Veluvana is a unique bamboo house with magical Mount Agung and the lush Sidemen Valley. Each house is inspired by various animals’ structure as part of the creatures in the world and takes advantage of the open space concept which provides a deep connection with nature that aim to give positive energy to recover your soul. From the concept to material selection, we are trying to contribute to the sustainability principle Manta House has everything you need for a unique getaway experience. Standing sharp and eye-catching with a manta ray-shaped design, you will find a hanging turquoise-glass pool. Grab your favorite drink and cozy up on the sun deck at the lower ground of this house. The second floor is the best place to relax and captures an ever-changing 180-degree view of the sky from dusk to dawn with a moving roof. This house also gives direct access to Mountain Agung View from the front row of the moving bed. We invite you to feel this blissful vibe of the house. Let nature entertains you with no boundaries at Veluvana Bali. Other things to note BEFORE YOU BOOK, PLEASE READ A FEW DETAILS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION: 1. The Construction & Your Own Safety The construction and furniture are mostly made of locally-sourced bamboo that covered with reclaimed copper roofs. The building is designed and built by local bamboo artisans with serious consideration to the strength of the entire part of the construction and furniture. Don't put everyone in a danger by bringing any flammable material or liquid that is ignited or flame immediately when in contact with fire. All the stairs are considered easy to climb but keep in mind to watch your head and step as the Manta House does not have any railing to hold. Accidents due to negligence entirely become your personal responsibility. 2. Water, Electricity, and Wi-Fi The water you use in this house is supplied by the regional water company that distributes fresh water sourced from Mount Agung aquifer. Although the water is fresh, it is not ready to drink water, so please drink only water that is served in the bottle and ask the doormen to refill if it runs out. The electricity installed in the house is connected with the main east Bali grid system to assure you have reliable lighting in the night and optimum power supply to your device. Because we understand you may physically off-grid, but your digital presence can have no break. So, Wi-Fi is free as always. 3. The Location The small town of Sidemen is less crowded compare to Ubud and any other tourist destination in Bali. This area is slowly growing as the indigenous culture and society remain preserved by its humility. You can explore the village in a short-range by foot, a scooter is also available to rent if you want to go a little bit further to the town center or the neighbor village. 4. Public Facility The small town of Sidemen has a village hall, traditional market, small grocery, school, and hospital with an emergency care unit. Ride a scooter around 5 – 10 minutes from the bamboo house to reach one of these facilities. Bigger public facilities are available in the nearest town of Semarapura that requires a 20-minute drive or Denpasar that is around 60 minutes from Sidemen. 5. The Climate The climate is divided into two seasons, dry or wet. The dry season comes around May – September while the wet season is from October – April each year. However, climate change has made the weather a bit unpredictable. Sometimes there is a rainy day within the dry season, and not all day is rainy during the wet season. When you stay during the wet season please consider facing heavy rain with a wind that may blow water into the lower ground porch, and the upper balcony. 6. The Bugs The bamboo house is located within a rice terrace with rich biodiversity. Our commitment to reducing the carbon footprint has led us to design the house with minimum impact on the surrounding living organism. Stay in this bamboo house means that you are willing to share your living space with other creatures. Ants, fly, mosquito, and other insects are commonly found outside of the building especially during fruit season. As long as you keep the space clean and not leave any left food open, they will not come to disturb you. If you notice mosquito entering the bedroom area, we highly recommend you to use the mosquito net on the bed during your sleep. If you have a specific insect allergy or afraid of these insects, we suggest this bamboo house is not good for you. Or you may go at your own risk. 7. Room Services You have a doormen stand-by at 7.00 AM – 9.00 PM at the upper ground, you can ask him almost anything you need to make your stay enjoyable. He will help you with breakfast, food for lunch and dinner, find a masseur, room cleaning, laundry, transportation, area information, and tourist activities. You can also contact us online through Airbnb platform in case the onsite services do not meet your needs. 8. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Breakfast for two is included in your booking. You can ask the doormen to serve the breakfast in the living room area, on the couch or you feel too heavy to wake up from your bed, the breakfast will be served at your convenience. For an extra special morning treat, book our floating breakfast with additional charge. We have a small kitchen in the upper ground so that you can order food for your lunch as well as dinner. 9. Air Conditioning We do not install air conditioning in the house as it is against our spirit to maintain natural air to remain fresh and healthy. Matter-fact we think we do not need that urban stuff around Sidemen Village, especially when you let the soft natural wind flows into your space. However, considering that some glasses are installed in the design to give you plenty of natural lighting, it might feel a bit warm during daylight. Don't worry, blower fan is available upon request. 10. Protection from a Set of Curtains and Roll-up Blinds We are adding a set of curtains placed in the entrance corner and roll-up blinds at the lower ground. Those all protect you from heavy water droplets and outside elements that may discomfort you, especially during the rainy season, night or unexpectedly harsh wind, as we are fully adopting an open-space design. Rest assured it zipped again to keep the curtains from blowing all over the place when it's not used anymore. 11. The Neighbourhood and Surrounding Activities As the bamboo house is located in the main tourist district of Sidemen, several accommodations, restaurants and human activities are situated and happened near your space. You will see some buildings on the west or east side of the house. Right at the back of the house is also accommodation with several rooms. The neighbour is warm and friendly, especially the owner of the surrounding properties. Sometimes during daylight, you may find the farmers working in their rice fields. You can enjoy it as a truly rural view, as the farmer is also a part of our team. But if you need additional privacy, don't worry! We can ask them to not go to the rice fields for your whole privacy. 12. Open-air Showering Concept All experiences have to be set as sustainable as possible, including showering! We bring you closer to nature with an open-design bathroom and shower. Let's take a shower under the sky in the morning and evening while enjoying the breeze flowing. It gets dramatic when the rain suddenly comes, all you have to do is just dance a bit with the raindrop to cleanse your body one more time. The bathroom/shower has set in a very private way, so that, if there is someone watching it would be a curious bird! 13. Moving Roof Surprisingly, you can take your comfort and stay experience to the next level with a moving roof that can be controlled with a remote control in which every click brings you closer to magical views. 14. Glass Swimming Pool Caution The swimming pool design is framed with glass material and no handrail except the walls. Don't stand or run on the edges of the pool to avoid the glass breaking. Only swim within your ability; please don't jump. It may injure your head and the whole body especially when you hit the glass surface. Be careful while taking a walk around the pool because this area can be very slippery, especially when wet. Any irresponsible behaviors against our cautions become your own responsibility. 16. Irresponsible Behavior Irresponsible behavior and threatening and abusive conduct towards the host, doormen, neighbors of the house, and the villager will not be tolerated. The host will refuse to allow check-in to the house if there is any case and or information that assume the guest (s) have related to any irresponsible behavior, threatening, and abusive conduct toward the mentioned person above. The host also has a full authority to end guest stay in the house if there is any case and or information that assume the guest (s) have related to any irresponsible behavior, threatening, and abusive conduct toward the mentioned person above. No refund will be given regarding the cancelation/canceled stay due to irresponsible behavior, threatening, and abusive conduct toward the mentioned person above. The host will not have a further responsibility to the guest once the booking is canceled and or the stay is ended.