Wonderful luxury hideaway surrounded by nature

If nature, privacy and tranquility are important to you this awesome, luxurious villa is the ideal place for you to stay. Perfectly suited for groups of friends or families with children and conveniently located for exploring the treasures of North Bali. Set in an old mango plantation with large shady trees and surrounded by a magnificent tropical garden with a large sunny pool and comfortable lounge spaces. Ideal mountain climate, magnificent view, close to beach and tourist attractions. The villa offers total privacy and has everything needed for a fantastic, carefree holiday. Many guests have described it as having a unique, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. It is elegantly designed and decorated in full harmony with the surrounding lush, green Bali nature. It has four spacious bedrooms each with its own open air bathroom. Each room opens to a large veranda with superb views to mountains, tropical jungle, dormant volcanoes and the Bali sea. A large wooden dining table with eight chairs forms the center of the veranda. On the veranda you will also find separate lounge areas and comfortable chairs and couches. Here you can take in the view, have a drink or enjoy the local cuisine prepared by our cook. In the evening you can experience the sunset over the mountains which is often a spectacular show of colors and listen to typical Asian sounds of cicadas and gecko’s. You will definitively appreciate the fresh mountain breeze in the evening. The large tropical garden is truly magnificent, very vibrant with coconut trees and beautifully shaped old mango trees. There is an abundance of Balinese plants and flowers and it is a perfect place to spot many local species like birds, butterflies and squirrels. Being in this garden is a nature experience in itself. Our gardener will be happy to pick mango's, coconuts or a sour-sop from the garden for you to enjoy. In the lower section of the garden you will find a large swimming pool and a sunny terrace with deck chairs. A smaller, shallower pool with a seating area around the edges is attached to the main pool. Sit in this pool and have a drink while watching the sun go down. This pool can also be used as a children’s pool. The garden has many shady places, provided by the mango trees as well as many sunny places for sunbathing. There are several separate private seating areas. One of these areas is a lovely traditional Balinese gazebo with exquisite wood carvings. There is a separate terrace for barbecuing. A full BBQ set is available for free. Many of our guests have enjoyed sitting around a bonfire in the evenings at the large fire pit. When the sky is clear, which is often, you can see volcanoes on the island of Java about 65 miles away. The villa is located on a mountain ridge at an altitude of approximately 200 meters. The climate at this altitude is much more comfortable than at sea level especially in the evenings and nights. The position of the villa to the wind as well as its design enables the breeze to flow through the house which adds to the pleasant temperature. There is a fully equipped kitchen where you can cook your own food or have someone cook for you. An experienced cook is available on call to prepare wonderful local dishes. A special and unique asset of this villa is that the water from all the taps is safe to drink. The villa’s water is from an underground mountain spring. It is regularly tested by government authorities and has always been proven safe. It is totally free of pollution and tastes great. The villa is completely private and guests have access to all this privacy the villa has to offer. The staff team of the villa exists of nice and kind people. As guest you have private staff for the villa. There is a concierge, security and a cook. The staff have humor and do their very best to make you feel good so you can have an unforgettable stay. The private staff works seven days a week, 8 hours a day. The staff costs are included in the rental rate, also the cooking of all meals is included, only the groceries for the food are for your own account. For your convenience, the staff can do all the groceries. You need to give them money in advance to go to the local market. Afterwards they will provide you with receipts. The staff will only charge you a small fee for the transportation (petrol) costs. Prices for food are affordable, the cost of living is still lower in this northern part of Bali. You’ll enjoy a carefree holiday in this beautiful tropical villa with extremely friendly and hospitable staff! After booking we will send you a welcome letter with all the details of the villa and an information guide of Bali with more background of the villa, the service of the staff and nice suggestions to do and to see in the surroundings. In the villa you will find brochures and information. Beautiful beaches, dolphin trips, terraced rice-fields, plantations, mountains, monkeys, temples and some nice villages and towns are close by, such as Lovina and Singaraja. This old capital of Bali is home to the Gedong Kirtya library where you will find the famous Lontar Manuscripts. South of Singaraja you find he most spectacular waterfall of Bali, the Git Git waterfall. About 10 minutes from the villa the Buddhist monastery, Brahma Vihara Arama, also called the little Borobodur, is worth a visit, just as the famous Hot Springs of Air Panas which are 5 minutes away. You will find wonderful snorkeling and diving sites, such as Menjangan Island nearby and also one of the finest golf courses in Asia, the Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club, is just an hour's drive away. MUST DO ACTIVITIES: •Hike the extensive route and rain forests around the village of Mayong •Dolphin watching in the Bali Sea •Snorkelling or diving in the nature park Menjangan Island •Swimming and exploring the many waterfalls like Sekumpul •Visit the historically rich former capital Singaraja •Bathe in the hot water springs of Banjar •Visit the Buddhist temple in Banjar •Do the twin lakes trekking •Zipline and experience climbing at the Botanical Gardens in Bedugul •Enjoy dining, shopping and activities in Lovina •Enjoy Krisna adventure park, parasailing, jet ski, ATV, climbing and more •Visit a local market •A motorbike ride through the beautiful nature of north Bali •Explore the Crater lakes Bedugul area •Visit Batukaru, the second highest volcano in Bali •Visit the Ulun Danu Beratan temple You will be surprised by this authentic part of Bali, more and more people are discovering the still pristine, unspoiled and authentic north coast! Of course it's also possible to rent a car or use a car with English speaking driver. The best way to get around on Bali is with your own transport, whether you drive your selves, hire a driver, a moped or ride a bike. This gives you the flexibility to explore and allows you to reach many places that are otherwise inaccessible. For bookings of one week or more we offer a FREE Indonesian style dinner and a FREE breakfast per booked week for all guests at days of your choosing. We try to be as environmentally friendly as we can and keep our footprint as small as possible. All the trees of the old mango plantation in which the villa was built have been preserved and are maintained. Not a single tree was cut. We recycle and reuse as much as possible and make compost of our garden waste and organic kitchen waste. The villa, its surrounding structures as well as all the furniture are made with eco-friendly materials (such as local sustainable wood from coconut trees as well as certified plantation wood and recycled teak). Included in price are: • 10% government tax • Tourist tax • Daily cleaning • Turn down service • Butler service at meal time • Wireless internet access • Experienced Balinese cook • A free dinner and a free breakfast for bookings for a week or longer • Welcome drink • Free drinking water (tap water is high quality drinking water) • Gas, water and electricity • Bath towels, pool towels, bed linen, soap, toilet paper • Flat screen TV and media player so you can watch your own movies • Free use of pool toys • Free use of Weber BBQ set At additional cost we can organize for you: • Car with experienced English speaking driver • Pick-up and drop-off service from and to the airport • Laundry service (external or by villa staff) • Motorcycle, scooter and mountain bike rental • Relaxing and healing massage • Pedicure, manicure • Yoga class • Meditation class • Hand reading sessions • Day trips like snorkeling, diving, dolphin tours, sightseeing, trekking with guide • Cooking class • Basket weaving class • Babysitter • And many more, just ask staff