By THEOCEANROAMER on Sunday, 19 June 2022
Category: OCEAN STORIES

The best Bali villas to book

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FELLA Villa

Area: Canggu

A stay at this boho bolthole just minutes from Canggu's surf breaks instantly makes you feel like one of those sun-kissed and salty-haired Canggu cool kids – if only for a weekend. Rosie Iffla and Christine Tang, founders of the eponymous Australian swimwear label FELLA, opened it as their Bali base in 2015 and decorated it with a tasteful pick-and-mix of Canggu hallmarks: cacti-dotted gardens, concrete floors, edgy artworks and surfer paraphernalia. The open-air bathrooms and whitewashed courtyard with swimming pool make it a perfect spot for après-surf hangouts, while the central location puts you within walking distance from the district's buzziest beach bars and top tables.

Sleeps: 6
From: £228 per night

Book your stay: Airbnb

The Hideout

Area: Selat

A stay at this two-story bamboo hut on the outer slopes of eastern Bali's Agung volcano requires some planning: as the fourth most-wished-for accommodation on Airbnb, it books out months in advance. Those who manage to nab a night here, though, will find themselves seemingly off-grid in a lush patch of jungle, with nothing but chameleons, fist-sized butterflies, and the resident cat, Kikky, for company. The Hideout's remote location puts it at least half an hour away from the nearest beach bar, so days here fill up with rice paddy hikes, hammock-lolling, and dips in the gin-clear stream babbling in front. There's an open-air bathroom, living room, and a kitchen equipped with a fridge and cooking equipment, though guests can also order in or borrow a scooter to eat at the local warung a five- to ten-minute ride away.

Sleeps: 2
From: £145 per night

Book your stay: Airbnb

Villa Arjuna

Area: Canggu

When Villa Arjuna's owners, fashion designer Lena Catterick and surfer husband Carlo Letica, are at one of their other uber-stylish homes in Mallorca or Byron Bay, you can take over their Bali hideout just off Canggu's cafe-packed Jalan Pantai Berawa as your own. Indeed, the three-bedroom home looks like an amalgamation of their other nests, with bright and breezy interiors that wouldn't look out of place in Byron Bay's boho corners, and a whitewashed farmhouse vibe – sheepskin throws, sun-bleached wood, lots of sandy linen– hinting at Balearic bliss. Nearby, Catterick's boutique Yoli + Otis sells naturally dyed dresses and rustic home goods to emulate her laid-back style at home.

Sleeps: 4
From: £195 per night

Book your stay: Airbnb

Haigha House

Area: Ubud

Hidden in the rice fields of a small village near Ubud, Haigha House is a fresh departure from the traditional dwelling-style villas dotting the district. Instead of bamboo ceilings and ornamental wood carvings, this 3-bedroom hideaway has lofty interiors with hints of Tropical Modernism – straight lines, triple-height ceilings, and a palette of concrete and steel warmed up with modern furnishing from textile and timber. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of rice fields and the Batukaru volcano in the distance, while the bean bag-lined infinity pool looks out over the surrounding jungle. Another perk: guests have access to a tablet with Ubud insider tips by Indonesian journalist and Haigha House co-owner Risyiana Muthia.

Sleeps: 7
From: £256 per night

Book your stay: Airbnb

Rumah Hujan

Area: Ubud

Venezuelan architect Maximilian Jencquel built this designer den in the heart of Ubud from the ironwood remains of a bridge he found in Borneo. Pairing the reclaimed materials with honey-hued teak and volcanic stone, the villa is a study in natural living, with pared-back interiors, understated Scandinavian furniture and indoor-outdoor spaces letting the lush jungle backdrop take centre stage. There's a sleek saltwater pool, on-the-ball housekeeping, and a private chef who can whip up everything from breakfast to dinner, putting Rumah Hujan in the same league as the top-level villas of some of Bali's highest-end resorts.

Sleeps: 6
From: £452 per night

Book your stay: Airbnb

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