Guest Feedback

2009 - 2008 - 2007 - Pre-2007 - Villa Kalisha

Routhier-Baucher-Moseley Family (Canada & US) December 2008
A wonderful week, great time, kids enjoyed the place as well. Service from Ketut and his team is perfect. Had fantastic meals, BBQ and suckling pig......WOW!

Nicola (aged 14), Saskia (aged 11) (South Africa) and Dave (US) and Valeria (Brazil) December 2008
We loved it. A week and a half was perfect!! Snorkeling in the reefs was AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for the breathtaking & awesome holiday we had at Villa Talia Vashti. Your staff are so kind and helpful, always around when you need them. The pool. Wow, the pool, there are no words to describe its absolute awesomeness! My sister and I had so much fun and your sweet and sour chicken is amazing! I fell in love with Villa Talia Vashti and I will definitely be back. Thank you so much.

Janke (De Groeve, Holland) December 2008
At last I am coming to Bali to Villa Talia Vashti. It is really fantastic and being here with my sister makes it a lovely holiday. I could easily get used to this relaxed lifestyle. Thanks to you and the staff.

Michael & Margaret (Carlton Bedford, UK) November 2008
A week isn't long enough!! Thank you to all the staff.

The Anstey family. November 2008
Terima Kasih! A wonderful 3 day stay at Villa Talia Vashti. Wonderful setting, delightful staff, delicious food. A perfect retreat. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

Mace Family (Australia)
Thank you to all the lovely staff at the villa. We have had a fantastic time relaxing, eating and drinking! We would really recommend your villa for people who want to relax!

Malcolm & Shirley (UK) November 2008
Just two nights with you, but totally enjoyable. Lovely view, great bed, fantastic red snapper and prawns and BBQ, excellent service, wonderful snorkelling. Good luck with the exclusive boutique villa in Ubud.

Petrina, Mark, Maria & Oscar (KL Malaysia) and Geoff & Rossalyn (Canberra, Australia) November 2008
Firstly a big thank you to the wonderful villa staff – we ventured out to eat only a few times as the food here was so yummy and great value. Definitely recommend the BBQ – the prawns and calamari were the highlight! Chicken sate was also an equal favourite! A magical location and a delightful villa made our week here one to remember.

Recommendations:
- Snorkelling on the reefs
- White sand beach
- Visit to Ubud
- Merinda Beach
- Bintang beer
- Massages at the villa.

Many thanks and look forward to a return visit.

Katherine (Dublin, Ireland) October 2008
Fantastic couple of weeks – thank you! We were very well looked after and managed to do quite a lot – cookery school at the Alila, day trips all around the island, snorkelling here and at Amed – in between some serious relaxing!! The staff looked after us very well, as did "No Problem". Definitely recommend the spa at the Alila! It's so lovely here we don't want to go home!

Jo & Dan (Sacramento California) October 2008
Many thanks for allowing us the privilege of staying at your villa. This was our "Empty Nest" trip (2 weeks before arriving we dropped our youngest off at college). The beauty of the villa and the attentiveness of the staff exceeded our expectations. We loved snorkelling at Amed, the spa at the Alila and white water rafting (grade 4 rapids!). We learned a lot about Bali and Balinese culture from Ketut the driver at "No Problem". All in all an unforgettable time! Many thanks.

Glenn, Robyn, Ben + Alysha (Melbourne, Australia) October 2008
Had a wonderful time and enjoyed the peace and quiet after a week at Kuta. The villa, pool and everything to do with Villa Talia is beautiful, including the staff – always there when we needed something. Children had a wonderful time, especially exploring on the beach. We will definitely be coming back, hopefully next year. Thank you for a fantastic week.

Ray & Marilyn, Grant & Holly, Craig & Sharyn (Alexandra, New Zealand) September 2008
A perfect place to return to after exploring and meeting the friendly people of Bali. There is nothing here to change, as it is all fantastic – attentive staff, airey rooms with ocean breezes, and a fridge that takes plenty of Bintang to fill. What a wonderful place hidden in paradise! A place we would all love to return to. Thanks for a wonderful setting for our family holiday.

Nick, Alison, Amelia & Anna (Bangalore, India) September 2008
We have enjoyed a very relaxing few days here. The setting and facilities are perfect and the staff have been so friendly and attentive. The food was excellent – especially the snapper – and the banana pancakes for breakfast. We were also pleasantly surprised by the local Rosé (although we are used to Indian wine!) Thank you and hopefully we will be back and we will definitely recommend it to our friends.

Anthony, Natalia & Kids (Sophia 5yrs, Charlie 3 yrs & Annalise 6 months) (Australia) August 2008
What a BEAUTIFUL place to call “home” for the past week.
- The sparkling pool (complete with mini-pool for the kids in the form of a Jacuzzi
- The fabulous snorkelling
- The attentive, friendly and professional staff
- The adventurous day trips
- The cooling breeze, relaxed atmosphere, stunning views...

All combined to make this a totally enjoyable and memorable holiday. Villa Talia Vashti is a slice of paradise – we will miss lounging on the bale listening to the lapping waves. Thanks for a wonderful stay

Andreas/Likas/David & Family (Austria) August 2008
We would like to thank Ketut and his team for a perfect holiday. We deeply enjoyed our stay in a beautiful place with lots of things to discover. The reef and the corals and fishes are fantastic and probably even unique – watch out you might just see Nemo 10 metres from the villa. The food was delicious and everything “little problem” was solved immediately. In particular we enjoyed the management capabilities to arrange trips and also giving advice how to learn more about this beautiful island. Our children were impressed by the suckling pig and they particularly enjoyed the pool. The massage that had been arranged by the villa was perfect. Likas liked the Komodo in the reptile park! Thanks a lot to everybody who made this holiday so enjoyable.

Dargan Family (East Horsely, UK) August 2008
Thank you all for a wonderfully relaxing two week break. We have felt thoroughly spoilt by Ketut and his staff, the delicious food (particularly the BBQ!) and the spacious villa. We’re grateful for the intercom – it meant we could chill in the evenings and enjoy the master bedroom, read on the balcony whilst the kids were asleep downstairs. The children had such fun (3 & 4½ - Oliver & Isabella) splashing in the pool, paddling in the warm sea and flying the kite. Alila worth a trip for lunch (particularly the honeycombe icecream) and the cookery school there is great – Penny is a gem. Ketut from No Problem took us on some great day trips to see some of this wonderful island. Great shopping on the way up to Ubud (but Ubud itself has lost some of its charm – unlike Mendira/Candidasa which are full of smiling, friendly Balinese) Thank you!

Indria & Steve & the Benjamin Family (CA – CO – NM USA) July 2008
Villa Talia Vashti is a unique slice of paradise. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The villa and setting is perfect. Every bit as good (maybe better) as the Conrad in Nusa Dua and the Intercon in Jimbaran. Adding to our great experience was the superb service from Ketut and his staff. They can do anything – and best of all was the excellent food! Much better than the local restaurants. I felt as if we were in a 5 star hotel. We enjoyed our stay – it will be hard to leave. Again a special thanks to the staff.

Kate, Mickey, Charlie, Sophie and Poppie (English/Aussie Family in Luxembourg) July 2008
We have just had a wonderful family holiday for 10 days. We were waited on hand and foot and nothing was too much trouble. A huge thank you to all the staff for their care and attention. We had a wonderful couple of day trips to White Sand Beach – must go to the Relax restaurant the best red snapper we have had in years. Great ice cream at the Alila hotel – 5 mins by car! Thank you to all the staff and for those reading me hope you have an equally relaxing and enjoyable holiday.

Letchford Family (English/Australian from Norway) June 2008
What a superb spot for a dream home. Could look at the views forever and listen to the waves. Apart from too many long island iced teas at “Vincents” last night – am feeling very cleansed! Great holiday with the kids, but would also suit three couples as all bedrooms are superb, but nothing beats the view from the bed in the master bedroom. Recommend “Warung Gusti” on White Sand Beach - great food, but order before you need it cos it takes an age to arrive! Don’t want to leave...

Libby Letchford (Age 10) (Norway) June 2008
Bali is the best ever holiday destination I have EVER been to. Shame that we live on the other side of the world in Norway! The staff are extremely friendly and attentive, the villa is extremely clean and has excellent facilities and I just had a brilliant time here! (P.S. I recommend Vincent’s the restaurant)

Justin June 2008
Bali – Luxurious, Warm, Swimming, Rafting, Exploring, Never Want to Leave Island.
Thank you to all the staff for making this a wonderful holiday. Already planning my next trip back!!!

Peter & Michelle (Sydney, Australia) June 2008
Mesmerised completely, sitting, watching. This delight of coastal happiness. Many thanks to the wonderful staff. We’ll be back!!

Trucene and Daryl (San Francisco, Calafornia US) June 2008
A beautiful villa in a perfect village. The sea view is never tiring. The staff took such good car of our every need. Komang makes the best fried rice and noodles, and our favourite sate and black rice pudding. We sooooo enjoyed our stay. The places we went, the good food, and snorkelling. We are grateful for everything, especially the friends we have made.

Bob & Francine (California, US) May 2008
We really enjoyed this villa and its staff who were always friendly and helpful. The food was good, the room excellent. We enjoyed the snorkelling and swimming in the clear water. We felt very cared for and looked after by the staff & by Ketut the driver. It was a wonderful experience. Thank you.

Van den Berg Family (Holland) May 2008
The villa is wonderful, with perfect staff. The are very friendly and able to cook a perfect meal. the environment is nice with a great sea view.

Sen Family (Singapore) April 2008
This villa is special. We have been to many, but this was a standout experience. The location, the layout and excellent service and warmth have made it a holiday to remember for a long time. We will surely be back! Huge thanks to you all.

Iris, Giacomo, Christina and Paulo (Italy) March 2008
The villa is very nice place. We all enjoyed the time we spent here. We hope to come back soon!

Jack & Katherine (Dublin, Ireland) March 2008
Such a perfect place to relax and enjoy all your comforts. The villa has been so well designed and thought given to the needs of every generation. The staff here are so professional, and they made us feel so welcome. Ketut, Gede, Komang, Kadek, you are such wonderful hosts. Kila (11 mths) was treated with smiles and such care. Thank you all for looking after us. We will always remember this special place and holiday - the perfect start to our 40th Wedding Anniversary celebrations! Yes Bali is special! Villa Talia Vashti is very special!!

Tiernan Family March 2008
Perfect holiday with the 3 generations. Holidays with children can be strenuous and sometimes not worth it no matter how beautiful the scenery, but here we definitely did not long for the routine of home because we felt we were there. We stopped going on trips as we always returned with such happiness here. Staff here absolutely wonderful, flexible, accommodating. They made us so happy, and as for Gede's "napping" arms, my baby daughter will miss him a lot! Both my children were happy in a houseful of smiles. They are amazing and lovely. Each one of them special! We will be back.

John & Christine March 2008
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Villa Talia Vashti. It's a wonderful place to bring your family. The staff are polite and responsive to all of our requests. We enjoyed a hike from the rice fields to Tenganan village, in fact it was the highlight of our trip to Bali. Truly memorable. The villa itself is well appointed and comfortable and the Master bedroom is terrific. All in all we loved our stay at Villa Talia Vashti

Marduel family (Paris France) February/March 2008
A wonderful villa, charming and efficient staff, what a pleasure it is to stay in Villa Talia Vashti. “Thank you very much – it’s great” said one of my daughters enthusiastically.

Steeples family (Hampshire UK) February 2008
Breathtakingly beautiful! The staff made us so welcome and are very efficient. A perfect end to our holiday in Bali with our lovely family. Thank you.

Jan & Robert (London, UK) January 2008
What an amazing home you have. Having stayed in the Aman Kila and the Amanusa hotels (and that horrible place we don’t mention in Tembok……) your villa is by far the most relaxing, friendly and beautiful. So glad we managed to spend the last two days of our honeymoon here, next time we will be coming straight back and not leaving!!! Will definitely recommend your villa to all our friends.

Pratt family (Jakarta/Indonesia & Louisiana USA) January 2008
Villa Talia Vashti is a very beautiful and relaxing place to spend our holiday. There are wonderful staff and they always keep the house incredibly clean. The decoration of the villa is perfect and very inviting. Sitting by the pool and looking out onto the ocean is probably one of my favourite things to do when I’m here. All in all our stay in Bali has been wonderful.

Patricia & David (Singapore) January 2008
A beautiful and relaxing place to usher in the New Year! The villa staff were warm, responsive and professional. The villa and its environs are a great place to disconnect from everyday life and re-connect with yourself and your loved ones. Thank you for helping us enjoy a small piece of Balinese life and our very best wishes to all of you for a happy and healthy New Year!