This was our first trip to Bali and we were pleasantly surprised by it. We had an absolutely fantastic stay. The accommodation here was lovely and beautifully presented for our arrival and the best of our entire trip. It was spacious and clean and had all the facilities you need. Whilst in the centre of Candidasa and close to all the restaurants, shops and the ocean, we were able to get an excellent sleep each night. The property is tucked away from the main road by only a few meters but enough to feel private. It is by no means the Hilton but if you want a true Balinese experience, then it can't get any better. Ana was an excellent communicator and helped us with the airport transfer even though she was away when we visited. We were welcomed by her friend Komang and her family who were truly incredible hosts. They really were some of the nicest people that you could ever wish to meet. They provided us with a scooter, all the information we needed and also the best breakfast in Bali. We felt like part of their family. We feel privileged to have known them. They will remain highly in our memories always and we miss them hugely already. We cannot recommend this highly enough.

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The attention that we receive from Komang was awesome, the only issue that we have when we arrive it were a bugs problem that we solve a few hours later. The house it's very nice and the guide that she prepare was very helpful. The breakfast was delicious.

Our first time is Bali - After being a tad disappointed in our first stop in Ubud - I was really hoping that Candidasa would not disappoint and it did not! We spent 6 days here. Actually came one day early. The house was great - well equipped and really comfy. Nice clean white cotton sheets and bedding all very clean. As I am also a host I real look at this stuff and know how important it is. Kitchen was well stocked - Blender - rice cooker - spices, rice, - i enjoyed making breakfast and a few other meals. Though it is probably the same price to eat out as to buy food. Anything I needed I found. Raining? I found an umbrella. Out of toilet paper? I easily found more. The only thing i did not know which i wish i had was there are 2 bikes available for use. I noticed these on the last day and asked and had wished I'd known about them! Anna was wonderful and easy to communicate with from afar in Denmark and her caretaker Kumong was a real gem. Kumong and her family live right across the path - she cleaned our front porch daily, did our laundry for a small fee - and she and her husband were always available to answer any questions - or arrange motorbike or car rentals. Anna has a big fat white binder filled with all kinds of useful info, and was also available on e-mail with suggestions. Good wifi. A huge dvd collection of new movies - we watched one every night. The beach is about 100 steps away and at first didn't look too inviting as there is a quite a drop from the walkway down to the water down a flight of steps. But i soon got used to it and it is wonderful swimming right out front or to the left by the boats. . Not a sandy hang out beach though - but about 15 min motor bike or boat ride takes you to the white sand beach which is beautiful. I explored many of the hotels and for most if you buy a drink you can use their pool. The wooden bench platform in her photos was the perfect place to eat our breakfast or to do yoga. Le Zet on the top of her fave restaurants list was ours too, We ate there 3 times. Aquarius was also a favorite with an amazing restaurant and salt and fresh water pools. We loved our stay here. Highly recommended.

The place is very nice, clean and quiet, just 15 meters from the beach! We unfortunately did not meet Ana (the owner) but Komang and her family are very nice and helpful people. She prepares good breakfast and dinner on request. Scooters are available for rent and they can help for anything (laundry, fastboat, driver etc). The area has lots of restaurants. I recommend the warung De5 (ask Komang) for good and cheap seafood. Definitely a good place to have relaxing time!

Honestly a PERFECT stay. The appartment was great, everything looked as in the pictures. Even if Ana wasn't there, Komang was a great and super nice help and host. She organized everything we ask for, doesn't matter how spontaneous it was. THANK YOU for heavenly holidays in Candidasa!

Ana was in the Netherlands for our trip, but she did everything she could to make our stay special (e.g. leaving us a welcome gift to congratulate us on our honeymoon and being very responsive to our emails); her binder with information about neighboring restaurants and tourism is particularly useful to get your bearings. Komang was an excellent host who not only cooks a great breakfast, but also helped us arrange bicycle hire and car transport to our next destination. The house is located on a quiet little street off of the occasionally busy main road of Candidasa, just moments away from the coast – a great place from which to take day trips, and also to in which to relax. It did not feel overly touristy; it is a great mix of locals and tourists on homestays. There are many shops in the area for essentials; we recommend a day trip to the market in Amlapura to pick up meat, fish, vegetables, and spices. The coast is just steps away, and is great for a dip in the afternoon.

Ana was very prompt in responding to us

If you finding a secluded place to relax your mind, body and soul, this is the place I would recommend. Basically this is an ideal place if you want to have a peaceful stay away from the town areas. And in return, you will get to experience the best ever beautiful seaview right from your doorstep or even your balcony! You don't have to plan your vacation ahead, as you can always do it last minute when you reach your stay here in Candidasa. On a side note, explore the area and you would find a good deal for certain water activities which I bet anybody would love it! You will feel welcome here in Candidasa especially from your neighbors staying around your villa. Try to talk to them, they are very friendly and nice people! There's alwaya an extra, bring yourself here to experience it first hand! Thank you Sandy for this wonderful place. I WOULD DEFINITELY VISIT CANDIDASA AGAIN! Or maybe even purchase a house here!

Great service from Ketut with dayly cleaning and Wayan from the jackywacky shop for anything else you need, lovely lady ;-) The house is like at home , you have everything you could need, near beach. Just some small things need maintenance. I liked eating in warung jepun just in front at the mainstreet, the other warungs nearby where less, ofcourse on walkingdistance there are some very good restaurants also at the beach with sunset. TX

Awesome we loved it here Lovely people Great house

A beatiful place to stay, very close to the water and a lot of places to eat, stay or get a massage. The quiet neighborhood was relaxing, on the other hand they invited us to BBQ and we had a nice evening, dont be afraid to talk to them;) the house has everything you need to enjoy your trip in Bali

We stayed in Jacky's villa for a week. Candidasa is a great place to stay. The villa is just like on the pictures and Ketoet keeps it very clean every day. The first day we get a breakfast from her. And if you got questions or want information, just ask Wayan from the Wacky Jacky store. There are lots of nice shops and restaurants in Candidasa and by car and chauffeur Yan Wir you can see the whole isle of Bali. The people are very friendly and the villa from Jacky is the best of the 10 villa's around. We like the place so much that we booked 4 days extra. Love it!!

We had a good time at Jacky's place. The location is good (close to shops and restaurants) and the house looked just like in the pictures. Wayan, from Jacky's shop helps you when she can and does that well :) she even can help you with trips or a driver when you need one. We made a great trip to Mount Batur! We didn't sleep very well because the bedroom stayed very hot and one ventilator wasn't working so that was kind of a pity.. When you needed Wayan you could call or text her or go to her shop. She wasn't there everytime but helped us in a good way. The view during breakfast was great, looking over the sea.

Lived here for five days, every day is like in your own home in general. Can enjoy a gourmet side views of the sea, every day you can see the gorgeous sunset. Even more reluctant lovely neighbors, thanks for the warm wayan everything we do. Bali to play, lived here five days is the most relaxing time. Good memories! I hope next time can come again!

Jacky's place is great and affordable! The ocean is beautiful, and crazy close to the house. We didn't realize that there wasn't a beach at all however, but a couple of the neighbor resorts had pools and restaurants that were enjoyable. Definitely a cute quaint little place to spend a couple days.

one of the rare Hotels with a beach in Candidasa

The place was very nice and clean. The staff were also nice. Breakfasts menu however it stayed the same through out the whole week. I missed taco breakfast. Anyway, I would recommend the place to my friends.

All in all we enjoyed our stay. The accomodation was well located. The view with the ocean was beautiful and it was relaxing to be nearby the pool. The room was nice and clean and the stuff was always friendly and helpful. Although, we think the prices in the restaurant were too high, because the service and tax addition was more than 20 percent and we paid way less in other comparable restaurants for the same food.

This place was amazing! Great views and very hospitable. I would definitely stay here again!

We picked the perfect spot to land after 33 hours of travel. I stayed here for 3 nights with my 2 teenage kids while waiting for my husband to join us in Padang Bai to travel to Gili Air. We basically had the place to ourselves. While I had hoped to have the room at the end with the ocean view, or at least one not right next to the restaurant, the quiet, comfort, friendly staff and great pool made that a moot point. Yes, there is barely a beach (I knew that ahead of time), but for our short stay we took a tour to snorkel and to white sand beach. We loved it all!

Bali Discovery Vacation Club is a very nice place to stay, we enjoyed the beach/sea view (top of trees could be cut down a little to improve the view). Our Lux Apartment was nice, clean but not the latest edition.... This is located relative isolated yet only 5-10 minutes walk to lots of nice restaurants and shops. We loved the pool, but the access to the small beach with white coral sand in front of the place just beats it. Bring your snorkling gear (or buy in the local shops) lots of fish and corals to watch just 10 yards from the beach and no high waves, reef in front 2-300 yards from shore breaks them and makes this a fantastic location. we can only recumbent this location, do not forget to go to the Blue lagoon and White beach - by boat you get a stunning trip on top as well.

We were 6 days in Shangrila Beach resort and we had a wonderful time. When we arrived the a.c. didn't do it well and they offered us an other room which was much bigger and with fantastic seaview. And because of the trouble we got a free breakfast. The staff is very kind and helpfull. This is a good place to stay in Candidasa.

The Wana Sara Villas are located a casual 10 minute stroll into the main streets of Ubud. My advice would be to hire scooters so you can experience all that this beautiful town has to offer. The Villas themselves are fully self contained, big, roomy and comfortable. The pool is private and is perfect for when the weather becomes too warm. These villas are ideal for families or 2-3 couples as there are 3 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. Highly recommend.

Cute room with bathroom and kitchenette. Good air conditioning. Beautiful trees covering the walkway and you can sit and look at the water from the cafe. Great place if you want a quiet get away.

Beautiful place to stay. Restaurants and Marts are all nearby. We stayed there for 3 nights. Hungry Crocodile is very good food option in good price which is exactly just opposite to the entrance. Need more care with cleaning specially kitchen and refrigerator. Very close to ocean. Evening was superb with the high tides. Small pool was great. And over all, they (The Cleaning boy and The Caretaker) are very co operative. Thank you all for a great vacation. Highly Recommended.

Great place to stay at Candi Dasa, the house is spacious and has all the basic needs. Close to places, beach and Tenganan village!

Great value for money. What you see in the pictures is what you get nothing photo shopped. Should we return have no doubt we would stay again. Thanks for a great stay.

Booked the Studio basically for the view from the balcony and was not disappointed. The view was spectacular and the studio itself was clean and comfortable. The apartment is in a hotel complex which is quiet and well maintained. Location wise everything in Candidasa is within a 15 mins walk and it's a very quiet place. Perfect for chilling out and relaxing. Darryl himself is a terrific host. Super responsive to any questions one may have. All in all a great stay of 10 days and if I return to Candidasa again, I will definitely look to stay again at Studio Pelangi.

Lovely unit within a small resort complex. Big enough to offer meals, massages, tours and tips. Small enough to know the staff, be greeted with smiles and helpfulness, meet the neighbors if you wish, or enjoy the private getaway. Darryl's unit overlooks the pool, but the Frangipani trees provide shade and privacy. Everyday maid service was a plus. Nice having a lockbox in the room. Hot water, a/c, nice towels--even pool towels--were welcome touches not always givens in the tropics. Thank you for a sweet week!

The studio is part of a hotel complex and a small kitchen offers plenty of comfort. It was very clean and the pool is a nice size. I was missing only the beach in the village.

We have had a pleasant stay at Darryl's house! The view is great and the location also. The room was very nice and clean. The reception of Bali Palms resort is very helpfull and you can book many activities at the reception of the resort. We have been snorkelling at Blue Lagoon Padang Bai and an island closeby, there are many things to see!

Our host was very efficient communicator online. The resort staff were friendly and welcoming. The studio was just like the photos a great spot Great having a fridge and kitchenette. Very relaxing Bed was brilliant

This doesn't happen every day. I hadn't really paid much attention to my booking at Darryl's place and figured it would be just ordinary. I had no idea I was going to be staying at a resort, with all the benefits. From the young man who helped with my bag to my room to the flowers everywhere I was completely taken with the rental. So sad to have to leave. This should be your first choice if you want to stay in a more quiet and friendly location in Bali.

It was so good. Darryl's accommodation was fantastic. It was especially nice to be able to swim by the sea in a quiet village. The staff was friendly. I booked with Airbnb, but it includes services that match the hotel. I want to visit again. Thank you. 너무 너무 좋았어요. 대릴의 숙소는 환상적이었어요. 특히 조용한 마을에 바다를 바라보며 수영할 수 있어서 좋았구요. 직원들이 친절했어요. 에어비앤비로 예약했지만 호텔에 준하는 서비스가 포함되어 있구요. 또 방문하고 싶어요. 고마워요.

Out stay was lovely! The accommodation exceeded expectations and is beautiful, clean and relaxing. Food and drinks in the bar were great and all the staff were kind and helpful. You can order dinner in advance which we found out on our last day which we would have done if known. Anna was always there to help and offer advice and we chatted to the staff for ages. We expressed an interest in diving and we were taken straight through a refresher class (in the pool) that afternoon and 2 dives the next day! The team made sure we were able to do exactly what we wanted in our short stay organising everything - we didn't lift a finger! Our dive instructor Tita was one of my favourite dive instructors I have dived with - she was clear, reassuring and great to chat to! We had a great dive which we really enjoyed and was the highlight of our stay. Candidasa was quiet and there isn't much to do. You really do need a scooter or car. However we loved diving and went to a celebration on our other day there and chilled by the pool. So if you are just looking to relax it is nice. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and should we stay in Candidasa again we would definitely stay here!

A nice, quiet and relaxing place just off the busy street of Candidasa. Friendly staff, clean rooms and a nice pool area. Great WiFi!

My boyfriend and I stayed at Benthos for 3 nights and had a fantastic time. The hotel is well located next to a great set of restaurants (especially Vincent's! with live Jazz) as well as minimarts and spot to take boats out fishing, diving etc. The rooms were beautiful, clean and spacious. We stayed in a double room which had a large amount of space and luxurious outside en suite. The hotel it's self has a beautiful tranquil pool area which is perfect for days chilling out and relaxing. The inclusive breakfast is also great with a large variety of different options both continental and traditional. The hotel staff are all very friendly and cannot do enough to help. We aren't keen divers but it looks like the hotel has fantastic dive facilities and they helped us organise a great snorkelling trip with one of the local boat owners. Anna and her team are great hosts and we would definitely stay here again!

great stay with an introduction to diving in the key. Staff are lovely!

Where to start. We stayed at Ana's for only one night as we were just passing through, which is really our only regret on our Bali trip, cause this was the best cottage that we had on the entire trip, as well as the sweetest staff, good people and to be honest. Anastasia has been a true lifesaver to my girlfriend and I. When we left the place to travel to the Gilis, Ana wrote us that we had forgotten our passports at their place. Dumb, I know. Had it happened with any of our other places of accommodation, we would have freaked. But when you meet Ana, you'll know that this is someone that you really do can trust. Furthermore, she managed to have one of her staff members drive down to Denpasar with our passports when we finally got back from the islands. Truly, these are the kind of people that you wanna stay with. Last note, the place already had a pretty diving instructor and I kind of regret not taking my Padi there. Do it if you are planning on it. Thanks for it all Ana!

Beautiful, quiet, friendly boutique hotel conveniently located right on the main road in Candidasa. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful (even compared to legendary hospitality in Bali). The manager rescued us after a minor car accident, was incredibly helpful to us in getting information for sightseeing in the area, and was a delight! The property is in perfect condition and has a fantastic pool and gorgeous authentic Balinese carved wood doors - each room has a unique door. The plants in the pool garden area and in the outdoor bathrooms were beautiful and incredibly well cared for. The breakfast was delicious, and having a pool-side bar was so fun. The diving/snorkeling staff are true professionals! Only 8 rooms here (6 with two single beds each and 2 with a larger-than-queen size beds), so you won't feel anonymous like in the bigger hotels. Directly next door is an authorized money changer, and a few feet past that is a phenomenal restaurant called Vincent's that deservedly gets rave reviews on (URL HIDDEN) I will not only stay here again, but I will bring my clients here the next time I lead a retreat to Bali.

We a wonderful stay at the Benthos Resort. The place is very nice and Anna is a friendly, helpful and responsive host. Service is great at the resort altogether. The only remark would be maybe that it can get a bit loud in the morning due to neighboring main road and houses, so if you are not a deep sleeper, then chances are you will wake up really early :) Nonetheless, I would highly recommend this accommodation.

My best friend and I stayed three nights at Benthos and we really enyojed it! :) We loved the high standard design that combined a modern construction with traditional balinese elements. The rooms are modern, homey, clean and spacious. The internet is REALLY good (which is extremly rare in Bali). The breakfast is yummy and you have many different options, all good. It's a place that you wont want to leave easily. After staying there we went three days to Nusa Penida and we could leave our stuff at the resort to travel lightly. The staff is really trustworthy and flexible. When we came back we stayed an extra night to dive with them and it was an amazing experience! :) It was our first dive and Titta, the dive instructor, gave us a really good feeling. She explains everything you need/want to know and you also have a practise sesion in the pool before going to the sea. She speaks many languages, so she's probably gonna speak yours too! Ana is an amazing host. She's kind and friendly all the time and will help you out with everything. We kinda planned our last week in Bali with her. She organized tours and taxis for us for a really fair prize and she always has great tips on what/where to eat and stay too. In short, we had an amazing time in Benthos resort. We are really happy with this experience and would definitely come back given the chance. We'd totally recommend staying there a couple of nights! :)

My brother and me had a wonderful, relaxing and peaceful time at Aquaria. The rooms were cozy, the staff was very nice and attentive, and the food was very good as well. An overall great experience, we hope to stay at Aquaria again and can definitely recommend it!

We spent two nights at Aquaria Resort. It was really great. The staff were very helpful and attentive. They had to get not forced upon the feeling of someone something. The food tasted very good. It is worth to eat there or evening. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. All in all, very clean rooms, friendly hosts and a quiet environment. We would each time book there again.

My girlfriend and I stayed at Aquaria for three days and absolutely loved our time there. The resort was the perfect place to relax and get away from it. The property is very beautiful and peaceful. The pool and ocean view were great. Our room was clean and cosy. We particularly enjoyed being able to chill on our poolside terrace and eat meals there. The food was delicious, we ended up having almost every meal at Aquaria during our time in Candidasa. The spa was great, where we both enjoyed very nice massages. And the staff was super friendly and attentive. We stayed at several places around Bali but Aquaria was definitely our favorite. If you're looking to relax, Aquaria is the place to do it. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to Bali!

Aquaria does well in Candidasa, a place ripe with beach side resorts. The price vs value graph is off the charts - I cant imagine ever finding a place that is so well adorned at such a price! A quiet eco resort with a rustic feel manages to endear you from the moment to enter. Its small enough to be cozy and has all the basic ammenities such as hot water, good pressure on the water, wifi, comfy beds/pillows, and sufficient mosquito protections. Includes a TV too but we were too busy being lazy to turn it on. We booked through airbnb, and the owners/management were very prompt to respond to any queries we had. The staff are really courteous and you have the option of having your included breakfast on your room patio, where you can watch nothing except the sea and waves. Staff also were happy to arrange a quick noodle meal when we arrived late and everything else was shut. Thats showing the extra mile willingness. Good job! Staff also able to drive you to restaurants in the area, and make phone call arrangements if needed. Daily breakfast is a treat where fresh food is made, organic veggies and fruits and a combination of fruit and juice that changes daily. Perfect start. Located close to good dive sites in Candidasa too! RECOMMENDED !! Room Tip: There are pool rooms and ocean rooms. Prefer Ocean rooms - maybe higher priced. See more room tips Stayed October 2014, traveled as a couple

This place is a little piece of paradise. I had been to Amed and Tulamben in previous trips and loved it. But this time I didn't want to go this far and found out that Candidasa could be a good choice with the snorkelling and white sand beach nearby. This hotel, right on the ocean (no beach), go down the stairs and you can start snorkeling,(EMAIL HIDDEN)e back and enjoy their very nice and long swimming pool, very good food that changes every day. I definitely recommend. Thanks also for the very nice birthday cake, we will definitely come back! Yoni & Tracy

We had a lovely time at Aquaria. The setting is delightful, the staff were very attentive, and the pool was beautiful. We had the best massages we have had in Bali. Highly recommended.

Our stay at Aquaria was amazing. The staff was always there to meet any need and did so with a genuine smile. Jeni and Glen have truly created a space that rejuvenates the soul. Also the incredible food there is in itself worth a visit to Aquaria. We will only be staying here if we ever come back to Bali.

Nice view, clean rooms, friendly staff and great food!

Spectacular siting looking out at mountains, rice fields and the sea, and a wonderful space to relax in. Nyoman, Wayan and Ketut could not have been more hospitable, and Peter more responsive via remote. A lot to do in the area including rice field trekking, Tenganan, white sands beach, and nearby temples. This was our favorite stay in Bali and we could have stayed more weeks.

The villa is in the most perfect location above the small village of Nyuhtabel. Its a stones throw from Candidasa's main drag but feels like you are right in the countryside. The position of the villa, perched high up on the mountain above the village was spectacular. The front balcony had an incredible 180 degree view that went from the ocean and beach to the lush green forest and mountain range dominated by Gunung Agung - with the colour of the volcano changing throughout the day. The villa had simple furnishings but we didn't need much as we spent most of our time on the balcony or in the pool. It is a great location to use as a home base and we day tripped to the sights such as Tirta Gangga, Tenganan, Taman Ujung Water Palace, Ahmed and Almapura. The villa is built over two floors with a bedroom, living area and kitchenette on each, but as we were a couple on our own, Peter kindly let us book out the whole villa at the price for two. we didn't access the downstairs area so it felt like the right size for us just using the upstairs area. The pool is also on this level straight outside the bedroom and the glorious view from the bedroom window makes for a great way to wake up. We highly recommend the villa. Just a couple of things though we think we should highlight - The villa is not accessible by car or scooter. One way of getting there is by climbing up several sets of stone stairs and walking along a dirt path up from the main street, or up two sets of stairs from the closest road access. This would not normally be a problem for us and adds to the charm of the location, but my husband is waiting on hip surgery and it was incredibly painful for him to come and go from the villa so I would suggest that this villa is not for you if anyone has mobility issues. Also, the air conditioning is only in the bedroom and although there are fans in the living area it can still be very hot inside times. The bedroom and the pool became sanctuaries during the heat of the day. It is incredibly private too so you can go about with little clothes on in the heat and skinny dipping in the pool is an option. Peter was very responsive in arranging our booking and transport etc. All in all we loved it and post hip operation would not hesitate to come back.

Great location for beautiful views, peace and quiet and away from the hustle and bustle. It is extremely hot in this part of Bali so the saving grace is the air conditioned bedroom and the pool. The main level space is great. Could use more light in the central seating area at night. There is a lower level with full bed, bath and kitchen, although it is a sauna if you choose to stay down there. We did need Wifi for some work, sadly the connect here does not work at all so we had to make frequent trips down the hill around the corner to the wonderful fully air conditioned cafe, The Loaf. The staff are amazing. Pleasant to talk with and help plan your stay and cook you up a great breakfast and Balinese Coffee. Recommend this place for stunning views and peace and quiet. To truly retreat.

This is a beautiful villa. We were going to stay just 3 nights but extended our stay to to 3 additional nights. It was the most relaxing place I've ever been. The staff are incredible. They provided above and beyond service. We had excellent drivers that welcomed us and made us feel safe while educating us about Bali as they drove us tirelessly to wherever we wanted. Mayan provided us breakfast daily as well as well as laundry and ironing of our clothes. The host was nice to let us stay additional days with no issue. I highly recommend this villa - its perfectly near the ocean and the pool is spotless. I miss it already.

It was very nice to be there great location good staff and very neat.

The hosts, while not living on the premises, were really helpful and quick to respond! Wayan, who manages the house was kind and very helpful whenever we met. The place is right on the beach and you couldnt have asked for a better view.

The house was amazing. As we walked by the side of the house, our jaws dropped. Such a lovely view, first with the swimming pool by the house and then the ocean behind it. It was so nice having our own pool. The pool was cleaned every morning before we woke by a mystery pool cleaner. Mayan was the housekeeper and she was available if we needed anything. She was close enough to be useful when we wanted something and at the same time she was far away not to disturb. At the end of the trip it was a little sad saying goodbye to her. There was air conditioning in the bedrooms which worked really well. The water was hot. The water pressure was a little less in the morning, as I guess many people in the area were using water. But it was always good enough to shower with. We had many beautiful meals looking out at the ocean. There was a local village with many restaurants, there were cheap restaurants and expensive restaurants. The expensive restaurants were still much cheaper than Europe. We went snorkling from the bottom of the property. There were some fish there and around, we saw clownfish like Nemo and little blue fish which were very luminous. There was coral too. Some of the coral was alive and pink while other parts of the coral was white and expired. The neighbouring restaurant would deliver food to us, so that was handy.

Bas and Choki are great hosts. Even so we did not meet them in person the communication via internet was perfect. The villa is outstanding. Located in walking distance to Candidasa "center", with many nice restaurant, the villa itself is in a very quiet area. The only thing you will hear is the ocean right in front of your private pool. The small reef just in front of the villa offers an surprisingly diverse marine wildlife. Made and Wayan, who are taking care of the villa, are as good as it gets! Bali is famous for its hospitality and they are the best ambassadors. We, two couples from Germany, can highly recommend this villa.

We had such a memorable stay. This place has the best view ever, it's magical. We still have the sound of the ocean and beautiful sunsets in our memory. This holiday was so stunning and really was a retreat and a perfect destresser. It was so nice that everything you could wish for, massages, health centre, shops, restaurants, bars, boats for trips, drivers were all so simple to organise whenever one felt like it and just practically next door. We'll go back here there for sure. It was the best way to explore Bali. So traditional, so Balinese, people just super nice. Add driver Agus Rudi on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) and book him for tours and driving, or even to try traditional Hindu Balinese food at his family home. he's excellent. =)

The view is amazing - gorgeous sunsets, pool overlooking the sea, snorkeling and beach a short boat ride away, and small walkable town with an amazing variety of restaurants. The caretaker knows everyone in the surrounding area and can arrange whatever you need. A perfect getaway if you're looking for the quiet side of Bali.

The house is very nice, cozy and confortable; Wayan, the lady in charge of it, is absolutely great: so kind, helpful and sweet. The house is in front of the sea, sometimes while you are in the swimming pool you may think you are swimming in the sea!The only "black spy" we found, is the distance from the beaches. The nearest one is 7km far away. If you think you will find a beach in front of the house, you may be disappointed.

We had a wonderful stay at John and Masako's place in Candidasa!! The pictures do not do it justice! It is RIGHT on the ocean with beautiful views- although it is definitely not somewhere we considered swimming, the views from the porch and the balconly were absolutely stunning! We spent most of the time there just enjoying the view from the pool. It is right at the begining of Candidasa and there are TONS of nice restaurants nearby well within walking distance. One thing to note is that they have a housekeeper that is usually at the house everyday from 8-3 which we were not aware of until we arrived, however when I messaged the house manager Cristian and requested that she not come while we were there (since we were just staying in during our stay there) they were totally ok with that. They were very easy to communicate with all throughout the booking process and while we were in Bali. I would highly recommend this gorgeous house!! It's just stunning!!

The house is spacious. You have three large rooms and a large balcony and terrace. They are separate which is good if you are a large group and want privacy. It is in the heart of Manggis, where there is a white sand beach 20 minutes by motorbike or car. Communication with Jon and Masako was very easy. The Internet was not working most of our stay, but that was understandable as it is small town and it is rechargeable. Cristian was wonderful to communicate with, he made sure to help us with everything and he even went to a GoPro shop in Denpasar just to find us a charger because we had forgotten ours! The staff was excellent, they cooked dinner for us and they taught my husband how to cook authentic Indonesian food. The dinner was delicious. The view from the house is gorgeous, doing yoga on the balcony is quite amazing. The beach is not very swimmable but again, the white sand beach is pretty close. I recommend this house for someone who wants to experience Manggis in a beautiful house overlooking the water.

Staying at the villa was amazing! The view was breathtaking. So just sit on one of the terasses and enjoy the sound of the sea at night or the great breakfast in the morning. The staff was just great and helped us with recommendations for lunch as well as how to get the backpacks on the motorbikes. We definitely recommend it and would love to come back! Thank you for the wonderful time.

The Villa is very good. All was clean, bedrooms were good, staff was extremely polite and helpful. Villa is exactly as it is described. There was a minor issues with wi-fi, but staff fix it fast. The pool is too small more like a big bath, but you can see it on the pictures. All was fair and as described. Few moments related to location. There is no place to swim in Candi Dasa. Officially it is not prohibited, but you wouldn't want to. White Sand Beach is the only option (30 min on car). This is a common issue for Bali. So, if you like to swim and really white sand beach go to Gili Trawangan. Candi Dasa is fine place, but there are nothing to do here except snorkeling. I wouldn't recommend to stay here more then 2-3 days.

The house overlooks the sea and is beautifully decorated. Unfortunately the road is very noisy and the house next door was working, so it was noisy from all sides. We were very warmly welcomed. 3 doors down on the beach is a small family resort where you can eat very well, especially with no noise and with direct beach views. The owner gave us a wonderful Balinese food cooked on request with fresh grilled fish. Due to the constant presence of the two ladies, we had little privacy.

As the listing emphasizes, you'll have a hard time finding such wonderful private accommodation so close to the water in or near Candi Dasa. Communication from the hosts was excellent, and the local staff were friendly and helpful. The house is large enough and laid out such that our group was able to separate and enjoy privacy during downtime without sacrificing anyone's enjoyment of the home's highlights—the sun and the seafront. An impressive value for the money.

The staff were lovely and very welcoming. The villa was exactly as described and the view was beautiful.

Very nice house! I definitely would like to come back!

The location is very quiet and peaceful. The pictures describe the condo perfectly. The sunset views are beautiful and the shade on the balcony much appreciated. We enjoyed our time at the pool. The resort has excellent, knowledgeable drivers who even invited us to meet their family and see a Balinese home. We enjoyed the reasonably priced breakfasts and the spa had fabulous massages. Tai was very prompt at getting back to our inquiries and checked in during our stay. Our honeymoon got Off to a great start!!!!

First time to Bali and staying at John and Tai's OceanSuite villa right on the beach in Candadisa felt like home from the moment we arrived. Everything was just like the pictures and better as the veranda overlooking the beach and pool gave us an outdoor room to see but not be seen from. The Bayshore Villas is a well run small and quiet 33 unit resort with a very gracious staff providing food and housekeeping services to pamper you when you want to be pampered yet with the beachfront location of the OceanSuite villa just steps away from the rest of the resort it feels like a secluded vacation home. A perfect blend of location, architecture, space, amenities and value, we highly recommend it. Thank you for the month in paradise! Beth and Gary Lebowitz

Ty very welcoming and helped throughout our stay, despite the fact that all communication takes place via e-mail =) All the questions I answered fully and as quickly as possible. This is my first experience airbnb, and definitely Tai made it positive. Location is fully consistent with the photos provided on the site and is located in a quiet area where you can fully enjoy the sunsets and the sound of surf. Well rested. Thank Tai)))

I've seen a lot of accommodations in the world, but that was the best I've ever had. Great location, great views, great staff and a hammer accommodation. 5 star - I would highly recommend it ...

We had a lovley stay at the villa! The view was amazing, infront of the sea. We relaxed at the resort most of the days, at the infinity pool with nice drinks. Two days we went on daily tours. One day to the white sand beach, we took the boat just infront of the villa which we really liked! The other day the driver (the best ever) took us to a local market and to Pura Lempuyang. We had almost all our meels at the resort resturant, and the food was very good. A few nights we went to some local resturants with live music and amazing food. All the staff and the owner Brad are very nice and helpful! We can highly recomend Tai and John's villa!

We loved our stay here! It was quiet, private, and the perfect escape. The driving staff made it easy to take day trips (we loved Komang's adventures he took us on!) but could also relax by the pool, listening to the ocean, with a great book.

Amazing place. The beachfront location next to the infinity pool is shared only by a few others at the resort. And you get the benefits of being in the resort with the restaurant, spa and other services on hand. Place was really cool with plenty of light and privacy. Tv and kitchenette ensured everything was there. Hosts were lovely, helpful and quick to reply to any queries.

Jon and Tai were wonderful hosts through the whole trip and the Bayshore Villas Resort Staff was equally amazing with their service. The Villa is beautiful and perfectly located right on the water with the most amazing sunset view. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean is also just down a flight of steps. We spent every morning taking a dip and lounging , with the resort staff serving our drinks and food poolside. Unfortunately we got sick to the end of the trip but again Jon, Tai and the staff came to the rescue. Jon and Tai allowed us to book two more nights until we got well and the staff brought us soup, juice and water until we felt better. Overall the placed lived up to its hype and we would definitely recommend the experience for friends and family. However we won't tell them because we'd rather keep the place open for ourselves to come back!

Lovely house with lots of space and the most modern conveniences. Excellent location in Candidasa. Ideal for a family too.

everything was perfect. great communication, house as description. just to find it was a little adventure but after we asked a local it was easy..

Our experience of the place was disappointing from the first moment we arrived. It was not so much because. The host and the home itself, as it was the city and the dirty beach. Our hosts (staff) was in meeting future but also very eager to sell all sorts of trips. The beach there is very close to home was very dirty and we did not want to bathe there. The town consists of a large noisy street, surrounded by half-empty restaurants and hotels. The food in the city is very variable quality (price and quality are not related). The city as such has nothing to offer itself as the few beaches that are in the city is filled with garbage and there are no attractions in the city itself. We chose to leave early because the town had nothing to offer and we were not happy to stay on site.

The apartment was nice and quiet for our 5 nights trip. Beautiful weather, sea waves sound... You have a very nice white beach closed to the bungalow (15 min with car)... Good experience at Harrij's home!

We had a lovely time in Harrij place witch was clean, nice and cozy with a wonderful view! Blessings, Ann-Kathrine Sweden

We have had a few nice days at Harrij's home. The reception was good, Metri is a great cook and she is always around. The pool was lovely, rather small but deep and cool. The beach side is however dissapointment, very dirty and of no use. But 15 minutes by bike, perfect white sand beach (pasir Putih) can be found with great waves. Nevertheless we enjoyed our stay.

Very nice an comfortable small home. The beds were good to sleep in. The hosts were very friendly. We just had one problem with the aircon in one room. It went on but was not cold at all. But all in all i can recommend this place to other low budget travellers.

The bungalow gives value for money. A cosy little house with just all it needs, The big terrace served as our living room where we had a nice view on the sea. The simming pool isn't big but deep enough to keep it cool and inviting to have a swim. Wayang and Ketut, who manage the little park took good care of us and made us feel at home. We had a lovely time. A little problem might be the busy road.

Our stay at Candidasa was truly relaxing. We enjoyed the beautiful sea views just a few steps away from the nicely designed bamboo beach house. Komang who helped us with getting transportation, massages and everything else was very nice to us. When my friend felt sick and couldn't snorkle anymore in the morning, this was no problem either to cancel with her. The compound was situated near the main road (you do hear sounds but it's not disturbing) with plenty of shops and restaurants with a seaview and good food. It was no problem that we didnt have wifi, because we could just have a drink next door and log onto their pretty good connection. Kam arranged a pick up from the airport, which went very smoothly. I would recommend this, because the place could be hard to find on your own! Candidasa is a much calmer place than for example Kuta or Seminyak. The beach near our house was always very peaceful with some people floating in the water or snorkling. The white sands beach 20 mins away has more people and is more suitable for swimming, but is still calm compared to southern Bali. Staying here really feels like a getaway. All in all we are very happy to have discovered this hidden pearl in Bali. We recommend Kam and Harper's beautiful house in Candidasa. The details that went into the decorating and designing was very heartwarming. When another friend of us wanted to stay over during the third night, this was no problem either. The only things possible guests should consider is that restaurants and bars will close around 11 in this area, for us this was no problem but we can imagine some people minding this. And the pictures already show this, but there is an open bathroom in the house, so of course you have to be comfortable enough with your friends or family. Thank you Kam and Harper for our great stay at your house! I might be back again next summer!

The host's housekeeper was waiting for me when I arrived and was there when I left, so no issues with getting in or leaving. Was a bit pushy with trying to sell me stuff, but it's Bali - everyone does it. Great little bungalow, good for a solo traveler or a couple, easily. The open spaces and little privacy in the bathroom might test the relationship though! All in all, if you are going to stay in Candidasa, this place is a great option. Close to everything you'd need and you can get transport easily to the nice beaches, about 2km away.

I could appreciate the great Kam home cares who contacted me a few times so I found my way to the bungalow well. The place is beautiful, even more beautiful than the pictures, and a great clean. Only downside: the road is very near, so in the morning we were awakened by the sound of trucks, cars and motorbikes. Otherwise, the evening is the absolute tranquility, the waves noise. Magic!

Very welcome by Komang, it was too much trouble during our stay. The house is very nice and match the photos. The area is not very lively but there are restaurants and souvenir shops that stay open late enough

It was a very nice place to stay Great host The accommodation is Superb, very clean comfortable, great balcony's and much bigger than you would think. A little bit loud in the morning being woken up by Cockerels and being so close to the main road. The beach / See is more like a small wharf so not really great for swimming or accessing. Considering the price I would say this accommodation is excellent value.

We had a lovely stay at Kam's place in Candidasa. It was very conveniently located in the middle of Candidasa so we could walk to restaurants. The beach in front of the house was really nice for swimming and collecting treasures that had washed up on the shore. The house itself was charming both in its design and its incorporation of shells and wood from the beach. There were 4 of us staying here which proved to be a bit tricky. The upstairs is lovely but sleeping downstairs was difficult in that you could hear so much sound when people walked across the floor and its not really an ideal sleeping place as there is no privacy from the kitchen. The toilet was also very open and meant that no one could go upstairs or downstairs when someone was in the toilet as there was no ceiling of door on the toilet. Ultimately I think the house is most suitable for a couple and we would definitely go back with just the two of us again. There were some construction works going on at the side of the house which we were only told about when we arrived at the location. It would have been me to have known about it before as the work strted quite early in the morning at 7.30am and meant that sleeping in was a bit difficult. Overall though it was a lovely neighbourhood and we really appreciated being able to bring our dog along so she could enjoy the holiday too.

Hosts were away, only met house keeper Komang throughout the 4N stay. Pros 1. Cosy 2 story bamboo beach house 2. Clean & safe beach to swim at door step 3. Easy access to food, grocery store, tourist information, taxi, spa etc along main road Cons 1. host message reply was slow & refused to provide direction details till 1 day before arrival! Host also gave wrong Komang's contact number. 2. limited hot shower (2 mins) 3. Felt uncomfortable with services organized via Komang. i.e. -transfer to Padang Bai via Komang's friend was more expensive than taxi & driver was unfriendly. - did not explain changing new towel incur laundry fee at check in. - we had skin allergy reaction to the clothing that was sent for laundry. 4. Komang was rude questioning us where did we go & why we did not organize tour through her.

We stayed at the bali beach house for 10 days. We had a lovely stay in candisasa and Komang was very helpful! Pros: the house is very clean and well taken care of! If you want to they will do loundry for you which is very cheap. The area is nice, lots of places to go to for food and lovely beaches. Also Komang organises everything for you. Cons: the driver they organized from the airport was way too expensive. You can't really use the beach in front of the house only in the afternoon when the tide is out. Even then you have to do a bit of climbing until you reach the tiny beach. Komang prepares you breakfast which is very good but very pricy. In the begining she offerd us trips which were very overpriced. Good thing you can bargain. Also we thought it was odd that we never met Kam the host. One day they burnt their trash behind our house; since there are no windows in the bamboo house the smoke blew into the house which was very disgusting. In the end we would still recomend the house. Just be aware that it's not really a "beach house".

This place is fantastic. We arrived and were met by the most pleasant caretaker. Nestled at the end of a small compound, the people are all welcoming, helpful (loaning us umbrellas) and so nice. The villa is gorgeous with a beautiful living area, best kitchen we've seen in Bali, and full downstairs bath of beautiful stones. Upstairs is a super comfy bed over looking the patio and beyond with palm trees the sea and magnificent sunsets. Upstairs shower was great as was plenty of closets and storage. A short walk along the sea to the small beach was just right. We wanted a motorbike that was there within minutes of the asking. The location is ideal for a short walk to the myriad of shops and excellent restaurants. The villa had all the comforts in a beautifully decorated and contemporary setting. Sak Ming, the owner's agent, was extremely helpful in every way. We can't wait to go back.....a fabulous accommodation!!

Spent 4 nights in candidasa and loved the villa. Great little spot to get away from it all. Helpful guy sorting a motorbike for us, although I don't think they were expecting us on arrival. Our villa was cleaned every two days with fresh towels and linen, Really enjoyed our stay and will be back again sometime. Villa in a good position walking distance to most shops and restaurants.

We spent 5 nights in this home and have much regretted. The house is large, with 1 floor, and spacious, with a terrace to the nice floor for breakfast. Everything would have been fine if the benefit was worth the asking price. There is no WiFi, no breakfast included (so that Bali you almost always find these two things included in your stay). But where we were very disappointed is that the cleaning was not done, the counter the kitchen covered with black dust, filthy toilet, full of pee, very dirty and dusty curtains. We have had no hot water in the showers, and very little pressure for the showers hoses are worn and thus broken. We told the manager and him hot water works! Also the doors closes even the stone, no détanchéité so much noise (the waves and the wind the night make you think chaos outside, no little sleep properly) and level security closing these doors would be reviewed. But we should add that the photos are very nice but does not reflect the reality, there is no direct view of the sea from the terrace, we see large trees, and behind can see the sea! It's a shame that this house is not maintained it could be a real haven of peace!

Brenda was very nice and helpful even if we did not meet in person. The house was really great and we spent a very nice stay there!

My girlfriend, myself and a friend stayed for 40 days and we have nothing but fantastic things to say both about the home and our experience from start to finish! All of the staff were extremely helpful in making our stay memorable and leaving us wanting to come back for more. The location was perfect for us, wanting to be out of the hustle of the larger cities yet it was close enough if we wanted to do a day trip to the larger cities or the near-by attractions we could do that very easily via scooter. I highly recommend this home and any of the others that Dave and Brenda offer simply for the fact that our experience with them and their staff ( Sak Ming, Nangah & Nana) were second to none and they make you feel right at home :)

We have appreciated this place. Nice view from the bedroom. One remark : the two men who received us were not very presents when We needed them.... Therefore it has been a very good expérience.

We spent two pleasant nights, with ocean sounds in the house. Everything was ok and was consistent with the description. The location is good and it has several good restaurants nearby. The Communication has also worked very well! We would recommend it for a stay in Candi Dasa!

Lovely house, wonderful setting. If we'd stayed in town longer we'd have taken more advantage of the well-equipped kitchen. Many inventive and charming design features in the house and furnishings. We loved it!