“Best Spot in Ubud... Maybe even Bali!” We loved Villa Via (and Villa Jepun and Hibiscus). Yes we stayed in all three villas on four separate stays in 6 weeks of travel in Bali. We travelled all over the island and continued to return to the beauty, calm, cleanliness and privacy of the villa's at Devi's Place. Villa Via was our favourite of all three. The beautiful clean kitchen allowed to do much of our cooking on our own, and when we didn't feel like it, the lovely staff coordinated food delivery for us. We also had the option to order from Murdi, part of the Devi's Place team who made amazing home cooked Indonesian food, and some delicious western dishes too. The staff go above and beyond, always friendly, available and very helpful. We loved the views of the rice fields and our early morning walks. We were on a working holiday and appreciated the reliable internet (hard to find on the island). For $5/day you can grab a motorbike that they have available for guests and go explore Ubud. The proximity to Intuitive Flow Yoga, Yellow Flower Cafe, Sari Organik and alchemy were great. We loved the short walk to Cantika Zest for the best spa treatments of anywhere in Ubud, and also treated ourselves to massages in the villa too. We left three other properties ahead of schedule to return to Devi's Place. It truly is a gem, incredible value for the experience and comfort. It was clean, no air fresheners (which are everywhere in most villas), great water pressure, beautiful and private salt-water pool, comfortable sitting area and stocked with Dvds. This place was absolutely perfect!

“If it is available, stay here!” Beautful spot, terrific house, amazing staff. For a reasonable price they can arrange you a driver, pick you up at the airport and take you directly to the door. Our cleaning, shopping and cooking was done. There was a gardner and security at night, which is not due to safety concerns, just there in case we needed anything. They even arranged to have beer delivered to the villa, for which I am eternally grateful! None of us wanted to leave (ever!). Just sit back and enjoy, they take care of everything!

“7 star” Villa is fantastic, super comfortable and huge! The beach is right there, the garden and pool are gorgeous. Villa is even better than on the pics, and the pics are good! The kids loved the pool so much. I can't say enough about the lovely polite and helpful staff. They cooked for us everyday, and it was better than the restaurants. The kids did not want to leave the villa. The staff really just added to the excellence of the villa. I will go back in a heart beat. Most relaxing holiday I have ever had.

“My little dream home in Penestanan” When I think of the thousands of homes and villas available for rent in Bali, I still don't know how We got lucky enough to find this particular one. Hyacinth House was everything We had wanted it to be and more. It is a place that you love more and more every day until it gets to the point that you have no idea how you're ever going to leave. We fell in love with the house and then we fell in love with the staff. Our beautiful Ketut we miss you so very much. Your wonderful breakfasts, the way you kept the house so beautiful and clean, the way you watched over us and cared for us...these are the things we will never forget. Pia..you are a darling girl, so bright, so clever..thank you for everything you did for us and Made your quiet grace is utterly charming. Thank you all so much. Every day we would wander off exploring and I can't tell you how wonderful it was to return to lovely clean house. The bedroom upstairs OMG!!! It's just beautiful!! The outdoor shower down stairs won us over from day one and we never once used the other bath and shower. One night it rained and I still chose the outdoor shower...it's just so invigorating. We went in August / the weather was divine...in a 12 night stay we only put the overhead fan on two or three times. Penestanan gets the most beautiful breezes. If you want a place to chill out, just relax and enjoy, pull up a chair, take a nap on the day bed or a swim in the pool then Hyacinth House is for you. If you want adventure put your shoes on and go for a walk...everything's there! Want to eat out?...there are many places close by, we went to the local cafes all the time. The Elephant Cafe, Lala & Lili, The yellow Flower Cafe...So many to choose from. Ibu Putu's Warung( our favourite,) is two minutes from your door. Want to sit around and have a chat..the outdoor living area will suit you just fine...we loved sitting there with our early morning coffees. We adored this little house and will be returning in 2015. Until then stay safe Ketut, Pia and Made., may the Bali Gods smile on you every day until we meet again.:)

“Perfect place for family” I spent a very pleasant vacation at Pondok Dukuh Soca with my extended family including my parents and 2 young kids. The villa is perfect for family, spacious open living room for everybody gathering together, well designed pool for kids, and 3 bedrooms all with ensuite bathroom. The kichen is also good with all facilities needed so we used it several times when my parents wanted home made food instead of eating out everyday. Very friendly staff, they are 'invisible' most of time so provided us good feeling of privacy, while offered everything we needed when we asked for. The main staff Azan is a very nice person and helped us in finding taxies, suggesting places to go, etc. The maid cooked delicious breakfast. There is also a security man kept watching the villa all overnight, which made us feel safe. The villa is 2 km from Ubud center in a village, with rice fields around, pieceful and quite just as I wished, while it's easy to go to any place since renting a taxi is so easy and cheap. We also rented a scooter so as to go to market, just ask Azan for it, and it will be sent to the villa. Moreever, I left a bag in the villa, and Maryse kindly agreed to mail it to Beijing... I felt so happy I made the decision to stay with Pondok Dukuh Soca, although I had some hesitation when I rented it because there is no review then. I hope my review will bring more guests to it, it indeed deserves it.

“Perfect Getaway” I stayed here with a group of friends for 7 nights in December. Everyone was impressed by the hospitality that was shown by the staff members, nothing was too hard for them to do. We had a beautiful night in the villa where the girls cooked an indonesian feast, certainly a highlight of the trip. The villas are clean and quiet, nice comfy beds, a nice change from the hustle and bustle of Kuta. The transfers went smoothly and the driver- Wisma was very friendly and helpful in answering questions about the scenic drive. Overall, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay and a number of us have returned to the villas since the trip as we have never experienced villas and service like this before in Bali.

“Great place for an escape n tranquil” We came here for our honeymoon. And we wanted to be like a retreat, away from our daily routine n city hectic life. And we found the room we booked was a very nice room, clean n comfortable. Everything that in the picture was exactly what we had. The surrounding was very tranquil, a perfect venue for getaway. In addition we can still hear the sound of nature. So it's like we blend in with them. Do not worry of transport or finding recreation as there were so many activities available, as well as free shuttle to Ubud area. But don't look for a discotheque as it will be quite far and they don't have that hype around Ubud. The breakfast is sufficient and definitely delicious.

“Sublime tropical villa” We give this Villa 5 or 6 stars of the possible rating (of maximum 5) because of: * the beauty of the villa * the amazing tropical garden * the gorgeous pool. However, internet connectivity caused anxiety on the first day; and when 'sorted' on the 2nd day, was still not reliable. We totally recommend this exquisite and private retreat. We will be back ... when the internet problem is sorted. We very appreciated Kay's plants in the tropical garden - and the absolute beauty that surrounded us in her villa..

“Excellent stay in beautiful Bali” We stayed in Bali the week after celebrating Christmas in our current hometown Singapore. Bali was just beautiful and very relaxing. The home was in an excellent condition and the service outstanding. The staff made sure we had a very relaxing holiday without any worries or stress. The food was excellent…….better than in many restaurants. If you want to join a beautiful relaxing holiday without any hassle and lots of cultural experience, this is the place to go….

“Absolutely wonderful!” The Harmony Villas are really top rate. All of the services provided were excellent. All of the staff was attentive without being over bearing. Breakfast was cooked each morning in the villa; cars were arranged for transport to town whenever we wanted. Harmony Villa is located about 5 minutes away from all of the action in Ubud. The location was peaceful and quiet, but excitement was right around the corner if that's what you wanted. The views of the rice fields were hypnotic. The infinity pool was refreshing. Loved everything and cannot wait to return!

“Just the break we needed” Thank you so much Barbara, Henry and Pia, for a wonderful stay in your wee bungalow. At a stressful time in our lives, your bungalow, the surroundings of Ubud and Bali itself, provided a much needed respite. Your recommendations of the lovely driver "Blue" and the local eating spots were ideal. Loved the outdoor shower, and everything we needed was provided for. Wine glasses in the bungalow would be helpful but we did have access to them in the larger house, so not really a problem. very comfortable bed and great breakfasts each day. Hope we can return some day.

“A home away from home” We stayed at Rumah Tyang for 8 nights and had a wonderful time. The villa is spacious, clean and tastefully decorated in Balinese style, as shown in the photos. The location is very convenient - about a 15 minute walk to Ubud centre yet quiet and private. There was plenty of room for 6 adults. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom. The kitchen is well equipped. The lounge room does not have air-conditioning and can get a bit hot, but the bedrooms are all air-conditioned. The lighting is a bit dim and could be improved. The swimming pool was clean and very refreshing. The outdoor pool area was very pleasant in the evenings and mornings. The booking process went smoothly and Juliana was very prompt at answering any questions. The driver, Nyoman, was excellent – very helpful and a very safe driver. He met us at the airport and was available whenever we called him (a phone is supplied). He was happy to answer all our questions about Bali and organise any bookings for us. The house staff, Agus and Made, kept the house spotless and were available whenever we needed them. At the same time, they respected our privacy and only came into the house when we called them. They will cook you breakfast if you supply the ingredients. I would definitely recommend this place. It is very good value for the quality of the accommodation and the services provided.

“Fantastic stay” Great accommodation with modern clean and well equipped villas. the staff were very helpful friendly and obliging and the location very good.

“Like paradise” We have had a wonderful and memorable holiday. The staff is helpful, friendly and they are really doing all they can to please us. Every day we were amazed that everything went so smoothly. We were very pleased with the service mindedness and attention to the details that has made this holiday a great experience for all of us. Ita and Tommik made exellent food for us every day.

“understated luxury, impeccable gracious service.” I had the pleasure of staying at Sayang Estate in September and it truly was exceptional. The grounds are immaculate spacious and private. The interior simple, airy and elegant. Many villas in Bali can be a bit "dated" or overdone in decor. Villa Sayang strikes the right cord of authentic Bali feel meets chic modern boutique. All of our needs were attended to most graciously from delivering wine and motorbikes to Babi guling but we were always given just the right amount of privacy. Fantastic location. Easy to get to town, restaurants and grocery store. My very favorite part of the day... breakfast in the open living room bale. Fresh fruits, local honey, yogurt, omelets and the best coffee! Thanks for a great stay!

“Romantic and serene” We stayed at Villa Sujati for 2 nights in April with our 4 month old baby. It was wonderfully peaceful and serene after the bustle of Seminyak and I only wish we could have stayed on for longer. The walk down the path through the paddy fields was lovely and not too much trouble even with our baby in a carrier and the surrounding noise of crickets, roosters, dogs etc were all distant and pleasantly added to the atmosphere. Whilst the villa is a little remote from the town centre there were plenty of great cafes and warungs within walking distance so we weren't left wanting. The 'staff' (and the owner, Ketut, in particular) were lovely, friendly and trips into town, a cot and even babysitting was organised at a moments notice. Downsides: the sheer curtains throughout do mean there's little chance of sleeping in as the bedrooms become flooded with light at dawn, but with a little baby there was none of that for us anyway. And despite being surrounded by rice paddies on all sides (think stagnant water) there were surprisingly very few mosquitoes - but they were present and they bit my defenseless little one. There weren't many of them but we had to create a makeshift mosquito net over his cot using one of the curtains to protect him. All in all, I'd very happily stay here again.

“Absolutely Charming !!!” This is the second time my daughter and I have stayed at The Garden Cottage and it was just as beautiful as the first. We were greated by Mary the owner as well as Wayan and Made her adorable staff. There was a huge platter of tropical fruit waiting for us as well as a gorgeous arrangement of flowers. The villa is spotless and was cleaned every day. We were always supplied with drinking water which was very much appreciated. The outdoor shower is heaven! The pool is very clean and well maintained and we spent many afternoons relaxing there. The surrounding gardens are so lush we took many photos to look back on. Our balonys overlooked a beautiful rainforest which was just amazing! Again we were very sad to leave this little piece of paradise to say goodbye to Mary,Wayan and Made our "Bali family". We will certainly be back. Thank you all.

“Beautiful and peaceful” We spent 16 days at The Studios Ubud in July 2013 and we had a great time there. Booking was very easy and the apartments (we stayed in both) are very comfortable and perfectly equipped. The location is peaceful and relaxing inside a beautiful compound very well kept indeed. It is also quite convenient with plenty of restaurants nearby, one small supermarket next door and a bigger one a bit further down the road, and Ubud centre at walking distance (around 20 minutes). The staff were always very helpful and friendly. So, it was a perfect stay for us and we highly recommend these apartments to anyone visiting Ubud.

“truly a retreat” We arrived at night and were simply stunned in the morning when we awoke to the scenery around us. So much beautiful lush greenery and tastefully decorated open living spaces dotted by art sculptures to explore. I would recommend staying here to anyone happy to get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Ubud and truly relax in a part of paradise. Tamarra and Paul were perfect hosts respecting their guests privacy but also happy to engage in interesting evening conversations. Their staff too were incredibly warm and hospitable. There are some wonderful walks to take surrounding the area and the locals are all extremely friendly.