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Our place in Ubud is called Stone House....it's been several years of our blood, sweat and tears.
My husband is an entrepreneur, furniture designer and is on a life-long quest to create beautiful things. I am a travel writer and whimsical artist. As such, we have painstakingly been building our property for over six years and have now created a rambling estate. Adjacent to the main house, is a gorgeous free-form 18m swimming pool, surrounded by stunning landscaping. Surrounding the pool are three uniquely designed rooms which can accommodate a total of eight people. The Longhouse is a wooden villa built entirely of reclaimed wood, which sits on stilts and juts into the jungle. It is quite dramatic, as it perches over a small river, with a view of the rice paddies just a few meters away.
The style is authentic Balinese, rustic chic, with a touch of luxury. Since my husband is a creator of all sorts, all of the furniture has been hand-crafted by our carpenters and made in our workshop. As such, the entire property has been custom-designed by him. Everything has been carefully curated by both of us. Since we love to travel and buy all sorts of treasures, you'll find interesting artwork, sculptures, antiques and textiles that all have a story and a soul.
It is ideal for a couple looking for a private retreat, or small family requiring a few rooms, or someone who wants to enjoy all that Ubud has to offer; museums, temples, or a plethora of wellness activities. During your stay, you will be well looked after by our team of attentive and discreet staff who have worked with us for years; housekeepers, cook, grounds manager and driver. They are dedicated to looking after you to create a truly memorable and luxurious experience in Bali.
We have one daughter who attends an innovative, sustainable, all bamboo school in the jungle...Green School. Our royal mascots Lulu and Bella love playing fetch, or having their belly rubbed. We hope you love dogs too.
Our place, Stone House has recently been featured in The Economist 1843 Magazine, The Telegraph as one of the ten best places to visit in Bali, Conde Nast Traveller UK, the Boston Globe and Qatar's inflight magazine.
We will be as careful with your home as we are with ours.
PLEASE READ BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SWAPS.
Our place is a boutique b & b and depending upon the number of guests in your group, we DO NOT swap our entire place as we have just added two new rooms called Treehouse and Farmhouse.
We offer our Longhouse guest suite (which is a separate free-standing room with three porches) featured on our site for a couple (the most private, free-standing house with three porches at Stone House), or our entire place if you are traveling with a large family. To be discussed during our correspondence.
Our place comes fully staffed with a team of 11; manager, housekeepers, two chefs, driver, gardeners, and nighttime security. As such, we ask all of our swap guests to pay US$30 per night/per bedroom which includes the most amazing breakfast you can imagine and service charge which is split amongst our staff. Our staff will look after you during your visit here. Should you wish, they will make the most delicious breakfasts for you and make you feel like this is your home away from home during your stay.
Location: 2km north of Ubud's main road.
No smoking inside any of our rooms.
www.stonehousebali.com
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“This property is simply gorgeous. We loved every minute there. Food was very special and beautifully presented, staff wonderful and Wendy, family and dogs hugely welcoming. Every detail in the property is beautifully designed and selected. Close to Ubud centre but so romantic and quiet. Thank you for a very wonderful stay! Katya and Barry”
“First thing to say about Stone House is a big, fat WOW. I stayed for 2 wonderfully magic weeks in March and everything was simply perfect!! First off, Wendy and Walker and their daughter Kyan are absolute gems...so welcoming and fun and funny!! Their staff is impeccable, polite, warm, helpful....and the food is to DIE for. My mouth still waters every time I think of the spicy scrambled egg breakfast with fresh fruit and Indonesian coffee that will really rev you up for your day! Next, each room is more gorgeous than the next, with no attention to detail spared. One of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on, gorgeous linens, an amazing outdoor shower... The property itself is one stunning thing to look at after another. The pool is amazing...I spent afternoons swimming laps and playing with the dogs.....THE DOGS!! Lulu and Bella are sweet and fun and hilarious and are a fully integrated part of the family at Stone House. Wendy leaves no detail uncovered. She provides a booklet full of everything you need to know about Stone House, your room, the staff, the menu, then....everything you need to know about what is in and around Ubud...things to see, do, where to eat, shop, including places that the ordinary traveller might not come across. To be honest, I was a little road weary after 3 months of travelling across South America before arriving in Bali, so I spent a lot of time just chilling at Stone House which is pretty much perfect for just that! But when I wanted to go out and about, Wendy rented a little scooter for me to cruise around on and use the map she provides with all the stuff to see and do around Ubud. I honestly could go on and on. There is not one thing I could say that would need improving on...Stone House and everything about it is simply perfect! Thank you Wendy!!! ”
“We had a fabulous trip to Ubud and Wendy was an utter pleasure to deal with! The property was in a great location just north of Ubud and truly delightful. I took my mother and sisters there ahead of my daughters wedding - we had a fabulous cooking class in the villa, some lovely massages and the staff made us a beautiful meal on arrival. The rooms are all very different and truly stunning - extremely comfortable beds and gorgeous bathrooms. What can I say? All round fabulous! ”
“Wow, what a hidden gem this property is. From the moment you enter through an inconspicuous doorway in the stone wall, you can't help but be in awe of this beautiful property and its surrounds. The staff were the most friendly and helpful that I think I have encountered. And, the food there was superb. Wendy couldn't be more helpful with advice on where to go and with her help our itinerary took us away from the hustle and bustle to the heart of the Ubud culture. Thanks Wendy and Walker for our time there. It was amazing and just the escape we were looking for. Brenda & Paul x”
We are an American couple with one daughter based in Bali, Indonesia.
We love design, architecture, travel, culture and good food.
Our home reflects our passion and attention to detail.
We are 2km north of Ubud's main east/west road, Jalan Raya Ubud. Far away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud, but close enough to go into town for shopping, a stroll through the market, or a meal. We are located in the village of Kutuh Kaja and there are a few small warungs (cafes) located within a five minute walk of our place. Although our place is on the outskirts of the village, one of our rooms sits above the jungle, overlooking the rice paddies.
We do NOT exchange in the summer... JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OR CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS. Please do not send inquiries for this time period. We are available...
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