Loona Palm Estate Canggu

Loona Palm Estate is a 4-bedroom property formed by combining two adjacent 2-bedroom villas in Tumbak Bayuh, one of the last genuinely rural pockets of Canggu. The estate sits on Jalan Raya Uma Buluh, surrounded on all sides by working rice paddies — a setting that is becoming increasingly scarce as Canggu’s construction boom pushes further inland. Together, the two villas offer 238 square metres of living space across a 400-square-metre garden, with two private swimming pools, two fully equipped kitchens, and the kind of genuine separation that makes the estate work equally well for two couples travelling together or a larger family group wanting distinct zones for adults and children.

The defining architectural feature is the sunken living room in each villa. The ground-floor living areas sit below pool level, with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that slide open to create a seamless connection between the lounge, the pool deck, and the garden beyond. When seated in the sunken lounge, the water line of the pool sits at eye height, framing the rice paddies in the background — it is a genuinely striking design detail that photographs beautifully and feels even better in person. The rest of the ground floor in each villa is open-plan: a dining area flowing into a kitchen equipped with a full-size fridge, hob, and cookware for self-catering. The indoor-outdoor flow is the layout’s strongest quality, and the glass walls ensure the green views are always present, whether you are cooking breakfast or reading on the sofa.

Upstairs, each villa has two bedrooms with king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms, making four bedrooms and four ensuites across the estate. The upper-floor positioning means bedrooms are quiet and private, well removed from the pool and social areas below. The estate accommodates up to eight guests comfortably. A private chef can be arranged for lunch and dinner, and the popular floating breakfast can be served in either pool — a particularly photogenic experience with the rice paddies as a backdrop. Housekeeping is provided every second day, and pool maintenance and gardening are included in the nightly rate.

Tumbak Bayuh is not a walk-to-the-beach location — Batu Bolong Beach is 3.9 kilometres away, roughly a 12-minute drive or scooter ride. What you trade in beach proximity, you gain in peace and authentic Balinese atmosphere. Parklife, a family-friendly cafe with a children’s playground, is within walking distance, and the main Canggu strip with its surf breaks, beach clubs, and restaurant scene at Batu Bolong and Echo Beach is easily accessible by scooter. The airport is approximately 15 kilometres away. At $342 per night in low season for four bedrooms and two pools, Loona Palm Estate represents strong value — under $86 per bedroom — and the rice field setting delivers the tranquil Bali experience that many Canggu villas can no longer offer.

Loona Palm Estate Canggu is best suited to guests who prioritise a peaceful, green setting over beachfront convenience. The dual-villa layout, twin pools, and rice field surroundings create a compound-style retreat that feels genuinely removed from the bustle of central Canggu, while remaining just a short ride from everything the area offers.