** NB: this is a shared villa space with with only 3 rooms **
Located in Junjungan, Ubud, just minutes drive from the famous Ubud market. This recently built, beautifully designed, disability friendly villa has been built to comply with Western Building Standards, boasting locally produced materials and modern fixtures. The villa faces east, so it benefits from a cool breeze which comes across the valley and throughout the house. The temps at the villa is 5 degrees cooler than on the coast.
The space
** AIRBNB means Bed and Breakfast. YES WE DO provide breakfast, as should ALL properties listed on AIRBNB **
The room has a King sized bed (convertible to twins on request) and high quality cotton bedding. Bedroom is outfitted with AC; ceiling fan, water dispenser (hot & cold); small fridge; safety box; tea/coffee tray; TV w HDMI cable to plug in your laptop, desk to work from if needed, 6 intl sockets, built in robe with a lots of storage. There is a private large bathroom, featuring freestanding stone bath & small garden, wide door to accommodate wheelchairs, handrail next to the toilet and a second shower attachment for people who need to shower sitting down. All bedroom and bathroom doors can be locked.
Master Suite (or the) Gajah (elephant) suite – 78 sq/m (includes a small kitchenette, day bed, bi fold windows, + your own private entry)
There is also large kitchen /living and dining room overlooking the swimming pool and the cabana. The living area also has a powder room next to the office which has a wide door and hand rail to assist people with a disability. There is an 11m day bed and an undercover outdoor sitting area to escape the sun if needed. The day bed also features 2 wood consoles with International sockets + 3 USB plugs so you can charge your laptop or phone beside the pool if required. Fresh fruit and coffee will be available in the kitchen every morning. You can cook your own meals in the main kitchen, we can arrange a cook to come in to cater for your needs, or food can be ordered from a number of local warungs (restaurants) and delivered to the villa. Information about the various warungs will be provided, along with menus and contact details.
The Pool:
The large infinity pool (4.5 x12m in size + 1.6m depth both ends) is spectacular with ledges and steps at each end and a raised ledge which allows you enjoy the view of the valley below. The pool is made from stone tiles to blend in to the natural environment and is treated with chlorine. There is an outdoor shower near the pool if you want to rinse off after a swim. Please note that there is no pool fence so it is not safe for children under the age of 10.
Wi-Fi:
We provide high speed fiber optic WIFI throughout the entire villa (current speed >up to 40Mbps D/L & 15Mbps U/L).
Security and Parking:
Villa Merdu is completely enclosed and secure via a gated private parking area, large enough for a number of scooters and two vehicles.
* NB: when a driver delivers you to Villa Merdu, please ask the to drive ALL THE WAY DOWN to the parking area, as there is plenty of room to turn around & drive back out*
Guest access
All guests have full access to the villa, including cable TV in living room; stereo amplifier & speakers in the cabana; and the kitchen, which is equipped with cutlery, plates, pots, pans, a rice cooker, blender, industrial gas oven/gas cook top, hot/cold water cooler, sandwich press, toaster & a microwave etc etc.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are renting this room, the villa has 3 rooms, so the facilities are shared. ie: the pool, the living, dining & kitchen areas, day bed etc, with the other 2 rooms IF there are guests booked in to them.
This room 'Master Suite', does have it's own private entrance from the front of the villa.
Other things to note
Housekeeping and Laundry:
Our housekeeper will clean the villa daily (Monday to Saturday). Room cleaning will be at a time that suits you best.
Your clothes can be taken to the local laundry if required.
(A medium sized bag will cost you around $4-5 USD – 24hr turn around).
* for expensive pieces of clothing, we recommend you hand wash these yourself.*
Masseur:
We also have a number of massage therapists who - by appointment – are available to give treatments at the villa.
Other things to note:
Temples in Bali:
Please note that if you are visiting a temple you will need to wear appropriate clothing (women must wear a long sleeved shirt or dress, a sash or scarf around your waist, and a long skirt to cover your legs. Women please note: you may not go into a temple whilst menstruating. Men must wear long pants and a shirt which covers your shoulders. Everyone must wear something on their feet. Please do not take photographs inside a temple without permission and certainly not when a ceremony is underway.
Craft, Art and Cooking:
During your stay in Ubud, you will find a lot of artistic creations from wood carving, jewellery making, to batik material workshops and landscape painters.
