Kaka Liz
the visionary founder of
Sten Lodge
I want to wish you very welcome to Sten Lodge!
Sten Lodge was established in 2018 as a lifestyle choice. When I first arrived here at the beginning of 2017, there was no water or electricity, so I relied solely on nature. I enjoyed refreshing morning baths in the river and strolled through the forest.
I love that way of living so the decision to establish Sten Lodge was purely my wish to share this magical way of living.
The bamboo huts where you are staying were built in late 2017 and opened in early 2018, with water connected just in time for our first guests in April 2018.
Initially, we had a very small kitchen, but we still managed to offer breakfast and dinner. That kitchen was where we are now constructing a small outdoor kitchen.
In 2020, we decided to establish Dapur Tara restaurant. We started in the tiny kitchen, but in 2021, we built a larger kitchen and restaurant. Now, we serve breakfast and dinner to both Sten Lodge guests and those who come solely to enjoy the Dapur Tara lunch menu.
At the same time, we renovated the bamboo huts, adding new alang-alang roofs, larger terraces, and new floors. Initially, guests slept on mattresses directly on the bamboo floor, but we have recently invested in comfortable beds.
As of 2025, we have installed lighting in the rooms and terraces, as well as outlets for charging. This year, we also introduced Wi-Fi and warm water in the showers, so that guests can enjoy the closeness of nature, with the comfort of a home
I warmly invite you to stay with us and being part of the Sten Lodge and Dapur Tara family for a few days.