Surrounded by forest and rural scenes, Villa Indah Manis commands breathtaking views spanning the Indian Ocean and the southernmost tip of the island all the way up the west coast past Jimbaran, the airport, Kuta and Canggu, and inland to Bedugul. On a clear day, the awesome vista takes in Mt Batu Karu together with the volcanoes of East Java. This beautiful area boasts some of the most idyllic beaches in Bali, including Balangan, Dreamland, Bingin and Padang Padang. These hidden, white sandy coves are great for both surfers and non-surfers alike.
Designed to maximise the views and catch the cool breezes even at the hottest time of year, the property offers a blend of air-conditioned comfort and tropical open-air living. It is composed of a series of pavilions, with a dramatic 16-metre lap pool, complemented by a flat green lawn, terraces ornamental ponds and water features. All of the bedrooms are equipped with safe deposit boxes and hairdryers, and additional TVs can be provided upon request.
The property is built to be functional, designed around weddings, parties and celebrations. A full service kitchen provides the facilities to cater for up to eighty guests, all of whom can be seated on the terrace. The main garden can accommodate the same number for a Champagne reception, and the open-air bar is also a suitable area for stand-up cocktails. The pool can be covered with a temporary platform to create a dance floor or a stage for a live band. The terrace and lawns are also perfect for dance performances, and barbeques, which are a specialty of the villa. The modern Balinese architecture makes use of local materials, such as white Palimanan stone, teakwood and sandwash, together with ‘sirap’ ironwood shingle for the roofs.
Bedrooms
Kamboja Bedroom
The Kamboja Bedroom is accessed by double Balinese doors. It features a marble floor under a soaring roof, and displays a bold use of colour. Air-conditioned, with the additional provision of a ceiling fan, it is attractively furnished with a king-size bed canopied with diaphanous drapes. There is also a TV and plenty of storage cupboards.
The en-suite bathroom is a stunning example of the romantic Bali style, an open-air bathroom dominated by a sparkling, terrazzo, circular bathtub, where guests can soak under an open sky and enjoy wonderful views of the ocean in complete privacy. It is particularly lovely at night. The air-conditioned indoor section of the bathroom is comprised of creamy white Palimanan stone walls and a marble floor, complemented by a Balinese statue and a terrazzo vanity unit topped with a sculptured washbasin. Glass bricks channel an abundance of natural light, and the toilet is hidden within an alcove.
Jempiring Bedroom
Heralded by an ornamental pond and an ornately carved Palimanan stone frieze, the Jempiring Bedroom also features a marble floor under a soaring roof. It is air-conditioned, with the additional provision of a ceiling fan, and furnished with twin beds. The en-suite garden bathroom is surrounded by walls; a striking feature is the glassless window, which frames a Balinese statue, and looks stunning at night. The Palimanan stone-walled bathroom is fitted with twin washbasins, a rainshower and a toilet tucked away in an alcove.
The Jempiring is specially equipped to serve as a kids room, sleeping up to 4 children or 2 adults.
Alamanda Bedroom & Melati Room
Alamanda and Melati are joined by a common doorway which can be opened to make the two rooms into one large and functional suite. Melati is flexible, and can be used as a sleeping (perfect for young kids that need to be near their parents) or as a completely separate room or with the door open, as a sitting room to complement the Alamanda Room. Both rooms are air-conditioned as well as being fitted with ceiling fans.
The adjoining open-air bathroom serves both the Melati and Alamanda Rooms, with separate doors leading into each room. It features twin washbasins in sculpted terrazzo, a glassless window showcasing a Balinese statue, orange cupboards, a rainshower, and an alcoved toilet.
Cempaka Bedroom
The Cempaka Bedroom is located on an upper level, and accessed by an external flight of Palimanan stone steps. The adjoining wooden deck offers more eye-popping views, and is furnished with a daybed and a low opium table.
The air-conditioned bedroom is distinguished by a soaring roof and a coffee-coloured marble floor. It is furnished with a king-size opium bed, equipped with a ceiling fan, and it features a dressing area behind the bed.
The en-suite bathroom, also located upstairs, is characterised by slatted walls that allow the cool breezes to permeate. Blinds can be dropped at night for privacy. There is a rainshower, a washbasin, a large wall mirror and an alcoved toilet.
Living & Dining Pavilion
Approached via a wide paved driveway, guests enter the property to find a pathway lit by lanterns and lined with palm trees. The 13 x 6 metre Living & Dining Pavilion is the focal point and social hub of Villa Indah Manis, boasting a graceful shingle roof unobstructed by pillars, therefore giving it the appearance of a floating structure. Open on four sides with sliding glass doors at the front, which can be closed for protection against the elements, the pavilion is flanked by a lotus pond and serenaded by the mellow sound of water bubbling over ornamental urns. A stepping stone bridge marks the entrance, and the soaring roof is lined with bamboo. The pavilion is furnished with a modern dining table that can comfortably seat fourteen. The custom-made furnishings and accessories include three deeply-cushioned sofas, lazy chairs, sideboards, coffee tables, two impressive wrought iron chandeliers, ceiling fans and candelabra.
Pool & Garden
The 16 x 4 metre, infinity-edge lap pool is lined with green Java stone, and appears to overflow into the forest below. At the far end, it is sensationally suspended eight metres above the ground and the water is 1.4 metres in depth. There is a 60-centimetre shallow end for kids, and this part of the pool is also very pleasant for sitting in. The terrazzo pool deck is furnished with stylish, high quality, lightweight metal sunloungers and Chinese-style sun parasols. Mini parasols are also to be found throughout the property for the use of guests. There are numerous relaxation areas, strategically positioned in the shade, so that guests will always find a private spot for peace and quiet.
The garden is planted with frangipani and flowering shrubs, and adorned with pots of bougainvillea and a carved frieze depicting characters from The Ramayana.
