More than a place to stay -- a perfect getaway
Submitted: March 7, 2010
Stayed: February 2010
My wife and I spent three days at Villa Empat with our daughter and her husband, and can not imagine a better experience. The owners have created an extraordinary environment that, fair warning, might spoil you for any other vacation spot. The villa itself is stunning and very well appointed and set in a very picturesque location (the pictures and description barely do it justice), but the staff was fantastic. They couldn't do enough to make our stay perfect yet were discreet and very professional. You could tell they took pride in offering good service. Two nights we took advantage of the in-house chef, and had two of the best meals we had on Bali. Very highly recommended. We could have easily never left the villa and been very happy. But we did.
Having a driver made venturing out stress free, even short trips to the market or for lunch. I didnt always feel safe putting my life in the hands of some Bali drivers, but Udin was an exception -- he was unflappable and the car was very comfortable. We also rented motor scooters, mostly to get down to the beach and to get around the village to take photos. The closest beach, Echo Beach, is one of the better surfing beaches on the West coast of Bali, so while we enjoyed the villa, and the scenery and sunsets, our son-in-law got in his fill of surfing. The Beach House restaurant at Echo Beach is a nice hangout and has a good barbecue some evenings. there are also several other small restaurants near the Beach House that are very good for a casual meal or cocktail.
Finally a note about Made, the manager, and Alanna, the owner. They couldn't have been nicer to work with. Both seemed genuinely dedicated to making our whole experience positive and we appreciated their efforts. Alannah actually made the process of booking the villa and planning the trip via the Internet and email enjoyable. They've done a great job of putting together a perfect getaway, and we would highly recommend it to anyone.
My daughter is already planning our next trip to Bali, and Villa Empat will definitely be at the top of our list. Not sure we'd be happy staying anywhere else.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Dear Dewey and Robin,
Thank you for taking the time to write this glowing review. We are very proud of our villas, staff and service and want guests to enjoy them as much as we do. We look forward to welcoming you and your family in the future.
Kind regards Alannah
Helpful votes: 3/3
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