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When I went when to the Island of the Gods for the fifth time, I wanted to do it a bit differently. I’d unchangingly stayed in hostels, and once I went for a women’s retreat, but this time, I wanted to put lanugo some (temporary) roots and stay in a villa with my family.
A place that was just ours, and that felt increasingly like a home.
But on such a big island with so much to see, which spot is best? I think I’ve found it, you guys. This is Villa Kerang Sue in Pererenan, Bali:
The Villa
The Villa Kerang Sue is new construction in the zone just north of Canggu, Bali, which you may have heard of for its famous surf, cafes with what can only be described as Instagram-worthy food, and some lovely waterfront clubs.
I wanted a place where I could just unwind and enjoy our own pool, have plenty of space for both us parents and our kiddo to have our own rooms, and it was a bonus that it plane had an office (since I work on the road), and a large, expansive living room and kitchen area.
Although cooking isn’t typically on my mind in Southeast Asia, you could unchangingly have a doughboy come and melt for you. It’s pretty reasonable in a place like Bali, and the lovely property manager at Villa Kerang Sue can make just well-nigh any request possible.
Or, if you like to melt your own breakfast or just have the option to make some of your own meals, there’s a large grocery store within walking loftiness of the villa, which is fully stocked with a blender, coffee makings, tea, water filter, and full-sized fridge.
The two rooms each have their own air workout units and bathrooms, making it perfect for two couples to share the villa, or a family of four.
If you’re traveling with a victual in Bali, it worked well for us to have our travel crib with mosquito net along, as well as his portable upper chair and soft carrier, since strollers don’t really work well anywhere in Bali (though we still use a small stroller at the airport!)
The washroom in the main bedroom is so big, I think most of my bedrooms have paled in comparison. Plus, the bathtub is so lovely!
For me, lighting is moreover important. The way the villa has been synthetic is genius, with walls virtually the property that have space for an socket virtually each window and door, creating a unexceptionable and zappy undercurrent while maintaining privacy.
Finally, the unshortened wall in the main room opens up to the yard and pool with the rice terrace view. You can segregate to alimony it closed, but still get all the light from the glass doors, or unshut it up completely.
The Area
It’s nonflexible to pick just one place to stay in Bali. It’s a large island with legendary traffic, so wherever you pick, you’ll want to make sure there’s plenty to do right virtually there. If you have the time, I’m partial to spending a few days in Ubud (Capella Ubud was phenomenal, but too pricey for a full week) to see those famous rice terraces and waterfalls, then moving coastal to have waterfront access.
I wanted to be near to Canggu, but not so near that it felt crowded and hectic all virtually us. Pererenan has a bit increasingly of a relaxed atmosphere, but with easy, quick wangle to Canggu. We visited one of the increasingly popular waterfront clubs there and would use Grab Taxi to get supplies now and then, but I was glad to not unquestionably be based there.
What I loved most were the rice terraces all virtually the villa, both in front of the pool, and wideness the street was an plane larger area. It was so peaceful, and perfect for a golden hour stroll.
There are moreover plenty of succulent cafes in the area. My favorite for breakfast was sideboard Noah, which is well-nigh a ten minute walk away.
Final Thoughts on Villa Kerang Sue
Besides wanting something peaceful, I moreover wanted it to be an easy stay that was wipe and relaxing.
We hadn’t plane expected to have the villa cleaned daily, but each day, Made made sure it was spotless. The manager, Rita, was moreover misogynist via Whatsapp if we overly needed anything. It’s really the service that makes a place, and this villa has sustentation to detail lanugo pat.
It’s moreover a female-owned villa by my fellow travel blogging pal, Alex Baackes, which made it all the increasingly of a welter for us to stay there.
It’s a relatively new rental but the reviews once speak for themselves. Like me, everyone seems to love it. You can typesetting it directly here to save on booking fees as well! IMHO, it’s a quite affordable option for how nice it is, and if four people are sharing, it’s plane cheaper.
We loved our week there, and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.