Casa Diola

A sunken lounge cut into the pool deck is the first thing that catches the eye at Casa Diola: a curve of white cushions set a step below the terrace, with a reclaimed-timber table at its centre and turquoise water lapping right beside it. Everything here is washed in soft sand and cream, from the rounded plaster walls to the tall arches hung with linen drapes, giving this two-bedroom Canggu villa a calm, sun-bleached feel that suits couples or two friends travelling together.

Inside, an open-plan living space pairs a deep sofa lounge and a rustic coffee table with a dining table and a fully equipped kitchen built around a sculpted island, so cooking a slow breakfast or a simple dinner feels part of the holiday rather than a chore. The two bedrooms continue the pared-back styling, with pendant lanterns, arched mirrors, natural linens and air conditioning, and each has its own ensuite bathroom with stone basins; one also has an open-air rain shower against a sky-lit wall.

Days settle into an easy rhythm of swims, lazy hours on the sunken sofa and evenings out in Canggu, whose cafés, shops and restaurants are within walking distance. Echo Beach, famous for its surf breaks and sunsets, is a short drive away, and housekeeping keeps the villa fresh throughout the stay.