa owner. Ah Cheng 阿呈 , in making this an unforgettable experience throughout our stay. From the vintage room decor and furniture, through to modern technology facilities installed from smart toilet, automated curtain & blinds to the finer details of coffee and tea supply and snacks. Stargazing from the heart of the room with see-through glass window panes was a pleasant surprise in itself for me. There are three breakfast options to choose from - vegan, vegetarian or chicken, which can be pre-ordered the day before. 

We were really grateful for Ah Cheng's hospitality in showing us around the Villa and accompanied us for a short 5-min morning stroll to the Saguer Waterfall from the villa itself. Echo villa provides an incredible opportunity to lead a healthier lifestyle choice if you are looking to relax and unwind during your travel.

Affordable Luxury in the midst of Nature Living

Had the opportunity to stay in both Echovilla 1 (观星阁 & 星巴卡）and Echovilla 2 (Room 302 and 401) last week and this week.

《Echovilla 1》
Had stayed in 观星阁 & 星巴卡 several years back and am amazed that the rooms are the same yet very well-maintained. There are upgrades to the room decor, facilities (smart toilet, coffee n tea equipments, automatic curtains)

My friends and I had a great time at the 观星阁's attic, stargazing and chitchatting for hours. We are blessed to see stars as it had been cloudy the past days and my friends really loved the experience being so close to nature. My friends stayed in 星巴卡 and they like the swing as well as the cosy corner where they can read, relax and meditate.

《Echovilla 2》
Stayed in Room 401 with my husband while my parents, aunt and sister stayed in 302.

1st time staying in both rooms and they are huge with uniquely different concepts.

302 - loved that the beds are located one in the main area and one in the attic. This give privacy and personal space which is perfect for my family. There are sufficient sofas for 4pax to sit comfortably and chitchat. They enjoy the 360 no-blockage ever-changing mountain view from their balcony. Attic is equiped with telescope and you can stargaze when the weather is good.

401 - located on highest floor and the only room on this level. Am greeted with the smell of cedar wood upon entering the room. My favorite spot is the living room as I can fully enjoy the glassroom concept with the glass ceiling and can stargaze. Sofa is spacious enough - perfect for lying on it and enjoy the mountain view. We are blessed to meet the monkeys and took pictures of them on our ceiling.

Both rooms are equipped with a huge onsen bathtub that can fit two person comfortably. The steps in the bathtub enables us to enjoy the bathtub much more comfortably. You can hear the nature sound while enjoying the bathtub.

B&B Owner - Ah Cheng 阿呈 bought us to the
Saguer Waterfall which is 5min away from Echovila. We took the shortest trail which took us 15min and the view is beautiful. Spring water is very clean and the air feel really fresh. The same spring water is used in Echovilla.

There are three breakfast options- vegan, vegetarian or chicken. We are happy with the variety provided as my parents are lacto-ovo vegetarians.

If you have the opportunity to meet the owner or butlers especially 阿呈, I recommend you o talk to them to understand more about the b&b, about Hualien, significance of Echovilla, and also the story behind each and every vintage collectible.

Pros
- Escape away from the bustling cities, one of the rarest minsu situated in the forest, yet 10min drive from Hualien Train Station
- Less than 10min drive to City Centre and night market
- Unique glassroom concept where you can stargaze
- Able to enjoy mother nature's view, smell the Phytoncide from the comfort of our rooms
- If you are lucky, you will see monkeys in super close opportunity (owners have informed us not to feed them, so we can see them very close yet they are wary of our presence)
- Less than 5min walk to Saguer Waterfall with mutiple trails (easiest trail takes 15min to reach the waterfall)
- Owner is a vintage collector and you can see part of his vintage display in the B&B living room and individual rooms
- Natural smell of Taiwan Cedar Wood is amazing
- Breakfast spread is IG-worthy, well-balanced and yummy (Suitable for vegan, vegetarian or meat-eater)
- Ecofriendly
- Stereo bedside lamp which is a lamp, bluetooth speaker and mobile charger
- Handdrip coffee, high mountain tea and snacks readily available in the room

Cons
- Smart toilet bowl can be rather sensitive in 星巴卡 and 302 so don't be surprised if it opens despite you being a small distance apart
- Mosquitoes are common in Hualien so do protect yourself with repellent if you intend to enjoy the forest view outdoor. There are mosquitoes repellent, sprays n ointments available in the b&b

Recommended B&B if you want to getaway from the bustling city and be with nature. I will be back!

It’s truly a tranquil scene from the house facing one side of the forest. The other sides however are dilapidated houses. If you Google the location it is not near the night markets and central Hualien but what you can’t see is that it’s amongst very old and dilapidated houses which came as quite a surprise to us as the rooms do cost quite a bit per room per night. However, marketing was done right and the pictures are really what you can see from One side of the house, facing the forest. 

They have a booking system on their website that you can only book the rooms and pay a deposit of 50% using credit card. Upon arrival however they only accept cash. This was not stated in their website. Also, they charge by per head, which is also not stated in their website. Dishonest as after many email exchanges knowing the number of pax the owners failed to bill me correctly. Until arrival we were asked to top up for every extra person. Perhaps their website is only in chinese which may pose as a barrier to understanding the many terms and conditions.

We booked 3 nights but because of their sudden ‘per head charge’ we decided to cut short the stay and check out the next day. Bearing in mind we paid 50% of our entire stay, we also topped up for the extra persons ( kids ) for that night. We were willing to forego 50% because it was not worth it and the owners were not upfront about it from the start. The owners were still not happy with the amount and wanted us to TOP up again, another sgd200 before they let us leave. Of course we were not willing to TOP up as we already paid more than half of the entire stay including the extra head charges for the kids. Suddenly they could accept credit card payment again. It was quite an ordeal dealing with spongers in this sense.

Dishonest & Misleading

This is my 3rd stay in Echo Villa and I am very lucky to be able to stay in Echo Villa 2 which was newly opened less than two months ago. Been an Echo Villa lover after my first visit in 2012, I was truly impressed with Echo Villa 2 as the vintage interior design, the antique furnitures used as well as how they were carefully arranged and designed is really amazing. Besides the design and concept being vastly different from Echo Villa 1, the furnitures and necessities used are more upscale as compared to Echo Villa 1.

I stayed in Room 201 on 16 April 2019 and had an awesome experience as the room was very clean, very well designed with perfect view of the forest and mountain ahead. I spent quite a lot of time in the balcony reading or simply enjoy soaking in the sound of Mother Nature and really pure fresh air which you can hardly experience in Singapore. 

One of the most important factor why I have been an Echo Villa's lover since 2012 is the sincerity and hospitality of Echo Villa's owner - Ah Cheng. He always treat his guests as his friends and ensures the best service and experience for each and every of his guest. Hearing from him how each brick and motar was made, the origins of his furnitures and how he import them in and etc, you can truly sense the effort he made and his passion to provide the best he can. I also totally agree with his notion to sow seeds of kindness whenever he can.

Strongly recommend and do give Echo Villa 2 a try! 

PS: Breakfast made by Ah Cheng's mom is really delicious!
這是我第三次住在迴音谷而這次我很幸運能夠入住才剛開幕不到兩個月的迴音谷二館。 我從2012第一次住在迴音谷後就愛上迴音谷，可是新館的複古設計，所採用的古董家具以及精心設計的擺設讓我眼前一亮也讓我更加驚嘆。 除了室內設計以及構思與迴音谷一館截然不同，家具以及所用的日常用品都更加高級。

我在四月十六日入住一晚在201，體驗非常棒因為房間很乾淨，設計很精緻而且可以一覽無遺地看到森林以及遠方的山。 我很喜歡並花了不少時間待在陽台閱讀，或是純粹欣賞大自然的聲音，以及呼吸著在新加坡很難能夠呼吸到的新鮮空氣。

我會愛上迴音谷的其中一個重要的原因是民宿的主人-阿呈對於客人的誠意以及用心。 他會把客人當成自己的朋友，並儘力把最好的體驗給於每個客人。 聽到他講解關於迴音谷二館的建築材質是如何做成的，個別古董家具的由來以及運輸過程，你能夠感受到他的熱忱以及想要每次呈現更好的給於Echo Friends的誠意。 而且我也很贊同他的理念-盡力去種下善的種子。

非常推薦迴音谷二館!

PS: 呈媽媽的早餐很好吃!

Echo Villa Lover Since 2012 & Echo Villa 2 Is Truly Amazing!

While booking the room is a little confusing for someone who doesn't speak Chinese, it was manageable and Gino, our amazing host, sent lots of emails to us after the booking and before we arrived telling us about all the different activities we could do while we were there. When we arrived, Gino picked us up from the train station in his vintage VW beetle and then gave us a tour of the villa! It has a beautiful scenic Koi pond, and some amazing wildlife such as geckos and butterflies in the garden, which is lovely to watch when relaxing in the front room while listening to the lovely jazz music that is playing. After telling Gino that we wanted to visit Taroko National Park, he arranged for his friend who is a guide to come and talk to us about potential routes we could take completely free of charge! He also sent us a copy of the bus timetables, called us a taxi whenever we sent him a message and also sent us a voice recording of the Chinese pronunciation of Echo Villa so we could learn it to tell taxi drivers! He also arranged for us to take part in a whale watching expedition. To say it shortly, he was an amazingly welcoming and attentive host. The only thing that wasn't what we were expecting was that because we were traveling on a budget we booked the pop style room, which is still a lovely room but nothing like the beautiful glass rooms in the photos. Also, as it is too far from the city centre to walk we spent a lot on taxis, but if you are not on a budget this shouldn't matter. All in all, a beautiful place with a wonderful host!

Absolutely stunning rooms, atmosphere, and service!

My family just returned home from our annual Taiwan vacay and everyone unanimously agreed that Hualien and Echo Villa were the highlights of our trip. Away from the city buzz, Echo Villa is surrounded by calm and nature - a much needed refreshing change of pace and air. 

Kevin (the owner) is warm, easygoing and more than happy to help with anything. He provided tons of local food recommendations, organised transport and a private tour through his tie-ups with other companies - which also means prices are more reasonable.

If you enjoy hiking, there are a few easy mountain trails just a 10 minute walk away. If you enjoy eating, home-made breakfast is provided and nearby Hualien city offers lots of delicious quality food options (just ask Kevin!). If you prefer staying in, then Echo Villa is perfect as nature is right outside your (floor-to ceiling) glass windows within the comforts of your cosy room. There’s always something for everyone.

We stayed for 3 nights and wished we had more time here. This place is a keeper - I will definitely be back!

The place to relax, recharge & reconnect

We have been to Taiwan many times, but this is our first to self-drive along the east coast (花蓮 - 池上 - 台東 - 知本). We found Echo Villa through reading travel blogs.
The rooms and guest service are simply top-notched! As Echo Villa is tucked away from the main train station, we can enjoy the tranquillity and slow pace we are looking for.  In any case, the town is only 10-minute drive away. It is really the right choice for us to unwind here!
I want to single out the dedicated service offered by Ah Cheng (阿呈)! Just before our departure, a careless service rep cancelled our car rental booking and Ah Cheng managed to find an alternative (and better car) the next day! Our self drive trip could have been ruined without his timely assistance!
阿呈媽媽 cooked great home-cooked breakfast to light up our mornings.  We still have fond memories...

Great service with great heart!

Warm received by the host Ah CHENG & his staff upon arrival.

Relax in the starry night when lying in the bed.

Regain the internal power by home made breakfast prepared by the host's mother. You can get what East meets West being presented in the sandwiches and fried pawn cake, egg pastry and juicy minced pork bun.

Go to the down town & explore local culture.
Or simply go to Seven Star Lake (Malongayangay) in 10 mins drive.
Take adventure in the Taroko National Park.
Have fun in the night market where thousand of local snacks waiting for you.

The host has many other ideas for you to arrange activities.

Reborn after the stay in Echo Villa.

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