Nice Place with Nice People, i recommend it

I loved staying at Jiwa's home. He and his family are terrific hosts making me feel very welcome. The family compound is beautiful and very peaceful. I thoroughly enjoyed having my own little home but still being a part of the family home. There is a market in Sukawati that is not very far that you can walk to. Jiwa is very helpful in providing or arranging transport to Ubud or tours around the island. He also provides transport to the airport. I would highly recommend staying at Jiwa's home if you would like a peaceful, authentic family atmosphere. Just beautiful.

Jiwa & Made was very friendly and welcoming and made us feel right at home. Our room was super clean and the bed nice and big. We hired a scooter from them to get to Ubud and back. We absolutely enjoyed the beautiful garden! Made's wife also prepared a lovely breakfast for us.

We stayed with Made for 6 days. It was the best airbnb experience we had so far. Made and his whole family took great care of us, giving us great tips and knowledge on Bali. Made can help you to arrange day trip or you can rent motor bike from him to explore the island. He even invited us to join a traditional meal dinner party with their friends at home. We were very lucky on our last day to see the family ceremony and praying ritual. It was really a great experience, we really appreciate to able to see the real life of Balinese. Made and his family were so generous and warm, we already miss their sweet smile and gentle spirits. Highly recommend to anyone who want to have authentic experience. We look forward to go back to Bali and stay with them again.

Amazing trip, beautiful place, really friendly host, 5 stars services

Dear Family Thank you very much for wonderful one week to stay by you. We are very happy to Meet you. You are helpful, friendly and Hospitable. Everything was perfect. Thank you so much.

Made is an excellent host who offers two very beautiful rooms in his family complex. He provided us with a wonderful insight into Balinese culture and gave us some good tips for places to see as well.

The room is very clean and very comfortable. Breakfast is great too. Ubud is a bit of a drive, especially since there is usually traffic. (30+ mins) We were able to experience some local things such as a family wedding, a community dance with local kids (not professionals), and a local restaurant I would not have dared to go to on my own. However, keep in mind that he is a professional tour guide and his prices are a bit high for the regular tours - and if you don't plan ahead and know what you're signing up for, you could spend all day in the car.

Pak Made is an excellent host. Stay in this place and interactions with the host helps you to feel the essence of Bali.

Mandala Desa was simply amazing! We really couldn't fault our stay. Very clean, staff so friendly and so much too do but plenty of relaxation as well. Wish we had more time here, we will definitely be back!

Jacinta's place was an absolutely heavenly experience. The garden suite is beautiful, with a gorgeously comfy bed and air conditioning (not in the bathroom). The whole Mandala Desa Resort is stunning, with beautiful touches everywhere. They can arrange anything, from tours to massage to private yoga overlooking the rice fields with the amazing Khrisna. The food is delicious, all prepared fresh (so make sure you give them an hour's notice at least) and then served either at the pool or on your terrace. They also served afternoon tea every day, with iced rose or lemongrass tea and a delicious Balinese sweet treat. Because it is slightly out of the crowded tourist areas, you get a real taste of traditional Bali and can totally relax. Jacinta and her team were just fantastic. We didn't want to leave.

Jacinta and her staff were so friendly and welcoming. I never had to ask for anything because everything was provided and more! The place was absolutely perfect - a little remote but nice and quiet. The house and gardens are immaculate. Morning and afternoon tea was served every day with homemade delights (which I didn't expect). I had a lovely time and would definitely go back. The perfect place for some quiet time.

it was incredible experience to stay there. service is better than all of the five start hotel i have been too. looks amazing, swimming pool is really deep. pizza was really tasty! everyone was friendly , helped us a lot. made out stay magical . thank u so much, we are definitely going back:)

While searching for a place to stay in Ubud we eventually stumbled upon this place. While this place is not actually in Ubud it is really close to it. With the free transfer they offer it is still really easy and fast to get there. The place itself is simply amazing. The villas are clean, the staff is some of the friendliest and best we have seen in Bali. The view on the ricefields is stunning and our host was very kind and helpful. Our villa had a guide for the surrounding area and there are many things to do and see. We made use of the (free) bikes they had to explore the nearby canyon, waterfall and market. The food here is excellent aswell it makes it hard to decide between going out for dinner or just having one of their many great meals be delivered right infront of your villa, or even next to the swimming pool if you prefer. Breakfast was by far the best we had. You het to chose between many options the day before and each day they surprise you with a new and delicious fruitdrink. We enjoyed our stay here so much we ended up booking two more nights. highly recommend going here.

It was wonderful ! The view of the rice paddies was breathtaking. Good location, one is fast in Ubud. The food was delicious and the staff very helpful and friendly. How will definitely come back !!

Just book. Fantastic place to stay; far enough from the crowds and close enough to what's needed. 5*stay

'Home away from home' experience comes live when Jacinta and her team provides unconditional support for all the needs and play the role of an awesome host. I was accompanied by my wife and 2 year old daughter. We all had an excellent time.

I really liked my stay at Gangga Blesta Homestay. Ketut is very nice and willing to help you with everything. The house is beautiful and the room is just perfect. The area has al lot to offer, you can go by scooter to Goa Gajah, a waterfall, the hidden canyons and the market of Sukawati and Ubud. I would really recommend staying here!

The place is marvelous. Ketut and his wife may just be the most hospital, kind and nicest people I've ever met. They showed me around, drove me to different places worth visiting and even introduced me to basics of Hinduism and Bali's history. They are extraordinary people and I feel really lucky to have met them. I only wish that my stay could have been longer.

I simply can't put into words how happy I am to have stayed with Ketut's kind and loving family. I was given so much attention and care from the minute I arrived, and I am looking forward to coming back :) The room was very clean and comfortable to stay in, and the breakfast was yummy. I felt like I was immersed in a truly Balinese experience, which made me learn so much about he culture in a short time period. Namaste

The owner came from singapore and she speaks English, Mandarin and Bahasa... The place is right next to a paddy field and a river runs through the courtyard. Though river is walled but the water flowing sound was great. The room is cosy and it is separated from the main home area so it was quite convenient. The host is very nice. She cooked us breakfast using ingredients picked from her organic farm. They also offer bicycles for us to explore the area. Overall, this is like booking a mini villa with the fees of a homestay. Only minor problem is the toilet being outside the room while the host said that they would probably do something about it next year. The host also mentioned about starting yoga, music and dance workshop. I think I will try it out the next time I visit Ubud. Enjoy it this round!!

Excellent value, lovely room and great service. No problem with noise as another review claimed.

Great accomodation near to Ubud with kind and friendly staff. Clean and luxury room. We were the firts guest here but everything works well.

We've been in the yana Villa for 10 days and we had a great stay. Its very cheap for the comfort it offers but you need to rent a Scooter to explore something but you can get them very cheap at the villa. The staff couldnt be friendlier and they fulfill every wish you offer. We would definetely come here again. Best Greetings Finja and Philipp

Sleek, modern and beautiful. Everything you could possibly want and more. We couldn't believe how amazing this place is for the price. The pool was absolutely gorgeous. The rooms were spacious, clean and had everything you needed. We felt like we had our own personal slice of paradise for the 5 nights we stayed here. Breakfast was provided daily and the staff were so friendly and extremely helpful. We would have stayed here our whole trip if all of Bali was easily accessible. The short drive to Ubud was quick and easy. We will definitely be back.

Yana villas featured a couple of luxuriously equipped bungalows with Air-conditioning, a very modern and clean bathroom and a cosy bed. A pool is situated just in front of the bungalows. Breakfast was delicious as well, we were able to choose of a vast variety of different food for that. The service was excellent and very helpful, we could rent a scooter there with the help of our hosts. The street restaurant just around the corner ( 1 min walk) serves excellent local food for local prices, so we highly recommend to go there in the evenings. The place is located in a rural community close to ubud ( 15 min by scooter or taxi). It is very professional accommodation.

ekas place was ok, a little bit small and not so private but it reflex in the price. the pool was great and room was nice. Only bad thing was very noisy street which was affecting the sleeping because in the early evening started with noise of moto driving on the street as i thougt that my bed is on the street. Near to Ubud with motorbike. For the price it was ok.

This was a lovely place to stay. It was very clean and beautiful. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was good. The pool was nice for cooling off.

We had an amazing stay at this accommodation. The rooms an the facilities looked like on the images and were very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I think you can't find a better accommodation for the same price. We would stay here again!

Made and his family made me feel very welcome in their home, like part of the family. It was wonderful to stay somewhere where you get a real insight into Balinese culture but still within easy reach of Ubud and the south coast for day trips. Made took me to the local temple for a big religious ceremony which was amazing and also taught me about local Batuan painting and family life. My room was very comfortable and I got used to being woken up by the local cockerals after a few nights! I whole heartedly recommend a stay with Made and his beautiful and generous family for an authentic Balinese experience.

Heart stroke and wonderful hospitality of this family. With great generosity. Made love to share these arts and we were able to have great philosophical discussions about life and religions. A place of great simplicity but close to humans.

We had a fantastic stay at Made's home and he and his family are a big reason we had a great time in Batuan. They made us feel very welcomed. He has a wonderful wife and children. He was very helpful in telling us how to get to the different places we went too while staying with him. I was able to take classes from him and he is a very patient and generous teacher. His home is very convenient to all of the craft areas that are in the heart of Bali. You are not that far from Ubud, Mas, or Celik. Not to mention some of the beautiful temples in the area and one being the one in Bataun.

Made and his family are wonderful hosts, making me feel right at home during my stay. I really enjoyed the traditional Balinese experience. The room was basic, but clean and comfortable. If you're looking for an authentic experience, this is where to go!

I stayed in Made's house for about a week ans it was one of the best experiences I had in a trip. He and his family and really gentle and lovely people. There you can really see and live the real balinese culture, it's a very rich experience. The place is calm and confortable, near the temple. Also sometimes we ate together and the food is delicious! Made and Putu, his wife, are really good dancers, some people come from a lot of places only to have classes with them. They helped me with everything, for localisation/transport etc. I really recommend this "home" for the Bali travelers!

Wonderfull stay with Made's family. A real balinese experience. For people who want to re connect with nature, and inspiration. Possibility to have dance or draw courses, at reasonable prices. Made was helpful, and did his best to let me feel like my home. Thanks

It is a place that can be a real life experience in Bali. Is you are away from the city, to go to because it is in a place that is difficult to understand is whether it is good to go rent a bike. Can you come to pick if you go close to the temple. Made's family owners are very kind, you greeted me warmly.

The Kaki Bebek house is amazing! The accommodation is very basic but we had everything we needed. Made and his family are so lovely and welcoming. He showed us the Bali arts and even gave us an introduction to Balinese dance. I would definitely come back again.

Everything was great, great communication and support. Thank you & see you next time!

Great space connected to the resort. Excellent staff helped us out with our meal requests and plans for the local excursion trips. Recommended!

Anything I say cannot do justice to the comfort, luxury and value for money this property offers. I was treated like royalty right from the start to the end. The breakfast options are amazing. The property is very clean and staff clean it twice a day. The resort is a little secluded and outside the city. That is hardly a minus point. It might even be a positive for a few people. If you are in Bali, then this is THE place to be.

Amazing sea view by the infinity pool. Great service. Superb villa. Just go for it; you can't go wrong with this one.

Great place, it is in a very nice small resort. All resort facilities included. Excellent value for money. Little hick-up at check in as owner forgot to inform the hotel about our booking. Hotel team reacted very nice and efficient and we had the room after waiting ca. 40 minutes.

alles zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit alle waren sehr hilfsbereit und für alle fragen gab es eine Lösung.jederzeit würden wir an diesen wunderschönen sauberen ort zurück kommen.

I booked this place for my husband, myself and our 8 year old son. This was such a sweet place, and our hosts were extremely kind and accommodating. They sent a driver to come pick us up from the airport, who also helped us get our phones for bali and drove us to other places we needed to go. A lovely little breakfast was included each morning, made to order with tea and coffee. We were able to rent scooters to go into town. It was nice to be a little out of central Ubud (about 15-20 minutes) because it was really quiet and peaceful. The place itself has a beautiful courtyard, and clean rooms. Thank you so much for having us!! We would definitely come back! And my son wants to let everyone know how much he loved seeing the geckos. ♡♡♡

Good communication. Close to Ubud and a waterfall.

The room is large. The bed is nice and quite comfortable. Unfortunately, the floor is a little dusty, so to the toilet. The aircond is not strong enough. If both of these can be improvised, then it would be great. Anyhow, the host is really nice.

Everything was very very nice, the room, the view, the breakfast. I highly recommend it!

The villa was great and very private.. Spacious bathroom and great shuttle car service to town...really enjoyed the pool as well

The Sawah Villas is a must stay if in Bali beautiful seculed place. We enjoyed the private pool and the room service was spectacular with the friendly and helpful saty . We are planning to come here again and again a real gem. Sad to leave

Sawah Villa is in a secluded place away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. Good place to be if you are seeking some quiet place among the paddy fields. The approach to the place looks complicated if you do not have someone to guide you. Didn't meet the host , but the staff were friendly. Picked me up from the airport, which is more than an hour away.The set up of the villa with the kitchenette , the bathrooms and the pool are all very good.But it is a brand new place , with construction still going on and I did have to face some teething troubles because of the newness of the place. The staff was always there to sort out the issues. There is pretty much nothing to comment on a neighbourhood,but they offer you free shuttles, to the ubud centre whenever you want which was helpful.The in house food , is not upto the standards. Should develop into a good place once everything is completed.

The Villa is wonderfull. Wayan is a perfect host. If you need anything, he will always help you out...Communication with Wayan was simple. Our stay here were perfect. We really enjoyed staying here. Thanks for everything Wayan!

Thank you so much! I was able to spend a very worthwhile time. This hotel is away from the hustle and bustle, Hotel is surrounded by paddy fields. But Prepared meals & Pick-up… I was treated kindly by staff. I said flowers want…And then staff did a prepared. It was a very happy, I think 5 star ☆☆☆☆☆

A very beautiful villa with ultra competitive price. The villa is as pretty as the photos listed in the web. I have a special request on flowers setup inside the pool and they have made it nicely. Flowers in pools will need extra charge of USD20, per request. Like: 1) Pretty villa 2) Nice and quiet environment. - The villa is surrounded with paddy field and inside housing area. The right location to escape from the traffic jam in Bali. 3) Breakfast is served at your villa. 4) Friendly staff. The villa manager, Wayan, kind enough to draw us a map to point us to Sukawati market 5) A special sliding gate (around 3m wide) beside the pool that when open, you will have the view of surrounding paddy field. Yes, you can view the paddy field from your villa Dislike: 1) Don't have the exact location for this listing and I can't find it on the web. - The location of this villa is deep inside the housing area. I can't find exact location of this villa with Garmin GPS. Luckily, there's a local that help to contact the villa personnel. The villa personnel drive to meet us and lead us to the hotel 2) The shower bathroom hot water is not consistent. - The water will get cold for couple of seconds after few minutes usage. It not a big deal without a hot water for couple of seconds in tropical country

Air is a really Nice host and her place is wonderfull! Thank's for everything