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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2016-06-28" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;I will never stay anywhere else in Bali but here. Amazing villa!&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 28 Jun 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">I stayed at Villa Brightside with friends for a week in June.  We had a fabulous time and the staff were so friendly and special thanks to Hery and Ketut the driver.  The food prepared by the chef was delicious and breakfast was included every day as was a large vehicle and driver so really easy to get around.  A little tip, the driver will work extra hours for around AUD5 per hour so perfect for when we went out to a restaurant in the evening and wanted to return easily with no hassle.  We made great use of the free Canggu Club Membership with its brilliant gym, fitness classes and fun Splash Water Park pool which the kids loved.  Overall, a really enjoyable week.  Thank you Craig!</p>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2015-07-15" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Functional, Affordable with great hospitality&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 15 Jul 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We did not intend to stay at villa Brightside however due to Power issues at Villa Double N Craig arranged for us to stay here. 

On arrival we were disappointed as this villa is located in Canggu not Seminyak and this was not what we were expecting. It is down a muddy / bumpy dirt road you will definitely need the driver to go anywhere and it would pay to book him for extra time if needed as the chances of a taxi getting you back to the villa are not great. If you do need a taxi it would pay to take note of the name of the equestrian centre. 

We had asked for four rooms to have double beds and one room to have two single beds. This was not the case and the staff needed to go and get another bed which was fine. If you only need 4 rooms then this villa would be great however if you would like 5 rooms I would not recommend this villa as the 5th room is a bit of an afterthought. There is a cleaner / security room next door to it with a window into the room and this room is also visible via a window located in the actual shower. The window is up high and you would need a stool or something to see into it but this does give you a lack of privacy feeling.  If you have paid the same share as everyone else to stay here and get the fifth room, you will feel like you drew the short straw.  

The 4 main rooms were actually pretty good they had TV’s and functional air conditioners. The main living area was nice and the pool was great. The toilets did not flush the best and took a long time to refill but this was not a big deal. The bathrooms had moth balls in them and give the rooms a bit of a grandma’s house smell to the rooms but once again this is only minor. The beds are comfortable and the staff were really good. Our driver Ketut Mudita was a very accommodating happy person and did everything he could to make our stay more enjoyable.

Overall this villa is functional if you intend on going out in the day and staying in at night. If you only require 4 rooms and are travelling on a budget then I would recommend villa Brightside. However if you can afford it and want an awesome experience I would go with Villa Kaira.

After 2 days at Villa Brightside we were moved to villa Kaira which we had tried to book for the whole time but unfortunately were unable to due to other bookings. I have also reviewed villa Kaira if you would like to read. 

I am confident this review will get some sort of rebuttal from Craig, please feel free to check my other reviews to see if I am fair and honest when conducting reviews on trip advisor.</p>
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            <span>Thank you for staying with us and for your review along with the positive comments about the villa and the staff.  
It's a shame we did have to move you from the other, much more expensive villa due to the power supply issues which are now all resolved.
The 8 seater car and driver works every day guests stay with us and will work extra hours after his usual 8 hours for just a small extra payment of USD5 per hour.
We do welcome constructive feedback on how we can improve the experience of our guests.  It is a little unfair to compare Villa Brightside to Villa Kaira as they are 2 very completely different villas, one being our flagship villa absolute beachfront at a much higher priced accommodation and one being our value 5 bedroom villa near the beach.  
The 5th bedroom can have 2 separate beds or one king bed, it is designed to be flexible accommodation.   We are working on improving the 5th bedroom to resolve the couple of points you mention.
Many villas in Bali are down side roads or gangs which add to the beauty of Bali.   We intend to place business card maps in the villa containing directions to the villa to ensure it is easy to find although being very close to Bali Equestrian Centre, Bali’s leading equestrian centre, does help as all taxi drivers know it.  The villa is located in a great area and just a very short drive to the beach.    
Thank you for the kind words about the staff, we do recruit and train them very carefully and they really are amazing, they did really enjoy looking after your group.
Kind regards
Craig</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Amazing Hospitality in an amazing Tranquil environment&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 30 Jun 2015</span>
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Our family chose this villa as it looked lovely in the photos and we weren’t disappointed!  We had kids in our group and they loved the pool, the girls went riding at the nearby equestrian centre a few times too and some of us went surfing at the nearby beach which also has the most amazing sunsets which you just have to see!!.  The villa staff were excellent and looked after us so well. All in all, we had a fun time.  Thank you for organizing Craig!  
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Great Villa&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 29 Jun 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">A group of friends stayed here for 6 nights in June. We had a really nice time, villa was great, staff so helpful, chef excellent cooking really tasty food,  Overall fantastic value as breakfasts were included as well as a car & driver who drove us wherever we wanted in including a full island tour one day which i highly recommend.
Craig and booking process really easy and we loved the Canggu Club free membership!  Definitely will stay here again.</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Too far from everything.&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 27 Jun 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">The staff were helpful and friendly the breakfasts were fantastic and the cook made us us a wonderful evening meal.  . The rooms and beds were comfortable but the location was awful with shocking unsealed road as an access road .Too far from anywhere and too far to walk to anything The driver was included thank goodness and he was very accommodating for our group of seven. There are 5 bedrooms but the fifth is out of the main area and very small. The staff also use this area as their rest area. We chose not to make use of this room as it smelt of smoke. Our original choice was changed last minute due to problems near by and we were all very unhappy about this.  Craig was easy to deal with and very helpful.</p>
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            <span>Thank you for your review.  
I’m glad you enjoyed the villa and the staff really enjoyed looking after you.  I can only assume you haven’t visited Bali previously as many, many villas are located on side roads which are often not tarmac, just stone, which gives Bali it’s traditional feel.  The villa is just 2 minute walk to Bali’s leading and stunning equestrian centre which has a beautiful restaurant and bar.  There are many local restaurants, eateries, and other amenities close by.  The 8 seater car & driver is at your complete service and will work late into the evenings to bring you home from restaurants, bars, etc.  It is just a 15 mins drive into central Seminyak.
The 5th bedroom is comfortable and is used exclusively for guests’ use, the staff don’t sleep over at the villa so I’m confused by this statement.  It also doesn’t smell of smoke. 
Thank you for staying with us.</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Amazing&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 27 May 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">This villa has it all grate staff your own Chef who can cook anything and it all taste  Yum my family and I totally enjoyed our stay and would re book on our next stay</p>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2015-02-25" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;A true Balinese lifestyle&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 25 Feb 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">During our first visit to Bali 18 months ago, we had stayed at a Villa owned by Craig and had a tremendous experience then.  So, for our return visit, he was our first option for somewhere to stay.  This Villa was very different from the first one, but still a great experience.
Our first impression (after a long sleepless night of travel) was unsure as this Villa is built in tradition with many Balinese architecture principles and is extremely open.  However, after 24 hours, we all fell in love with the indoor/outdoor environment.  The Villa is very private and secure, with lush greenery all around.  The only completely enclosed rooms are the bedrooms, which are all well equipped with clean comfortable beds, ample pillows and sheets and large enough closets (a pet peeve of mine is not having enough room to hang or store clothes when on vacation!)
My 2 children (9 and 7) loved the good size warm pool and also the abundance of nature around us.  They took pleasure in pointing out all the lizards that were thankfully eating the mosquitos and flying bugs!!  My husband and I loved the evenings sitting in the living room watching movies on the TV or just chilling with a glass of wine, while under the impression that we were outdoors.  A totally new and unique experience of lifestyle, and very enjoyable.
The Villa came with a driver who not only picked us up and dropped us off at the airport (at very unsociable hours) but also took us out each day to the various activities that we wanted to do.
In addition, the Villa has plenty of staff to look after you - cook (excellent breakfast's every day, plus a varied dinner option menu should you wish to stay in this paradise cocoon), pool attendant, daily room cleaning with fresh towels for both bathroom, pool/beach.
There is a children's cabana which overlooks the rice fields, a pool table, several fish ponds and many DVD's available to use on the TV/Audio equipment.  The WiFi service is a little sporadic and slow, but good enough for us to research dinner and activity options on Trip Advisor!!
I loved the outdoor bathrooms - it was so cool to take a shower or bath in privacy but in the open air!
Overall, this Villa is a secluded, private oasis within easy reach of the beach, shops and restaurants.  The only way it could be improved is if it were actually on the beach!!</p>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Three days in paradise&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 3 Dec 2014</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">This was such an amazing place - for us like entering a little piece of paradise. 

From the lush entrance that we went through in the evening of our arrival, to the friendly staff and amazing rooms well furnished. Everything we an air of tranquility. 

Our kids did not leave the pool during the days we where there - other than to go to the beach. 

I'd recommend anyone to got here. Now!</p>
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