A simple yet luxurious hidden gem by Erhai Lake—Mangshu Taotangzhiqiu

At the end of an alley in Shuanglang, Dali, this homestay— Mangshu·Taotangzhiqiu Seaview Hotel (Dali Erhai Branch) gave me the experience of a day spent in a floating homestay on the sea ✨ 🖼️ Homestay Style: A wabi-sabi design that blends simplicity with luxury, crafted from natural elements like pottery, wood, earth, and stone to create "perfection in imperfection" ✨ 🏡 Homestay Layout: The homestay features two courtyards. One is a seaview courtyard with 9 floor-to-ceiling window seaview rooms, literally perched above Erhai Lake—sleeping right on the water. The other is a non-seaview courtyard, which includes a tea room 🍵, minibar, restaurant, front desk, and a traditional Chinese garden, as if stepping into the Republic of China era—elegant and refined 💕 🏠 Room Types: Ruomu Front Seaview King Room, Zhuyu Side Seaview King Room, Shatang Seaview Suite; Changliu Terrace Courtyard King Room, Fuyu Courtyard King Room, Huaijiang Terrace Courtyard King Room, Lujiang Courtyard Family Room 🛏 Room Amenities: Dyson hairdryer, Marshall speaker, King Koil mattress, refrigerator, air conditioning, bathtub 🛁, giant screen projector, Kohler bathroom fixtures, imported toiletries, Carnation bedding 🗓 Services Provided: ✅ Welcome fruit ✅ Buffet breakfast ✅ Afternoon tea 🧇 ✅ Goodnight milk ✅ Butler service ✅ Travel guides ✅ Parking space ✅ Travel photography experience 📷 📝 Note: Advance room booking is required, especially for the Shatang and Ruomu room types—reserve about 10 days in advance ⚠️