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.

The 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.

Why We Recommend The Uma

We 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.

Our Favourite Features

Direct rice paddy views from the veranda and upstairs terrace — the kind of panorama that Ubud charges twice the price for
The 13-metre pool with a shallow children’s area makes this work for families as well as couples
Two bicycles included — exploring the rice field lanes at dawn is genuinely magical
Over 1,000 square metres of walled, private garden — an unusual amount of space for this price
The upstairs terrace is positioned perfectly for sunrise and sunset — bring your morning coffee up here

Good To Know

Babakan is on the quieter edge of Canggu — you are not walking distance to the beach clubs and restaurants. A scooter or driver is essential
The rice paddy setting means mosquitoes, especially around dusk. Bedrooms are enclosed but the outdoor spaces are open
Temple music in the evenings is part of the charm, but it can be loud during ceremonies — embrace it as authentic Bali
Seminyak’s boutiques and restaurants are a short drive away for days when you want more action

For a spacious Canggu villa with genuine rice paddy views, a 13-metre pool, and the kind of quiet that most visitors to Bali are actually searching for, The Uma at $250 per night is exceptional value.