In summary
Nestled in an exclusive residential enclave close to Seminyak’s world-class restaurants and sweeping sandy beaches, the charming, fully staffed, four-bedroom Villa Emmy offers guests utter relaxation in one of Bali’s best locations.
Embrace the tropical outdoor lifestyle that Bali is famous for, with lazy days spent lounging in the thatched balé alongside the inviting 16-metre pool, or in the bright, spacious living room that opens up to the gorgeous gardens. Three king-size bedrooms open onto the pool, garden or private terrace, while the fourth (twin) bedroom conveniently doubles as a study/TV room, perfect for families.
8 adults (4 bedrooms: 3 with king-size beds plus 1 twin/king). Extra beds can be provided on request for a small extra charge.
Indoors
Large, fan-cooled living pavilion with high ceilings, housing the lounge and dining room
Big U-shaped rattan sofa with white cushions, looking out onto the pool deck
Dining table with seating for eight
Fully equipped kitchen and bar
Outdoors
Beautifully landscaped gardens with lots of colour
Thatched balé pavilion in garden large enough for six people
Sunny walled courtyard with koi pond next to dining room
16-metre swimming pool with shallow area for kids, decking, sun loungers and umbrellas
Staff and Service
Villa manager; private chef; butlers; garden and pool attendants; and security. Additional staff (babysitters, masseuse, drivers) available on request.
Western, Asian, vegetarian and childrens dishes. Requests accommodated (including special diets). Grocery cost is charged 20% handling fee which is subject to service and tax at the prevailing rate.
Location
Villa Emmy is located in Laksmana Villas, an exclusive and secluded enclave of individual private residences just off Seminyak's buzzing Jalan Laksmana, where some of Bali's best shopping, funkiest bars, sophisticated restaurants, and cool cafes can be found. It's a short walk to the iconic La Lucciola, perfect for a meal overlooking the ocean. Seminyak's surf beaches are close by as is Pura Petitenget, a beachside temple where you will often see locals dressed in stunning traditional clothes performing ancient ceremonies.
Villa Emmy's manager will have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area; many of them live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life. In the meantime, here is a taste of the many varied activities on offer within reach of the villa.Fashionistas and shopaholics will adore Seminyak's glut of stylish, chic boutiques. For furniture, antiques, and home-ware stores go for a wander around the streets of nearby Kerobokan.If you are a bold and brave bargain hunter, visit Denpasar's vibrant markets, where everything and anything is available. At Pasar Badung, Bali's largest and oldest market, you'll find meat, vegetables, and spices. Not for the fainthearted! Kumbasari Market specializes in paintings, handicrafts, souvenirs, artifacts, clothes, fabrics, and gold, and Jalan Sulawesi is the place for textiles but you'll need to shake off the commission hunters offering to be your guide.You could eat out at a different restaurant in Seminyak every night for months and still not run out of options. Jalan Laksmana (also known as Jalan Oberoi and Jalan Kayu Aya) is Balis fashionable Eat Street, offering plenty of high-end restaurants including Mauri. The Beach Bar at Alila Seminyak is great for sunset drinks. Potato Head, Sugar Sand, and Woo Bar at the W are classy seaside alternatives. Then there's La Plancha, a rustic beach bar. A short taxi ride will bring you to Métis for French Mediterranean cuisine, or to Hog Wild in Bali, famous for barbecue ribs and wicked Martinis. Mid-range and casual dining options here include Mexicola and Da Maria which specializes in Italian, amongst numerous other cheap and cheerful options. For a late-night tipple, El Nacional is a late-night Cuban-inspired rum bar that serves sensational cocktails with great music.Sports enthusiasts should head to Balis's prestigious Finns Recreation Club, with its state-of-the-art gym and tennis, squash courts, 25-metre swimming pool, multi-purpose hall for basketball and badminton, and a myriad of other attractions for all ages. Round off your workout with some fine international dining, then stock up on gourmet goodies at the nearby Canggu Deli. It's possible to walk the grey sands of Seminyak Petitenget Beach all the way to Kuta in the south, or north to Canggu. The beach is more popular with locals than tourists (not safe for swimming in most sections) but is a great spot for building sandcastles or watching the sunset as you sip a cocktail at one of the many beachside bars.At Jenggala Keramic in Jimbaran, visitors can browse and buy from a vast range of handcrafted ceramics and glassware. Jenggala also runs Make and Paint Pot sessions where children of all ages are encouraged to get creative.Visit the famous Tanah Lot Sea Temple. Although renowned for its sunset vistas, going early in the morning provides a better idea of the power of the location and the chance to see it undisturbed, apart from perhaps an offering ceremony.The Bali trekking tour promises breathtaking vistas and heart-warming encounters while supporting sustainable social change in the once-forgotten villages of Muntigunung.
Covering 3.8 hectares of tropical parkland in Kuta, Waterbom Bali has 16 water slides (including The Climax with its 360-degree loop) to entertain the young and the young at heart. A great family day out, but go early to beat the crowds.
