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

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        <span>Reviewed 20 Sep 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">The six night stay was comfortable and location of villa was reasonable, as I did want a somewhat  remote location .

However, villas is located along the main neighbourhood road and the you can hear the motorbikes , especially in the am. It can be quite annoying if you are a light sleeper.Beds were comfortable and the sheets and towels were changed every day.  Bathrooms were big, except for the upstairs shower area. The a.c. upstairs can be rather noisy too. We eventually switched it off as it was cool.

Villa is well maintained and housekeeping is good. Breakfast every am was lovely  and they will  have it ready at your requested time.

The villa is very open  but you still have lots of privacy. Security was provided.

There are a few restaurants and a convenience store close by. We tried a couple ..and they were all good.

We had laundry picked up and delivered back to the villa within the day. We had massages  and manicures at the villa. The staff there are very hospitable and accommodating.

We hardly used the ac as it was cool . Lots of critters and the tokay lizards were very loud, which I am not used too. There will be lizard  and tokay droppings ..so look out  them.

Padi field view was nice..and you can walk around the neighbourhood quite safely.The manager can also arrange bikes , scooters and a driver. But we had our own driver.

15-20 mins to ubud central, and you will need a car. We managed to get a uber one day, which was rare. 

We are already planning our next visit to Bali..but will like to try another  villa for a change.

But overall, we had a lovely stay at Padi Menari.</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Gorgeous villa with a great host and team behind her&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 27 Aug 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">The villa is every bit as gorgeous as it appears to be in pics, if not more so. The host is also a sweetheart - extremely polite, accommodating and responsive, with a great team behind her who offered us great service throughout our stay as well. I would have loved to give it a 5 star review if not for a few flaws here and there. 

Then again, in the spirit of being completely honest for the betterment of our travel community, I figured everyone would appreciate a completely honest and all rounded review.

The rooms are lovely but the curtains/blinds make it a little hard to completely block out sunlight and offer us total privacy. This was slightly disturbing as I am very sensitive to sunlight and my elderly mother in law felt a little insecure as anyone can technically walk through the paddy fields and peep into our bedrooms, especially the ground floor room.

The shower area in the upper floor bathroom was also very small and the bamboo blinds in the bathroom had a lot of cutouts incorporated into its design which made me feel very insecure whenever I had to use the toilet, as I could see people through the cutouts clearly (even though I knew it would be a lot harder for people to see me using the toilet clearly in return).

Apart from these minor grouses, it was a wonderful stay and a very welcome retreat away from the world.

Would definitely recommend Villa Padi Menari to friends and family, especially if I know the host is going to take proactive steps to improve on the privacy of the villa!</p>
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            <span>Thank you so much for staying with us and being such wonderful guests! We truly appreciate your constructive feedback and will take measures to improve on the things that are within our ability to do so. We hope you will return again soon.

With much love from all of us at Padi Menari <3</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Absolutely beautiful Villa&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 21 Aug 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">This villa was breathtaking. Set amongst beautiful rice padi fields the villa is such a relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle. All rooms are large and luxurious. Putu, the villa manager was such a gentleman and couldn't do enough for us. This villa is away from the main area of Ubud but it's very easy to pop into town if needed. Our group chose not to as the serenity of the place was outstanding. Putu would pop into town for us if any supplies were needed and massages were easily organised in the villa itself. Do yourself a favour and book this villa, we definitely will be on our next trip over. Olive was great to deal with and is an excellent communicator. Thanks for a great stay.</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Magique !&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 11 Aug 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Un endroit de rêve et une maison qui l est tout autant. Tout est délicat et décoré avec beaucoup de goût. Le cadre est tout simplement magique, perdu au milieu des rizières de tegallalang. Putu et son équipe sont adorables et se plient en 4 pour rendre notre séjour inoubliable. Je recommande particulièrement le massage réalisé au bord de la piscine et la réservation d'un chef cuisinier pour la soirée, ce qui permet de profiter pleinement de la maison. Petit bémol toutefois la maison est un peu bruyante, notamment dans la chambre du haut ou résonne le bruit des scooters. Nous avons passé un séjour extra ordinaire en famille avec nos 4 enfants.</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Disappointing for the price&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 15 Jul 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Don't believe any claims this place makes about being eco-friendly.  I saw nothing but products made from chemicals.  They use ant spray and air freshener.  They don't compost.  Soaps were the cheap grocery store variety.  Cleanliness was just so-so, considering they weren't using green products.  The villa is very far from Ubud, which makes it hard to get a driver.  Expect to pay 100,000 rupiah each way for transport by car and be stuck in traffic.  The pool is also much smaller than it looks in the photos.  The bedrooms were all right, but the bathrooms were not the garden bathrooms common in most Bali villas (with no ventilation, towels don't dry).  The manager and house attendant were nice and friendly, but did not give us the sort of privacy common at other villas.  I've been to Ubud 4 times and stayed at 4 different villas.  This was the worst in my opinion.  I've stayed at other villas which were twice as convenient, twice as clean, and at half the price.</p>
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            <span>Whilst I am quite baffled by the aggressively hostile tone of your feedback and though the animosity is quite unwarranted, I thank you for your opinion. I am sorry that you found the villa to be below your expectation.

Being eco-friendly is subjective and can be taken to varying degrees. For example, the villa is built to have as much natural light and air as possible to reduce the use of air conditioning and lighting. However, air-con still a must and something you require when considering our property. Standing fans are the alternative that you may choose to use. Whilst we strive to do right by the environment, we have to balance the needs of guests with effective maintenance issues. Cleanliness is a big battle for us and using green products just doesn't cut it. We are a single house that cannot afford space for composting without the smell and bugs affecting guests. Similarly we do not have the economies of scale to stock up and most of our products are bought from cottage industries that have limited, sporadic supplies. This is the situation with the soap which was out of stock and so had to be temporarily replaced with Imperial Leather which I believe is still a good quality product. The air freshener is an option that can be turned off if you want to use the electric diffuser with natural, locally made essential Cempaka oil provided. The complimentary organic bug spray seems to have missed your attention as well.

I thank you for your input regarding the privacy you expected. I will take this up with the staff. I only wish you had informed them directly if you felt they were intruding since you said they were nice and friendly. Most of our guests enjoy having them around at their beck and call. The villa's distance from town is clearly stated in my description and because you claimed to be very familiar with the area, I am perplexed by your feedback regarding the distance now. We have a fleet of regular drivers that we call upon for our guests. Part of the staff's presence is to assist you in things like this. A mobile phone is also provided so that you can call either the staff or a driver to pick up from Ubud. Unfortunately taxi fare anywhere in Bali is expensive and so is the traffic congestion. Its removal from traffic and town is why most guests appreciate staying at our villa. The pool size is clearly stated in my description and the bathrooms are clearly depicted in the photos so your complaint of it is odd. With the openness and natural environment, keeping the place spick and span is difficult. Hence, to keep the bathrooms as clean as possible we have built it enclosed instead of the typical Balinese open air types which promotes mold growth, bugs and can be rather chilly.

With regards to the price, I doubt that you will find a private 3 bedroom house on par with us for half the price. At $180 per night (peak rate) for 6 people, we are already priced cheaper than where you have previously stayed to compensate for the fact that we are a little further afield. Being twice as convenient means you pay more for it and the laws of supply & demand will prevail.

Nevertheless thank you once again and I wish you happy travels in the future.

Respectfully yours,
Olive</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Paradise of Simplicity, Zen & Tranquility. Re-connect with your soul.&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 1 Feb 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">First thing is the hospitality. The organizer will make sure you are well comfortable and feeling at home. 

Secondly, It's an astounding place to stay and get away from all the noises of the city life. Enjoy the tranquility and peace. Just lay down at the sun bed and watch the clouds floating by. The view to the paddy fields are amazing, simply all the green your soul can take in. Wonderful breeze at the late afternoon. It could not be any more zen that this makes you feel. 

Now, Thirdly; This place is very well maintained. There are 3 rooms and they are well equipped. The feel of the Top and the largest room in the villa has a living room attached to it. When you open the glass doors, the soft wind will breeze in to the bedroom and you can see the paddy fields and the green tree lines. It's a moment you can take in and just be silent. All of the rooms has proper electricity connectivity and dim-able ceiling lamps. Beautiful and articulate local artwork accompanies each room. The toilets are clean and water heater is installed. Cabinets are provided for each room. The ground floor room's toilet is huge and spacious. Central WiFi will provide you internet connectivity. The place is clean and tidy. Wonderful living room setting downstairs with a nice dining area just beside the kitchen. You can just be adventurous and make food by yourself too. There are neat details to the amenities, from Towels to the soap - is well thought of. Mosquitoes are hardly visible.

Overall, this is where you should go to re-connect your soul to the nature and to your partner.</p>
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            <span>Thank you so much for your wonderfully descriptive review, Ruhani! It makes our job so satisfying when our efforts are appreciated such. We aim to continually improve so we hope you will return for another stay sometime soon.</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Oasis of tranquility and comfortable luxury in Ubud&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 15 Jan 2017</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">My family and I had a wonderful week in this gorgeous villa. Such a stunning view of rice paddies and completely tranquil the whole time we were there. Despite the peace and quiet, it's an easy drive to everything in Ubud. You can stroll down the road to watch traditional Kecak dancing and hop on a scooter or bicycle to explore the lovely surroundings. The pool was great for cooling off and we loved relaxing in the pondok and sun loungers under the frangipani trees, just taking in the serenity and lush scenery. Bedrooms were very comfortable and spacious, all with nice ensuites - and the one beside the pool has a huge bathroom with impressive stone bathtub. It is open living as per the traditional Balinese joglo style but fans keep it cool and when it rained we could bring down the blinds to keep it well protected. Mosquitoes were minimal though the staff provide burners to keep them at bay if needed. Special mention to the staff who were just wonderful - so kind and helpful, keeping the place very clean and secure, serving great breakfasts and showing us around or leaving us to our own devices as we liked. The owner Olive was away while we were there but she is really responsive to messages and went out of her way to help us with enjoy our time there - sourcing a baby cot and car seat for us, and even organising a surprise birthday cake for my mum! If you are looking for a truly relaxing break where everything is easy this is like a home away from home but in Ubud style!</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Luxury in paradise for cheap&#8221;</h4>

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        <p itemprop="description">My friends and I were looking to save some money during our trip to Bali and found this gem on trip advisor. We were extremely happy with the accommodations and even happier with the service there during our stay. The villa was every bit as gorgeous as the pictures on the website and was in a great location. The house manager, Putu, helped arranged everything from picking us up from the airport in the middle of the night, hiring drivers to take us places during the day, getting groceries, hiring a private chef to cook us dinner, and more!! The villa provided us a wonderful breakfast every morning at whatever time we specified the night before and cleaned our rooms during the day. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and definitely plan to return.</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Awesome overall experience!&#8221;</h4>

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        <p itemprop="description">Visited the Villa with a few friends on our first time ever in Bali, Olive was very helpful in answering any questions before our arrival and even booking scooters for us to use during the course of our stay. The villa was very clean, and the manager and butler were both incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed during our stay!</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Awesome villa, really beautiful&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 24 Aug 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We were 7 friends visit Bali. This place is really beautiful and enjoyable.

Putu, the villa manager will make you stay as good as possible. Managing your trips and visits, the taxi ,food delivery or massage. It's really comfortable.
And there is a cooker making the breakfast you want, at the time you want it every morning !!! 

the villa is beautiful, rooms incredible, really clean and taking care of. 

We loved to stay there ! 
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