We have just returned from a fantastic 3.5 week stay at Villa Rumah Buka - words cannot describe how AMAZING it is, the experience will live in our memories forever. We have stayed in many places around the world, this is our No.1 favourite.
The villa is very large, it has an enormous infinity pool (amazing!!), it is right on the beach in a gorgeous setting and is in a very quiet neighbourhood - the photos look excellent, however it’s even more beautiful in real life!!
The staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly, warm, accommodating and unobtrusive - without doubt they are among the most conscientious and caring that a traveller will ever meet.
Wayan (housekeeper/chef) was fantastic, she kept the villa spotless and was an amazing cook. We looked forward to her delicious delights every morning (eggs, fresh fruit salad, coffee/tea etc.) and evening (spring rolls, fried rice, noodles, curry, chicken cordon bleu, chicken dishes, fish etc. - the list goes on and on…). The meals were amazing, made from fresh food she purchased at the market the same morning and the cost was very inexpensive.
Binter (gardener) kept the grounds and the swimming pool immaculate, no sooner had a leaf fallen on the grass Binter was there tidying it up!!
Komang did an excellent job keeping us comfortable overnight and entertaining us with his special musical instrument during dinner.
The staff at the Villa will help you arrange anything you need, nothing is too much trouble. It was such a wonderful, peaceful getaway for us where 'staying home at the villa' was such a delight.
Wayan made arrangements for a car and driver to take us to the lakes, temples, monkey forrest, coffee plantation and to visit Ubud. We also went on a dolphin safari and were picked up right in front of our villa on our beach, how cool is this!!!
The property owners, Maddy and Ton, were excellent, communication was fast, friendly and efficient, we were well looked after before, during and after our stay - the information book was extremely helpful and informative also.
We highly recommend this villa to anyone who is looking for the perfect vacation villa in a more relaxed part of Bali. There isn't anything we would change about our trip to beautiful Villa Rumah Buka, we will definitely return, hopefully very soon.