Villa Mako

A peaceful location within easy reach of the Canggu attractions….

Villa Mako sets the luxury and grandeur of Dutch colonial architecture within the picturesque surroundings of a small Bali village, less than five kilometres from the island’s happening west shore. This three-bedroom villa, staffed with an experienced and friendly team of seven, is stately in design, yet warmly decorated with eclectic interiors reflecting the passions and travels of the owners. Though the villa has some stunning ponds and water features, we do ask that you keep an eye on young ones around these areas. The villa is best suited for older kids as there is a running stream next to the pool that will make them feel at home in the jungle. There’s even an outside eating area right next to the pool! This villa is great for spending all day outside, with so much space to play games. This Villa is great for large group accommodation, so bring all the kids! With 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 7!

The villa’s elevated position affords sweeping views over the pool, the surrounding jungle canopy and rice terraces beyond. The design of this stunning building cleverly uses natural light throughout to highlight the beautiful interiors and every room catches the cool breeze, even during the warmest months of the year, offering guests a choice of air-conditioned comfort and open-air tropical living.

Location

Villa Mako rests just beyond the borders of Canggu and Pererenan, providing a peaceful retreat within easy reach of the tourist buzz. Amongst the rice fields which extend all the way down to the beach, you will not only find some of the most luxurious private residences on the island, but also a great selection of eclectic restaurants, cafes, bakeries, boutiques and beach bars – especially along Jalan Batu Bolong, which runs right down to the beach. Popular beach spots include Finns Beach Club, Old Man’s, La Laguna, The Lawn and [email protected] Sutra.

Tiying Tutul, the village or ‘banjar’ around Villa Mako remains primarily agricultural even though it is less than five kilometres from popular Canggu beaches. At the bottom of the garden is a rustic brick wall with a gateway opening onto the riverbank. Here, guests will find a simple and private riverside balé, perfect for meditation. This is also the site of a holy spring, where villagers make offerings to the gods. 80 metres further along the river is the village temple. Guests will be welcomed at temple festivals; some may even be lucky enough to witness a barong dance or other Hindu ceremony. The villa staff will be happy to help with ceremonial clothing and advice on etiquette.

There is simply so much to do around the area, you will never want to leave! This villa is perfect for large families with different interests, the location cant get much better for those seeking to experience all Bali, especially Canggu has to offer. Villa Mako is ideal for your family holiday to Bali

Outdoor Areas and Pool

Guests are warmly welcomed to roam the 2200 sqm setting – spend the noon under the shady balé, tan on the sun lounges or perhaps host a BBQ party! A small number of steps down from the ground floor is the villa’s immaculate stone terrace and its light saltwater, mango-shaped private pool (with a shallow end for children). The open planes of grassy land make it perfect for parties or just a day of fun and games. If you fancy staying at the villa all day, you definitely wont feel like your cooped up or missing out on life outside the villa. The large scale of outdoor space will wow every member of the family.

A wrought iron gate heralds the stately flight of stone steps leading down to the pool through an avenue of foxtail palms. The beautiful garden then rolls down to a river located behind its boundary walls. While the delicately crafted gate is an attractive feature in itself, it separates the main house from the pool creating a safety barrier for young children.
The 18-metre mango-shaped swimming pool incorporates a large platform (15cm deep) for kids, and is filled with light salt water rather than chlorine.

Sun-seekers will relish the cushioned loungers arranged on the pool’s stone terrace, and a relaxation balé, fitted out in colourful comfort, provides a pleasant shady alternative. Opposite the balé is a barbecue pavilion with a dining table for six, a fridge, and speakers for the sound system. A convenient washroom is situated just behind.

Bedrooms

Each of three bedrooms presents a different and equally luxurious theme. Each has an ensuite bathroom and is equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fans, a mini-bar/fridge and safe deposit box. The two master bedrooms enjoy soaring roofs and magnificent views together with sunny balconies, furnished with daybeds, overlooking the garden and pool. Fitted with ceiling fans, the balconies are perfect for whiling away the hours with a book or relaxing over morning tea or evening cocktails.

The Bali room is furnished with a king-size four-poster bed canopied with ikat (traditional hand-woven textile). The room features polished teak floors and French windows with louvre shutters, which open out onto the terrace and balcony. A glass skylight in the roof allows the sunlight to stream in above a sunken sculptured terrazzo bathtub.

The Colonial room features a polished teak floor, French windows with louvre shutters and a king-size four-poster bed with white drapes and ‘snakeskin’ cushions. In the ensuite bathroom is an oversized sunken sculptured terrazzo bathtub, twin washbasins, a rain shower, a massage bed and ceiling fans. Glass panels in the ceiling give the bathroom an open-air feel and maximise the natural light.

The Bamboo room is accessed by double antique doors, and can be set up with two canopied beds (convertible to king-size) for younger guests or as double room.

The bedrooms will settle you in and make you feel present in the wonderful and luxurious villa that you are in. Kids will love the royal yet relaxed feel the architecture and style gives off, creating a lavish environment for you and your family to fully immerse yourselves in, while on your family holiday in Bali.

Living Areas

Villa Mako’s expansive main living and dining pavilion, features folding doors at either end that open wide to allow the cool breezes to circulate. These door shutters are great for families wanting t5o contain everyone inside at the end of the day for family meals. The shutting doors are also great for the odd rainy days, leaving the wet outside and the comfort in!

The roof is 8.5-metres high and is fitted with paddle ceiling fans. Furnishings include a handsome teak dining table for 10; armchairs and a huge sofa, all this fantastic for large group accommodation. A sunny stone terrace doubles the living space, making this a perfect venue for parties.

The kitchen is fully equipped with any amenities you may need. In the villa’s cosy media room, stretch out on the big squashy rainbow-striped sofa or kick back on the leather lay-z-boy chair. This timber-clad room has folding doors that open directly onto the pond, appearing to float above it. Guests can relax in air-conditioned comfort or open the doors wide and be cooled by ceiling fans and natural breezes. The room is equipped with a TV and DVD/CD player and the high quality sound system is linked via a portable iPod docking station to speakers throughout the villa. The indoor area is extremely family friendly, adding to the many positives Villa Mako offers.

Services

The villa manager will typically have a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area. Invariably some of them will live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life. Our full-set of help is one call away – this includes villa attendants, a villa manager, security, and housekeeping. With a small extra charge, masseuses, babysitters, car rentals and chauffeurs are available upon request. Villa Mako readily offers WiFi internet access, TV, games, as well as sound system/iPod-docking facilities placed all around the villa.