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Bali is a must-visit, at least once in your life. The island is unique in all the world, with its own culture, traditions, religion and Balinese people. It also goes without saying that Bali is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations with breathtaking nature that is so varied and unique to each district and area. It’s also family-friendly and great for travelers of all ages including solo travelers, sun-seekers, thrill-seekers and group excursions. Many people don’t know this, but Bali is a large island – it could take weeks, if not months to truly discover what the island has to offer. You could take your time to explore the island, including the south, the center, north, east and west, not to mention the sister islands, Nusa Lembongan, Ceningan and Penida. Here are some exciting things to do while you’re here in Bali: Beautiful Beaches Bali’s beaches offer unique attractions that are all so different. If you want a “castaway” experience, head to Green Bowl Beach and Padang-Padang in Pecatu, an area much loved by surfers for its challenging waves. For something trendy, head to Seminyak Beach or Echo Beach in Canggu. Petitenget Beach is great for quiet sunsets and calming walks without any distracting beach shacks and loud music. Nusa Dua Beach and Sanur Beach are perfect for families thanks to their calm and shallow waters. For a good seafood meal with a view, head to Jimbaran Beach. Incredible Parties & Nightlife You’ll never run out of a trendy beach club or a cocktail bar while you’re in Bali. There are beach clubs, day clubs, night clubs, bars, speakeasies and lifestyle centers like the brand-new Atlas in Canggu. The food in these venues is outstanding, with incredible cocktails, ice-cold beer and a plethora of drinks to choose from. Of course, the music in these venues is world-class, so get ready to groove to killer tunes by world-renowned international DJs and artists. Ancient Temples On your holiday, take the opportunity to visit some of the more popular Balinese temples. Pura Lempuyang, Pura Tanah Lot, Pura Saraswati, Pura Luhur Besakih and Pura Ulun Danu Beratan are just some of the more popular temples that are also amazing Instagram spots with breathtaking backdrops that will blow up your feed. Don’t forget to add Pura Luhur Uluwatu to your list, for magical cliff-top views and an out-of-this-world kecak performance at sunset! Bali is also great for shopping, dining, spa sessions and for snorkeling and diving. Those who love trekking and hiking can go mountain climbing or cycle through villages and rice fields. Thrill-seekers can go ATV racing, white-water rafting and zip-lining. To do all of this and more, why not make the island your home away from home? You could rent a beautiful tropical villa monthly and make that your base while you explore. The first thing you need to do is pick a location. Places in South Bali that are popular with tourists include Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Canggu, Sanur, Jimbaran and Uluwatu. You could also get out into the countryside and head to Ubud, Lovina, Amed or Candidasa if you so wish. Ready to begin your Bali adventure? Remember that you can always rely on Bali Coconut Living for a beautiful and luxurious, tropical Bali villa whether for monthly rent or a long-term lease. Contact Bali Coconut Living, the leading Seminyak-based villa property agent ready to assist you in buying, selling, and villa maintenance. Feel free to browse through our listings of freehold or leasehold apartments, available for sale and rent in all of the most popular areas including Seminyak, Umalas, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Canggu.

Canggu is one of Bali’s most sought-after areas with a wonderful selection of beautiful, modern and chic villas. Due to the area being relatively new, many of the villas in Canggu offer stunning, sleek and contemporary designs with distinctive Balinese touches that make each one so unique. A great villa for rent to consider would be Villa Prince. Located in thriving Berawa, it is wonderfully maintained and beautifully decorated. It is modern and contemporary, warm and cosy with exquisite Balinese finishing like woven rattan rugs, bamboo fixtures and gleaming hardwood furniture set against bright natural fabrics. The villa’s interiors are charming and full of unique characteristics thanks to some of the more classic features present in the main pieces such as the curved mouldings on the beds, classic lamp shades and even vintage-inspired mirror frames. There’s even an ornamental wrought-iron feature along the staircase leading up to the second floor! The Entire Villa was Designed to Complement its Surroundings   Due to its semi-open design, those staying in the villa can enjoy the tropical island weather all day and all night long. The living and dining area overlooks the pool which is surrounded by lush green plants. There is a kitchenette with a marble countertop as well as a stove, a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Just off the kitchen is a bedroom with sliding wooden glass doors and views of the pool. It is light, bright and airy with lovely wallpaper and an extra-large mirror leaning against the wall -  a great combination that creates an alluring and eclectic ambience. The ensuite is semi-open, with gorgeous classic tiles, indoor plants, a standing shower and great ventilation. There are in total, 3 bedrooms, each with its own ensuite and equipped with standing showers, luxurious wash basins and a plush king-sized bed. The entire villa including all the bedrooms is sumptuously decorated for the perfect five-star ambience that is entirely functional. Located in the heart of Berawa, Villa Prince is just minutes away from some of Canggu’s most popular and beloved restaurants, cafes, hotels, villas, spas, clubs, beach clubs and bars. It is also close to the beach, which means quick and easy access to the area’s most popular beach clubs including Finns and Atlas. Berawa is also close to everything – just a quick scooter ride and you’ll soon be in Pererenan, Seminyak and Kuta. Ready to take a look at Villa Prince or find your very own Bali property for lease or for yearly or monthly rent here in Bali? Contact us now. Bali Coconut Living is a leading Seminyak-based villa property agent ready to assist you in buying, selling, and villa maintenance. Feel free to browse through our listings of freehold or leasehold villas, monthly or yearly rentals, available for sale and for rent in all of the most popular areas including Seminyak, Umalas, Sanur, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Canggu.

It’s true that the price largely determines your return on investment rate. However, there are other ways to optimise your real estate in Bali so that your expenses do not exceed your rental income, while at the same time, you don’t need to wait too long for a new tenant.   This short strategy is written in particular for Ubud properties, because properties in Ubud are in a unique position. Sure, it is 40 minutes from the nearest beach, but the market segment that rents Ubud properties care least about the shoreline. Instead, they come to Ubud for spa treatments, yoga studios, organic food, and the lush green landscape.   Remind yourself to cater to the needs of this specific market segment.   1. Competitive is not always cheaper   People who choose to spend a significant amount of time in their villas to relax, detox, and heal will not shy on paying a bit more for quality. You can still be competitive even if you’ve invested in decoration, comfortable beds and furniture, and ask a higher price than what local guest houses offer.   Even if you have bought the land cheap in the outskirts of Ubud, it’s the best decision to add value to your villa accommodation so that your tenants feel compensated for the longer distance to the town centre.   2. Cleanliness over attractiveness   Ubud’s upmarket tourists make up a significant portion of the market. Their main concern is hygiene, particularly if they find that your villa is not in the town centre.   Exceed expectations by focusing on hygiene, including adapting the bathroom and layout. Follow Western standards to be on the safe side – popular hotels do this a lot.   If you have to choose between making your villa look pretty and making it spotless clean, we suggest the latter. You would want to exceed your guests’ expectations.   Once you have made sure that your villa is well-maintained, the next step is to decorate it. Find inspiration from the villas in our catalogue: Villa Horizon, Rumah Cakralawa.   3. Advertise it!   Once you have your price and property conditions sorted out, you can advertise it with confidence. The best way to advertise is through online channels and referrals. Create a website or a special social media account to help your audience focus on your properties’ features and benefits.   If that is too much of a hassle, not to worry. You can always ask a property agent, such as Bali Coconut Living to help you.   Interested in listing your property with us? Contact us by following this link.   Bali Coconut Living is a property agent in Bali specialised in leasehold and freehold real estate. If you are a foreigner looking for a hassle-free leasehold arrangement, visit our website to learn more. Browse through our portfolio of villas and land a secure and profitable investment.

Canggu is the new Seminyak.   It’s a cool place to be, and more importantly, much cheaper. It’s becoming more and more popular among freelance travellers and digital nomads. Families who frequented Kuta, Seminyak, and Jimbaran are now looking for something new, and they are looking at Canggu.   Where can you stay in Canggu?   You can find a plenty of villas waiting to be occupied at very interesting rates. Currently in our catalogue, the two best villas at a strategic range between the serene paddy field landscapes and the beach are Villa Senyuman and Villa Maimun 1.   Villa Senyuman is a 2-bedroom, 2-story villa. It has a wide pool, fully equipped kitchen, open living space, garden and parking area.   Villa Maimun 1 is a 3-bedroom, 2-story villa sitting on 300 m2 of land. It’s perfect for larger families or friends looking for long-term holiday rentals.   The surfing beaches   Canggu has waves that accommodate surfers of all levels spread over the various beaches. If you are new to surfing, there are surfing schools and private instructors stationed along the seashore to help you to learn or get better at this exciting water sport. In the parts with more challenging waves, expert surfers gather for the surf season from May to September.   Even if you’re not into surfing, there are still plenty of activities to do on the Canggu beaches. You love food, swimming pools and music? Go to Tropicola Beach Club.   Pura Tanah Lot   Have you seen a painting of a Balinese temple surrounded by the sea with a sunset in the background? You won’t believe that it’s even more impressive in real life, this postcard view of the world-famous Pura Tanah Lot with a majestic sunset in the background.   The unique thing about this temple is that it is inaccessible most of the time due to the high tide. Certain weeks, even at ‘low tide’ the shallow path towards the temple is submerged a few dozen centimetres.   But unsurprisingly, the Balinese calendar has marked certain rituals to be conducted at the exact times the temple is accessible. Despite having so many visitors every year, Tanah Lot Temple remains one of the most mysterious and rather curious places in Bali. Be sure to check it out!   Where to shop and eat in Canggu?   Canggu isn’t the isolated coastal town that it once was. The town is abundant with restaurants, clubs, bars, cafes, specialty shops, and coworking spaces.   Throughout the entire length of Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, you will find places to eat and shop, and you will never truly finish exploring the area as there are so many things to do. Check out the road, which ends on Old Man’s Bar, one of the best sunset spots from Batu Bolong Beach.   Don’t forget to also check out entertainment and sporting venues like the Splash Waterpark Bali, Finns Recreation Club and Tarukan Equestrian Centre.   Too many things to do in Canggu   There are so many things to do in Canggu that it’s necessary to stay in a villa for at least a week or even a month. Luckily Bali Coconut Living has a catalogue of all the villas you can rent monthly around Batu Belig.   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive special offers and important updates about property in Bali!