【Stay at a Homestay on Tuesdays】\ Snag Villa115, a South Seas-style gem nestled in the old mountain town

Winding up a narrow stone staircase, a golden four-faced Buddha comes into view. The bold, vivid orange is the main color scheme of Villa115. Unlike Japanese or Chinese-style homestays, it brings the vibrant spirit of the South Seas to Jiufen’s mountainside. The living room features wicker chairs, installations, and a carefully curated music selection from the bar counter—transporting you to a South Seas island. The owner has utilized the space under the stairs for a Western-style heater, which might seem out of place at first glance but gives the area a distinctive charm. Many visitors are amused to learn that it’s not just decor—the owner explains it’s used to circulate warmth on cold days by burning charcoal.

 

Villa115 expresses its philosophy of life through simple design and uses colors to distinguish its rooms: the Green Room features floral table lamps and leaf-shaped shell lamps, creating a fairytale forest vibe; the Red Room combines fiery red hues with iron-framed furniture for a passionate yet cozy feel; the elegant Purple Room is a dreamy favorite among girls; and the cool Blue Room evokes the feeling of lounging on a Villa115 beach, offering a refreshing and uplifting atmosphere.

Besides its “South Seas” design, even the breakfast has a tropical twist: toast spread with authentic buttery spreads, Western-style scrambled eggs sprinkled with zesty South Seas spices, and drinks featuring not coffee but sweet, creamy, non-cloying teh tarik, marking a fresh start to your journey.