Into The Woods on Lazarus Island: What’s it like to go glamping on an…

The cool air-conditioning was a welcome sensation as I opened the sliding doors of my tent. From my bed, I was greeted by the view of the beach and the bay. In the distance, you could see Kusu Island, absent of the devotees that crowd the place from September to December. And if you squinted hard enough, you could even spot Batam’s gentle hills and buildings even further away.

I was at Lazarus Island and the glamping tent was my home for the night, courtesy of Into The Woods. Billed as a slow and sustainable accommodation for visitors of the island, guests here are encouraged to slow down and embrace a more relaxed lifestyle – a staycation break from the bustle of urban living that I planned to take full advantage of.

And just to be clear, it’s not to be confused with the nearby Tiny Away Escape accommodations that are also on the same island.

The boutique glamping experience was started in 2022 by a couple who, upon observing how their children enjoyed a day at the beach, sought to recreate the same experiences for adults to destress and declutter their minds.