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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Best keep secret in Ubud&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 28 Nov 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Rose Moon is one of the best kept secrets in Ubud. Hidden away from the tourists, and set in the middle of quiet rice fields.  The villa is beautiful in its design and layout - everything has been well considered.  Very quiet and private, and has the absolute best sunset views I have ever seen.  Staff are really friendly and unobtrusive, and make great breakfast. I loved the openness of the villa, this is tropical living at it's best. Lounge on the verandah and take in the serine view, take a slow walk though the rice fields, cool off in the beautiful plunge pool. It was hard to leave!</p>
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            <span>Thanks so much for your kind words Ann. Delighted you enjoyed the quiet and privacy of Rose Moon Villa and the sunset views are some of my favourite anywhere. We love our staff too and they make a wonderful breakfast for sure! Take care and we look forward to having you again.</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Dissapointed&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 19 Nov 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">We planned to stay here for 4 nights with our 5 & 7 year old children.  We loved the idea of  staying in the countryside and the photos on the website of the property looked beautiful.  The reviews were also great - we thought we were onto a winner, how wrong we were.
The whole experience had an ominous start - we originally thought we had booked a 2 bedroom villa (as advertised) but then realised after booking and looking closer at photos it was a one bedroom with a small bed in the lounge and a day bed outside by the pool.  This layout isn't really appropriate for small children so we asked the management if we could move to another one of our their properties but was assured it would be fine and it would work well for us.  We decided to trust the management on this. Guess what? It didn't work for us - we couldn't hang in the lounge when the kids were sleeping and the outside bed was too exposed to the elements and had no linen and fans to sleep on at night.  I would only recommend this layout for a couple or a couple and another adult.
When we arrived our first impressions was that the property was very tired and dirty looking. All the kitchen equipment was exposed and was unclean, surfaces in the villa were dirty and the fridge interior was filthy. I didn't feel comfortable eating the breakfast they prepared for us because of this. The interior design is all white which lends itself to be hard to keep fresh and clean looking so the squabs etc all had stains and marks on them.
There is a dog on the property too which is a rescue dog, there is a warning about him in the visitor guide; that he has had a bad life etc and not to go near him or the other dogs.  Twice he tried to nip at my 5 year old son, all cudos to the manager for looking after these dogs and putting a warning in the guide but they should not be around guests especially small children - they obviously know he is temperamental as the security guard would stand in front of it to protect us as we walked pass - not ideal. 
There is no air conditioning in the property, only fans, on our first night our kids couldn't sleep as the bed in the lounge is in a little alcove with no direct fan on them.  So the the kids slept in our bed to keep cool that night. We told management in the morning and they did bring us a stand fan which would of helped the situation if future events didn't mean the kids would spend yet another night in our bed.
In the morning as we were relaxing by the pool my husband saw one of the farm workers pull her pants down and do a poo in the rice field. I do feel sympathetic to her as when you got to go you got to go and this is probably what she always does as it is a working farm but it isn't something you want to see when you are relaxing by the pool on holiday - it also put us off a walk in the rice fields!
We then went out for the day and when we came back there were droppings all through the house -  over surfaces in the kitchen and on the back balcony.  When we went to bed that night we saw rats had chewed holes in the roof and were running around inside the exposed rafters.  My kids were so scared that they slept in our bed again that night. Fun times for all!  (That is Kiwi sarcasm if you couldn't guess). We couldn't wait to get out of there ASAP, if the property wasn't so isolated we would of left there and then.   In the morning we swiftly packed our bags and left early in the morning.
We contacted management and they said no one had ever spotted rats before - which is hard to believe as the droppings are everywhere and there are holes in the roof from the rats.  They also suggested I was mistaken and probably saw a lizard - they were definitely not lizards! They said the droppings were from lizards however the previous Bali villa we stayed in had lots of lizards but no signs of droppings.  To Russell's the owners credit he did promptly refund us the last two night stay that we did not end up having but that didn't fully make up for such a terrible experience and the hassle of having to move.
I hate having to write a bad review especially of a small business but this place is not fit for occupancy and some serious pest control and hygiene measures need to happen before anyone else stays there, however as our complaints at the time were not taken seriously I doubt this will happen. Whilst the villa was not super expensive it isn't cheap either and I would expect much more for the money that we paid.  I think we are lucky that we are only going home with a bad memory rather than with rabies. We feel so sad we had to experience this and feel an obligation to warn others before they book.</p>
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            <span>Hi bistrobunni - thanks for your feedback. We've paid careful attention and you'll be happy to know we have repaired the roof (a coconut branch had made a small hole and it was easily fixed), installed airconditioning in the master bedroom (it's now beautiful and cool all year round), given our staff a refresher to lift our high cleaning standards, revised our maintenance schedule and procedures, and are monitoring the new regime closely to ensure that the villa remains in the beautiful condition shown in the pictures.

I'm sorry you had a disappointing stay. It's never nice to have a less than wonderful experience.  Our Balinese staff always try their hardest to look after you like family. It's the Balinese way of hospitality and I'm sorry that our villa was not suitable for you. 

I trust you enjoyed the rest of your stay and returned safely home.

Best

Russ</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Amazing experience&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 18 Jul 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Traveled with souse and 2 adult children. Rose Moon is truly an amazing local living experience, in luxury: your own small pool, outdoor shower with fish watching you as you wash off, and a very quiet nights--listening to the sounds of the frogs and other animals as you sit outside watching the rice fields. Staff is very friendly and helpful.

It is a little hard to find the place which is good, especially in the highly touristic area of Ubud.

If you cannot stand sharing a space with a few insects and geckos, don't stay here.</p>
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            <span>So glad you enjoyed your stay and the bathroom is really something special. We're definitely tucked away from the busy tourists of Ubud so it's wonderful you found us.</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;A heavenly place to stay&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 15 Jul 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Absolutely loved this place the moment we walked in. Stunning sunsets over the rice fields, plunge pool which my son absolutely loved. There was an option to sleep outdoors in the most magnificently luxurious bed complete which was heavenly. The service was helpful and not intrusive and made us the most amazing breakfasts every day. Loved it!</p>
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            <span>Wonderful to have you stay and so glad you enjoyed the luxuious al fresco bedroom! We love our staff too and glad they made you our most amazing breakfasts!</span>
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    <meta itemprop="dtreviewed" content=" 2016-05-30" >

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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;was sick throughout and still enjoyed my stay there..&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 30 May 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Villa has an amazing design with stunning view, exactly how the pictures described it. The perfect place to relax and unwind. It was the first villa experience for my hubby and he didn't want to leave! The staffs were incredibly lovely, and our breakfast every morning was wonderful. I was unwell in ubud, so the pool with the view helped a lot to make my stay a very calming one (good for speedy recovery :D). We arranged for cooking class in the villa and it was such fun and educational. I am already recommending my friends to come here on their next visit. </p>
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            <span>I'm so glad your managed to enjoy yourself in spite of being sick Diana. The pool and the sunset view are fantastic and the peace and quiet in the villa make it very peaceful and great to rest - especially if you're arriving from a busy city life. No wonder your husband didn't want to leave :) We're grateful you chose to your stay with us and you're welcome back any time!

Best

Russ</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;As beautuful as the pictures&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 13 Feb 2016</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">A peaceful and beautiful villa with rice fields front and rear. The villa is modern and open planned with huge glass doors that open the living area to the cooling breeze and the stunning views.  The bedroom is large and the doors on two sides can be opened to the stunning views and the gentle stream that floats past a few feet away. The shower and bath are private and open air and are accessed by walking across steps set in a beautiful pond filled with coy.  The villa has an inside daybed and a luxurious outdoor bale/bed from which you can take a nap and listen to the birds and the occasional sounds of the fields being attended to. The villa has a deep infinity plunge pool from which we spent hours just floating away the time whilst watching over the amazing views of rice fields with mountains in the background. The views in the early morning and evenings are breathtaking. A larger communal pool is also available to use.

The staff are lovely, polite and happy people from the local village who make you feel at home. The breakfasts were cooked to order and were divine.  A favourite was definitely the banana pancakes with coconut syrup.  The manager is friendly and ensures that everything is up to your expectations. A driver is available from the villa and was one of the most beautiful souls we have met. The trip to Ubud is 10 minutes and journeys further afoot can be arranged.

We definitely plan to return. The stay at Rose Moon Desa Bulan was the highlight of our many trips to Bali.</p>
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            <span>Thankyou so much for your kind words! I'm glad you love our villa as much as we do. And yes our staff are amazing, our manager is outstanding and our driver Nyoman is the loveliest soul ever. We're proud of our designers too - they put their heart and soul in to the villa and it really shows. Take care and come back again. Best. Russ</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;A Blissful Stay&#8221;</h4>

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        <p itemprop="description">What a romantic place to land in Bali.. I couldn't recommend this accommodation more highly. The villa is spacious and bright with a pool that spills out into an endless horizon of rice fields and bath that sits amongst water channels filled with goldfish(!!) Waking up to the sounds of nature and lapping fountain water, minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud felt like a dream everyday. Despite the openness and outdoorsy design of the villa, Rose Moon always felt  safe and private. The staff were genuinely happy to see you and helpful with every request. I loved the simple, flavoursome breakfasts.. In fact, everything in the villa was taken care of to the last detail. What a garden of Eden, I only wish I could have stayed for longer!!</p>
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            <span>Thanks Dafna! We're really glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and visit again. 

Kinds regards,

Russ</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Beautiful, inspiring and a truly wonderful break.&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 16 Sep 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Gorgeous villa with peaceful outlook, except the temporary noise during the day of the villas being built across the rice paddies, but it was not intolerable. Great communication from the host and wonderful staff who were happy and delightful. My 19 year old and I thought we had found heaven and are planning to stay again in the near future. Located 5 minutes by motorbike to the Yoga Barn, the staff arranged daily transport at a very god rate to get in and out of town. (very reliable). The coffee and breakfast were excellent and there were days where we just didn't want to go anywhere.</p>
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            <span>So glad you love the place as much as we do :). Our staff rock - we're so grateful for them and they truly represent the incredibly deep and sweet nature of the Balinese. And they make a great coffee to go with your breakfast too.
We look forward to seeing you again.</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;Absolutely gorgeous place, what a way to "regain my calm"&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 8 Aug 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">This place is amazing - cool, elegant, comfortable, I took a few deep breaths and instantly felt peaceful!  The facilities are first class, slept beautifully, gorgeous fittings and décor. Meals are easily available on site, good facilities to do a little food prep of your own, or nearby Ubud (including good supermarkets and convenience food).  We walked across the rice fields to get to the town, easy taxi back.  Would be the ideal place for people looking for a wellbeing experience, but equally great with a gin and tonic and going to world class restaurants in town.  Clean, great staff, couldn't imagine a better place to rest!</p>
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            <span>Really happy you had such a wonderful time at Rose Moon :). It is such a special place for so many reasons and I'm glad it was a great part of your Bali holiday!</span>
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    <h4 itemprop="summary">&#8220;:-) Heaven on Hearth <3&#8221;</h4>

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        <span>Reviewed 2 Jul 2015</span>
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        <p itemprop="description">Desa Bulan is an Oasis of Peace. A secluded space to reconnect with yourself, your beloved ones and Nature. It is surrendered by gentle yellow-green ricefields, the peacefuls sound of a little river and magnificent palms. It is just 5 minutes drive from Ubud, so u have the advantage of been close by to all the attractions and events happening in Ubud, but having ur own 5* stars accomodation and services. The housekeepers are lovely, discrete and reliable. You will hardly notice their presence but your house will look, smell and “taste” always perfectly stunning and glamorous. The sunset from your private swimming pool is just breathtaking. Just you, the little birds and butterflies flying freely in the sky. It’s also a perfect location for photoshootings and recording, as it is very quite. I Love it and will be back for sure ☺ I highly recommend this place and it’s host are just two sweethearts that will take care of  u with Love ☺ U will feel home and never wanna leave ;-) ahhhh, and the shower is the most romantic hot one in the world ;-)</p>
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            <span>Thankyou so much for your kind words! I love watching the birds and butterflies playing over the rice fields as well :) can't wait to have you back again!</span>
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