House of Melissa Boutique Farmstay feels like one of Singapore’s most refreshing “out of the city” escapes—especially if you’re craving greenery, sea air, and the simple joy of living alongside animals for a couple of days. Tucked near Changi, it’s the kind of place where you can slow down properly: wander around the compound, spot chickens and ducks going about their day, and even see a peacock roaming nearby. It’s an amazing reset for anyone tired of city life who wants to experience a Singapore farmstay vibe without leaving the island.
If you’re visiting with pets, it’s genuinely pet-friendly, with additional fee per pet. But you do need to be extra mindful because the animals are part of the experience here. With poultry sharing the same space, it’s not the kind of stay where you can let your pet roam unchecked—keeping them calm and under control at all times.
One of the standout perks is the location: situated just beside Changi Beach, there’s a small gated entrance that gives you easy access to the shore. Timing it for low tide makes it even more fun—great for a quiet stroll, letting your pet enjoy the sea breeze, and taking in a side of Singapore that feels surprisingly unhurried.
Food and drinks here are more about experience and comfort than a full-service apartment setup. The farmstay doesn’t equipped with full kitchen for guests, but there’s a simple breakfast corner where you can put together an easy morning meal, with basics like bread and fresh eggs provided (which adds to the “farm living” feel).
Beyond that, what really makes the place memorable are the eco-friendly, educational activities you can pre-book—many of which tie into food and drink in a hands-on way. Guests can sign up for things like pizza-making, harvesting sugarcane and turning it into fresh sugarcane juice, and even honey-related activities (among many other workshops). You can also book activities such as Kayaking and movie under the stars!
When you’re not outdoors, it’s hard to get bored. There are nostalgic movie selections, classic game consoles for old-school gaming, and a stash of board games that make it easy to spend an evening laughing with your kids or unwinding with friends. The interior is a big part of the charm—it really does feel like staying in someone’s beautiful, well-loved home, filled with plants, clean and spacious, and styled with a strong colonial, nostalgic character. There’s also a huge kids’ room with bunk beds and plenty of games, which makes it especially family-friendly.
What makes the stay uniquely moving is the history embedded into the house. The corridor walls display stories and photos connected to its past, including its links to British Army family housing in the area. An especially interesting detail shared online is about a little boy who lived there nearly 70 years ago—he later reconnected with the current owner and donated photographs he had taken as a child, which are now part of the home’s story. Another conversation-starting artifact is a sink said to have been taken from a British warship credited with sinking three German U-boats—an unexpected piece of maritime history sitting quietly in a farmstay in Singapore.
And then there are the quirky “cabinet of curiosities” touches: displays of preserved alcoholic beverages arranged on shelves, minerals and fossils, and even two live scorpions kept indoor — details that make the place feel part homestay, part mini-museum, part eco-retreat. Add in the village-like setting and access to nearby facilities such as the CSC swimming pool, and it becomes a surprisingly layered getaway: nature, nostalgia, history, and family-friendly activities all in one.
Overall, House of Melissa Boutique Farmstay is the most unique pet-friendly destination we have ever visited. Brimming with personality and history, it offers the perfect escape from the fast-paced city life of Singapore. It is a true retreat where you and your loved ones can reconnect with nature, animals and history, enjoying modern comforts alongside delightful surprises at every turn.
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