Admire breathtaking views of the surrounding jungle and rice fields from a woven wicker lounge by the plunge pool. Volcanic rock blends seamlessly with glossy floorboards and high ceilings, while the double shower boasts lush jungle views. THE SPACE: The bedroom has a king size bed, portable AirCon, ceiling fan, black out curtains, and arge glass doors that open the room up to the pool and the valley beautiful green view. Enjoy the large kitchen, lounge, walk-in robe, and exquisite bathroom with stone bath tub, and double shower with chair. The king sized bed, sits on a raised platform, to give you an uninterrupted view of the valley over the pool. The platform is also surrounded by mosquito netting, and there are block curtains and roman blinds, that will ensure a great night sleep. This spacious apartment has a self contained kitchen, fridge, water dispenser, a living area with TV and the sliding 8 glass doors open fully. We can arrange staff to purchase essentials should you choose to prepareyour own meals. Alternatively we can arrange delivery to the villa as you need. We do provide basic room service items for purchase. Staff will prepare breakfast for you in the mornings at your time of choice. ** AIRBNB means Bed and Breakfast. YES WE DO provide breakfast, as should ALL properties listed on AIRBNB ** The Jungle Villa is part of the Villa Merdu Estate. On arrival you will see the main house which is the 3brm villa (entrance to the left). The Jungle Villa is located on the walkway and stairs off to the right and down a set of stairs to the lower level. Here you will find your private hideaway to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. Interaction with staff as required. The manager will be in the office for questions and help between the hours of 9am & 12 midday. Alternatively, all staff will be available via phone numbers provided. We do create a 'whatsapp' working group for the guest and staff. Surrounded by nature, Bali is a traditional, village-based island. The local area is home to dogs, roosters, and geckos and chanting from the temples can be heard throughout the day. Bird sanctuaries, trekking, diving, and snorkelling are all nearby. GETTING AROUND: From the villa it is 5 minute drive to the central of Ubud. We can book a taxi or a local driver whenever you need one – to either go into Ubud or take a day trip somewhere on the island. You also can rent a scooter or a car. From the villa it is 5 minute drive to the central of Ubud. We can book a taxi or a local driver whenever you need one – to either go into Ubud or take a day trip somewhere on the island. You also can rent a scooter or a car, which we can help you to arrange. **However, please note ** if you want to ride scooters, ensure you have travel insurance and if you don’t have a scooter/motorbike licence in your home country and an international driver’s licence, your policy may not cover you in the case of an accident. If driving a car, having an international licence is essential and travel insurance is highly recommended. For the more adventurous.... There are many alternate activities for the adventurers, such as downhill cycling, white water rafting, bird sanctuaries, sunrise trekking, diving and snorkelling. Villa Merdu has a list of these activities, and how and where you can book. If just sightseeing in an air conditioned vehicle is your cup of tea, then you can hire a driver by the day, who will take you around beautiful Bali in comfort. Sometimes it is also good to have a local driver who will share local history and culture with you. Or, if you prefer to head to Seminyak to shop for the day, an average day trip (approx 8 hrs) will cost you around 600,000Rp per day for 8 hours (USD$45 / AUD$60). Approximate driving distances are: Sanur – 40mins Canggu -1hr Seminyak - 1hr Kuta – 1hr 15min Jimbaran – 1hr 15mins Uluwatu – 2hrs Candidasa – 3hrs Ahmed – 3.5hrs Singaraja – 4hrs Lovina – 4.5hrs Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar Airport) 1hr 15mins (FYI: this is actually located between Kuta and Jimbaran on the West Coast). Transport from and to the airport can be arranged if required (app$25 USD one-way). Housekeeping and Laundry: Our housekeeper will clean the villa daily (or as required). Room cleaning will be at a time that suits you best. Your clothes can be taken to the local laundry if required. (A medium sized bag will cost you around $4-5 USD – 24hr turn around). * for expensive pieces of clothing, we recommend you hand wash these yourself.* Masseur: We have a number of massage therapists who - by appointment – are available to give treatments at the villa. Therapists that bring their own massage tables, generally command price of 200,000 Rp per hour. Temples in Bali: Please note that if you are visiting a temple you will need to wear appropriate clothing (women must wear a long sleeved shirt or dress, a sash or scarf around your waist, and a long skirt to cover your legs. Women please note: you may not go into a temple whilst menstruating. Men must wear long pants and a shirt which covers your shoulders. Everyone must wear something on their feet. Please do not take photographs inside a temple without permission and certainly not when a ceremony is underway. Craft, Art and Cooking: During your stay in Ubud, you will find a lot of artistic creations from wood carving, jewellery making, to batik material workshops and landscape painters. The space The king sized bed, sits on a raised platform, to give you an uninterrupted view of the valley over the pool. The platform is also surrounded by mosquito netting, and there are block curtains and roman blinds, that will ensure a great night sleep. This spacious apartment has a self contained kitchen, fridge, water dispenser, a living area with TV and the sliding 8 glass doors open fully. We can arrange staff to purchase essentials should you choose to prepareyour own meals. Alternatively we can arrange delivery to the villa as you need. We do provide basic room service items for purchase. Staff will prepare breakfast for you in the mornings at your time of choice. ** AIRBNB means Bed and Breakfast. YES WE DO provide breakfast, as should ALL properties listed on AIRBNB ** Guest access The Jungle Villa is part of the Villa Merdu Estate. On arrival you will see the main house which is the 3brm villa (entrance to the left). The Jungle Villa is located on the walkway and stairs to the RIGHT and go down a set of stairs to the lower level. Here you will find your private hideaway to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature. Other things to note Housekeeping and Laundry: Our housekeeper will clean the villa daily (or as required). Room cleaning will be at a time that suits you best. Your clothes can be taken to the local laundry if required. (A medium sized bag will cost you around $4-5 USD – 24hr turn around). * for expensive pieces of clothing, we recommend you hand wash these yourself.* Masseur: We have a number of massage therapists who - by appointment – are available to give treatments at the villa. Therapists that bring their own massage tables, generally command price of 200,000 Rp per hour. Temples in Bali: Please note that if you are visiting a temple you will need to wear appropriate clothing (women must wear a long sleeved shirt or dress, a sash or scarf around your waist, and a long skirt to cover your legs. Women please note: you may not go into a temple whilst menstruating. Men must wear long pants and a shirt which covers your shoulders. Everyone must wear something on their feet. Please do not take photographs inside a temple without permission and certainly not when a ceremony is underway. Craft, Art and Cooking: During your stay in Ubud, you will find a lot of artistic creations from wood carving, jewellery making, to batik material workshops and landscape painters.