Villa Description
Villa Yono is a peaceful 5-bedroom oasis nestled in the heart of the Batubelig area, less than a kilometer from the beach on Bali’s south-western coast. Encompassed by rice fields, and just a few metres from two charming little “warungs” (local restaurants), the setting is quiet and tranquil, within a safe, upmarket neighborhood that is home to some of the classiest properties on the island. The beach is renowned for its world-class surf breaks and panoramic coastline views. The trendy Seminyak area, meanwhile, with its glamorous lifestyle and wide choice of internationally acclaimed restaurants including the famous “KuDeTa”, “Warisan”, “Living Room”, “Hu’u” and “La Lucciola” together with a plethora of chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, sumptuous spas and fashionable boutiques, is only a few minutes drive away. This region is the most visited part of the island for both tourism and business purposes. The villa is a mere thirty minutes’ drive from the international airport, and convenient for all of the main tourist attractions and shopping malls. Easily accessible sporting amenities include a choice of spectacular championship golf courses, the neighbouring “Canggu Club”, tennis facilities, horseback riding, dive schools, sailing cruises and much more.

Introduction
Guests will enter Villa Yono through an impressive pair of towering antique doors. Boasting contemporary tropical architecture, a fresh white decor, and custom-made dark wood furniture, the property comprises a spacious 2-storey building with a wrap around terrace, an adjacent single-storey guest pavilion, a swimming pool and two relaxation pavilions set within a huge walled garden complete with coconut palms, flowering trees and tropical shrubs. There is a secure car park outside the main entrance.

Terrace
The main 2-storey building houses three of the bedrooms and is characterized by a colonnaded wrap-around Terrace and a corresponding wide wrap-around balcony on the upper floor. The terrace is furnished with a large circular table and six chairs for alfresco dining under a funky metal chandelier. There is also a bar with a curved fade, and a cushioned rattan sofa and chairs together with a glass-topped rattan table.

Living, Dining, & Office Area
Indoors is a large Living, Dining & Office Area, with a cool terrazzo floor scattered with Oriental rugs. Here, guests can enjoy a more formal dining experience around a solid chunky dining table for ten. The office area is furnished with a daybed, shelf units and a desk, and is equipped with a computer, Internet access, a fax machine, and a central telephone system. A guest powder room is accessed from this area.

Service Kitchen
The adjacent Service Kitchen is one of two kitchens at the villa. This one is set up so that the staff can serve food quickly and efficiently at dinner parties and functions, it is fully equipped and well-stocked with quality glassware, crockery and cutlery; a large refrigerator is hidden within a custom-designed cupboard

Entertainment Room
The open-plan TV Room boasts a satellite TV and DVD player, two substantially-sized yielding sofas, a large square coffee table, a lazy chair and a pair of carved side tables positioned upon a warm parquet floor under a soaring pitched roof. This cosy, relaxing area is tastefully enhanced with local artifacts and mirrors.

Master Bedroom
The air-conditioned Master Bedroom is located downstairs and is dominated by a king size four-poster bed resting upon a parquet floor. The beautiful customized furniture includes a large daybed, wardrobe and cupboards; there is also a TV and DVD player and a safety deposit box, and local artwork adorns one wall. The adjoining cream terrazzo bathroom features “his & hers” washbasins, coffee-coloured mosaic tiles, a shower positioned within a spacious glass cubicle, and a toilet. A sliding door leads from the bedroom directly onto the veranda.

Main Kitchen
The Main Kitchen is a chef’s dream in black, white and chrome. Immaculate and professionally equipped, it features black marble surfaces and white cabinets, with adjacent store rooms. There is a small garden and terrace at the back of the property beside the kitchen, which is home to a gorgeous statue of the Hindu god, “Ganesha”. The villa is also equipped with a generator.

Second Bedroom
A terrazzo staircase leads up to the air-conditioned Second Bedroom, featuring a parquet floor and furnished with a queen size divan bed complete with a mosquito net. There is also a daybed that can be set up as an extra bed, a custom-made side table, and a safety deposit box. A wardrobe offers ample storage space, and a TV and DVD player is provided for the entertainment of the guests. Colorful antique window shutters are mounted on the wall to provide an unusual and attractive decorative feature. The en-suite bathroom boasts a “Batu Yogya” stone floor, a stone-tiled vanity unit, porcelain washbasin, glass shower cubicle, and toilet.

Children’s Bedroom
Across the landing which opens onto a small “Romeo & Juliet” balcony is the air-conditioned Children’s Bedroom, furnished with four single beds draped with mosquito nets. The room features a wooden parquet floor, and is equipped with a TV and DVD player, safety deposit box, wardrobes and plenty of storage space. The en-suite bathroom houses a glass shower cubicle, a washbasin and toilet.

Balcony
Sliding doors from both bedrooms open onto the wide wrap around balcony, composed of richly grained, creamy “Batu Yogya” stone. This cool breezy balcony is enhanced with two built-in daybeds, a set of antique Asian urns, and a statue of a Hindu goddess. This is a great spot for relaxing with an afternoon cocktail while enjoying the pleasant view over the garden and pool area.

Guest House
The guest house is a separate single-storey building comprised of two interconnecting air-conditioned guest bedrooms. Each bedroom is characterized by fresh white walls under a soaring thatched roof. Each is furnished with a king size, canopied, four-poster bed created from ornately carved antique wood, together with bedside cabinets, lamps, lazy chairs, table, and dressing area with fitted cupboards, safety deposit box, and full length mirror. Sliding doors open onto the pool deck. Each bedroom is complemented by its own private en-suite bathroom, and each bathroom boasts a stylish dark grey decor with a polished concrete vanity unit and mosaic tiles, “his & hers” sunken washbasins, toilet, and powerful shower. The bedrooms are linked by a cosy sitting room furnished with a comfy, deeply cushioned sofa, standard lamps and a low sideboard.

Garden, Swimming Pool, and Relaxation Pavilions
The villa is positioned around two sides of the large 17 x 6.5 meter lap pool, which is tiled with green Java stone and complemented by a serene Buddha statue and an outdoor rain shower. Privacy and security is maintained by an encompassing garden wall. At one end of the pool is a relaxation pavilion, known as a “bale bengong”. Furnished with cushions, it is great for chilling out with a book or taking an afternoon nap. A small, 2-storey, rectangular, wooden gazebo, charmingly fashioned in the form of a traditional rice barn known as a “lumbung” or “jineng” with a thatched, horseshoe-shaped roof, rests in another part of the garden. It features a lower platform and a staircase leading up to a private, upper room accessed by a Lombok door. This is a fun playhouse for children.

Villa Yono’s delightful garden is the perfect venue for music and dance performances, parties, weddings and functions. The modern kitchen and additional service kitchen provides the staff with the equipment and facilities to cater for a wide variety of events and a large number of guests. Special events can also be coordinated by professional outside caterers who have the world-class expertise to prepare a sumptuous feast at the villa, in addition to the coordination of decorations, flowers, lighting, sound systems and entertainment.