Now, it’s been quite changed, where many choices of private villas for holiday rental could find there. One of the famous Bali luxury villa in Umalas is Villa M, Villa M is hidden away with lush rice field as their view. Villa M offering ultimate of Balinese experience for your holiday, it’s suite for honeymooner or family holiday. Villa M consist of 1 bedroom villa and 4 bedroom villa, where both villas could connected each other.

Talking about honeymoon in Bali, Villa M is one of favorite villas for honeymoon. Privacy and calmness are most needed while your honeymoon holiday, 1 bedroom at Villa M is a good choice. Get your ultimate and unforgettable honeymoon experience at this villa.

Be sides of that, if you have plan for family holiday, Villa M also is a good choice, husband or wife spouse could stay in 1 bedroom villa, and other family or your children could stay in next 4 bedroom where its can connected each other. Villa M offer large garden for your children playground.

So, quite but still connected with favorite tourist spot such as Kuta, Seminyak, etc… Umalas is high recommended.

That action taken, as they will expand their business and also the local government stopped the license to the new resort or hotels in Bali. Some investor have to take some alternative if they would built the new hotel in Bali, one of the solution is buy license from the bankrupt hotels.

Actually, Bakrieland has been take over a bankrupt hotel in Kuta Legian, Hotel Intan in Kuta beach front has changed to be Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana, where it will be opening in early 2010. In other area, Bakrieland also take over Waka The Abian in Ubud which it will be Ubud Nirwana Villas. After finishing Pullman, Bakrieland will start to market 36 villas in Ubud, the concept will totaly diferent with condotel.

Bakrieland optimist, their project will have positive response from Bali tourism, as Bali tourism always show positive trend from year to year. This project from Bakrieland will enlivening market of Bali villas

What new in Seminyak villas ? you may have known about Villa Des Indes in Seminyak, the 3 bedrooms luxury villas in Laksmana villas complex, now the owner of Villa Des Indes, proudly introduce Villa Ost Indes, the brand new 2 bedrooms luxury residence located opposite of Villa Des Indes. The villa itself also have a javanese traditional wooden-house or well known as Joglo, comprise of two storey pavilion with 2 master suites included bathrooms, den, and library book. This villa could be your alternative holiday rental, where the price start from $450++

Talking about Canggu, this area is quite than Seminyak, Canggu is well-known by the surfer as one of favorite surf destination in Bali. Most of villas in Canggu typically beach front, rural, and rice field view as Canggu more ‘virgin’ than Seminyak. The brand new villas in Canggu are:

1. Villa Jago - 3 Bedrooms include 1 kid room, located directly on Beach of Berawa Beach
   
2. Villa Dewi Sri - 4 Bedrooms
3. Villa Sarasvati - 5 Bedrooms include joglo

Villa Dewi Sri and Villa Sarasvati are part of Dea Villas development, where the place of both villas are adjacent.

The hotel owner or management has been intended to do not take any policy to trading down the rate as the crisis effect. Hotel management also need to increase their service quality and tourist product, so they could be survive and can compete while the global crisis.

The crisis which beginning in United States has been made many cancellation from traveler which is from Uni-Europa and United States itself. Before Bali has visited by traveler from US when US decided to break their travel warning.

Mammos beach club has proven one of the most exciting new venues on the island, both for the in-house guests and outside visitors.

Its built to meet the suitable Eco-tourism in Bali. Made of Bamboo contraction and whimsical thematic evocation of the Aegean - ivory sand, translucent waters and a Mediterranean inspired menu - had impressed the Jet Set elite since its inauguration.

An easy and direct access to the private beach at the foot of the cliff via a unique inclined elevator enable every guest to enjoy its awesome beauty.

All the luxuriosly appointed villas of Karma Kandara sit atop of the “Bukit” land. Its present and infinity edge swimming pool and have been meticulously designed to offer the maximum in privacy. Fully fitted designer kitchen, DVD / CD sound system, TV with satellite connections, broadband and wireless internet access are offered in each villa.

Try your hand at cooking with local prosedure or just simply tell the chefs to create your favorite dishes served under the stars.

Villa Alamanda, situated ten minutes east of the cultural town of Ubud, is approached through the traditional Balinese woodcarvers’ village of Tengkulak. Perched high on a ridge above the Petanu River, with valley views, the graceful architecture of this thatched hideaway blends contemporary elegance with ethnic charm. Designed to harmonise with the environment and utilising local materials, this exclusive villa comfortably sleeps up to eight people in four stylish and spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.

Elegant teak furniture is complemented by clean lines, natural colours and local artwork. A sizeable, open-air lounge and dining terrace overhangs the jungle, creating a real feeling of space. Villa Alamanda presents tropical living at its best.

The property is built on the side of a hill; the living area and bedrooms are all on the same level with steps leading down into the garden. A large gate opens onto a paved parking area, where indigenous ‘serai’ stone walls portray a jigsaw of shapes. Timeworn statues of comical characters greet the guests as they step into the cool interior of the villa through a set of antique double doors. Inside, the hallway extends towards a T-shaped wooden terrace. Furnished with antiques, this breezy open-air living area runs the length of the house and boasts a delightful dining section that just out over the tranquil gardens as they tumble into the steep ravine.

The garden and pool area provide the perfect spot for relaxation. The garden is equipped with a large bale with plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the afternoons in luxurious style. The garden area is large enough for children play or for you to entertain friends
Villa Alamanda is located in Ubud.

An hour and fifteen minutes’ drive from Ngurah Rai international airport, Ubud is Bali’s centre for fine arts, dance and music; while the surrounding villages are home to Bali’s most accomplished painters, dancers, musicians and carvers. This remarkable town is encompassed by magnificent terraced rice fields, rivers, traditional villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples and palaces. It is located 300 metres above sea level in the foothills of the central mountain range; this gives it a fresher, more pleasant climate than the southern coastal regions.

The numerous art galleries in Ubud feature traditional and modern work; the museums showcase the island’s rich history, and the shops and the market stalls sell handicrafts, jewellery, woodcarvings, textiles, paintings and antiques. There are many, well-presented, cultural performances staged in the town, in particular the Hindu epic, the Ramayana; also the Kecak dance, the fire dance, the monkey dance and the Legong dance. The countryside around Ubud is particularly beautiful, with an abundance of trails offering memorable walks through the peaceful rice fields.

The location is convenient for tours all over the island and is only a forty-minute drive from the coast.

Accommodations

Each of the four bedrooms features red-hued hardwood floors, double sliding glass and louvre doors that open onto the terrace, en-suite bathrooms, fitted wardrobes and safety deposit boxes.

The ‘Master Bedroom’ is furnished in a contemporary style, enhanced by a bell jar ceiling lantern, Indonesian artefacts and paintings by local artists. Louvre doors lead into a dressing room, fitted with a chunky marble washbasin and teak cabinets and adjacent to the bathroom, with its marble bathtub and shower. The glassless windows in the bathroom allow the cool breezes to permeate, and provide lovely views of the main garden area and swimming pool bordering the river valley.

The ‘Red Room’ is characterised by red accessories such as the lamps and paintings; and the ‘Cinnamon Room’ by the spicy-scented cinnamon stick arrangement in the vase above the bed. Both of these bedrooms feature a private garden bathroom with a marble bathtub surrounded by walls and leafy shrubs.

A separate thatched pavilion houses the ‘Garden Suite’, a cosy bedroom that also doubles as air-conditioned lounge containing shelves of DVDs and books. The Garden Suite features an en-suite garden bathroom with a canopied bathtub.

A fully-equipped kitchen is behind the Garden Suite and is accessible from the car-parking area. There is so much attention to detail; even the water tower is decorated with fanciful carved flowers, dragonflies and birds.

An arched gateway with rustic Balinese doors marks the entrance to the beautiful garden, accessed by a dramatic flight of seventeen stone steps leading down from the car-park level. The garden is shaded by verdant jungle foliage and filled with an abundance of brightly coloured, sweet-scented tropical flowers and plants. A gnarled frangipani tree overhangs the enticing swimming pool; the water appears to cascade over the curved infinity edge into the backdrop of banana plants, bamboo, and towering coconut palms. A large relaxation gazebo, known as a ‘Bale Bengong’, is situated next to the pool and offers the comfort of cushioned daybeds. Sunloungers are positioned on the white Palimanan stone patio; hand-carved paras stone statues and garden lamps create a romantic ambience. The constant sound of the fast flowing Petanu River, as it carves its way through the steep gorge below, is accompanied by the melody of birdsong and cicadas.

Villa Alamanda is an ideal choice for those looking for modern luxury in peaceful surroundings; an enchanting retreat where guests can enjoy a relaxing experience with personalised service

Staff

Villa Alamanda is fully serviced by:

• A full-time house manager
Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is available to assist guests during their stay.
• One Cook - Trained in the preparation of both local and international cuisine. A menu is provided, and the cook will do all the market shopping.
• Two maids - Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of daily laundry and providing waitress service around the grounds and buildings of the property.
• One Security Guard - Duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance of the villa from dusk to dawn ensuring the security of the guests.
• Two gardeners - Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa, and cleaning and maintaining the swimming pool
• One Driver and Car provided.

Entertainment

• Stereo music system for CDs and tapes
• Satellite TV
• DVD player.

Facilities

• 3 fully air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom
• TV Room/Guest Room with en-suite bathroom
• Open-air terrace incorporating dining & lounge areas
• Large freeform swimming pool
• Tropical gardens
• Car & Driver
• Household staff
• Stereo system, Satellite TV, DVD Player
• Safety Deposit Boxes
• IDD Telephone
• Night security

Villa Rate

• Low Season: US$ 420++
• High Season: US$ 520++
• Peak Season: US$ 620++

Currency : US$ Dollar
All rates incur an extra 10% Government Tax and 5% Service Charge.

Terms

* Villa Alamanda Seasons are defined as follows:

Low
January 9th to June 30th (excluding Easter & Chinese New Year)
September 16th to December 19th

High
July 1st to July 31st
September 1st to September 15th
Easter week (exact dates will be published in advance each year)
Chinese New Year (exact dates will be published in advance each year)

Peak
August 1st to August 31st
December 20th - January 8th (Xmas & New Year period)

Minimum Stay Requirements:

Low Season Minimum nights required : 2 nights
High Season Minimum nights required : 5 nights
Peak Season Minimum nights required : 7 nights

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Ismoyo S.Soemarlan as Head of Bali Villas Association said, average of Bali villa’s occupancy attained 90 persen until in the middle of October. The guest not only come from abroad, but local tourist also choice Bali villa as their vacation home.

as Compared to same periode in last year, this year is better, according to visitor ammount. Villa itself doesn’t do special offer as hotel does it, because many traveller has choiced villa as their accommodation.
Also high occupancy of hotels in Bali has made traveller choice to live in private villas.

Most design of Bali villas is creation of Popo Danes.

Natura Resort has been frequenter of winner, in 2004 Natura Eco-Resort and Spa has been ASEAN Energy Award.

Vivali’s eco-friendly business has three strategies, economic responsibility, environtmental responsibility and social responsibility been three pilars of sustainable growth for Vivali.

In their daily operational, vivali also applying various environmentally friendly practises, for example, using soybean ink on business cards, bamboo straws and metals liners in the rubbish bins, and also Vivali uses
organic cotton and even organic toothpaste.

The owner of Vivali Resort & spa also disagrees that going green will result in increased operational costs. Vivali itself will be expanding its resort with 30 beachfront villas that expect to be launch by summer 2010. Vivali will expect become a beachfront private villa, with all the comfort and services, when their guest will offer a unique opportunity to enjoy the glamour while in the same time their guests can experiencing a true Balinese experience.

Banyan Tree and the upcoming Outrigger Panorama Bali Resorts & Spa will be the other resort in Bali that have also embraces ecotourism.

Reported by www.property-report.com

A luxurious Bali Villa in the heart of rice fields. Whether you are a honeymoon couple or a family, this holiday villa in Bali offers the chance of an intimate and unforgettable stay on the Island of the Gods. It more than satisfies all the prerequisites for a blissful, luxury villa holiday, presenting peace and tranquility, total privacy, shady corners to relax and exemplary service in a beautiful rural setting, only 10 minutes away from Berawa beach on Bali ’s southwest coast and from Seminyak.

Offering guests a choice of renting options, this 5-bedroom retreat covers 2,000 square meters of land and is comprised of two self-contained Bali villas, each with a private entrance and a private pool. The 1-bedroom villa and the 4-bedroom villa can either be linked or remain totally separate and private. Designed by Balinese architect Putu Edy Semara, the style blends modern Balinese architecture with minimalist design.

One Bedroom Villa

Villa M - One Bedroom VillaThis private honeymoon villa in Bali, complete with living and dining room and private swimming pool is an idyllic retreat for couples. Here, guests can be pampered with a massage, take a dip in the pool, or savour cocktails in the poolside gazebo as the sun sets, before being indulged with one of the romantic candlelit dinners for which Bali Villa M has become so famous.

Bedroom

The ground level air-conditioned bedroom offers direct access to the pool, and is characterized by a timber floor, dark wooden furnishings and a king size, canopied bed under a soaring roof. There is a flat screen, LCD satellite TV mounted on the wall, complete with DVD player and quality sound system. Three floor-to-ceiling glass doors open out into the garden. There is a dressing area behind the bed, two huge wall mirrors, built in wardrobes and a dressing table.

Bathroom

The adjoining bathroom is light and airy with a polished concrete floor and a large porthole window overlooking the pool. The bathroom is fitted with top quality Kohler sanitary ware, including a terrazzo bathtub, twin washbasins, a toilet and an award-winning ‘Rain Forest’ shower positioned within a clear glass cubicle. With the pool on one side and a small walled garden on the other, guests have the option of opening all of the glass doors to create an open-air experience, and the clever design allows guests to step directly from the bathroom into the swimming pool.

Sitting & Dining

The sitting and dining room is a single storey, air-conditioned building with a high roof. It is elegantly furnished with a solid wood circular dining table for four, a comfortable sofa, ottomans and a coffee table, and equipped with a satellite TV, DVD player and quality sound system. Colourful artwork adorns the fresh white walls, and the provision of three sliding glass doors ensures that guests can fully appreciate the captivating view and the cool breezes. The well-equipped open plan kitchen is incorporated at the far end, featuring cream terrazzo worktops, a serving area, and dark wood units.

Pool & Garden

The large, cobalt blue tiled, infinity edge swimming pool measures 4 x 12 metres, and is perfect for swimming laps. It is flanked by a timber deck, which is furnished with sunloungers. A raised and cushioned ‘bale’ relaxation pavilion at one end is a great spot for chilling out. The garden is bordered by a glass wall designed to maximise the rice field view and highlight the awareness of being positioned directly in the middle of such a gorgeous rural area.

Four Bedroom Villa

Four Bedroom Villa M presents luxury facilities in a spectacular natural setting, encompassed by rice terraces reminiscent of amphitheaters. On a clear day, the sweeping view is enhanced by the magical sight of the mountains.

Bedroom

The three ground level bedrooms and one master bedroom upstairs feature bengkirai wood floors, dark wooden furnishings, king size beds and fitted wardrobes under soaring roofs. Each is equipped with a wall mounted, flat screen LCD satellite TV, complemented by a DVD player and sound system. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open out into the garden. Two of the bedrooms share a centrally positioned bathroom complete with a large frosted glass porthole window.

Bathroom

All bathrooms have polished concrete floors, and are fitted with top quality Kohler sanitary ware, each with a large terrazzo bathtub, a toilet, twin washbasins, and an award-winning ‘Rain Forest’ shower positioned within a cubicle. Three of the bathrooms boasts sliding glass doors on two sides bordered by a narrow walled garden. The glass doors can be opened to create an al fresco bathing experience.

Sitting & Dining

The air-conditioned sitting and dining room features a solid wood floor and sliding glass doors on two sides, with direct access to the swimming pool and pool deck. There is a well equipped open plan kitchen, a large dining table for eight, comfortable sofas and chairs, and a satellite TV, DVD player and sound system. A guest washroom is located to one side, and a large wooden statue of a Balinese goddess rests within an alcove.

Pool & Garden

The large, 4 x 12 meter, cobalt blue tiled, infinity edge pool is ideal for swimming laps. It is flanked by a timber deck, and features a random rock wall at one end and a large ‘bale’ relaxation pavilion at the other, complete with a cushioned base, soft drapes, and a pair of candelabra. The garden is bordered by a glass wall designed to maximize the rice field view and highlight the awareness of being positioned directly in the middle of such a gorgeous rural area.

Facilities :

* Villa M Bali has a carefully selected team of highly trained professional staff, including a Villa Manager, Chef, Villa Attendant, Pool Attendant, Gardener and Security.
* The two separate villas can be joined to form one five-bedroom villa with en-suite bathroom.
* Both villas have a 4 x 12 meter private swimming pool overlooking the rice fields.
* A complimentary breakfast for two is provided for each bedroom. This can be prepared by our chef in the villa’s kitchen or from our master kitchen.
* 24-hour room service is available.
* Free broadband internet connection in every room with WiFi covering the public areas.
* All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, safety deposit box, satellite TV, CD and DVD player.
* Each villa has IDD telephone and Fax.
* Back-up electricity generator.
* Poolside BBQ facilities.
* Baby-sitting, in-villa massages, car and driver, and tours are available on request at an extra charge.
* Free Afternoon coffee or Tea.

Terms :

Villa M seasons are defined as follows:

Low Season : Jan 9th - Jun 30th; Sep 01th - Dec 19th (excl. Easter Week)
High Season : Jul 1st - Jul 31, Easter Week
Peak Season : Aug.1st - Aug.31, Dec 20th - Jan 8th

Currency : US$ Dollar
All rates incur an extra 5% Service Charge and 10% Government Tax.
All rates include full breakfasts and return airport transfers.

Minimum Stay Requirements:

Low Season Minimum nights required : 3 nights
High Season Minimum nights required : 5 nights
Peak Season Minimum nights required : 7 nights

Villa Rate

• 1 Bedroom Villa : LS.USD 250 | HS.USD 300 | PS.USD 350
• 2 Bedroom Villa : LS.USD 350 | HS.USD 450 | PS.USD 550
• 3 Bedroom Villa : LS.USD 450 | HS.USD 550 | PS.USD 650
• 4 Bedroom Villa : LS.USD 550 | HS.USD 650 | PS.USD 750
• 5 Bedroom Villa : LS.USD 650 | HS.USD 750 | PS.USD 850

* LS. (low season) | HS. (high season) | PS. peak season)
* All rates incur an extra 5% Service Charge and 10% Government Tax.
* All rates include full breakfasts and return airport transfers.

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