This old traditional house was renovated in May 2021. The owner spent 8 months to keep the tradition, meanwhile to make the space more comfortable. The house itself is made of mud bricks, there were 3 generations lived in this beautiful house before they abandoned it and moved into the new house. Luckily the owner found this little gem and make it even more beautiful than before.
"This was by far the most satisfying guesthouse during our trip to Yangshuo. My friends even praised my booking skills! There were so many options for rooms in Yangshuo that it was overwhelming, but we finally stumbled upon Yihe Xiaoshanju, and it was exactly my style. The guesthouse's greenery is fantastic, perfect for photos! Coincidentally, we arrived during a flood this year, and the owner contacted me in advance to update us on the weather. Luckily, the weather turned out to be super nice, and we even had a barbecue in the evening – it was awesome. The two buildings each have their own unique style, and the courtyard is full of plants and very clean. When we were taking pictures that day, the owner brought out a large mosquito repellent coil, which was very thoughtful.
The barbecue was also delicious. Oh my, I don't even know how to praise it enough, because it was genuinely great. Knowing we had kids, they thoughtfully shared many details with us. The room was amazing, I didn't get a chance to take pictures, but it was very comfortable. Every time we returned, after letting the owner know in advance, they would turn on the air conditioning for us. We stayed for two days, and if we hadn't been short on time, we would have loved to stay a few more. One evening, we went to West Street for a photo shoot in traditional costumes and didn't get back until nearly 11 PM. The owner was still waiting for us – so heartwarming. Finally, a big thank you to the owner. My child accidentally made the sofa a bit dirty, and the owner told me not to worry and to just enjoy ourselves. I was preparing to pay for the cleaning fee, but the owner said it was fine. Truly so warm-hearted.
After all that, I have to say, we'll definitely be back to stay again! I highly recommend it to everyone!"