Stunning, Spacious, Colorfully Artistic Bali House – Home 2188950 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Stunning, Spacious, Colorfully Artistic Bali House – Home 2188950
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
This tropical Bali dream house, located in Padanggalak, 3 kilometers north of Sanur, is what my husband Mel and I like to call our 'third child' (we also have 2 boys). Building on our cross-cultural marriage, we chose to blend the open-air feel and tropical materials of Mel's native Java with the exposed wood, open floor plan, and cathedral ceilings of the old barns of my native rural Massachusetts.
Before building, we'd spent years living in rented houses in Bali, so we were clear what we wanted to avoid; the sort of villa you see all over the island that is built to look romantic (open-air, no doors, thatched roofed) but is in fact very impractical. Coming from New England where the winters are rough, I'd always thought of the tropics as gentle, but those houses taught me otherwise. With the heat and humidity comes bugs, dust, mosquitoes, ants, mold, gecko's, smoke from burning fields, and a very fast pace of decay. In the open houses, there was no way to keep nature out. Mosquitoes came in as they pleased, the thatch smelled and shed on the floor, and the geckos living in the thatch would contribute their own fall-out. During the rainy season everything would get wet. And we'd spend a good part of each day just cleaning up!
Armed with our concept and a list of things to avoid, we chose Balinese architect Ketut Arthana. Internationally recognized, Ketut has a reputation for optimizing and managing space. He instantly understood our vision. He set the ceilings high like a barn's, but added variety to the roof-line by using the typically Balinese cross-hatched exposed rafters and slightly lowering the kitchen roof. He recommended tile over thatch for its strength, quality and ease of maintenance, and we found that by lining the under-side of the tile with basket-colored woven rattan, we achieved a similar soft, natural effect, but without the problems. Ketut placed giant sliding glass doors and windows around the entire perimeter, providing the house with light and open-air during the day, and protection from bugs, wind, water and dust at night and during storms. Above these doors, Ketut added a ring of slim rectangular windows for ventilation and style.
Once the drawings were done, we took charge. Mel oversaw the building process, and I designed the interior. Rather than trying to make the house fit a category (rustic, modern, contemporary…), I just did what I found beautiful. The result is a mix of influences, including primitive and modern, old and new, raw and finished. My love of Mexican color informed my paint choices, and I chose old, strong, and simple wood furniture like that of the Shakers, and of old Java.
I was relieved when, in the end, it all come together.
Color is a major theme. The main living space has a cream terrazzo floor contrasting with two bold walls of papaya-orange and another of sailor blue. The ventilation windows hold coins of colored glass framed in teak, giving warmth and flare to the entire space.The kitchen and bedroom floors are richly colored in traditional Dutch-style cement tiles. And more reds, blues, yellows and greens flow through deep-set, vertical stained-glass windows along the stairs.
The bright colors are grounded by natural and neutral raw materials, creating what architect Yew Kwan famously described as 'high-style primitive.' Raw teak trees frame the kitchen and serve as pillars on the terrace; Y-shaped stripped coffee balusters and teak banisters form the railings along the stairs and balcony; large slate plates and marble stones form a mosaic on the master bathroom wall; and worn gray river stones provide drainage where house meets land. A whimsical stone mosaic of tropical animals skirts the verandah.
Outside, the property is ringed with a mustard-yellow fence overflowing with flowers. Verdant gardens border the walls. A rice-terraced-shaped pool fills one corner, while lush mango, palm and Frangipani trees create umbrellas against the sun.
And you can see the ocean from the house! The third floor room wasn't in the drawings, but one day, Mel realized that he could see the sea from up on the rafters. So we raised the roof and added an extra room, which serves as a retreat up high, for meditation, yoga or writing, or for young kids to play.
In recent years, Mel and I moved back to the US for our kids' education. We've been renting the house out since then, but we return to the house every 'winter' to enjoy and care for her .
One renter put it this way: "This house has a warmth, grace and artistry to it, but it is also a very livable house, peaceful and soothing, and also fabulous for entertaining, and very convenient to Sanur, Denpasar and Ubud. Many happy memories were made in that house and we want to return again if we can."
Keywords: Convenient, close to beach, close to Sanur & Denpasar & Ubud, gardener included,, high speed wi-fi, convenient 24-hr taxi service, artistic, soulful, spacious, practical, oasis, fully equipped
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: Twin bed - 3 Full baths
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Staffed property
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 11:00, Check out time: 15:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $200.00 - Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
- Quickly clean up anything that might stain the living room floor. The terrazzo is porous and stains remain unless they are cleaned promptly.
- Turn off AC in all rooms when you are out for the day. Bali has an electricity shortage and it is the conscientious thing to do for the environment.
About the owner
Andrea C.
- Calendar last updated:
- 28 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 12 reviews
Excellent
12 reviews
- Excellent
- 11
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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- Terrible
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“Total relaxation”
Wonderful Holiday home in Sanur. Can accomodate large families easily and having its own pool is fantastic. Sis and Eka (the staff) were lovely and very helpful in arranging transport for us. many tha… More
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“great stay，nice room，garden，and people！”
It's a quite area，good for family travel with babys！garden is beautiful and pool view is nice！Kadek's local style cook is so yummy！ I will go back next year for sure！
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“Really nice House to stay as a base for exploring Bali”
Really everyrting was perfect. The house is so beautiful wit all the small details. Everyday we found som new little surprises. The garden and pool are very nice and well maintained as well. Kadek was… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Andreas, for this lovely review. And we are so pleased that you had such a rich and full time at our house and in Bali. In terms of going to restaurants or to the beach, most of our guests simply order a taxi to the house for these short trips, which only takes about 10 min and is very affordable and reliable. I am wondering if you tried that? And I am very glad to hear that Kadek's driver was wonderful. With much gratitude for your review, and all of our best to you... Anni and Mel
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“Beautiful house, wonderful staff”
I stayed here January of 2016 and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The house is uniquely beautiful, with big, open rooms, artsy touches, and a lovely surrounding property. The pool is perfect… More
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“Excellence”
Pure excellence. This well appointed holiday home has been our most favourite to date, as frequent travellers to Bali we have stayed in many different villas, this one, has been amazing. The maid Kade… More
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“A Paradise House, Super Spacious. Lush, & Excellent Chef Too!!”
My wife and I have traveled the world a few times over and rented a lot of places in the middle east, asia, europe. And our stay in Bali was one of the best experiences. We stayed here (May/June 201… More
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“Best vacation rental we've ever had!---convenient and luxurious retreat”
We've stayed in places all over the world and this was by far the nicest place we've ever rented. The pics, descriptions and other reviews say it well. And you're close enough to all th… More
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“Beautiful, nicely landscaped villa, close to but just outside of Sanur”
This is a well designed, beautifully landscaped and furnished villa with a lovely pool conveniently located just about 5 minutes outside the hustle and bustle of Sanur. Service staff is excellent. W… More
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Response from the owner Robert, thank you so much for this lovely review. I have welcomed and noted all of your input. It is a pleasure working with tenants like you! Best, Anni
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“Interior that immediately makes you feel at home”
We asked if we could arrive early as my wife has a medical condition requiring cool conditions, we were warmly invited to avail ourselves of the house on arrival in Bali. Thanks Anni. The house itself… More
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“Wonderful experience!”
We had a great stay here! I stayed with 2 work colleagues as we had work to do in Benoa Harbour. The house is clean, open, breezy and beautiful. The pool and garden are amazing. Wati and Sis were very… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Andrea (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Andrea (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Andrea (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Andrea the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Andrea (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Andrea (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Andrea (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Andrea (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Andrea (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Andrea (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Andrea (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Andrea (the owner) a message.
If Andrea (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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