The Uma (3 Bedrooms)

The Uma is one of those Canggu villas where the setting does most of the work. Sitting on over 1,000 square metres in the Babakan area, it backs directly onto rice paddies — the kind of view where you can see farmers working the fields from your veranda and hear distant temple music in the evenings. For a three-bedroom villa at $250 per night, this combination of space, views, and authentic atmosphere is hard to match.nnThe property is walled for complete privacy, with a 13-metre swimming pool (including a shallow area for children), a full kitchen connecting to the dining and lounge areas, and a veranda that frames the rice field panorama. Upstairs, a secluded terrace is positioned specifically for sunrise and sunset viewing over the paddies. Three bedrooms are all generously sized with air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Two bicycles are included for guest use — pedalling through the rice fields in the early morning is the kind of experience that makes a Bali holiday memorable.nn

nnWe recommend The Uma for anyone who wants the real Canggu experience — not the beach-club-and-brunch version, but the rice-fields-and-temple-music version. At $250 per night for three bedrooms, this is outstanding value for a property of this size and setting. The Babakan location puts you on the outskirts of Canggu’s main strip, close enough to drive to restaurants and Finns Beach Club but far enough that your evenings are genuinely peaceful. The dedicated housekeeper and security staff ensure the villa is well maintained and secure without being intrusive.nn