“The best one yet” We arrived at the Bintang parking lot, met by 3 guys who are going to take our bags. Up a "rustic" stairs, down a path behind the grocery, then another path, then another..."what did we get into?" Last turn and you look across a rice field and find heaven. Beautiful grounds, great pool, almost total quiet, spotless, great breakfast...yet you're still maybe 15 minutes total walk in to "downtown" Ubud or 10 minutes up the stream bed and turn up into Penestanan. I'm doubtful that you can match this for privacy yet proximity to Ubud shopping and sightseeing. Landlord was incredibly responsive to emails. Driver/Guide most helpful. This was, just simply, one of those place that you kind of want to denigrate a bit so it will be available the next time for us, because we will return. The pictures understate the beauty and you can't hear the quiet in a photo. This is one to not overlook if you like privacy and still like to see what Ubud has to see and do.

“Magical, calming paradise” Villa Santai is a taste of paradise nestled in the hills of Tenah Merah, Ubud. Its warm, friendly staff welcomes you into the Villa, immediately making you feel relaxed and at home. The food is delicious and cooked from local ingredients. The location is breathtaking. The moment you enter the Villa, you will be impressed by the amazing view of the jungle and valley through the first floor. It is impossible not to take a moment and look around at the beautiful view. There is an infinity pool overlooking the valley, and sometimes you can spot monkeys in the trees. It's a perfect place to relax and unwind away from the activity of the city of Ubud. It is close enough that you can take a ride into town in their car, and they can pick you up as well. It's easy to coordinate with them. They also have great ideas for walks or treks to the river or through the jungle. I love that it's a bit secluded, so you feel like you are really in a special place up in the hills. The nearby villages, rice fields and temples are beautiful too, and there really are not many tourists around, if any. The rooms are spacious, with incredibly large closets and a porch that wraps around the villa, where you can read a book or watch the sunrise. The sunset is equally as impressive, and casts beautiful colors of pink and coral in the sky, that reflect onto the infinity pool. It's incredibly magical, incredibly relaxing, and amazingly luxurious. The staff adds to the warmth. I can't wait to go again.

“Amazing, authentic, gorgeous, romantic, and such sweet people!” My husband and I booked a last minute reservation with Jaya at one of his Bali Udud Villas. It was even better than we expected. Don't hesitate, stay here! We got to stay at two different villas and took a peek at a third, and all were amazing. Each villa is a true balinese escape. The design, architecture, gardens, views and pool were so breathtakingly beautiful. Jaya and his family were extremely sweet and took really good care of us. Wayan made us delicious breakfasts and served them right in our garden next to the pool. Jaya and his nephew gave us rides to wherever we wanted to go (much easier than driving and parking). But we just wanted to stay at the villa--really, it's amazing! Highly recommend! The villas are very well maintained, wifi is reliable, and location is ideal (just out of the madness of downtown Ubud). And very quiet (didn't notice any rooster noise).

“Beautiful home and wonderful memories” We stayed for less than a week with two children around Christmas, and it was absolutely a delight!! The villa itself is beautifully decorated, modern and there's always things to do for everyone --the pool is lovely and well maintained, the veranda offers a fantastic view, we also used the massage tables and kids dvd. The villa is conveniently located just a few minutes walk from Jalan Kejang, which leads to ubud center, yet it's hidden from all the noise. The slope is a little steep but we loved it too, even with a baby push chair it was no problem. All staff members we met were friendly and pleasant. We loved the breakfast Wayan made every morning, couldn't find a better way to start a day. Overall a very nice experience, and we would definitely go back again next time we visit ubud!!

“Wonderful and relaxing” Villa Kembali is perfect for a relaxing getaway away from the hubub of Kuta. Great staff and gorgeous gardens.

“What a great place to stay in the Ubud area!” If you are looking for a great place to stay in Ubud, try the Villa amrita! It really was the perfect place for me, to relax and rewind. I couldn't have hoped for a better place to stay. Although the place is not within walking distance of the Ubud centre itself, the villa shuttle to Ubud made it so easy to go there and come back, any time of the day. Undoubtedly, the helpful and fantastic staff with whom nothing is a problem and everything is possible, made it a very enjoyable stay. Special thanks to Wayan, Ayu, Made and Onk! I've been extremely impressed of the villa, with the privat pool and the fantastic garden. The Dhanya room I stayed in was stunning. It has a balcony that extends over steeply dropping rice terraces, with an incredible view. Everything is well decorated, with the attention to detail from the owners. Well done! I had a marvelous time and I will definitely come back, when traveling to Bali again!

“Great Villa in Ubud” Enjoyed our xmas stay here at this Villa. The Villa's are setup well for relaxing in Ubud. Sitting in the pool and watching the scenery is great. Max and his staff are very accommodating and will help you book the attractions in the area. The villa is a about 20 minute drive to the Ubud township so being away from the crowds and in the rice fields is the appeal here. All of the attractions however will do pickups for free which is a good way to get into Ubud town. Cheers

“Peaceful Retreat” We stayed here inFebruary, we were looking for a place to escape and relax. This villa was perfect. The owner was prompt in replying to our emails and Ketut was so helpful during our stay. We hired a motorbike to go into Ubud but loved the cafes in the little village so much that we ended up spending most of our time eating there. There were some leaflets for local businesses in the villa which we found very helpful too. The only negatives would be that it is very hard to find in a taxi (definately recommend pickup by Ketut)and that it is not a very private villa (but this didn't bother us at all).

“Outstanding quality and value for money” Five of us stayed in one of The Jumah's villas and it was an excellent experience. We stayed in the Gangga 3 bedroom villa. It was extremely clean and well looked after and the pool was amazing. We were very happy with the location - a short walk to the Monkey Forest Rd but with lots of places to eat and drink close by. The hosts looked after us attentively and were helpful organising transport etc. Breakfast was fresh and very enjoyable. All of the amenities, such as airconditioning, hot showers, water pressure, etc were in great working order. The beds were huge (even the single beds) and extremely comfortable. There was also a fantastic hot and chilled filtered water machine in this villa which was an excellent addition as we didn't need to purchase any water during our stay and could have cups of tea instantly. We would not hesitate to stay here again - it was wonderful!

“Thank you Jumah” We would like to thank you Nyoman and Chaja and their super friendly staff for the fantastic stay at their villa. It's spacious and surrounding with lots of green. We love this treasure place in central of Ubud. It was not far from the central, but well located enough to enjoy the calm of Bali.The place was just like on the pictures, very well maintained. They arranged the airport transfer for us for quite reasonable price. It's worth to have the breakfast on the rooftop even if it's raining, the banana pancake is very nice. It is not a crowded beach villas location, but it is definitely worth to stay in Ubud with your private pool. The beach is in reachable distance if you want some salty water. But as you will visit a lot of places, you will see open water a lot ;) Hire a car,scooter, or driver, your life will be much easier as public transportation doesn't really exist in Bali, not least you will see more Bali's life while driving. We strongly recommend the place to everyone. Terima Kasih

“Perfect house” We liked it very much, great house, good location, very nice staff. The kitchen could have been better equipped for people who like cooking, there could also have been a coffee maker. the pool area is gorgeous, the bed very comfortable.

“Best accommodation of our entire trip” Myself and two friends travelled to Bali late in January, which was the first visit to Indonesia for all of us. Our first stop was Angel Villa and it was the best introduction to Bali we could possibly have asked for. Annie and Rod (as well as being fantastic hosts) are so knowledgeable not only of Balinese culture, but also of the local surrounds, and so for Bali novices like ourselves, we found ourselves saying "We'll ask Annie when we get back" whenever there was something we didn't fully understand, and without fail, they had the answers. Their recommendations were consistently spot on, not only for fantastic local places to eat and drink, but also for shopping destinations like for silver jewelery etc, and the best ways to get around - locally, as well as off to our next destination. We stayed in the Poolside room, which is the larger room of the two on offer, and is lovely and light, with fans and air-con to relieve the humid and hot temperatures. On days we weren't out exploring, the Villa was a fantastic place to relax - we spent a lot of time on the balai or relaxing by the pool, reading, playing cards and/or having a couple of bintangs. The gardens are exquisite and provide a brilliant oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the streets. Given it's a homestay there is a fully equipped kitchen, and while we used it for snacks only, if you were interested in cooking a 'proper' meal you'd find everything you need, and the local supermarket is a 5 min walk away. The location in Mas is great - out of the crazy-ness of Ubud which is a huge plus, but still easy enough to get in to Ubud if and when you want to. Local market is spitting distance away for all things fresh (and is a must visit), as are cheap warungs for delicious local style food, as well as slightly more expensive restaurant style places if you so desire. Great bar called Dstar which has live music a few times a week is also easy walking distance away. Oh, and did I mention the pool?!?! As hosts Annie and Rod are very respectful - there when you need them, but at the same time it really felt like we had the place to ourselves most of the time. There is no curfew, and we all felt very comfortable to come and go as we pleased. And I know it' might seem like a small thing, but over our couple of weeks in both Bali and on the Gili Islands, Angel Villa had by far the absolute best water pressure of all our accommodation choices! Loved staying here, would return without hesitation.

““Immaculate, serene, authentic Ubud experience!”” This was our first visit to Bali. We have four children aged 13 down to 8. We spent four days in a very swish villa in Nusa Dua but the highlight of our stay was our four days in Ubud, staying in Villa Santana. I was nervous booking it because I had no idea what to expect of Bali but I was comforted by the reviews that Kasey's villas receive and let me tell you, we weren't disappointed. In fact, I'd say that the photos don't do it justice and it's even better in real life. From the moment I made the booking, Kasey, who owns the villa, made it a smooth and easy process. Not only does she employ fantastic staff and maintains the highest standards but it's all the little extras that made the difference. Once we had booked Kasey sent us a comprehensive guide detailing the names of her beautiful staff (they're amazing and nothing is too much trouble), who we could call to organise our trip from Nusa Dua to Ubud, places to eat, things to do, etc. We used her guide the whole time we were there and had some wonderful meals because of it. So, the rooms are great. The two top bedrooms look out over the rice paddies and there's nothing more serene and beautiful than to wake up to that view. It was just what we needed. The two youngest children had single beds downstairs and we all had our own bathroom. The kids loved the pool and we had some wonderful family time playing Marco Polo (I hope we weren't too loud!) and lazing by the pool on the many sunbeds or outdoor sofas and chairs. I was a bit tired on the second day so Komang, who is truly one of the most beautiful, joyful and accommodating men we've ever met, offered to take my daughter and I into town on his and Vera's scooters to buy some gluten free food for my daughter. We had so much fun. They then continued to offer us lifts from then on, which was very kind as it was very hot in the middle of the day. Komang's mother and father are to be met on the path on the way into town, where his father sells young coconuts for only a dollar. He cuts it open for you, and then after you've had the coconut milk/water, which is over a litre's worth, he then cuts up the coconut flesh. One was enough to feed our whole family of 6. He then showed us how he climbs the coconut trees - very impresive - and then showed us some plants that are grown in the area (vanilla beans, lemongrass and rice). Such a kind and simple man who wants for so little yet seems so full of peace and joy. One of the highlights of our stay was the night that Kasey organised for Putri, a young 13 year old girl, to come in and put on her makeup in front of us and traditional costume and then danced for us. It was very special. She was truly amazing. Putri's friend made up my daughter's face and then they dressed her in the traditional Balinese dance costume. We could hardly recognise our daughter - she looked so striking with the special makeup and dress. We have a girl and three boys and even the boys found this to be a very special night. It's a definite must!!! Payment is by way of donation for a local education project so it was doubly rewarding to have such a great experience and to be able to contribute to a worthy cause. We also recommend the Eco Cycling Tour, which Vera or one of the staff members can arrange for you. In fact, they'll help you with anything. The tour was downhill so the cycling was no trouble for our four children and for someone like me who hasn't had a lot of cycling experience. Very easy and enjoyable and a great lunch to be had as well. When I was looking to book a villa in Ubud many of the places that looked amazing in the photos, didn't have the best reviews, particularly around cleanliness, etc. We were so fortunate to have found Villa Santana because it was everything that the description said it would be and, once we got to see around the area, it really is one of the best positioned villas amongst the rice fields. A big thank you to Kasey, Komang, Vera and Desek and to Gede who drove us to and from Ubud. I would note that if you have anyone in your party who has difficulty walking then this villa may prove difficult because you do need to walk from where the dropoff point is. We loved the fact that we got to walk because there was so much to see along the way, but it may prove a problem for anyone who is constricted in their walking.

“Beautiful setting in an authentic Bali villa with everything you” Helen and Kadeo could no have been more welcoming. Helen gave us lots of information before we arrived and provided a few things we asked for including airport pick up and a brand new baby car seat. We were pleasantly surprised by the walk to the villa having imagined a bit of a trek it really was only 5 minutes through the rice paddies which we easily managed with two asleep children (aged 3 & 4) and our bags with kareoke help and a torch! It all added to a sense of adventure. In the day light this walk was wonderful and we saw beautiful views villas and lots of wildlife including ducks frogs dragonfly dogs etc to the delight of the boys. Karens breakfast was gorgeous and she was very good with the kids. The villa was beautifully decorated but so you didn't feel at home and they encouraged us to move anything around to make us happy. The two bedrooms outdoor ensuites and huge open plan living area was lovely with ceiling fans and aC. The outdoor patio, pool and Bali hut were stunning and very private with high walls and a lovely wooden door out to the paddies. We stayed 5 days and spent one at the elephant sanctuary which was well worth the pricy entrance, Kadek arranged a driver for around $30 au for 4-5 hrs. We felt quite close to Ubud centre too but didn't walk there only because it was a bit tricky on the narrow roads with kids but taxis were good and very cheap. We are at dreams cafe on the oath many times and loved the food and ambience my son started to look like banana fritters and my husband and I like nasi goreng! Amazing place and we felt so welcome thanks again to Helen for her lovely impromptu australia Day get together we were so kindly included in! Btw we took every mozzie repellant and had no problems or need for it also no sickness which is quite am achievement when your toddler eats off the floor! Highly recommend pondok iman for families or couples.

“Very nice and relaxing vacation” Stayed 8 days at Villa Lovina and have to say the staff, housekeeping, gardner, and Yuni the cook couldn't have been better! We wanted a vacation that we could just sit and relax not have to leave villa and the staff allowed us to do this My husband said most relaxing vacation he has ever had! Villa was nice needs to be updated a little beds were great had some small issues like light bulbs out took until day before we left to get someone to fix but Yuni was on top of all issues we had making sure manager was aware of problem. Food was really good I must say Yuni is an excellent cook we had her cook 3 meals a day for us and can't complain at all! Chocho the gardner new I wanted the fish pond in front of villa to work so he took time and made it work so I could see what it looked like with the water falling over the wall it is so beautiful and very thoughtful of him to work on it I guess manager hasn't gotten fish food in awhile so of course I had to have some so Yuni went and got for me so I hope next guest enjoys feeding the fish as much as I did, I would recommend this villa to my friends cause the staff is so good!! Hope I can come again!

“Even better than the photos - just beautiful” Stayed a week at Geoffrey's lovely villa with family including our 5 month old daughter. Such a great property, beautiful gardens and wonderful place to stay in a good neighbourhood. Just a 15-20 min walk to Ubud with plenty of great walks and dining options locally. The property is even more beautiful than the photos suggest. Very comfortable lodgings and lush gardens. The staff were very friendly and took great care of us and the property while we were there. All of us felt very fortunate to stay in this fantastic villa - highly recommended!

“BREATHTAKING SCENIC VIEWS” I am a travel agent at Flight Centre, and I was lucky enough to stumble across this villa recommended to me by my Team leader. If you love privacy, tranquility and laying around the gorgeous infinity pool gazing into the greenest and most serine forest while tanning and being attended to by your own personal butler. This villa is for you! Every morning they go to the markets to arrange for the meal you have pre ordered so you know that everything you eat will be fresh! Try the Watermelon fruit crush - it was to die for! I lived off of them! The staff are so polite and helpful and really made my partner and I feel at home! On arrival they will give you a sort of xylophone instrument to play when you would like to be attended to which was cool because i love all the little things and was pretty fascinated by this haha!! Just remember, it is a PRIVATE villa, it is about 15 minutes from the centre of UBUD, so if you're planning on doing any tours or shopping, just remember to book them earlier rather than later or you may find you'll be too lazy to get up and venture out. haha! It is open living, an experience you can rarely find in a villa, when you arrive your mouth with drop as you walk into this modern but very cultural place. It gives you a lot of time to litterally do what you want to be doing on a holiday - RELAX, REJUVINATE AND EAT! lol Overall, I will recommend this for majority of people although this may not be ideal for people who don't like nature and are more suited to the city life as you will see an abundance of living creatures; frogs, baby geckos, mosquitos etc.

“Great villa with nice view at sunset in Bali see” We spend 11 nights at villa Mente and enjoyed the luxury of the villa, the pool and it's staff. We made several daytrips but we also stayed some days relaxing at the pool. Komang does the household and coocking. She made our holiday and stay at villa Mente unforgettable. Many thanks! And if you need a really good taxidriver than contact Bob Bali. He is just the bomb: http://www.bobbali.com