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AALAYA — 4BR Ubud Nature Design Villa - Pool & Garden

  • VillaProperty type
  • Ubud

Details

  • 4
    4
  • 8 Guests
  • Entire home/flatLiving room

Description

Created by Steve and Renée Munroe, Aalaya is a serene 4-bedroom retreat that embodies the authentic essence of Ubud. Set within three refurbished Javanese teak pavilions, it showcases enduring beauty with artisanal details, open-plan living areas, and vibrant tropical gardens. Combining heritage and tranquility, it welcomes you to unwind and experience peace in the cultural center of Bali. • 7 minutes to Livingstone, Ubud Art Market & Ubud Palace • High-speed Wi-Fi and round-the-clock guest support for a smooth stay

The space

Villa Aalaya (Sanskrit for “Home”) is a beautiful teak-wood sanctuary composed of three genuine Javanese buildings — each carefully crafted to embody tradition, comfort, and family life amid Ubud’s rich greenery. Highlights: • The Joglo — the central part of the home, featuring an open-air kitchen, dining area, and living room that overlook the forest, gorge, and rice paddies. A 4-meter teak dining table is perfect for group meals and lengthy conversations. • The Limasan — an impressive private area with three bedrooms, a cozy TV lounge, a library, and two lofts (office and sacred space). The soaring 40-foot ceilings and large timber beams create a stunning sense of spaciousness. • The Gladak — a fully independent teak suite with a private outdoor bathroom, veranda, air conditioning, and mini fridge—ideal for guests desiring extra privacy. Bedrooms & Bathrooms: • Master suite with a king-size bed on a tatami platform and two bathrooms, one featuring a sunken tub and separate shower • Two more bedrooms: one with twin beds and another with a custom double bed plus an optional pull-out single — both share a glass-roof bathroom with an outdoor shower and a two-person jacuzzi tub Outdoor Features: • Curved infinity pool overlooking rice fields and the jungle gorge • Built-in ground trampoline and a fire pit for family evenings beneath the stars • Lush gardens with tall trees and a bamboo grove offering a true tropical escape • Private driveway, ample parking, and a tranquil setting 100 meters off the main village road Villa Aalaya is located just 1.4 km from central Ubud, near the Botanical Gardens and local gym — blending convenience with peacefulness. Managed by a committed team and fully serviced, this family-built home invites guests to enjoy the warmth, beauty, and spirit of Ubud living.

Neighborhood overview

We belong to the village of Petulu, one of the seven main communities (Banjars) that form the small town of Ubud. Our location is surrounded by dense jungle and a small river that flows beside our infinity pool. Ubud itself offers a wealth of restaurants, boutique shops, galleries, museums, and a variety of wellness studios. Nearby, the village of JungJungan, just a 5-minute drive away, is well-known for its Kecak Dance performances. In our village and home, you will still observe locals carrying out daily ceremonies and hear the lively birdsong of the jungle almost all the time. This area of Bali is peaceful, joyful, healthy, and welcoming, far removed from the party scenes in the south. * Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – 15 minutes * Campuhan Ridge Walk – 15 minutes * Ubud Palace – 16 minutes * Blanco Renaissance Museum – 13 minutes

Guest access

Throughout your stay, you are invited to use all the villa’s services and facilities exclusively, without sharing them with other guests. Our Betterplace hospitality team is available at any time to assist you before and during your stay at the villa.

Interaction with guests

CONCIERGE SERVICES We believe that the small details are what make your stay at our villa truly memorable. Therefore, our concierge team strives to anticipate your needs before you ask. Practical information will be prepared ahead of your arrival. Any additional requests can be fulfilled, possibly with extra charges. We also offer outstanding in-villa services, including babysitting, a private personal chef, spa and massage treatments, private yoga sessions, equipment rental, children's games, and much more. Moreover, you can explore the island’s beaches, waterfalls, mountains, and rice terraces during your stay. We can arrange transportation, tours, island cruises, scooter rentals to experience local life, Mount Batur sunrise treks, white water rafting, surfing lessons, and other activities. Our goal is to ensure your holiday is seamless and enjoyable. Please feel free to contact your host for further details.

Other things to note

Ubud is a vibrant cultural hub with much to explore. Visit iconic waterfalls such as Kanto Lampo and Tibumana for tranquil natural scenery. These hidden treasures provide peaceful settings, ideal for nature enthusiasts and photographers. For a cultural treat, head to Ubud Palace to enjoy traditional dances that highlight Bali’s rich heritage. You can also wander through the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary or the lively Ubud Art Market for a blend of adventure and local culture. Popular venues like No Más Bar and Pison Ubud offer great dining and nightlife experiences. Although there is some construction nearby, it does not lessen the appeal or activities available in Ubud. Please note that nearby building construction may cause noticeable noise during the day. Aside from this, we encourage you to fully enjoy our services and amenities and wish you a pleasant stay with us.

Features

  • Books and reading magazines
  • Oven
  • Portable fans
  • Full kitchen
  • Rice maker
  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Washer
  • Outdoor dinning area
  • blender
  • Board games
  • Laundromat nearby
  • Garden or backyard
  • Pocket wifi
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Free parking on the street
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Smoke alarm
  • Pack ’n Play/travel crib
  • High chair
  • Crib
  • Babysitter recommendations
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Clothing storage
  • Luggage dropoff allowed
  • Coffee
  • Dedicated Workspace
  • Safe
  • kitchenette
  • freezer
  • Drying Rack
  • Dryer
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Patio or balcony
  • Single level home
  • Wine glasses
  • Microwave
  • Iron
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower gel
  • Dining area
  • Cleaning products
  • Wireless Internet
  • TV
  • Stove
  • Smoke detector
  • Shampoo
  • Refrigerator
  • Private entrance
  • Pool
  • Long term stays allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Kettle
  • Hot water
  • Hangers
  • Hair dryer
  • Free parking on premises
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Essentials
  • Cooking basics
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Bed linens
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

Location map

House rules

1. Check-in time is after 3 PM and check-out time is before 11 PM. Early check-in and/or late check-out request is subject to the availability and is subject to an additional charge. 2. Guest is not allowed to remove or modify any furniture or fixtures in the premises, including but not limited to moving, painting, or drilling the walls, without any written permission from us. 3. Guest is solely responsible for their valuables. Please keep all your valuables in the safety box. We are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings and/or valuables of the guest(s) whether they are in or not in the premises. Please also check your belongings upon departure. We are not responsible for items left behind upon departure, however, we can help to send them to your address with the shipping and handling fees at your cost. 4. We are not responsible for any personal injury, accident, and/or illness of the guest while in the premises. 5. Please turn off the AC, fan, and lamps when you leave for the day. 6. Guest is not allowed to smoke and/or vape in indoor space (bedroom, bathroom, indoor living room, indoor kitchen). Smoking and/or vaping is only allowed at outdoor space. Kindly use ashtrays and rubbish bins to keep the space clean and tidy at all times without any litter, cigarette ash, and/or cigarette butts. 7. Please refrain from making noise past 10 PM. Any special events or occasions are at an additional fee depending on the scale of the event. Neighbourhood noise regulations enforced by local Banjar, if you experience any noise disturbance caused by neighbours immediately inform the villa manager, he will contact authorities on your behalf. Please remember that music and construction noise is allowed during the daytime and it is beyond our control. 8. Guest is responsible to refund any damage to the property. Please treat the premises and furniture as if you would your own. The property is to be left in a condition equal to when the guests arrive. Any breakages will be charged based on the replacement value. A charge of USD 25 will be added for lost or stolen keys. 9. Guest should not perform any illegal activities on the premises that violate the local law and/or the laws of the Republic of Indonesia. If we observe any suspicious activity on the premises, the police will be informed to perform further investigation. It will also be resulting in immediate eviction of the guest, forfeiture of all amounts paid including the deposit, plus damage fine of IDR 5,000,000,- (five million Rupiah). 10. Please report any dysfunction of the equipment or any other problems immediately directly to villa staff as soon as you detect it. We will send engineering to fix this immediately. Villa manager contacts are provided in your booking confirmation. 11. Keep in mind that some properties are with open-air living rooms and it is located in a traditional village with a tropical climate so don't be surprised by some occasional insects like geckos or mosquitoes, frogs, unusual smells, noise from dogs and roosters, etc. Please inform the villa staff if you need any assistance with those issues. 12. Kid's amenities on this listing include baby bath, baby crib, high chair, and travel crib available upon request with an additional charge. 13. Pocket WI-FI on this property amenities is available upon request 14. Guests are kindly asked not to bring or eat durian on the property, as the strong odor can linger and affect the overall experience 15. Last but not least, Have a wonderful stay with us and enjoy Bali! Kindly be informed that there's a building construction nearby, contributing to noticeable noise during the daytime. Apart from this inconvenience, we invite you to enjoy our services and amenities fully and wish you an enjoyable stay here with us.