The hype
Guests adore the private pools and the 'magical' antique decor, calling it a peaceful sanctuary.
Lata Lama
$95-220/ nacht
Boek dit als You want a private, antique Javanese wooden villa with your own pool, far away from the concrete resorts of South Bali.
Waarom mensen ervan houden
- Each villa has a completely private swimming pool
- Breakfast is served daily on your private terrace
- Authentic 'Joglo' architecture feels like living in a piece of art
Snel Overzicht: It’s a stunningly photogenic antique wooden house, which means you will hear every rooster, cricket, and neighbor through the thin walls.
Beoordeeld door @hotelintro: I felt like royalty here without the price tag. The host was so motherly, and having a private pool just steps from my bed was a dream. The open-air bathroom was a little wild but totally cool. Highly recommend for a group trip.
Gast die hier verbleef zei
Reality check
The 'no sound isolation' is real—light sleepers struggle with the roosters and nature sounds at 4 AM.
- You crave privacy and want your own pool without paying $500+
- You appreciate antique craftsmanship and rustic charm over modern polish
- You want to be walking distance to the beach but secluded in a rice field
Schoonmaak & Onderhoud
9.6
- Housekeeping: Daily cleaning is thorough; staff even wash dishes.
- Bathroom hygiene: Generally spotless, though open-air design means leaves/dust can blow in.
- Maintenance: Antique wood shows wear and tear (swollen doors, creaky floors) but is part of the charm.
- Linens & towels: Fresh and clean, though mosquito nets are a functional necessity.
- Odors & scents: Fresh nature smells, occasional burning rice straw smoke from nearby fields.
Sleepability™
6.5GEMATIGD
0-4LUID
4-7.5GEMATIGD
7.5-10STIL
- Roosters (early morning)
- Nature sounds (crickets, geckos)
- Neighbors (due to thin walls)
Voordat je boekt
Goed om te weten
- Airport transfer takes ~3 hours and costs around 700k-900k IDR ($45-60).
- Breakfast is included and cooked to order in your villa.
- Bicycles are free to use but check the brakes/tires first (maintenance varies).
Wat je mee moet nemen
- Earplugs (essential for the roosters)
- Strong mosquito repellent (open-air bathrooms)
- Slip-on shoes (for moving between the garden and villa)
Kamer Genie
Beste keuzes
- Halimah's House: Perfect for couples/honeymooners, very private 1-bedroom.
- The Joglo: Best for groups/families, massive 3-bedroom with the biggest pool.
Kamers om te vermijden
- Rumah Beryl if you have toddlers (steep stairs mentioned in reviews).
Kamer Aanvraag Genie – kopiëren en plakken
“We are celebrating a special occasion and would love the most secluded villa available, ideally Halimah's House if possible.”
Veelgestelde vragen & Verborgen tips
Alles wat je eigenlijk wilt weten voordat je boekt.
Is the pool shared?
No, each villa (Joglo, Rumah Beryl, Halimah) has its own private swimming pool.
Is there air conditioning?
Yes, the bedrooms are air-conditioned, but living areas are often open-air/fan-cooled.
How far is the beach?
It is a 5-10 minute walk through the rice fields to Lovina Beach.
Are there bugs?
Yes. It is a wooden house in a rice field. Expect mosquitoes, ants, and geckos.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a generous breakfast is served daily at your villa.
Is it quiet at night?
Generally yes, but soundproofing is non-existent, so you will hear nature and morning roosters.
Tips van Insiders
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Ask the staff to organize a dolphin tour—they use trusted captains who don't chase the animals aggressively.
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Order the 'fish curry' for dinner if you stay in; a guest review specifically raved about it.
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The 'Secret Garden' restaurant nearby offers free pickup if you book a table.
5 dingen die je moet weten voordat je gaat
💡The doors are antique teak and might not align perfectly, leaving small gaps for bugs.
💡The 'open-air bathroom' sounds romantic until you need to use it during a rainstorm.
💡You might hear the nearby mosque's prayer call, though it's less intense than in South Bali.
💡The lighting is 'atmospheric' (dim), which can make reading at night tricky.
💡The staff will come into your villa garden to serve breakfast, so don't sleep in the nude with the curtains open.
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