Beste Paul, We wilde graag een stukje schijven in je gastboek want dit was een TOP vakantie. Toen wee op Denpasar aankwamen stond Kadek al klaar met zijn bordje. Het is een erg leuke en sympathieke jongen. Hij bracht ons naar de villa en we hadden hem uit eindelijk 18 dagen gehuurd omdat wij tussendoor bnog een week naar Sydney en omgeving gingen. Maar wat was de villa prachtig zeg. We kwamen aan en natuurlijk hadden we film op de site meerdere malen bekeken maar in het echt was villa Yudhistira nog mooier en luxer, menig hotel kan niet tippen aan deze villa. Alle kamers zijn netjes en schoon en de semi buiten badkamers zijn smaakvol ingericht. Ook hebben we menig uurtje aan het zwembad door gebracht, ook de ligbedden erbij maakt het erg comfortabel. Heerlijk was ook de Benong, heerlijk om in de avond lekker bij te komen en dan luisteren naar het gekabbel van de zee, wat wil een mens nog meer. O ja een massage die werd namelijk ook in de Benong gegeven en was echt heerlijk, en dat voor maar € 3.80. Als we bij de villa bleven lieten wij het ontbijt en de lunch verzorgen door de dames, Sourya, Kadek en Evy. Deze dames hebben les gehad bij Warung Ayu en dat kun je wel merken ook. Onder andere de sate, Soto Ayam verse gebakken vis is een greep waaruit je kon kiezen. De dames hielden ook de villa schoon en deden de massages en ook je was. Dit was ook erg handig. Budi was de manager en regelde het een en ander voor ons. We hebben een dolfijnentocht gemaakt en gelukkig er ook heel veel gezien. Tevens zijn we wezen raften en naar Ubud geweest en wezen snorkelen in Tulaben en Amed en ook bij Menjangan Island. Al met al is deze villa echt een aanrader. Henk Ruitenberg

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!

Villa Yudhistira is heerlijke plek om volledig tot rust te komen. Het huis is prachtig en luxe, de tuin groen en weelderig en het uitzicht over de zee is geweldig. Het personeel is zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam, er wordt heerlijk gekookt en we hebben ook genoten van heerlijke massages. Doordat we een auto met chauffeur hadden bij geboekt, konden we ook de omgeving gemakkelijk verkennen. Al met al een zeer geslaagd verblijf en zeker een aanrader voor een heerlijk verblijf op Bali.

This is a beautiful villa, with gorgeous views from anywhere on the property. Villa yudhistira is the perfect place to do absolutely nothing and relax by the pool with an exceptional staff to care for your every need, led by a woman named Surya who truly makes this house rental a home. If you are more adventurous also the perfect place as well, hire the car service that they offer and anything you would like can be arranged for a day trip. Hiking sekumpul waterfalls which was spectacular (if you hire the guide make sure you ask for Gede his wife and he put on quiet the experience) a short trip west to Menjagan Island to dive or to the east you have the liberty ship wreck both were amazing days of diving. The villa is also located close to the town of Lovina which is littered with shops and restaurants. This was a wonderful way to spend to relaxing weeks still filled with plenty of adventure.

Villa Yudhistira was a wonderful place to stay. We loved everything about it, and I think I enjoyed the holiday more than any other. The villa is large and airy and very nicely decorated. The garden is stunning; beautifully planted and maintained, overlooking the empty beach and enjoying great privacy. We didn't have to do a thing! The villa was cleaned daily, all meals were shopped for and cooked for us on request, and the food Surya made us was delicious. Every member of staff was lovely, but we do have a soft spot for Surya, who made such an effort to please us with her cooking in the evenings. We miss her still. Thank you, Paul.

Villa Yudhistira is more than a beautiful property it’s a mind-body renewing experience. Yes, it has wonderful amenities like a true swimming pool, great for doing laps or just cooling down, and a large covered terrace, great for lazing in the shade while still enjoying the beautiful views of the Bali Sea or enjoying meals al fresco. But, it’s so much more! Starting with Paul, the owner, who made it super easy to book the villa and seems to keep an eye on every detail, even from afar. Then there’s Budi, the manager, who made us feel that his primary concern was to help us have the best holiday ever. He was always available when needed and enthusiastic to share his knowledge and insights about north Bali - what to see, where to go, info about the people and the culture. We learned so much from these conversations, often had during his morning visits, when he’d check in to see that everything was going well. The house staff is a team of three competent, bright, young women – Suria, Kadek & Eeri – who made us feel completely at home and incredibly pampered. After our first evening we learned that Suria’s culinary skills were worthy of a five-star restaurant. Coupled with the fabulous views from the villa’s terrace we choose to forego venturing out for dinners and always had the “best table in the house” by staying in. We opted to hire the villa’s driver who provided us with the freedom to enjoy sightseeing without hassle. One of the best features is truly the staff, they make this particular villa a uniquely wonderful experience. And then, there’s north Bali itself! North Bali is an important part of the Villa Yudhistira experience and charm. The sights, sounds, scents and sensitivities of the island and its culture are alive here. The villa is perfectly located to capture the morning sunrise and evening sunset making the scenery a moving painting: the dramatic mountain ranges that change colour with the light; the sea that goes from a flat glassy lake, reflecting the gold of sunsets and reds of sunrise, to swells and surf from the most perfect long wave formation I’ve seen; and, then there the beach, its powdery black sand goes from a hot grey in the noon-day sun to a warm jet black at sunset - to be honest, it was an aesthetic that had to grow on me. The beach too makes for endless entertainment from great long walks, when the tide is out, to people watching, providing snap-shots of local life – young children playing, families on evening strolls, etc., etc. Only downside to the beach is the trash that washes to shore - it’s a systemic problem throughout Bali. This adds perspective and “keeps things real” in this otherwise idyllic paradise. We’d love to return to some day.

The two weeks we spent with James and Peter in your beautiful villa were just magic - Norbert and I just loved the design, the space, the garden and pool, the nature, the privacy, and most important all the staff that took very, very good care of us - beyond our expectations and „wildest dreams“!! Agus was an excellent driver and more than that, just a great person - experienced, reliable, careful and knowledgeable, as he showed us wonderful spots and we had great conversations your and Budi’s help was highly appreciated when I was suffering from my tooth issue - Dr. Gigi Hilde S. in Singaraja did a great job and after one week the inflammation was almost gone the ladies - what a wonderful team and great cooks!!! Definitely one day we would love to come back to this paradise - until then we have sweet memories to hold:-))

We loved the villa. The staff was wonderful. We had them cook most of our meals and the food was great. I would recommend you use the car and driver.

Villa Yudhistira is a very good choice for a peaceful holiday with personal service. It is perfect to mix relaxing moments with sightseeing. It is located in the north which means you have to drive around three hours from the airport, but north coast is less touristic. The location of this villa is perfect to explore the north of Bali. Service is excellent : breakfast, lunch and even dinner if you want are prepared according to your wishes. The manager, Budi, comes regularly to see if everything is fine. He makes sure you can see the most interesting places and gives advice. Still you are free to decide what you want to do. We booked a car and driver at the villa that took us everywhere we wanted to go, during daytime and also in the evening. We enjoyed fresh juices made on request and had a relaxing massage every day in the bale with view on the sea. The girls always make the best of it. Everybody is very friendly and serves you with a big smile. The gardener takes good care of the beautiful garden and the swimming pool. The guards keep an eye during the night., The villa is splendid, nicely decorated, clean and very big. The garden ends at the beach and you can take a boat to watch the dolphins. This tour is also arranged in the villa.

Waar zal ik beginnen, aan het eind van de vakantie. (Snik) We hebben 3 weken vakantie gevierd in de mooie Villa Yudhistira, werkelijk een vakantie om nooit meer te vergeten! Bij aankomst, midden in de nacht, stond onze chauffeur Yus al te wachten en stond er een heerlijke Indische maaltijd voor ons klaar in de villa en hebben we nog buiten gezeten tot vroeg in de ochtend! Genietend van de geuren en het geluid van de zee! Na een goede nachtrust hebben we onze staff ontmoet, Surya, Kadek en Dewi. Ze hebben ons 3 weken verwend met de heerlijkste maaltijden en dagelijkse massages, echt een aanrader!! We hebben één keer gelucht buiten de deur, maar het eten in de villa was echt top en zelfs de boodschappen werden gehaald voor ons! Budi, de villa manager, kwam elke dag even langs om te vragen of alles in orde was en regelde een bezichtiging her en der! Het is erg, ik weet het, maar we hebben niet écht veel van Bali gezien! We hebben zo genoten van de rust en de mooie villa dat we er gewoon geen zin in hadden!! Maar.....we hebben weer voor 5 weken geboekt in december, dus nieuwe kansen! Jon & Rietje van der Giesen