Villa Ylang Ylang

The villa has six bedrooms – three on each side of the swimming pool, across one another. Two king bedrooms open out to the swimming pool, to furnished terraces and to the garden. Both bedrooms have king-sized, four-post beds, dedicated bathrooms with bathtubs and rain showers as well as plunge pools out on the garden. Two queen bedrooms open out to the swimming pool. Both bedrooms have queen-sized, four-post beds and dedicated bathrooms with bathtub and shower combined. Two junior rooms also open out to the swimming pool. Both bedrooms also have dedicated bathrooms with showers.

At the center of the sprawling, masterfully landscaped property – perpendicular to the beach – is the 15-meter swimming pool. Immerse yourself in its inviting, crystal-clear waters for some mindless wading. If you wish to bathe, instead, in the sun, you can lie on the wide and cushioned rattan pool beds partially covered by large umbrellas on the stone deck or on the cushioned reclining beds on the timber deck along the beach. On hot, early afternoons, ease your aching muscles with a massage under the shade of the garden bale on one side of the property’s well-maintained lawn by the shore.

At the breezy, semi-open, two-storey main pavilion is the living area with its cushioned, wooden benches, draped daybed and large floor pillows. Here, you can all get together for some amusing and animated sharing and storytelling. Behind one of the benches is the formal dining area. On its lacquered, wooden table that seats eight, you can all have your fill of healthy yet tasty dishes – as well as Balinese and gourmet specialties – concocted by the resident chef at the fully-equipped, modern kitchen in another room adjacent to the dining area. You can also dine alfresco at one of the garden bales facing the ocean. Adjoining the living area is the theater room with wall projection. Here, you can all hang out for the highly-anticipated new episode of the latest blockbuster series. Or, for a rerun of your most-beloved classic film. This theater room can also double as a study. Two grand staircases at the main pavilion’s entrance lead up to a fully-furnished mezzanine where you can lounge and spend some me time as you look out to the swimming pool, the garden and the sea. On both sides, this second floor opens out to two outdoor roof decks – one, with floor cushions, is for yoga and meditation, while the other, provided with spa beds, is for massage and other pampering treatments. Just like a public park, the garden is adorned with impressive and interesting modern and abstract sculptures.

n charge of carrying out the villa’s day-to-day services is a staff led by a manager supported by butlers and security personnel as well as by a gardener. In addition to the chef, a babysitter, a driver, a laundry helper and a spa therapist may be called in upon your request. Their services, however, come with a separate charge. A car is also available for rent.