UBUD, small trad. accom

Hi

we're heading to Bali next march and as well as going to Candi Das and Lovina want to spend some time in Ubud.

we're looking for a small, say, family/ traditional type place
not necessarily a homestay as would like a pool,

and i know i'm pushing it but also a fridgeif poss,. LOL

I like the sound of Gayati (2) Bungalows
anyone stayed there?

thanks
deb

We stayed at Ketut's Place. It's not terribly small - he has several rooms available at all sorts of price ranges (we paid less than the rates listed on the website) but it feels small and secluded. And it has a pool. The rooms built into the cliff below the pool are beautiful and I think they're the only ones with fridges.

The family is really nice and very traditional but it's definitely a business - Ketut has his fingers in a lot of pies - cooking classes, traditional Balinese buffet, the neighborhood Monkey dance, and he's building a spa. My only beef with the place is that it's not in the center of town nor is it near a beautiful rice field. It's about a 5-10 minute walk north of the market (and all restaurants).

My frinds stayed at Nick's Hidden Cottages II in downtown Ubud off of Jl. Raya Ubud. Its cute and has a pool.

Thanks for the reply's guys

hav these places on my list

deb

Last year I stayed at the Puri Bebengan Inn on Jln. Kajeng. Nick missed it in his listing of places to stay on that street, probably because it is at the very end of Jln. Kajeng, an easy 4-minute walk down the dirt and then cement road past little shops and restaurants to Jln. Raya (one of the main streets), and it doesn't advertise.

The rooms are a decent size, not fancy but very clean, with white walls, dark wood, tiles floors, a picture, a ceiling fan, and scultured front door and window. There are also windows and a door on the other side. Each room has a bath (western toilet) and a shower with hot (luke warm) water.

There is a little porch at the front door of the room and a little porch containing 2 chairs and a table) and tiny yard with beautiful foliage outside the back door. Puri Bebengan has a small pool surrounded by a shoulder high wall and jungle foliage. I have pictures, but I don't know how to post them.

Free breakfast includes banana pancakes or an omelet with toast and choice of mixed fruit (pineapple, banana and papaya) or fruit juice (kind of like a smoothy) and all the kopi/coffee or tea you want. (Okay, I'm getting hungry here.) Want something else? Ask for it, and if they can they'll try to get it for you.

The small staff: Wayan, Ngurah and Kadek (who makes the breakfast) is very accomodating. They'll arrange for you to rent a car and driver for a tour ($10 US for a half/day, $20 for a full day when I was there), a motorbike, even help you learn Bahasa Indonesia if they see you with a kamus/dictionary. There's nothing touristy here, just a laid back, friendly place. (And it's just a short walk from the rice paddies/sawah that you would have to pay to see if you booked it through an agent.)

The price last year was $10 for a double room and $8 for a single. If you stay for a while they will knock a couple of dollars off that price. You can't reach them on the web, but if you're interested, the phone number is (0361) 978542.

Last month I met my daughter in Ubud for her birthday while she was on a 6-month tour. This year I'm going back by myself around the end of April for a month. I guess you know where I'll be staying. It's a long trip from the middle of the USA to Bali, but well worth it. Now if I can just figure out the best way to get to Ubud from the airport when I arrive around midnight.

I hope this helps.
Wanderart

Thanks very much for that Wanderart
have taken note, we now have a few places to choose from when we get there.
leaving tomorrow
deb