Vacation Rentals by Owner

Very comfortable and excellent staff!

Guest: Tomshiff (Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/12/12 Review Submitted: 04/22/12

We just wanted to let you know we really had a great time at your villa in Seminyak and loved everything about it. You have thought about pretty much everything to make your guests feel at home. But particularly your staff Wayan & Made made the whole stay fantastic. Wayan is the same age as my son and his girlfriend so they had great conversations about Bali & Canada. Wayan's breakfasts were always special and we looked forward to them every day. Thanks again for a wonderful week.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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Guest: Erin (Afghanistan)
Date of Stay: 02/23/12 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

We had a wonderful time on our trip. Everything regarding the villa was great, and we received assistance with all our questions. We did the BaliSobek bike tour that you recommended and LOVED it.... Thank you for making our trip coordination so easy and stress free as well.

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Guest: Colin and family (South Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/09/12 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

really enjoyed our family holiday in Bali and your Villas are fantastic. There is nothing that I can think of that could have been improved, a real retreat and very nicely finished. Wayan..we just wanted to take home with us. He is a fantastic young man and got to know him quite well. He could not do enough for us and his pleasant nature and big smile won us all over...looked after us like kings..took the time to talk to us and the children with a genuine interest in each other's lives.

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Guest: Robert and Jill (Sydney Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

had a fantastic holiday and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Sedap Malam. We were very well catered for – the villa was a cool oasis and the pool was a welcome relief after a busy day. Windi was always helpful when booking drivers etc, and Wayan was a delight – always polite and friendly and our boys loved having him around. All in all a wonderful time and we wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Villas of Excellence to our friends. You might very well see us return some day. Many thanks.

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Guest: Jenny and Mark (Sydney Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/30/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

had a lovely time, only sorry we didn’t stay another week! We all enjoyed the Villa very much and the service they provided, we never had any problems. Wayan was a lovely boy and breakfast was a treat every day. Thank you for the Champagne... and we enjoyed the massages. Our friend had one every day. So thanks very much for your all your help, advice, champagne and lovely Villa – it all helped make a great holiday.

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Guest: Julie and Francine (Melbourne Australia)
Date of Stay: 09/13/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

had a lovely time at Villa Sedap Malam! It was the perfect end to our holiday! ... a beautiful, relaxing spot to unwind after a lot of travelling. We had a hard time leaving the villa...hahaha! Wayan was most efficient in his services and we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts. Sri...what can I say? very lovely to Francine and I and we made the most of pampering ourselves. I have had many, many massages over the years and Sri was one of the best. Thank you - we had the perfect end to our holiday

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Guest: Derek (Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 03/19/12

Just a short note to say thanks to both you and your staff in Bali. The villa was fantastic and the staff even better. In particular, Sri and Wayan made a great holiday truly memorable. They both went out of their way to help us out. Wayan’s breakfasts were great and our 18 month old took a liking to Wayan’s Nasi Goreng. Thanks again for all your help. Derek

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Guest: Amee, Joel and Zane (Sydney Australia)
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/12/11

Just wanted to let you know how fantastic our holiday was. Villa sedan malam is beautiful! Loved every minute of it. Wayan is excellent and his banana pancakes are delicious.

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Guest: Anita, Michael and the Girls
Date of Stay: 04/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

We had a fabulous time in Bali and just wanted to send you a thank you. VIP clearance went so well, it made us feel we were on a great start. Made is a great guy and made us feel very welcome. Villa Sedap Malam and Wayan were wonderful. Everyone was very helpful and friendly, even the security guys. The eats list you sent on was just fabulous and helped us enjoy ourselves to the hilt...Just a shame we weren't there for longer to try them all! Thanks again Anita, Michael and girls

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Family holiday in Bali

Guest: Seb (Coolbellup, Western Australia)
Date of Stay: 02/07/11 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

Thank you again for a great holiday. I'm taking the time to write this review seeing how we relied almost entirely on reading the past reviews to make our choice of Villas. We had a great time and everything went very smoothly. The owners were easy to deal with and their communication was always quick and reassuring. We were greated at the airport by the very pleasant Maday (the driver) and brought to the Villa and were pleased to see the that the place looked as good as the pictures from the website. All the staff were great to have around and looked after us very well. Wayan and Butu made breafast and kept the place spotless and Sri offered great spa services which was conveinient an great value. They are a true asset to the villa. Everything was easy and the Villa's location was perfect to ease us into Bali for the first time. Lots to see beach close by, retaurants and welcoming luxury hotels on the beach to watch sunsets with cocktails. Mr. Windi and Mr. Romi made sure we had everything we needed and were always helpful. We watched, amazed, Romi organised one of the bedroom's aircon to be fixed involving a complete unit change until late in the evening with extreme diligence and dedication to fixing the problem. We brought my parents along as a surprise (they had flown all the way from Montreal to Australia to meet their grandson's for the first time) and were delighted by the Villa's confort and people's friendliness. Our 10 months old son loved the pool and the Cot was really appreciated and saved us bringing one along. The baby monitor was a nice touch that gave us freedom to use the pool and kitchen at nap times. The great room service from the hotel next door saved my parents the trouble of leaving the confort of the villa which gave my wife and I great freedom to visit the many restaurants nearby for great food and cocktails. A special mention to the restaurant La Luciolla who gave us a perfect sunset experience and Delicious Onion (funky little cafe nearby) for its friendly staff, funky vibe and good food. Thank you again for a perfectly relaxing Bali experience.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Guest: kezza (Penrith NSW Australia )
Date of Stay: 01/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/11/11

Thank you so much for helping to make our holiday just perfect! Our holiday started from the time we walked in the door when we were greeted with fresh fruit and fruit cocktails and an introduction to the staff. The villa was kept immaculate during our stay by Wayan and nothing (and I mean nothing!) was ever too much trouble for Mr Windi. We were pampered from breakfast to dusk. This was our first trip to Bali and I am already planning another trip back with our daughters. The tranquility of the villa and a swim in the pool after the hustle and bustle of the streets of Bali was something to look forward to at the end of each day. You truly know how to add the finishing touches to a holiday. I loved the way that the information folder covered absolutely everything. The use of the phones was extremely appreciated as I thought that my phone would work overseas, but of course you never know until you try it, so for me not to be cut off from our daughters at home was a godsend. I have already sent the link to your website to family and friends as I was inundated with questions once they saw our photos on facebook! Once again thank you so much and look forward to booking again soon.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

bali heaven

Guest: Bill (Sydney)
Date of Stay: 01/02/11 Review Submitted: 01/10/11

On arrival after an extensive plane delay late at night the staff were there to greet us and were very cheerful and happy even at this late hour, the villa was luxurious and very comfortable.we had the most fantastic breakfasts every morning. The villa staff then would clean and maintain the villa every morning to the highest standard and were available at any time.. The villa is a short walk to the shops and beach and the pool in the villa was a welcome relief from the hot and muggy sun.the privacy of the villa was much better than any hotel and so was the decor and ambience .We organised a driver for four days through the villa and he was most helpful finding and taking us to any place we wanted to go and even recommened other attractions. I would thoroughly recommend this villa to any and all..

Owner response:Thank you Bill, Our Delicious Choices Breakfast Menu is proving very popular!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Sharon and Chris (Sydney Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

Bali was beautiful... we had a beautiful, peaceful time. The weather was hot and sunny most of the time with some rain right at the end. A couple of brilliant tropical storms which we always love ! The villa was terrific, looking beautiful and everything went like clockwork. It is a very comfortable Villa to stay in.You have thought of just about everything... The addition of the mobile phones was fantastic. What a brilliant thing to do for families . It was a very personal touch that sets your villa apart from others. The villa staff are excellent obviously handpicked and well looked after by your good selves .It was a lovely familiarity to have pretty much all the same staff as last year. Wayan as usual was wonderful to have around. He goes about everything he does in such a gentle unobtrusive way but with an attention to meticulous detail . He really is a lovely, genuine trustworthy young man. He invited our 20 year old son to play soccer on Seminyak beach on Sunday afternoons with him and all his Balinese mates . It was lovely to watch ! Sri , the massage therapist is so sweet , and her service was excellent. Your security guards could not have been more helpful. I managed to book Candi the driver for about 6 days of our stay . He was also brilliant, excellent English and knew how to get to everywhere we wanted to go. I would happily recommend your villa and have already done so to friends for future stays. Sharon & Chris B

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Just perfect !

Guest: Kohli family (Singapore)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 10/21/10

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Villa Sedap Malam! It was exactly what we needed and much more ! I like to plan my holidays well in advance and the owners of the villa - Greg and Wendy - were extremely helpful and prompt in responding to all my emails and enquiries. The villa itself is really beautiful, exactly like the photos! The staff were all warm, friendly and very efficient. The villa manager, Mr Windi, went out of his way to help us with our sightseeing agenda and gave us some great suggestions on what to see and where to eat. The rest of the staff were also very attentive to all our needs and requests. We really felt 'pampered' and well taken care of ! My younger son turned 10 whilst we were at the villa and was delighted when all the staff walked in on the morning of his birthday with a huge chocolate cake and sang to him in Balinese! He says it was the 'best birthday ever' :-) We hope to return to Bali and to Villa Sedap Malam again some day !

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Guest: Shaughan from Western Australia
Date of Stay: 09/06/10 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

We were warmly greeted by Romi who showed us through the Villa making sure we were comfortable and aware of the facilities. Our luggage was carried in and we had a delicious chilled juice. Great start! I enquired about a scooter and within half an hour one was delivered to the door. It was the staff who really made the stay special. Wayan was charming and efficient. Never intrusive but curious and happy to chat. Proud of Bali and happy to answer a barrage of questions. We all were very attached to him and it was a sad farewell.Sri was also charming and her massages were brilliant. Great to see her smile each morning as she brought the offerings to the villa. The security guys and other peripheral staff were all helpful and always ready to help or offer advice. We enjoyed the choice of outdoor areas for relaxing and the stereo with ipod connections was appreciated. The phones were a piece of genius! Nice touch and very thoughtful. Great location in terms of access to the beach and shopping strips and restaurants. Gym card was great and came in handy. Wayan did a great job of breakfast and we all looked forward to him coming in... Lots of fresh veggies were used which was great. We enjoyed the stay and the villa was a nice base to show some Bali noobies the ropes.

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Guest: Ray and Karen from Australia
Date of Stay: 03/08/10 Review Submitted: 09/30/10

Dear Greg & Wendy, Just a quick email to thank you so much for use of your lovely villa. We had a very relaxing time there. The villa staff were excellent and we enjoyed our conversations with them. We taught them some English and we learned some Balinese. Great fun.Every time we return to Bali it reinforces how wonderful it is to be there amongst such kind and friendly people. Once again thank you.

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Guest: Mezza (Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/11/10 Review Submitted: 01/14/11

This villa is in a wonderful part of Bali. Close enough to the best restaurants and shops but still close enough to the busier parts like Kuta and Ubud. The accommodation is first class and at the same time warm and welcoming. Everything is taken care of for you - the balinese and Australian hosts are accessible and professional. I thoroughly recommend Sedap Malam!!!!!' Merryn Crocker - Coffs Harbour, Australia

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Aditi from Singapore
Date of Stay: 10/12/09 Review Submitted: 09/30/10

We indeed had a wonderful time, we truly fell under the spell of Bali, this was our first visit to Bali..Seminyak has a pulse that is unique... We were very impressed with the villa. The two things that stand out are: 1)the fantastic utilisation of space - your architect and you deserve much praise for the efficient yet beautiful design. The space allotted to each room and facility(like the pool, bale, koi pond. etc is really perfect and lends the impression of everything provided for yet no overcrowding. I am a keen observer of how space is used and I hate overcrowding, your bathrooms are a great example of how to provide all the facilities, little luxuries and storage and yet seem to provide all the space one could need. 2)the attention to detail in terms of amenities provided is remarkable. All your little touches really made the place seem like a home away from home, which is precisely what we were seeking. My husband travels all over the world on work and hotels are so much a part of his life that we decided to steer clear of hotels this time in Seminyak and stay in a villa. Your villa provided all the comforts of a hotel and yet gave us the feeling that we were really cosy in our own home. Everything else was perfect. I must compliment you on your driver Made. He is an extremely careful driver, is really pleasant and helpful and is a delight to be around... Wayan too was really very pleasant, all smiles and eager to help, he doesn't always understand English, but he perseveres until he is sure that he has understood what you require and he kept the villa in great shape while we were there, we were very happy to have him around in the mornings. Both security guards we encountered were very pleasant too, on one occasion my 8 year old ran out of the villa up the road after me, when I stepped out for a walk and I had a heart stopping moment when I suddenly heard him shout after me about half a kilometer down the road, until I saw the security guard had run after him too to make sure he was ok. In short all the staff we encountered were very pleasant and helpful, a complete reflection of the very gentle and likeable nature of the Balinese topped up by the excellent training you have provided them... To end, great going, you have an excellent set of villas, fantastic staff and a winning combination of elements going in its favour. I am sure you will see us back soon and we wish you every success

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Guest: The Nougier Family from Portland Oregan UsA
Date of Stay: 08/03/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

Greg and Wendy, I wanted to let you know how much our family appreciated our recent stay in Bali. Your villa is beautiful and the staff is outstanding. I would especially like to complement Wayan. He was a joy to be around and made sure that our holiday was a memorable one. Bali proved to be a great adventure for our family. It was the perfect introduction to world travel for our daughters and the memories for our family will last a lifetime. Upon leaving the villa my wife cried because she enjoyed it so much. Please feel free to use us as a reference anytime. Thank you, The Nouguier Family

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Guest: Vicky and Dan from Minnesota USA
Date of Stay: 04/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

Greg and Wendy, ...we had an awesome reunion/vacation/birthday celebration in Bali, and your Villa was very accommodating. We have no regrets, it seems like we picked a very nice place. Thank you for sharing it with us, and for preparing us with valuable information ahead of time. ... the Balinese people are very nice and very sweet. Sri (the in-villa masseuse)...is a sweetheart, and a nice asset to the Villas. She visited (leaving gifts) every morning, and of course, offered massages, which we took her up on whenever time permitted. She does a wonderful job, and I am a connoisseur of massages! ..thank you again. Yours truly, Vicky and Dan

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Guest: Eric and Claire from Chicago USA
Date of Stay: 02/02/09 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

Yes--unfortunately back at work now and missing Bali. The villa was excellent and met our needs. All we have is positive feedback. The staff especially Wayan and the driver Made were wonderful.

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Guest: Greg and Carolyn (Australia)
Date of Stay: 01/16/09 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

We loved the villas of excellence , truely the best holiday wev'e ever had and found the 3 week stay too short. Full marks to Wayan for his friendly and supportive manner to his work ethics , a pure gentle person. He had his work cuttout for him with a family of 5 and that comprised of 3 teenage boys in which I think he enjoyed their company . The express clearance was a real treat , even had the boys comment that they felt like royalty and were totally blown out from the service provided . Thanks very much for that service as we didn't request it . Made was our favourite driver and could relate better to our boys in their terms and I found his good english and knowledge a real plus , His honesty was outstanding. The Villa , can't fault anything , the DVD player crashes , a new one replaced that day and within Hrs ,..Villa Sedap Malam was everything we expected it to be and I'm sure the others are of high standard . We loved Seminyak compared to the bustle of Kuta , more relaxed and the locals not as aggressive in selling and after time they really got to know our boys well. Pool was excellent. Overall , what a fantastic stay...most impressed. Yours Sincerely Greg and Carolyn

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Guest: Kevin and Val (Melbourne Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/16/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

Thank you for a fantastic stay at Villa Sedap Malam, the staff are wonderful, Wayan is a delight, the whole experience is something we will never forget. We hope to come back soon. Cheers Kevin & Val

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Guest: Melanie and Richard (Melbourne Australia)
Date of Stay: 11/23/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

Thank you for your follow up email. We had an amazing honeymoon and loved staying in Villa Sedap Malam. Everything from the inside, outside and location was perfect. Wayan, the villa house-keeper, was fantastic; very polite, accommodating and friendly, plus he cooked a great breakfast and was meticulous in cleaning the villa. Everything was better than we expected! ... Thank you for the great service, we have already recommended the accommodation to our friends & family and we will definitely be back! Have a great Christmas and New Year. Kind regards Melanie & Richard

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Guest: Jo and Family (Melbourne Australia)
Date of Stay: 08/08/08 Review Submitted: 01/12/11

It was our 5th visit and by far our best – we are actually looking at airfares to go back for Xmas. The villa and the staff were wonderful and fulfilled all of our expectations. Wayan is such a sweet helpful boy who was so eager to please....Putuh was the consummate host – impeccable in his dealings with us. It is a wonderful operation you have going....Great position, loved the easy walk to the beach and the Serinande for when we couldn’t be too bothered to go out. Also the massages at Villa Asri were superb and the beach crew were excellent – just loved them!!!!!!So thankyou and look forward to staying with you again. Cheers, Jo

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Guest: Ian from UK
Date of Stay: 07/09/07 Review Submitted: 09/30/10

We had a wonderful time in Bali, thank you! I wish it was closer to the UK! We stayed in a total of 3 places thought out the island and the villa was definitely the best! From the moment we were picked up in Sanur, everything was perfect! The villa is beautiful and the staff are so welcoming! We got a welcome drink and our cases were taken up to our room as soon as we got there. Very impressive! and we were given a guided tour by Julie who was such a sweet girl! She came every day to clean and took laundry etc. She was so kind and friendly! We wanted to take her home with us! It was so nice to stay in the villa, rather than a hotel. Such a great base for the beach, bars, and restaurants. The villa itself was immaculate, tastefully decorated and we loved the garden and pool! We loved Ku De Ta, Gado Gado, and all the other places you recommended! We especially loved 'Breeze' beachfront bar at the Samaya villas and spa.this was a nice alternative to watch the sunset, next to Ku De Ta. Massages on the beach were wonderful! All in all, it was a fantastic time and we would definitely re-book the villa again!... well worth the 20 hour journey! Thank you, we had a wonderful time!

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Guest: Di from Australia
Date of Stay: 06/19/07 Review Submitted: 09/28/10

Well,what can I say,Thank you! The villa was everything that we imagined it to be. From the moment Romi picked us up from the airport with his cheerful manner and big smile, we knew that we were going to have the relaxing and luxurious holiday we had hoped for! We enjoyed the villas close proximity to the beach for our early morning walks, and it was such a pleasure to step back inside our own little sanctuary after shopping the streets of Seminyak! Dewi made our stay extremely comfortable, with her delightful warm and caring nature, nothing was ever too much trouble, she really is a domestic goddess! We had a wonderful week, and will certainly be recommending the villas to our family and friends. Thank you again to the great staff!!

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