Hati Suci: Ganesha House

RECENTLY RELISTED AFTER A LONGTERM TENANT MOVED OUT. We hope you will enjoy your time with us. Ganesha House is an antique Indonesian wooden house, carefully and sympathetically created to give a sense of space and a tone of rustic luxury. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, large living area and private kitchen, and a shared 13m swimming pool. Away from, but quick access to bustling Ubud. The space Hati Suci (Clean or Pure Heart) is the name of our property. There are five houses on the property, Ganesha and Arjuna Houses are the largest, all have access to the gardens and swimming pool. All have their own unique sense of privacy. Hati Suci is located 13 km, 20 mins north of busy Ubud. Amid luscious rice fields, on the edge of virgin jungle, it reflects conscious sustainability and permaculture principles. Flexible accommodation suiting family, friends, retreats. We respectfully ask guests to stop playing music and keep the noise down after 9pm. We have close neighbours and hope that you can also respect their tranquility. Thank you The access is via a 60cm wide concreted rice field path with some steps it would be unsuitable for elderly or infirm visitors. The antique wooden structure, has personality and rustic luxury running throughout. The owners personal taste and belongings add to the warmth and homeliness of Ganesha House. Ganesha House has two double bedrooms, two bathrooms, one with a large open air bath. It also has a well equipped kitchen, a sumptuous wooden dining table capable of seating sixteen, and a spacious living area that can be used as a meditation or yoga space. Each bedroom has it’s own safe, big enough to hold a 17 inch laptop. A 13m swimming pool is central to the property, surrounded by the maturing garden. A large comfortable Bale (covered seating area) is next to the pool, with other comfortable seating areas in abundance. Nearby, a covered traditional grass roofed building holds two hammocks and a swing chair for guests use. The 13m pool is 1.4m deep and will shortly be converted into a salt water pool. The pool may be shared by guests who rent the smaller guest houses, however, Ganesha House and it’s private garden are for use solely by it’s tenants. Hati Suci has been built with a conscious effort towards sustainability and permaculture. We have a passive solar water heating system, non chemical waste water treatment, rain catchment and gardens that are chemical free. The Garden consists of vegetable gardens, herb areas, newly planted fruit trees and tropical planting. Any produce is available for your personal use. It is an ever evolving work in progress. There is also a fish pond, integral to the waste water system. Our gardeners take pride in this project based on permaculture principles. Flowers, butterflies and birds are plentiful. Wi-Fi Internet is included (please bring your own laptop or tablet). We do not have AC, and choose to take advantage of the natural breezes. PETS: John, Betty and Karen are the three cats at Hati Suci. They are effective and necessary in keeping some wildlife out of the houses. Affectionate yet independent they are part of the rental. Our staff will take care of their needs. We have easy access by motorbike or car (taxi services can be arranged) to Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali. The 20 minute drive is breathtaking, winding through the jungle, rice fields, river valleys and several traditional villages. Ubud abounds with restaurants, shops, spas, yoga, cooking, batik and art classes along with many healing modalities. It has several art galleries and a museum. Evenings offer Balinese dance performances, Fire ceremonies and Gamelan. We are a one and a half hour drive from the airport, one hour from the nearest beaches and half an hour from Kintamani, which is on the edge of the volcano, Mount Batur. Hati Suci and the surrounding rice fields themselves are in a unique and tranquil setting. Higher than Ubud towards the foothills of the volcano, it is tropical but not as hot as the beach areas. There are fewer mosquitoes but wildlife is abundant. Hati Suci has a manager, two housekeepers and a gardener. We can also provide an onsite chef. Laundry can be done for an additional fee. Also some local restaurants deliver to the house, menus are provided. Guest access Access to the property is via a 3 minute walk along a beautiful rice field path, which is concreted with a me steps. It may be unsuitable for elderly or infirm visitors. The swimming pool is a shared area between guests as is the pool Bale (covered seating area), and garden shelter. Other things to note 1. The rental includes the manager, 3 housekeepers and 2 gardeners. Staff are on site 8am until 5pm. If you require them longer there will be a small additional hourly charge.. 2. If possible bring a photocopy of your passport , it is required by law that all visitors be registered, and this will eliminate the need for your actual passport to be taken to the police station. 3. Mobile phones are available for your use. 4. There is unlimited internet access included with the house. Please be patient, Bali is not a first world country and occasionally internet lapses for short periods. 5. This is a safe area, however we are not responsible for any valuables left in the house. There is a strong secure safe in each bedroom, please keep your travel documents, money, laptops and any other valuables in there. 6. We can provide a laundry service, An information sheet with itemised prices is in the houses. 7. We are in the middle of the working rice fields and, occasionally, usually for brief amounts of time, there can be issues with the electricity or internet. Please be patient, it is normally back on fairly quickly. 8. Our water supply is stored rain water with emergency top up through piped spring water. Our manager and gardener will monitor supplies. 9. Toilet and bathroom waste is managed through an organic waste water system using worms. Please never use bleach or strong chemicals, although the system copes with normal shampoos and soaps. Please use the bins provided for toilet paper and sanitary towels. Thank you. 10. Also, the area is teeming with birds and wildlife, occasionally these creatures might "trespass" ... they have no idea of what man-made boundaries mean. The staff clean thoroughly daily, so be assured we move them on and there are no actual "residents". 11. We have excellent reasonably priced massage therapists, manicurists etc. who can be scheduled at the property. Massage beds are available at the property. 12 . We've already said it but John, Betty and Karen are the three resident cats that live here, with whoever is hosting. They are friendly and efficient at keeping unwanted small animals out of the house and our staff will feed them. We are sorry but their residency is non negotiable :-) Thank you. 13. We respectfully ask guests to stop playing music and keep the noise down after 9pm. We have close neighbours and hope that you can also respect their tranquility. Thank you