Bali Villas - Villa Blanca

Villa Blanca is located on the west side of the Petanu river (one kilometer south of Goa Gajah, the famous Elephant Cave), and just east of Ubud (only 5 minutes by car). At 250 meters above sea level, some 50 meters higher tnah Ubud, the days at Villa Blanca are breezy and the nights cool (no air conditioning is needed).

Immediately across the river is a complex of small temples and bathing areas including several lovely waterfalls. Early mornings and late afternoons offer cheerful scenes of communal bathing.
A traditional Balinese door (angkul-angkul) leads you down to the swimming pool (infinity style) by the cliff. The pool are includes a large overhanging sundeck, gazebo, changing room, and separate washroom. The pool location offers spectacular views of white water rapids on a section of the Petanu river to the south and of the small temples and bathing areas across the river.

The Villa Blanca living room, dining room and kitchen are all integrated under a spectacular wood and rattan two-tier ceiling within an overall Balinese open style design. The elevated living room is bordered by a traditional stone railing, fish pond, water fountains, and a flourishing Balinese garden. The floors are of wood and the furniture includes many Indonesian antiques.

The Villa Blanca dining room, also bordered by the same traditional stone railing, holds a large eight place (six plus two configuration) dining table set under an imposing chandelier. The Dining room includes quality flatware, crystal wineglass and Royal Doulton fine china.

The Villa Blanca kitchen is modern with beautiful marble counters, and fully equipped. The villa also includes an additional two piece washroom for visitors.

Villa Blanca combines Balinese open style contemporary living with Western convenience and comfort. The Villa includes two Western style bedrooms each with a queen size bed and modern ensuite four piece bathroom. Traditional ceiling fans ensure quiet comfort as no air conditioning is needed, even during the day. Each bedroom also has a built-in safety box.

Sunbathing is facilitated at the Villa by two-tier sundeck surrounded by a Balinese style garden overlooking the river and complemented with an adjacent garden shower.

A traditional Balinese door ("Angkul-Angkul") leads you down to the swimming pool (infinity style) by the cliff. The pool are includes a large overhanging sundeck, gazebo, changing room, and separate washroom.