When it comes to finding a private villa in Bali, most people don’t tend to look past hotspots such as Seminyak, Canggu or Uluwatu. For those searching further afield, it would never occur to them that the perfect solution might be hiding in the jungles of Munduk, sitting among the clouds, providing an exclusive experience that they could only dream of.
Adila Private Retreat in Munduk opened recently to very little fanfare. Owned and operated by the owners of Adila Warung and Homestay, their new private villa venture was always bound to be a resounding success. With a successful business model already set in stone, and a homestay that is almost constantly booked solid year-round, the move into the private villa market came almost naturally.
The trick was always going to be taking the charming, homely comfort of their homestay, and transferring that into the exclusive setting of a private villa.
It worked.
The end result was a beautiful, perfectly placed villa, sitting peacefully within a jungle setting, surrounded by lazy wisps of cloud, and the distant sounds of the village far below the only hint that civilization even exists.
The feeling of exclusion
Many private villas in Bali, in fact, the majority of them, offer exclusion by way of a large concrete wall separating you from the outside world. The sounds of scooters, traffic, next door neighbors and dogs barking remind you constantly that your “exclusive” existence disappears as soon as you open the gate.
This is not the case at Adila Private Retreat.
To reach the villa, a drive or ride down through the charming little local village of Munduk reminds you immediately that you are far removed from the traffic choked tourist hubs. As the village falls away behind you, the little village road ramps up, winding past rice terraces as it ascends so far that the cloud begins to whip around you, and locals stop and stare as you pass.
Upon arrival, the little car parking area sits alone, isolated in the jungle with nothing but a small gate leading to a set of stairs and a path leading through gardens with the hint of a villa roof in the distance. Nothing else exists, and as the villa emerges from the trees, so does the realization that this is, indeed, the most private setting that you could possibly imagine.
Adila Private Retreat has no neighbors, aside from a cow that can occasionally be glimpsed through the trees, and the sound of children laughing on a weekday morning, echoing up the valley as they make their way to school. There are no other villas nearby, no staff walking about or driving around in buggies.
It’s just you, the jungle and the views.
The Private Villa views are second to none
Maybe the most incredible thing about Adila Private Retreat are the views.
For anyone that has ever been to Munduk, you will already be aware that the views are maybe the best you will find anywhere on the island. What Adila have managed to do though, is secure some of the very best views in the area for this exclusive experience.
Waking in the morning, sitting up in bed and seeing the mountains of Java in the distance is a once in a lifetime experience. It simply doesn’t get any better.
On clear mornings, guests can sit on the small terrace and watch the clouds slowly gather and whisk up the valley toward them. Volcanos, over one hundred kilometers away stand majestically in the morning sun, clear and proud, before they slowly fade into the haze as the morning wears on.
Many mornings and even days are lost at Adila Private Retreat, as guests sit and watch the views for hours on end.
Don’t say you haven’t been warned.
5-star facilities without the price tag
For those seeking an exclusive private villa experience in Munduk, you would be expecting a price tag that simply doesn’t exist at Adila Private Retreat.
In fact, at some other options around Munduk, you would be paying triple.
And those options aren’t even “exclusive” or “private”. Staying in a resort setting, where you have neighbors hidden only by a few palm trees or stand of bamboo and are forced to dine with all the other guests in a restaurant isn’t the exclusive experience you get at Adila.
Adila Private Retreat has no neighbors.
Facilities at Adila are also everything you would expect from a premium stay. From the beautifully appointed and modern bathroom, so the kitchen facilities that are a far cry from the simple kettle and coffee offered elsewhere.
Upstairs, a loft area is home to a comfortable queen size bed in a space that is designed to stay cozy and warm on those chilly mountain nights. Directly opposite, the large top windows of the A-Frame villa face directly down the mountain, providing access to the incredible morning views without even leaving the warmth of your blankets.
Perhaps one of the most surprising facilities though is the incredible fire pit set right out front on a level slightly below the balcony. Late in the afternoon, the fire is lit by one of the staff members, and evenings are spent enjoying the incredible ambience, having a drink and quiet laugh together with your partner or family as the stars appear overhead.
Adila Private Retreat is a game changer in private villa accommodation. Not many places can boast such incredible facilities, at such a low price point, and still deliver on everything that is important from a private villa experience.
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