Escape the crowds and traffic jams in Ubud and stay nearby in a small village on the other side of the Sacred Monkey Forest, a short walk away.
You will be staying in a Western-style, two-unit house in a traditional Balinese family compound. The top-floor unit has a charming view out over the village.
Your one-bedroom flat is on the top floor of the house, with views of the sunset and village. The flat is self-contained with a small kitchen, open-air dining area, fridge, gas cooker and separate bathroom with hot shower and Western-style toilet. The bedroom is lockable for security, with fan cooling and a double bed with mosquito net. Sheets and towels are provided.
The flat is designed for 1-2 people only. The space is not suitable for kids or infants.
The flat's location inside a Balinese family compound offers good security so you don't need to worry about break-ins or theft, which are on the rise around Ubud.
In Bali, whole extended families live together in small compounds. Their day starts early, usually before dawn, with a mandi, or cold water wash, before cooking all the food for the day. You may hear the ibu’s (or Mums) in the family heading out to the early-morning market on a motorcycle. You'll also hear the dawn chorus of roosters crowing as the village wakes to another day around you. If you are sensitive to noise, you may wish to use ear plugs.
Living in a Balinese compound, while generally quiet during the day, involves the noise of families living together. On occasion, people may play radios or you may hear kids practicing flute or gamalan. Be prepared to hear the noise of people and animals around you - remember, you're a guest in their family compound.