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LARGE PEACEFUL VILLA IN THE RICE FIELDS NEAR UBUD

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Overview
4 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
8 guests
2 nights minimum 
Villa
THE VILLA IS COMPOSED OF TWO BUILDINGS COMBINING 4 BEDROOMS, AN OUTDOOR LIVING AREA AS WELL AS A GYM AND A PAVILION FOR REST, CONTEMPLATION, MEDITATION OR YOGA. WE ARE ALSO VERY PROUD OF OUR BEAUTIFUL GARDENS. Each bedroom has its unique style and furnishings Antiques, contemporary art and unique view. The master bedroom, located on the upper level of the property, is furnished with a queen size bed, a large walk-in closet and has a big jacuzzi tub in its garden bathroom. The sawah bedroom, also located on the upper level, is furnished with two single beds and a shower. The guest bedroom is situated at pool level. It is furnished with a dreamy four-poster bed complemented by striking artwork. Sliding glass doors face the valley. The suite has its own dressing room and a garden bathroom c...THE VILLA IS COMPOSED OF TWO BUILDINGS COMBINING 4 BEDROOMS, AN OUTDOOR LIVING AREA AS WELL AS A GYM AND A PAVILION FOR REST, CONTEMPLATION, MEDITATION OR YOGA. WE ARE ALSO VERY PROUD OF OUR BEAUTIFUL GARDENS. Each bedroom has its unique style and furnishings Antiques, contemporary art and unique view. The master bedroom, located on the upper level of the property, is furnished with a queen size bed, a large walk-in closet and has a big jacuzzi tub in its garden bathroom. The sawah bedroom, also located on the upper level, is furnished with two single beds and a shower. The guest bedroom is situated at pool level. It is furnished with a dreamy four-poster bed complemented by striking artwork. Sliding glass doors face the valley. The suite has its own dressing room and a garden bathroom constructed of black terrazzo. All bedrooms feature air-conditioning as well as ceiling fans to keep the rooms pleasantly cool. STUDY AND ADDITIONAL BEDROOM The study offers an expansive view over the cathedral-like living room and serves as a media room with TV, DVD player, film and book library and quality sound system with speakers throughout the villa and garden. This room also doubles as an additional bedroom with a cozy and discreet massage area and a refreshing outdoor shower and indoor toilet on its private viewing terrace. A dining table could be set up here away from the heart of the villa for a quiet breakfast or tea. LIVING AND DINING AREA The elegant spacious pavilion is furnished with comfortable teak chairs and sofas, pendulous lanterns illuminate a large mahogany dining table. Together with the timber deck which overhangs the lush river valley, it is also a fantastic venue for yoga, parties, receptions and dinners.
House Rules
Kid friendlySmoking allowed
Check with ownerPets
Bedrooms
2 Kings4 Singles
Bathrooms
5 Full baths

Meet the host
Joel S
Hosting since April 2011
Languages spoken: English
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guestsWe have a staff of eleven that includes a full time manager and two skilled cooks. Our aim is to please our guests and offer them great service and food. We are close enough to Ubud's cultural offerings as well as it's international restaurants and world class shopping but just the right distance from town to enjoy the peace and serenity that comes with living on the rice fields in the traditional village of Sebali. We are about a 45 minute glorious walk into Ubud along the famous Campuhan Ridge. We are close to the Elephant Safari Park and to rafting and cycling adventures.

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Reviews (106)
Guy A
Guy A
Berkeley, CA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We gave ourselves over to the relaxing environs
We could not have imagined a better place to stay during our time in Ubud. The villa was the perfect getaway from the crowded streets of the city: a secluded, relaxing environment to rest after exploring galleries, museums, and shops. This enchanting villa is perched on the edge of a lush canyon with regional views. Rice paddies behind the villa separate it from the owners' private residence, offering the ideal in privacy and expansiveness. We enjoyed the villa's many features: a large deck, swimming pool, hot tub, meditation platform, Koi pond and waterfall. There are several rooms, each with their own unique style, function, and usefulness. The staff was generous and attentive to our every need, and the food was exceptional, better than many of the local restaurants! We felt so completely pampered here, we did not want to leave. We do hope to return soon.
Visited August 2019
Written 2 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

J Tiberius
J Tiberius
Phuket, Thailand2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
You owe it to yourself to stay here.
There are many and varied places to stay in the Ubud area of Bali. Villa Vajra is one of those special places you will always want to return to. It's quiet, scenic, and spacious, with a gorgeous pool and a comfortable open concept living room overlooking a stunning gorge. Above all, the staff is highly trained, efficient, polite and friendly. In a word, there's nothing they wouldn't do for you. The food they prepare is also memorable. From local Asian flavors to Mediterranean fare (espcially inspired by renowned chef Otto Lenghi), if you had any one of these dishes in a restaurant somewhere, you'd surely put that restaurant on your list to return there often. It would be a good value at twice the price. I look forward to returning someday.
Visited June 2019
Written 11 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joel S
Joel S
Dear JTS, It was indeed a pleasure hosting you. We're delighted you feel so positively about our villa and we sincerely hope to see you again soon. A simple correction. We serve Mediterranean dishes inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi.
Written 12 June 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

erica0906
erica0906
Montreal, Canada8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
5+++ stars for this gorgeous villa with superb service and food!!
If possible, I’d give this villa 6 stars! The service from the staff was superb and the food was hands down the best food I’ve had in my travels thus far (my own humble opinion)! You won’t want to eat out anywhere else! The rooms are gorgeous with the half-outdoor bathrooms and the large balconies overlooking the jungle. You feel like you’ve escaped the city of Ubud to relax in nature when you’re in tthe villa. The rice fields are gorgeous and the garden has beautiful pathways to explore. The facilities with the pool/ jacuzzi and the gym are fanstatic amenities. If I were you, I’d also treat yourself to a super affordable massage on the yoga deck in the garden! They’ve got the best masseuse! Thank you to the wonderful hosts of this villa!
Visited May 2019
Written 1 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joel S
Joel S
Thanks so much for your kind appreciation. It's heartening to host people who cherish Villa Vajra as much as we do.
Written 2 June 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Mark Halx
Mark Halx
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Luxurious Authentic Bali!
This is our fourth stay at Villa Vajra, and it just gets better each time. Situated between the rice paddies and the jungle valley, the property is a feast for the ears and eyes from all directions. After being picked up at the airport by a Villa driver and traversing the impossibly narrow Balinese village streets, the dramatic entrance wall of Villa Vajra is revealed. Upon arrival, Villa staff greets and escort you through the Villa gates and across the rice paddies via a raised boardwalk. As you enter the primary villa compound, you are again welcomed by a walled lily pond and waterfall that cascades (seemingly) into and beautiful swimming pool. The adjacent living area is open on three walls with sweeping views of the jungle. The nicely air-conditioned villa bedrooms each have private bathrooms and private/walled outdoor showers for that "get back to nature" feeling! The property also includes a stunning and flawlessly maintained jungle garden that provides for wonderful morning or evening walks and meditation. The garden also features a massage hut for frequent massages by Ketut (perhaps the best one-hour massage you will ever get (at a $15 US rate... amazing). The villa also offers a fairly complete workout room and an inviting hot tub next to the pool. All of the features and amenities of Villa Vajra are as perfect as I describe them, but, as you will find out yourself, it is the incredible staff that puts the Balinese joy into Villa Vajra! Gusti, Widi, Saba, Ketut, Made, the gardeners, and the young assistants are all so kind, helpful, and attentive. If you need/want it, they will happily provide it. Laundry service is available daily. The delicious meals are prepared to order, and no better food is served in Bali. Breads and baked goods are sources from the renowned Restaurant Locavore. The 24-hour driver service is a wonderful perk, but the villa is also within walking distance of several cafes, bars, and shops, as well as the city of Ubud and other small villages. I can't imagine staying anywhere else when we visit Ubud, Bali. The access to Ubud, cocktails at the Four Seasons, restaurant Locavore, white-water rafting, temple ceremonies, museums, jungle tours, the Monkey Park, the Bird Park, and the Mother Temple will keep anyone busy for several days, but relaxing at the Villa is also a priority! Obviously, I highly recommend Villa Vajra for your next stay in Bali! Namaste!
Visited December 2018
Written 24 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Explorer639511
Explorer639511
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Magic in theRice fields
My stay at Villa Vajra was absolutely superb. Secreted in a small village near Ubud, Bali, this elegant villa was appointed beautifully and staffed with extraordinarily attentive locals. Seemingly tucked away in the hidden forest and rice fields, it nonetheless is only minutes away from the throbbing excitement of Ubud with its many wonderful restaurants, art galleries, and Balinese cultural artifacts and also close to the many beaches of Bali. I’ll definitely return.
Visited November 2018
Written 7 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joel S
Joel S
Thank you on behalf of our wonderful staff. It was a pleasure hosting you and we all look forward to the next time.
Written 9 December 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

John P
John P
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Valhalla at Vajra !
Perfectly peaceful paradise amidst the electric green rice paddies fifteen minutes from downtown Ubud. Time stops here and space opens. Complete privacy,with a discreet and caring staff, the best food in Bali and the chance to really rest and write your book. Highest rating.
Visited November 2018
Written 30 November 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joel S
Joel S
Thanks John, it was a pleasure hosting you. Looking forward to your upcoming long stay and the resulting book.
Written 2 December 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Inspiration452754
Inspiration452754
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Th best of Bali all in one place!
This Villa is a dream. Excellent gardens, rooms, food (!!!!!); staff is kind, friendly and always there to help with anything. Each day passed and more and more I did not want to leave the peaceful, picturesque land and landscape. Pool is phenomenal. Water gardens everywhere. Truly I went out to Ubud to a bit of shopping, but the food was not as good as this Villa. So I stayed for 13 days. Relaxing and restorative, this place shines.
Visited November 2018
Written 10 November 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

pascalemaitre5
pascalemaitre5
Hong Kong, China13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful villa, excellent staff
Perfect villa for our group of 8, very well located, very nicely decorated, a lot of space, incredible garden going down to the river, up on the ridge, surrounded by rice fields, and with a very friendly staff. Joel has been great host! Highly recommended.
Visited August 2018
Written 24 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joel S
Joel S
Many thanks for your generous review. It's a pleasure getting to know our new friends and hope we will see you again before long.
Written 25 August 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

SUMMIE
SUMMIE
Tilburg, The Netherlands29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wow - amazing villa - amazing location - amazing people - amazing food
This villa is jaw droppingly beautiful. in a traditional style - on several levels (you need to be able to walk the stairs) - its large breezy and totally zen. Set in the middle of ricefield and on the edge of the junglehill sweeping down to the river below - its total bliss. at night you hear the many animals - which you get used to very quickly. IUTs about 15/20 minutes by car to Ubud - the villas super nice driver will take you there! The villa's US owner - who lives on a separate part of the estate - is really helpful as he has been in Bali for many years. The staff (all 10 of them) are typical Balinese - friendly and helpful. The chefs are good - they (can) cook breakfast lunch and dinner - we ate the villa many times - the quality is better than in most restaurants (and much cheaper) They all go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible, and most speak very good English.. Highlight was my birthday breakfast with cakes, singing and balloons! Thanks!!! Few small tips to make it even better : A wireless Bluetooth speaker system in the downstairs living room, and or a TV? The whirpool did not work for most of the time. The wifi speed / connection could be better. (with two teenage boys and for my work 'essential') We will certainly be back!
Visited July 2018
Written 15 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joel S
Joel S
Thanks so much for your wonderful vote of confidence Summie. We strive to satisfy our guests needs and enjoyed hosting you and your family. We will look into your suggestion for wireless Bluetooth speaker in the living room. Regarding the whirlpool/jacuzzi we will remind guests that as an environmental consideration we don't keep it hot all the time but require 4 or 5 hours notice to bring up the temperature. Also, we have recently upgraded our wifi to a fiber optic. It gets better every year but we're still at the mercy of an unpredictable provider. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Warm regards from all of us at Vajra.
Written 15 August 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Bob J
Bob J
Sacramento, CA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Peaceful perfection
Villa Vajra was highly recommended to me by a friend who travels to Indonesia, and I checked it out on line but was still skeptical of his praise. However, as soon as we entered past the lotus pool and into the villa, I was completely enthralled. Everything was impeccable and graceful. The rooms were airy and light but comforting in every detail. I especially enjoyed the open but flower walled bathing area. The gardens and landscaping are lush and well tended. The staff are superb, friendly as Indonesians are known to be, and eager to help in any way (Thank you Gusti and Widi!). We were close to the attractions in Ubud and the beach but also surrounded by nature. Our stay was truly unforgettable and too short. This magical place far exceeded our expectations and so deserves 5 stars.
Visited July 2017
Written 30 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joel S
Joel S
Dear Robert Lipman, We take our reviews very seriously and it's always wonderful to know that we're doing right by our guests. Virtually all of our staff have been with us since the beginning and they take pride in their work. Thanks for your kind review and DO come back soon.
Written 31 August 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
  • Grill
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Nearby
  • Countryside area
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Television
Additional amenities
  • Gym
Bathroom and laundry
  • Hot bath
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
Indoor amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Cable television
Parking
  • Secure parking available
Property features
  • Ceiling Fans
Scenic views
  • Waterfront views
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Terrace

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About the neighbourhood
The joy of staying at Villa Vajra is it's location. Both rice fields and elegant gardens provide you with a serene environment to unwind and take in the physical beauty of Bali. Massages and Yoga are available on request. There are also wonderful nature walks nearby.
Getting around
The best way to see the island is by car. Our manager is fluent in English and is a wonderful guide. We also provide a free roundtrip shuttle into Ubud daily.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
We are an hour to an hour and a half from the International Airport and 10 minutes by car from the cultural center of Ubud.

Things to know
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Additional fees may apply: - government tax | 10% of rent plus 5% Service fee.

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LARGE PEACEFUL VILLA IN THE RICE FIELDS NEAR UBUD is able to accommodate up to 8 guests. See all property details.

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