Location is great, absolutely beautiful sights with very relaxing vibe. Well kept, properly cleaned. However it wasn’t just the villa itself that made our trip, but the STAFF. It felt like they were all our family for our stay and helped us out so much. The food was amazing & the girls work so hard keeping the villa clean and neat, Security and Gardner do excellent work, and we would not have nearly had as good of a trip without our driver. Very well managed too. Our next vacation could be a hole in the ground, but if it meant we could have all of our staff with us, we would go. We cried when we left, a lot more than I’d like to admit. The whole villa really grows on you, very hard to part with. We WILL be back.

The staff at the villa are amazing. Ita and Desak made wonderful meals. We also enjoyed massages. The pool was lovely. Dharma our driver was fantastic and we were able to have some great cultural experiences that we would otherwise not be able to do if it wasn’t for him. There was an issue with stray dogs on the property and there were no smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors so they should be removed from the listing site. The air conditioning in one of the bedrooms doesn’t work well. Overall we had a wonderful vacation at this villa

We spent an incredible two weeks at Villa Pandu with our two daughters and another family. Pandu is less like renting a villa and more like an all inclusive vacation when you get the driver as well and have them cook for you. Ita and Desak made wonderful meals. They were willing to make whatever we wanted and made good suggestions when we wanted to try the local foods. We just loved the staff. They took care of everything we ever needed. Darma, our driver, created a custom itinerary for us. He went above and beyond to talk to us about what we wanted to see and do and then planned each day perfectly. We wanted to see more of the culture so he took us to a funeral and to his village temple so we could get to know the locals and their customs. We also visited two local schools and did some English Lessons and played games with the kids. It was the highlight of the trip for us. We did fun things like visiting hot springs, going snorkeling and jumping off waterfalls. We also went to a honey bee farm in the jungle which was really fun. The whole staff was so fun to be around. The girls cooked amazing food and Budi was always around to check on us and see if we needed anything. Paul the owner also was always checking to see how things were going. We wished we would of made the reservation for a month. We will be back in the future. If you’re looking for a great relaxing Bali vacation this is the best place you could book.

I am giving this property a One Star review due to the several issues we encountered at the property and with the Host (Paul). The property manager Budi and the house attendants are very nice and professional, but this property is not being portrayed as to what it truly is online. The host is very strict with his 30 day refund policy. Therefore, know in advance and do your research prior to booking. During our stay, the AC units in each room did not work nor cool down. We were unable to sleep due to how hot it was in the house even with the ceiling fans on, we were all sweating. The beds at this property were also very uncomfortable. The mattresses are all about 2 inches thick. The sheets are hard and itchy. There are also huge ants throughout the inside of the house and wasps that fly in while you are using the bathrooms since they are partially outdoor. The beach that the property was not swimmable. It was full of trash and dead fish. The property is also over 3 hours away from the airport through mountainous roads and unlit streets. This property is not near any restaurants, shopping or any tourist attractions. Choosing this property ruined our trip. We endured 2 nights out of the 7 night we paid for. We still ended up checking out and loosing money because we were so uncomfortable, hot, and far from everything. We had to rent another property and incure additional expenses. Do your due diligence prior to booking. I do not recommend.

Very clean, nice, and relaxing stay at the villa. We will be back!

The staff is friendly and helpful and the villa comfortable. The swimming pool Is lovely. The location is mostly quiet except for noise coming from the beach. Every now and then people on the beach tried to sell us things even when we were on the villa property. Every day 2-3 stray dogs wandered on the villa property which was undesirable. The dolphin viewing was wonderful and the boat picked us up right at beach behind the villa. Our driver Darma was fabulous. He was cheerful, took us to very non-tourist sights after telling him what we liked and was an excellent driver. We highly recommend the rice paddy tour, visit to the local honey farm and the basket making project. All of the former visits were Drama’s suggestions. It would be helpful to have a list in the villa of local recommended restaurants. Also before arriving to ask guests what they like to eat and any food allergies. We recommend sending a menu to guests with choices for meals. That way the cooks know in advance

Where to begin .. we thoroughly loved our vacation at Villa Pandu. The Villa is as described and the bathrooms with the open ceiling are just amazing. The oceanfront view with the perfect temperature pool was definitely a highlight for us as we spent all of our time outside. The staff at the Villa is truly what made the vacation for us. Ita and Geeta were so lovely and their cooking was superb. They went above and beyond to cook us up wonderful authentic Bali dishes. Our driver Dharma made everyday an adventure for us and did so much research and organization so that we would see all the things we wanted on our list and he made us laugh all day while exploring. I would absolutely recommend this Villa. It is about 4 hours from the airport and the South of the Island, so we didn't explore any of that area, but there is so much to do in the North and Ubud was only about 2 hours away and we also loved it there. We hope to be back next year and to book the Villa for a longer stay.

We had an amazing family holiday in Bali. Villa Pandu is absolutely stunning with fantastic gardens and beachfront pool. The staff were incredibly friendly and obliging and catered for all our needs. Ita and Desak were wonderful cooks and provided us with some fabulous authentic Balinese meals, we couldn’t fault them. Darma, our driver was incredibly helpful and discussed options for day trips and even phoned in advance to negotiate better rates on activities for us. He certainly went the extra mile and it was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend having a car and driver if considering renting Villa Pandu as the location is fairly remote and the local knowledge of Darma was invaluable. Thank you all for making our stay such a relaxing and memorable experience ❤️

We loved the villa, and it was right by the water. The staff were all so nice and very talented.

Absolutely loved our stay here. The Villa was amazing and the pool was beautiful. A great place to relax as hidden away in paradise. The staff were awesome, extremely helpful and their cooking was incredible! We didn't want to leave. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable!

My wife and I spent 5 wonderful days at Villa Pandu and we couldn't have been happier. From the wonderful staff that took care of us to the property itself this was an absolutely delightful vacation. We were treated like royalty by everyone at the Villa. Kadek, the driver picked us up right on time at our hotel in Denpasar and made sure our every need was met from that time until he dropped us off again 5 days later. But the best were Ita and Desa who shared their expertise in Balinese cuisine every day with us. They were both talented and kind and made our stay unforgettable. We hope to be able to return shortly and bring more of our family with us to enjoy Bali again!

My wife and I spent 5 wonderful days at Villa Pandu and we couldn't have been happier. From the wonderful staff that took care of us to the property itself this was an absolutely delightful vacation. We were treated like royalty by everyone at the Villa. Kadek, the driver picked us up right on time at our hotel in Denpasar and made sure our every need was met from that time until he dropped us off again 5 days later. But the best were Ita and Desa who shared their expertise in Balinese cuisine every day with us. They were both talented and kind and made our stay unforgettable. We hope to be able to return shortly and bring more of our family with us to enjoy Bali again!

We absolutely loved our stay here! We stayed here for one week at the end of our Bali vacation. What a perfect way to wind down! The house came complete with staff of two excellent cooks and a driver. (We had to pay extra for the driver) We gave them money for groceries, and they cooked amazing meals for us. The pool is right next to the beach, the ocean is just feet away. Our driver, Deta, not only took us everywhere we wanted to go, but translated for us when where was a language barrier. Paul, the owner, came over to make sure everything to our liking. We cannot say enough good things about Villa Pandu, and when we return to Bali we will be staying there again!

vor 5 Jahren waren wir schon mal in Villa Pandu und wurden nicht enttäuscht, genau wir dieses Jahr. Die Villa ist sehr schön, die Schlafzimmer sind alle gross und haben ein eigenes Bad, die Mädels waren immer da wenn man die brauchte und auch der Manager Budi war immer erreichbar wenn wir ihn gebraucht haben. auf jeden fall werden wir irgendwann wieder nach Bali kommen und in Villa Pandu übernachten. Grüsse aus Estland, Veronika

From the moment I boooked this villa on homeandaway.co.uk to actually leaving the property after spending our Christmas there I have to say the service and accommodation has been the best I have ever had. Paul and Melanie provided me with every answer for my many questions before we set off and offered continued support while we were away. The villa is stunning! Everything was spotlessly clean and beautifully presented. The gardens and pool area were amazing and walking out towards the beach takes your breath away daily. Budi, the manager, was really helpful and so polite, making sure we were ok and happy without being intrusive and the two ladies that cooked and cleaned for us were always happy and smiling which seems to be the standard for Bali. Lovely people. The extra we paid for the driver is a must. What a lovely guy and always on hand to take us wherever and help us sort any trips we wanted to do. The villa is a fair distance from the airport and the journey varies quite a bit depending on the time of day but the views are perfect on the way and the end destination is definitely worth it. The only suggestion I would make to the owners would be to gather a more comprehensive list of places to go eat and drink near the villa. It’s quite a long drive to any great beach clubs etc and we tended to stick to Spice beach club but I do have a feeling we probably drove past a few other places to get to it over the 2 weeks. On the upside Spice did do the best espresso martinis in Bali so we were pretty happy really! Thanks to everyone involved in villa Pandu for making our stay the best holiday ever.

Our stay here was all we could hope for. We had been to Bangkok and Singapore before arriving here. Just what we needed. The staff was fantastic. The place clean and the property felt very secluded. Very relaxing. Will definitely be back!

Lovely and spacious villa right at the sea with very nice pool and garden. The staff is super friendly, helpful and skilled in the kitchen. We got delicious meals every day (though the range of goods is slightly limited in the area). All for a very reasonable price. There isn’t much around the villa - only a couple of local warungs and a minimarket (around 10 mins by foot from the villa). If you want to see things, you need to have some kind of wheels.

The rental process was very easy Paul the owner was always ready to answer any questions that I had and was very helpful.

I would give 6 stars if I could! We had a combination of 2 families staying at the Villa for 2 weeks, a total of 4 adults and 3 children. I can't say enough good things about our experience here, it was truly amazing, and made for our most memorable trip yet. First of all, the staff that cares for the Villa are fantastic, they became like family over the two weeks, and went out of their way to ensure we had the best experience, and they took care of everything for us! The children fell in love with the girls that cooked, and cleaned for us, and we all fell in love with their Indonesian culinary arts! Every meal we ate was amazing. Second of all the north west part of Bali was a great place to go to unwind, and detach from the busy South. The people there are very accommodating, and happy to have tourists in their area. It's not as easy to get around, so take the Villa owners advice and hire the driver when you need to go out. We found that we wanted to spend most of our time in the Villa, but we made quite a few treks to Seririt, and Lovina, and one day to Manjangan Island for snorkeling. The Villa manager will happily set this up for you. I would highly recommend this Villa, and we are already planning our next trip! Thank-you again Villa staff!! We will miss you!!!

We hebben een paar heerlijke dagen gehad in Villa Pandu. Het ligt op een mooie plek zonder drukte of lawaai zodat je veel privacy hebt. Het huis is prachtig,schoon en mooi ingericht. Heel vriendelijk personeel en de dames kunnen fantastisch koken. Iedereen staat voor je klaar als je vragen hebt, ze doen alles om je te helpen. Wij komen zeker terug!

What an amazing place! It certainly lives up to its pictures. The staff were all wonderful, and Paul was extraordinarily helpful with answering questions we had prior to our stay. I will admit the location was a bit more remote than I had realized, but it really just added to the relaxing vibe. Would definitely recommend for a luxurious beach vacation. Pro tip: get a massage in the tiki hut!! So worth it!!

What an amazing place! It certainly lives up to its pictures. The staff were all wonderful, and Paul was extraordinarily helpful with answering questions we had prior to our stay. I will admit the location was a bit more remote than I had realized, but it really just added to the relaxing vibe. Would definitely recommend for a luxurious beach vacation. Pro tip: get a massage in the tiki hut!! So worth it!!

We enjoy the villa and the staff. Everything was excellent. Services, accommodation, food. All our request were taken seriously. Very professional and friendly. Thanks to the the staff we enjoy our 2 weeks at villa pandu and Bali. Can’t wait to come back at villa pandu!

Die Villa war der erste von insgesamt 3 Stopps die wir auf unserer Bali-Rundreise besucht haben. Wir waren eine Gruppe von 5 Personen und haben uns sehr schnell sehr sehr wohl gefühlt und sogar irgendwie zu Hause. Die Angestellten waren immer da wenn wir sie brauchten, haben alles getan uns alle Wünsche zu erfüllen und waren genau im richtigen Maß kaum zu bemerken wenn wir unsere Zeit vor Ort einfach nur ungestört genießen wollten. Perfekt!! Und das Essen war der Oberhammer!! Alles was die Mädels uns aufgetischt haben, haben wir bis auf den letzten Bissen verschlungen und uns sogar eines der Rezepte für zu Hause mitgeben lassen. Die restlichen 2 Wochen im Land haben wir die Villa sogar irgendwie ein klein wenig vermisst :) Die Location ist etwas abseits, zum reinen Poolurlaub und Sonne genießen trotzdem ideal. Auch die Nachbarschaft ist stets Freundlich und angenehm. Vielen vielen Dank an euch für die traumhafte Woche auf Bali! Wir können die Villa definitiv weiterempfehlen!

The villa is beautiful. The villa is situated on a dead ending road so you hear no traffic at all. Only the ocean and the birds. The inside is decorated very nice. Big bedrooms with a good working silence airco. Beautiful bathrooms with all naturel materials. Outside the garden is tropical and green. Very Nice well maintained pool. The staff made our stay very special because they treated us like queens. Also Budi, the manager went out of his way for us. We hired a car as well and this was perfect. The driver took us to see a lot of Bali. We will definately come back again

We wanted to experience north Bali and we are glad we came here. The staff were all very kind and friendly, and we ate all of our meals here. The pool, house, grounds, and beach were beautiful. We enjoyed snorkeling about 30 minutes away, the Buddhist temple also about 30 minutes drive, and the town and palace of Singaraja. We also swam in the sea right outside the villa. The sunsets, stars, and sunrises were spectacular. The only small negative is the nearby natural gas power plant disturbing a bit of the perfect view. The villa was spacious and the pool is definitely refreshing. We recommend this villa for those that wish to experience the less touristy side of Bali, and the amazing 4- hour drive over beautiful mountain passes, valleys, and lakes/temples on the way.

it was a wonderful time in the Villa, very spacious and very nice interior, like the pictures show, the pool has a good size, clean like everything. I had a greta time there with my kids, we already miss the comfort of the villa, Bali anyway. Mr. Paul, the owner makes you feel that you made the right choice, very helpful and cooperative. Very Special thanks to Tommek and Ita- great Cooks and as nice as we know it from Bali people- to Budi, the nice and funny Manager and to Yus and Agus, great Drivers in "crazy "Bali traffic. We will come back! Anja, Connor and Carlotta

This place is perfect, I am sad to have to leave tomorrow. The staff are polite and take care of everything you need. Budi the Vila manager speaks great English and is one of the nicest and most honest people I have dealt with around the world. If you ask him a question he will give you a straight answer. We ate most of our meals at the Villa because the food was better than most of the restaurants we went to and it was half the price. Some people on this page complain about the internet, but as an American who has lived overseas in multiple countries for nearly 4 years I can tell you that it is standard Asian internet. It will support Skype and video streaming, but you may have to be patient from time to time if it runs slowly. The villa is clean, the grounds are beautiful and the beds are very comfortable. Perfect for kids of all ages. One bit of advice, the owner will offer you a rental car and driver for a very agreeable price. Use this service, we were able to take 3-5 hour trips every morning to various spots every day and then spend the afternoon at the villa relaxing. Having readily available transportation is very convenient in a Bali. There is lots to see within 1 hours drive from the villa. Cheers and enjoy your holiday.

So nice to stay in a place where serenity and beautiful view abounds. They have great food as well. The people there are so friendly and hospitable. I love the culture and everything about the place.

"This is a fantastic villa with pool and closeness to the sea. The house is modern, functional and tastefully decoraated with lots of space in and around the house. The pool is great. The staff is kind, service minded and adds so much to the stay in Bali by sharing local tradition, food and hospitalty in a very nice way."

We stayed in villa Pandu for two months: mid-January to mid-March 2012. Firstly we want to say thank you to Paul, the villa owner. He was courteous, helpful and tried his best to ensure that our stay was comfortable. The Villa was perfect for our family including our mobility challenged father in his 80s, who uses a walker and wheelchair. The Villa is one level, no stairs or any other obstacles for using wheelchair the except for two stairs to the Villa from outside. The best thing about this villa is the staff who work there and try very hard to do everything possible to make your stay comfortable, safe and delicious. The meals the ladies cooked for us are better that restaurant quality and presentation, always on time and served with such desire to please! Requests were never denied and we had the pleasure to taste many truly Indonesian dishes. In addition when we had to travel and left our father with the staff, they fed him, helped with bathing, changing clothes, and always kept him company in our absence. They were so compassionate and looked after him better than any professionally trained caregiver. In short, the major pluses of this Villa besides the price are: 1 Amazing staff 2)No need to cook, clean, or even to go buy groceries (staff will do it for your with small amount of gas reimbursement only!) 2) Roomy and well appointed 3)Great ocean view 4) English speaking manager/driver who can take you places and make invaluable suggestion on where to go what to see. 5) Peaceful and not crowded place, with excellent spas (Zen Spa is the best) and quite a few good restaurants. Negatives:1) No internet connection (had to pay $500.00 for the two month stay to have internet) 2)Lack of seating area in the living room, no good TV (very small for the villa and amount of people it is designed for), lacking of TV channels 3)Construction next to the Villa (I saw that it will be finished soon though) 4) Lack of privacy due to fencing being not high enough 5) ocean in front of the villa is not really swimmable in the rainy season ( big waves and dirty). We have tried to get to know local culture, staff arranged to get us babi guling (suckling pig roasted just for us), even though it was a bit pricy and too big for four of us, but we did share it with the staff and had most fun and entertainment eating it together! This is a truly unique experience you will never get to experience by staying in commercialized 5 star hotels. Terema Kasih -Thank you!

A beutiful house.You really feel welcomed and spoiled during your stay. I could stay there fore ever.