What You Get
Internet (WiFi)
Swimming Pool (Private)
TV (Satellite/Cable)
Washing Machine
The Experience
Sahana Villa II is a great three-bedroom pad in ultra hip Seminyak. Contemporay and stylish, private and quiet, it’s ideal for the holidaymaker craving a piece of the action at an affordable price. Tucked away down a lane off Bali’s trendiest strip, guests have easy access to a myriad of excellent restaurants, bars and shops. With this in mind, the owner has created a modern tropical home that provides a pleasant and soothing retreat away from the busy streets surrounding it. The villa’s neutral tones, combined with teak wooden features, contrast beautifully against the garden’s green foliage and lawn. Tall bamboo and lemongrass conceal the outer walls, while coconut palms, orchids and frangipanis enhance the tropical ambiance. The air-conditioned bedrooms and semi-open bathrooms are tastefully furnished allowing for simple easy living with ample space and comfort. Orthopaedic beds guarantee guests a good night’s sleep after shopping up a storm or dancing the night away. One of Sahana II’s greatest attributes is that it is managed by the owner, who lives nearby and is easily contactable if needed. Another benefit is that larger groups have the option of renting the villa together with its identical neighbour, Sahana Villa I. The friendly housekeeping staff can prepare simple meals (provisions on guest account), and the personal service is a nice touch in this busy urban centre where not many take time to slow down and smell the ...frangipanis!
Our review
- Overall Rating:
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7.2
- Reviewed:
- 09-Dec-2011
Stylish, simple, tropical living in the heart of cosmopolitan Seminyak
Individual Scores:
| Character/Charm: | 7 | Location: | 9 | Outside Area: | 7 |
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| Living Area: | 6 | Bedrooms: | 7 | Bathrooms: | 8 |
| Kitchen: | 7 | Facilities: | 6 | Staff: | 7 |
| Value: | 8 |
Highlights
As they say, “location, location, location”, and this villa is definitely where it’s at. We appreciated the friendly hospitality of the owners and staff who made us feel very much at home. The walled gardens and daybeds in the bathrooms added a neat touch: never before have we been tempted to sneak into a bathroom for a quick nap?
Surprises
There was occasional noise from Sahana Villa I next door, but considering its central Seminyak location the villa was surprisingly quiet. It was the hottest month of the year during our stay which meant it got a little warm in the living areas.The blinds and ceiling fans helped and no doubt the villa will become more shaded as the garden matures, which doesn’t take long in Bali’s tropical climate.
PROs
- Central Seminyak location
- Single storey suits kids
- Equal size rooms
- Orthopaedic beds
- Owner managed
CONs
- Close neighbours
- No air-con in living areas
- Gardens still maturing
Gallery
Location
Sahana Villa II is located down a small gang (lane) off Seminyak’s most celebrated street, Jalan Laksmana, or ‘Eat Street’ as it’s locally known due to the wide variety of restaurants. Not only is the street famous for the food on offer but it is also home to some of the trendiest boutiques on the island. Minimarts and ATMs are also within easy access. The beach is just a ten minute walk and is a great place to catch the sunset.
Places of Interest(KMs) |
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| Seminyak Beach | 0.8 |
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| Umalas Stables | 3.0 |
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| Kuta | 5.0 |
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| Finns Recreation Club | 5.0 |
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| Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) | 16.0 |
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| Ubud | 35.0 |
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About Seminyak
North west of Bali’s international airport, coastal Seminyak is Bali’s established late-night party land, laying claim to the highest concentration of independent fine-dining restaurants and beach clubs on the island, including Ku Dé Ta, Potato Head, Cocoon, La Lucciola, Sarong, Métis and Sardine. Hip and happening Seminyak also boasts a plethora of chic cocktail bars, sumptuous spas, and fashionable boutiques.
A world-class playground for the rich, the famous and the bon vivants, the vibrant nightlife and luxurious accommodation in Seminyak draws a sophisticated crowd of ‘beautiful people’, especially Europeans. Seminyak Beach is the place where local and ex-pat communities gather every evening at sunset.
Seminyak is Bali’s have-it-all holiday destination for a relaxing beachside escape with easy access to the many tourist attractions around the island. Head south for Asia’s #1 water park, Waterbom, or hit the links at the scenic New Kuta Golf Club in the Bukit. North of Seminyak, enjoy the sporting facilities at Finns Recreation Club (for which some holiday villas in the area include guest membership), offering social and leisure amenities, including a state-of-the-art gym, a 25m swimming pool and a tennis and squash centre. For horse lovers, three riding stables are located at nearby Canggu – Kuda P, Tarukan, and Bali Equestrian Centre.
About Bali
Bali is Indonesia’s most popular tourist location and is considered one of Asia's premier tropical island destinations. Steeped in history and renowned for its artistic way of life, Bali is a peaceful contrast to some of the more frantic destinations Asia has to offer.
The inner peace and creative talents of the Balinese has attracted artists the world over fascinated by local dancers, silversmiths, wood carvers, potters and painters that seem to pervade throughout the island. The abundant verdant fields and surrounding sea have long supplied Bali with an easy surplus of food leaving time for life’s more artistic past times. As a result everything in Bali has a creative and religious element centred around the local Banjar (residents association) – little, adorned temples are everywhere, doors are covered in intricate carvings, huge kites ward off evil spirits and colourful roadside ceremonies bring traffic to a standstill.
Bali is a popular destination principally from Australia and Asia but also from all over Europe. The island welcomes thousands of visitors each year to a relaxing lifestyle, stunning beaches, world class surf, vibrant villages, and spectacular scenery all with an exquisite tropical climate. Located approximately two hours’ flying time from Singapore the island is serviced by an international airport at Denpasar with direct flights to and from many major cities in Asia, Europe and Australia and many more via Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital.
The island offers an impressive range of leisure and lifestyle amenities including world-class golf courses, wonderful seascapes for surfing, diving and snorkelling as well as luxurious spas, chic boutiques, tropical forests, towering volcanoes and international cuisine.
Rooms
Sahana Villa II is a neat and compact single-storey villa set behind high walls to ensure total privacy. All three air-conditioned king-size bedrooms look out towards the pool and come with satellite TV and DVD players. Two of the rooms flank the open-plan, open-sided living and dining area and are tastefully decorated in neutral tones with teakwood finishings and large abstract paintings. The third bedroom is in a separate wooden joglo (antique Javanese house), injecting a traditional feel to the villa with its wooden floors, walls and roof contrasting nicely against white furniture and linens. The three ensuite bathrooms are semi-open-air, fitted with shower and wash basin, and feature a daybed and garden space to allow guests to really experience the tropical ambiance. The open-sided living and dining space has been designed for easy living, with the L-shaped beige sofa covered in Sunbrella quick-dry material so guests can relax here after a dip in the pool. This area is cooled with ceiling fans and can be shaded from the afternoon heat by drawing down the white bamboo blinds. The teak dining table (seats ten) has bench-style seating accessorised with green silk cushions, and looks directly over the lush lawn and green-stone-lined pool. There’s no TV or music system in the living area itself, but there is a small stereo with iPod dock in the kitchen. Directly behind the dining area the modern, open-plan, equipped kitchen is fitted with an island worktop that doubles as a breakfast bar and is surrounded by six cream leather bar stools. A separate toilet and laundry is found behind the kitchen. Outside, three sun loungers and a shaded daybed provide the perfect place for guests to unwind by the two-tiered, 8 x 3m pool.
Key Amenities
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Internet (WiFi)
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Swimming Pool (Private)
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TV (Satellite/Cable)
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Washing Machine
Other Amenities
- Air-con (Bedrooms)
- Baby Cot
- BBQ
- Bed Linen
- Board Games/Toys
- Car Parking
- CD Player/Stereo System
- Ceiling Fans
- Coffee Machine
- DVD Library
- DVD Player
- Electronic Games (Wii)
- Equipped Kitchen
- Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress) (Extra)
- Food Starter Pack
- Hairdryers
- High Chairs
- Hotplates
- iPod Dock/Speakers
- Iron/Board
- Laundry Service
- Main Dining (10 persons)
- Massage Beds
- Safe
- Swimming Pool Toys
- Towels
Villa Staff
- Babysitter (Extra)
- Chef/Cook (All meals)
- Garden/Pool Staff
- Housekeeping (Full time)
- Manager (Restricted hrs)
- Masseuse/Spa Therapist (Extra)
- Security
- Shopper
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Sahana Villa II offers peace, privacy and pleasure just metres from Seminyak’s trendiest bars and restaurants. Fresh and modern with tropical-style, open living areas, decadent bathrooms and a sunny garden with swimming pool, this 3-bedroom owner-managed villa is excellent value for families or friends seeking relaxed and simple luxury.
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