We arrived quite late, but our initial view of the villa was overwhelming. There were flowers in the rooms and the villa was spotless.
We woke in the morning to glorious sunshine, well kept tropical gardens and an incredible view of the sea, and our private pool (maintained daily by knowledgeable ground staff).
The staff were there ready to make us breakfast at a time suitable for us. They were there every day, but totally unassuming. They would make us meals at cost for ingredients only and the food was absolutely delicious. Sometimes we cooked for ourselves (my sons choice) but still they would lay the table and clear up everything afterwards. It was like staying in a 5 Star hotel but with total freedom.
The beach was a short walk away where we watched the sunrise and sunset, not to be missed.
The owners made us feel so welcome, it was like having extended family at hand. They recommended many "must see sites" and places to go, and whenever we needed anything they were happy to provide it immediately.
Local cabs are cheap, but as we rented a car, there were only a couple of times we used them. Again this was all organised for us.
As the villa is situated in Northern Bali, the surrounding area is unspoilt and yet with so much to do. We went to water parks, rode jet skis, jumped off 5, 10 and 16 metre cliffs into fresh mountain water. We slid down 12 metre waterfalls, went abseiling, snorkelling and dolphin watching, where we were able to jump into the sea and swim with them.
We visited and bathed in hot springs. All these facilities were only a short drive from the villa.
We took a trip to the National Park, where we were taken by boat to an island and snorkelled with beautiful marine fish In their natural totally unspoilt environment. Well done Bali marine conservation.
We ate out on a number of occasions as well sampling lots of street food. We celebrated The Full Moon Party at the Spice Beach Club, where there was a live band and brilliant entertainment all evening, ending with the release of traditional paper lanterns into the star ridden night ski.
I highly recommend this villa, and will certainly be back.
