Villa Arnalaya Beach House
Listing Description
Arnalaya Beach House is a divine residence of contemporary design and fabulous living, set in a tropical utopia. Relax in the architectural beauty and poise of this seaside retreat on Bali's chic coast at sunset, in the chic district of Canggu. Let the large team of attentive staff cater to your every whim, play on the private tennis court, exercise in the gym, relax by the pool and let yourself be polished and pampered in the villa's exclusive spa. This exceptional five-bedroom villa for up to 18 guests leaves nothing to chance, with a private chef to prepare feasts in the superb bale overlooking the ocean and immaculately manicured lawn terraces. 15 adults (5 en-suite bedrooms: all have a king-size bed convertible into a Hollywood twin; one with an additional single bed; one gym room convertible into a twin room with two further portable beds). Three extra beds available (extra charge).
Interiors
Air-conditioned second-floor living and dining room with ocean views. Formal dining room for 14.
Entertainment room with TV, sound system, Wii, board games and books.
Spa room with twin massage beds.
Well-equipped gym.
Outdoors
Large ocean-facing living and dining room with built-in barbecue and kitchen.
Private 20 x 8-meter pool.
Pool deck and sun loungers. Large private tennis court.
Staff and services
Villa manager, private chef, cleaning staff, security. Additional staff such as babysitters, personal trainers and masseuses on request (extra charge). Varied menu of Western, Asian, vegetarian and children's dishes. Special requests taken into account (including special diets).
Location
Arnalaya Beach House overlooks beautiful, unspoilt Nelayan Beach, a strip of fishermen's huts, colorful fishing boats and a sacred temple, at the end of one of Canggu's most exclusive roads. Beach lovers will love this spot, which offers everything from beers on the sand served in a cooler to groovy sunset sessions at the laid-back Old's Mans beach bar. The famous Echo Beach, less than a ten-minute walk from the ocean, offers excellent seafood barbecues and sunset surfing. Seminyak, with its fine restaurants, trendy clubs and chic boutiques, is 20 minutes to the south. To the north, you can visit the important marine temple of Tanah Lot.
Arnalaya Beach House is packed with information on the many wonderful things to do in Canggu and beyond. It has its own Black Book, which lists the best restaurants and cafés, and the manager knows what not to miss. Talk to the staff, who often live in the area and can share their knowledge with you. Maybe you'll be invited to a unique and unforgettable Balinese Hindu ceremony. In the meantime, here are a few suggestions to get your vacation started. The villa manager will be happy to arrange transportation and specialized tours.
Learn to surf on the beaches of Batu Bolong or Berawa.
Join the Sunday sessions at Old Man's in Batu Bolong, where local DJs spin their tunes. Children will find ping-pong tables and other games. Indulge in a culinary journey to Ubud, Bali's spiritual center, where some of Bali's best restaurants await you.
Swing in the trees and eat fresh strawberries at Tree Tops Adventure Park, about an hour's drive north in the cool hills of Bedugul. There's also a superb lake temple not to be missed.
Wash and feed rescued Sumatran elephants at the superb Elephant Safari Park in the lush Taro Mountains.
Ride the rapids and glide over the serene waters of one of Bali's most beautiful rivers. Let the adrenalin pump through your body and take in the dazzling jungle scenery with Bali's premier white-water rafting company. This fabulous family adventure can be wild or gentle. The choice is yours.
Get on your bike and take to the hills for a downhill mountain bike ride. You'll be chauffeured to an ideal spot on the mountainside, where you'll mount your bike and hurtle down the hill with an expert guide who'll stop to reveal some of the island's best-kept secrets.