subject: Tips On Renting A Villa In Bali [print this page] Bali has, without a doubt, a large collection of private Bali villas for rent, complete with staff and top-class levels of service.
The island paradise of Bali is well known for having the best range of accommodation in Indonesia, with a large array of Bali luxury villas for rent to a very broad market of visitors from young back-packers right through to the super-rich.
In Bali, private Bali villas rentals are a great option for those touring around Bali or for those who are just relaxing on their dream island vacation.
There are hundreds of Bali villas for rent, which spread around the most popular area of Seminyak, Umalas, Canggu, the south around Jimbaran and Uluwatu, in Sanur and around the hill town of Ubud as well as Lovina in north Bali. However, it pays to be aware of the potential pitfalls in renting, being careful with your choice and making sure that the villa meets your expectations.
Here are some tips on renting a villa in Bali:
Look carefully as to who is running the villa - whether it is the owner, a local company, a western company or local staff who answers to an absent overseas owner - and who you are renting through - whether directly from the owner, a management company or an established villa agent.
If it is an agency, look and browse if there are press reviews. Dont forget to ask how long the villa has been taking commercial guests, as Bali villas rent normally take a year or so to get to best service levels. In the first 6 to 12 months of operation, there are some great villas in Bali that may offer introductory rates that are well below market value to gain awareness.
In all circumstances, make sure to thoroughly examine and query the security arrangements, especially if dealing with an apparently inexperienced or opportunistic operator to ensure you are not exposing yourself or your belongings to any unnecessary risks.
Makes sure to ask for as many photos of the villas as possible. In this way you will be able to get a clear idea about how the villa looks like. Do ensure to pay close attention on details about the various rooms and space in the villa such as the living and dining area, the kitchen and the bedrooms.
Make sure to know and understand the layout of the rooms in the villa. This is so because there are some villas, for example, that have bedrooms located separately in guest pavilions. So if your children are with you, this kind of layout might not be suitable for you since you will sleep separately from your children.
Do make a research on some information about the staff members of the villa. Find out if someone will be on hand in case something happens such as an electric problem or if an item in the kitchen or in the bedroom does not work properly.
Before browsing around for your dream villa, make sure to identify and determine what you want in a villa - the criteria for your perfect villa in terms of amenities and facilities, location, views, price and proximity to shopping centers, restaurants and to Balis many tourists attractions.
