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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Fantastic stay&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 9 Jan 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">I stayed at the villa with my girlfriend and friends. 
The villa had great gardens, brilliant staff and an open plan lay out. The pool was great and the outdoor kitchen was a perfect place to hang out. Only 5 minutes to the beach.</p>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2016-02-18" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Epic Villa close to the surf&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 18 Feb 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Great Villa, amazing staff, and location! My first time staying in Balangan Beach at Balangan Beach Villa and I will definitely be back. The villa is a huge property that easy accommodated our group. Everyone felt like we still had privacy, with great common areas. The villa is a short walk to the beach with great local dining options. The staff made our holiday so enjoyable. Ketut is the man, and can take care of all your needs during your stay. I highly recommend the villa for groups of friends or families looking for a great villa at a cheap price. It truly is a great bargain for what you get.</p>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2015-09-15" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;LA PERFECTION BALINAISE&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 15 Sep 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Ma famille et moi avons passé une magnifique semaine dans cette somptueuse villa.
La villa est immense ,5 chambres , la piscine presque olympique et le personnel très agréable et serviable.
Je conseille a tout le monde de louer cette villa si vous êtes nombreux , a la recherche du calme et de la proximité des plages pour surfer.
L'année prochaine nous y serons encore.
Teri makasi guys</p>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2015-07-18" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;The perfect family holiday&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 18 Jul 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We stayed at Balangan Beach Villa for 12 nights with 3 families (11 people altogether). We were greated by friendly staff on our arrival, who couldn't have done enough for us. The Villa is very spacious with 5 good sized bedrooms and two seperate lounge areas, plenty of room for everyone you could've easily had another family of four stay. The pool and surrounding gardens are amazing and very private with 24hr security, great area for small children to run around in. The staff were always on hand to make our holiday very relaxing. Location of Villa is great with an easy walk to the beach even with small children, transport was always available for shopping, adventures and restuarants whenever we requested. Balangan Beach Villa, you made our holidays unforgetable and we will be returning next year, a big thank you to Ketut, Wyan, Ayu and Nanto.</p>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2015-07-08" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Excellent Stay&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 8 Jul 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We are a family of 6,  (2 adults 4 children), we also shared the Villa with another family. We had a lovely time at the Villa. The staff were really welcoming and friendly. We found the villa kid friendly and a great size for 2 families. We ate 3 out of the 5 nights we were there and the food was lovely, and the staff accommodated all our food requests. 

It is a 6 minute walk to the Beach along the road which my kid tolerated ok. The house was really spacious and comfortable with all the bedrooms having there own bathrooms, and beautiful views from the bedrooms.

Great family Villa!!</p>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2015-06-20" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Tranquil and rural setting near Balangan Beach&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 20 Jun 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">My wife and myself stayed here with five other friends and had the best time.  This property really is as per the pictures and maintained in very good order.  Its tranquil garden setting also overlooks the property's pool which was so pleasant to step into for the morning swim before our breakfast.  The staff on site were so friendly and were keen to help if we needed them but discreet if we wanted quiet time.  The breakfast consited of local bread with preserves and butter, plenty of tea or coffee which suited our needs, occasionally we asked for eggs and bacon for which a small charge was made on our final bill, we were always happy with the food and had a typical Nasi Goreng on our first and last night which we had requested at time of booking and reccomend, delicious.  Two bottles of water complimentary always arrived in our room daily and the communal kitchen on ground floor had a fridge, cooktop, microwave and small range of utensils which allowed us to prepare sandwiches occasionally for lunch.  The sound of chickens to wake us in the morning was a refreshing change from traffic noise, this really was a very relaxing place to be.  This Villa was the highlight of our stay even though we spent some days after the week in a 5* hotel.  Very reasonable cost and its location is a short walk from Balangan beach where surf was good and some eateries available, we lunched at a restaurant down there but usually went into Temple Hill or Seaminyak by taxi for evening meals.  Parking is available within the villa entrance area in case guests bring their own transport.  One of our party had a local sim in their phone and could summon up trip advisor to review and book restaurants, we used the villa's wifi which never let us down to facetime friends and family.  All in all a great vacation.</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;A haven of tranquility and relaxation&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 18 Jun 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Our group of seven adults spent 7 nights at the Villa and didn't want to leave. All members of staff at the Villa were professional, obliging and always had a ready smile. They kept our rooms and surrounds in mint condition and any food prepared for us was very fresh and tasty. The property has been well designed so that all 5 large bedrooms with ensuites are well separated for privacy, there are two large lounge areas on both floors with the ground level having an attached kitchen and dining area. Most of our days were spent lazing around the lovely pool which is surrounded by a lush, well maintained garden. One member of our group facilitated daily morning aquarobic sessions in the pool which were great fun. |The property is within walking distance of the beach and a few restaurants and taxi fares to places further afield were very reasonable. Following our Villa visit we stayed at a luxury hotel in Nusa Dua for a few nights before flying home but we were left in no doubt that the week spent at the Villa was the highlight of the holiday and a return visit will be inevitable.</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;A great find!&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 23 May 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">It took a bit of research to settle on this villa, for our party of 8 adults and one infant and it was perfect for our needs. There was plenty of room, the pool and gardens are enticing and the wifi and air conditioning worked well in all rooms. The staff on hand prepared meals as we required ,in the separate outdoor kitchen and dining area, overlooking the pool. The beach is only a six minute walk and is a magnet for surfers and photographers ....very speccy! Reasonable restaurants are also close by , such as La Joya (see separate review...it's a hoot!). We stayed for three nights , attending wedding nearby and had no trouble getting transport organized by the ever helpful Wayan.</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Wonderful stay&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 10 Apr 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Staied 6 nights on the villa, it was indeed a excellent experience. The villa is very private, close to Balangan beach. The rooms are very clean and cozy. The pool is also very nice, water changed everyday. Staffs are helpful.  The only concern part is bit far away from the town, you will need a transport for sure.</p>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2015-03-26" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Not recommended at all&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 26 Mar 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We were a group of 10 young adults, travelling to Bali. It's difficult to find a villa that can accomodate all 10 of us, and we settled on this villa, based on the photos and the fantastic reviews that it has gotten. 

We seriously have no idea, why it's rated 5 stars.  Perhaps the other reviewers went with no expectations at all. 

1) We arrived earlier than the check in time, and the housekeeper kindly allowed us to place our bags in the villa first. You'd imagine that with a staff of 3, it would be a housekeeper/butler, security and perhaps a driver? Or that they would be able to arrange for a driver for 10pax, since the villa is supposed to accomodate 10 or more pax. 

We asked whether transport can be arranged (if not, we would have called the Blue Bird cabs) and the housekeeper said yes. It turned out to be her nephew, and a 7-seater car. For 10 people.

2) It is a villa, surrounded by greens. Naturally, there'll be insects and mosquitoes. You would expect that the villa would have insect repellent (mosquito coils etc) but nope. The bed was dotted with dead bugs.

3) We stayed for 4 nights. The beds were only made for 1 night. Not sure what the housekeeper's role is for. We had to ask her to replenish our towels, to make the bed (which she did, once). We did some cooking and most villas, the housekeeper would be on standby to help wash up etc. But nope. This housekeeper has zero initiative at all. We would kindly ask her to help wash up the dishes at night, and she would not come. Needed multiple reminders the next morning before she came over to wash. 

4) We never see the housekeeper around the villa, except for when she comes around to ask for payment, and whether we want massages from her. 

5) "Intercontinental breakfast" = bread (which you have to toast yourself, mind you) + jam. We had cut fruits (melon and watermelon) for the first morning and none subsequently.

6) "24 hour security" = one of their staff sleeping in the shed just inside the villa

7) "5-minute walk from Balangan Beach" = 15-20 min walk. Beach is small, but relatively clean sand. 

8) Rather inconvenient place. No eateries/supermarkets nearby. ~45min cab ride from Seminyak.

9) Rooms are indeed quite big. But like i said, the place is not the cleanest to be. 

10) On our last day, the power was totally switched off at 3AM. No aircondition, no lights, no water, no WiFi. 
We decided to not disturb the housekeeper, and went to ask her at about 7AM. She said that they switched off the generator while we are asleep. (??) 
I think this villa is relatively cheap, but the basic amenities (e.g. electricity & water) should be there. So we asked the housekeeper to switch it on again. They fussed around, and we got water flow for ~3minutes. Then it's gone again. No electricity still. The staff said that there's nothing they can do. 

All in all, the staff appears rather incompetent and with no initiative. It is indeed a rather nice property, with relatively poor hygiene, location and an ever poorer staff. 

The housekeeper appeared smiley for the first few days, but on the 2nd last day when we paid the remaining deposit, she basically did the bare minimum for us on our last day. 

Please do not stay at this villa at all. Please try your best to find a reliable villa, if you need a villa that can accomodate 10 people. 
The villa is not fantastic. The staff makes it an even more unpleasant stay. 
The money and time you spent travelling to other areas of Bali... you would rather spend more on a more decent villa in a more decent location.</p>
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            <span>i have looked at your review with much  interest and do not agree with many of your points.

 1.   We are a 4 star villa on Tripadvisor not 5 star villa as you mentioned.

 2.   We do not advertise a " butler service" at the villa and its not mention on any of our web sites.

 3     The villa is fogged two times a week to keep the villa free of insects and we have never had any complaints
        regarding this issue.

 
 4. With regard to the breakfast, we always provide toast, coffee, tea, fruit salad, jam and various spreads.

 5 Our villa is 5 - 10 minutes stroll to Balangan surfing beach,not 25 minutes as stated.

6 The villa is in a rural area and walking distance to few restaurants in the area, ie La Joya Hotel - 5 mins - Flower Bud Bungalows - 5 mins and Seaview Bungalow.  The supermarket is 15 minute drive to Ninmala.

7. We are sorry for the inconvenience of lack of power but it is beyond our control, this is due to power outtages in Bali.

 8. We will investigate your remark regarding the housekeeper to make sure she is up to standard,as we have always had good reviews on the service of the villa .
We always endeavour to keep our villa up to a high standard and we have always had excellent reviews in the past.

Jimmy Suderta
Manager/Owner</span>
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