Villa Guapa

Striped turquoise umbrellas, a sweep of bougainvillea and a slim, glassy pool set the tone at Villa Guapa, a bright, newly built two-bedroom villa in the heart of Berawa. Everything here is pared back and light-filled: white walls, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass and a soft palette of linen, timber and woven textures that feels calm the moment you walk in.

The living room is built around a deep, modular sofa facing straight onto the pool, with sliding glass that opens the whole space to the deck. Mornings start with coffee on the loungers or in the bean bags by the water, and an outdoor shower sits in the garden for rinsing off after a swim. Inside, a timber dining table and a clean, well-equipped kitchen make simple breakfasts and relaxed dinners at home easy, and housekeeping comes in daily to keep it all fresh.

The location is the clincher. A local market and a supermarket are a short stroll away, Berawa’s brunch cafés and gyms are all close at hand, and Berawa Beach, Finns Beach Club and Atlas Beach Club are a quick ride down the road. It is an easy, stylish base for a couple, two friends or a small family who want a private pool without paying for space they will never use.