Villa Waha

Behind a tall, walled entrance in Berawa, Villa Waha reveals itself in one striking moment: a sparkling blue pool framed by towering palms, a timber deck and a crisp, contemporary two-storey home. It is quiet in here, with only birdsong and the breeze for company, yet the beaches, cafés and beach clubs of the Canggu area are just a few minutes away. For families or friends travelling together, it strikes a smart balance of style and ease.

The open-sided living pavilion sits right beside the pool, with a deep L-shaped sofa against a slate-grey wall, Balinese accents and natural light pouring in all day. A ten-seat dining table stands in front of a wall of artwork, and the modern Western kitchen is fully equipped for a private chef or for cooking yourself. When the sun goes down, a separate air-conditioned cinema room with a projector screen and low, comfortable couches takes over for movie nights.

Upstairs, the master suite has a private balcony looking out over rice fields, and its ensuite bathroom has a freestanding bathtub with the same green view. Two further king bedrooms with armchairs and designer lighting and a bunk room for children complete the house, all with their own bathrooms. A villa manager, housekeepers and security look after the home, a chef is available, and Berawa Beach is around five minutes by car.