Vila Gila Canggu

Vila Gila is the kind of Canggu rental that makes you smile the moment you walk through the door. The name — “gila” means crazy in Indonesian — is a fair warning: this is not a cookie-cutter white-box villa. Instead, it is a two-bedroom hideaway on Jalan Raya Babakan that wraps boho-Mediterranean character around every surface, from crystal chandeliers and Moroccan lanterns to hand-carved vintage chairs and an onyx dining table. The result is a property with genuine personality, set behind its own garden wall in the quiet Tumbak Bayuh neighbourhood, where rice fields still outnumber restaurants and the pace of life runs noticeably slower than central Canggu just minutes away.

Downstairs, floor-to-ceiling windows open the living space onto a private pool framed by lush tropical plantings and a comfortable lounge area that invites slow mornings and long afternoons. The fully equipped kitchen features a gas stove, barista coffee machine with complimentary coffee, a Terra water filter, and a round onyx dining table paired with oak chairs — a genuine eat-in kitchen rather than a token hotel kitchenette. The master bedroom offers a king-size bed, a spacious dressing room with safety box, and an ensuite bathroom with an indoor garden that brings a calming green accent into the room. The second bedroom takes a different tack with 1970s-inspired details, Balinese photography on the walls, a queen-size bed, ample storage, and its own plant-filled ensuite.

What truly sets Vila Gila apart from other two-bedroom villas at this price point is the 100-square-metre rooftop. Open to the sky and planted with greenery, it provides a full second entertaining space with comfortable seating and a dining area purpose-built for long conversations, golden-hour drinks, and evenings spent watching the Canggu skyline shift from amber to indigo. For a villa starting at $87 per night, that is an extraordinary amount of usable private space.

The Babakan location strikes a practical balance. Tumbak Bayuh is a quieter pocket of greater Canggu, yet Pererenan’s surf breaks and Echo Beach are a short scooter ride away, and the cafes, co-working spaces, and nightlife of Batu Bolong and Berawa are all within ten to fifteen minutes. The villa’s attentive staff and concierge service can arrange everything from airport transfers and motorbike hire to in-villa massages and private chef dinners, so you never need to leave unless you want to.

For couples or friends who want a private pool villa in Canggu without paying Batu Bolong prices, Vila Gila delivers far more than its rate suggests. The rooftop alone is worth the booking — add the character-filled interiors, the quiet Tumbak Bayuh setting, and the attentive staff, and you have one of the most compelling two-bedroom stays in the area. From $87/night.