DESA RORO ESTATE

Tucked down a quiet lane in Berawa, just 850 metres from the beach and a short stroll from some of Canggu’s best cafes and restaurants, Villa Desa Roro Estate is a wonderful seven bedroom property comprising two neighbouring Joglo villas that come together to create a genuinely characterful and well-equipped retreat for larger groups and families. The traditional Javanese Joglo architecture, with its soaring timber rooflines, polished wooden floors and rich collection of Indonesian and Southeast Asian antiques and artefacts, gives the estate an authenticity and warmth that is rare to find.

The seven bedrooms are spread across both villas, five in the main villa arranged across three individual pavilions and two in the second villa, all air-conditioned and beautifully furnished with king beds, handcrafted timber furniture and en-suite bathrooms featuring either a bathtub or an outdoor tropical shower. The main villa’s master bedroom sits in its own private pavilion with a soaring ceiling and canopied king bed, while four further rooms share private terraces and a comfortable communal sitting area, making the layout ideal for families who want their own space while still feeling connected.

The two open-sided living areas sit beneath the Joglo rooflines with high vaulted ceilings, marble table tops and carefully chosen Indonesian collectibles that make both spaces feel genuinely inviting. Fully equipped kitchens in each villa and dining areas for both small and larger groups make self-catering easy, while the option of a private chef takes the effort out of mealtimes entirely.

Outside, two 12-metre saltwater pools are set within sprawling tropical gardens of coconut palms and lush plantings, with timber decking, sun loungers and a traditional bale with daybed completing a pool area that is very easy to spend an entire day around. A yoga studio, spa, BBQ and attentive staff rounding out an estate that has everything a larger group could need. With Finns Beach Club just minutes away and Seminyak a ten minute drive in the other direction, Villa Desa Roro Estate is a brilliant and well-priced base in one of Canggu’s most sought after neighbourhoods.