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Helene's House
Helene's House
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10 Adults
Tranquil mornings in Bali’s cultural center of Ubud begin with birdsong and temple bells. At Helene's House, yours also include made-to-order coffee and a delicious breakfast featuring fresh tropical fruit shared around the elegant ten-seater dining table.
A design-forward, centrally located Ubud holiday home, Helene’s House offers five-bedrooms for large groups or families seeking to explore this beautiful part of Bali. Ideally located, this fully staffed Ubud villa sits on Jalan Bisma in the very centre of town, a short walk from the Sacred Monkey Forest and Ubud’s best art galleries, yet ensconced guests in privacy.
Stately yet playful, the villa has a way of slowing your pace and heightening your senses as you soak in every design detail: soft velvet upholstery, pops of color against dramatic black-and-white floors, Ubud’s jungle greens alive in every window. Sink into the copper bathtub of the master suite and you'll find yourself framed by a carved Balinese doorway. Following the aromas leads you downstairs where kitchen staff members are already plating a delicious meal with ingredients sourced that day from local markets.
The villa’s open-air rooftop spaces invite movie and game nights together, or centered moments of catered wellness via a private massage followed by a dip in the rooftop jacuzzi, steam rising against a sky going violet over Ubud’s ricefields. Among villas in Ubud, Helene's House stands apart for its character, considered interiors, and close access to Bali’s cultural heart.
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Walking distance from the Sacred Monkey Forest, Helene's House sits on Jalan Bisma, a one-way street running through the very centre of Ubud, Bali's cultural heartland. The town's galleries, cafés, boutiques and warungs (casual eateries) begin just beyond the gate. This is a rare Ubud villa from which you can wander to dinner, a gallery opening or a traditional dance performance and stroll home again under the frangipani trees. The Campuhan Ridge Walk, Ubud Palace and the town's morning market are also all a short ride away, while the rice UNESCO heritage rice terraces, holy water temples and volcano country of central Bali unfold to the north. Ngurah Rai International Airport is about 60 to 90 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions.
More information for Things to doYour Villa Manager has a wealth of information about nearby places of interest and will help make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the local area. Many of them live nearby and will be able to give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of Bali life.
- Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – Walk from the villa to Ubud's famous forest reserve, where long-tailed macaques roam beneath a canopy of banyan and nutmeg trees.
- Ubud's dining scene – From humble nasi campur at a charming family-run warung to multi-course meals from some of Indonesia's most celebrated chefs, many of the island's best tables are minutes from your door.
- Campuhan Ridge Walk – Lace up for an early-morning walk along this gentle grassy ridge above the Wos River, best before the heat of the day sets in.
- Ubud Art Market and Palace – Browse woven baskets, textiles and crafts at the morning market, then cross the road to Puri Saren Agung, the royal palace at the heart of town.
- Traditional dance performances – Catch an evening legong or Kecak fire dance at one of the temples and stages around central Ubud, several within walking distance of the villa.
- Museums and galleries – Trace Balinese painting from its origins to its modern masters at the Museum Puri Lukisan, Neka Art Museum and Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), all close at hand.
- Yoga and wellness – Ubud is Bali's wellness capital; join a yoga or ecstatic dance class at one of the town's renowned studios or book a Balinese traditional healer, a sound bath meditation or a spa day nearby.
- Tegallalang rice terraces – Drive north to the emerald amphitheatre of terraced paddies that has become one of Bali's most photographed landscapes.
- Holy water temples – Visit Tirta Empul to witness (or join) the ritual purification in its sacred spring-fed pools, or explore the ancient rock-cut shrines of Gunung Kawi.
- Mount Batur – Rise before dawn for a sunrise trek up this active volcano, rewarded with views across the caldera lake — or simply admire it over lunch in Kintamani.
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The layout
Indoor Living
- Open-plan dining room and kitchen laid with harlequin chequerboard tiles, framed by olive-green walls and white columns
- Large dining table seating up to ten in classic, cane-backed chairs, beneath a pair of statement-making, twin hammered-brass pendant lights
- Fully equipped guest kitchen with black cabinetry, dramatic green-veined marble splashbacks, oven, juicer and blender, plus a full-size, concealed fridge
- Jura bean-to-cup coffee machine, wine fridge, and a mini fridge beside the vintage-style popcorn machine for home-cinema nights
- Media lounge with plush blush-velvet sofas, wall-mounted Smart TV and black display shelving of curated vintage Indonesian pieces
- Powder room off the living room lounge area
- Striking bouquets of tropical flowers, arranged by villa staff, which pop against the black-and-white interiors
- Staircase linking the living areas to the bedrooms above and the pool below
- Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout
Outdoor Living
- 13-metre infinity pool with a generous, 30cm shallow shelf at one end for young swimmers, and 140cm deeper end
- Timber pool deck lined with elegant cream sun loungers beneath burgundy Balinese parasols
- Cocooning rattan day pod on the lawn by the pool, big enough for two people
- Tropical gardens layered with palms and frangipani, dotted with carved stone shrines
- Outdoor shower beside the pool
- Barbecue facilities for poolside grilling
- Open-air rooftop entertainment pavilion beneath a soaring dark-timber roof hung with sculptural pendant lanterns
- Rooftop billiards table, karaoke set-up, wall-mounted Smart TV and a bar
- Guest bathroom off the rooftop lounge, serving both the pavilion and the wellness area
- Private rooftop wellness area beneath a slatted-timber pergola, set up for in-villa massages or private yoga sessions
- Rooftop jacuzzi adjacent to wellness area, open to the stars at night
- Balconies and terraces off the upper bedrooms
The rooms
Master Bedroom - Brahma (Second Floor)
- An 80-square-metre master suite with its own sitting area of antique-style velvet settees and armchairs
- Super-king (200 x 200cm) four-poster bed set against an arched monochrome mural of a tropical volcano rising over the palms
- Ornately carved black Balinese doorway opening to the ensuite's freestanding hammered-copper bathtub
- Ensuite bathroom with his-and-hers vanity, walk-in rain shower, framed Balinese artwork and olive-green walls
- Air conditioning, ceiling fans, Smart TV, safety deposit box; a baby cot can be added as needed
Guest Bedroom 1 - Saraswati (Second Floor)
- Four-poster king-size bed set against a monochrome tropical mural, in the middle room of the upper floor
- Doors opening to the shared terrace, with the pool glinting below
- Wall-mounted Smart TV loaded with streaming apps via personal logins
- Ensuite with twin washbasin vanity, a walk-in rain shower and a sculptural pendant light glowing overhead
Guest Bedroom 2 - Ganesh (Second Floor)
- King-size bed with a tan upholstered headboard beneath an arched monochrome palm mural
- Access to the shared terrace overlooking the pool, with harlequin-tiled flooring behind full-height sliding glass doors
- A streaming apps via personal logins queued up on the wall-mounted Smart TV
- His-and-hers vanity in the ensuite, paired with a walk-in rain shower and sculptural pendant lighting
Guest Bedroom 3 - Wisnu (First Floor)
- A king-size four-poster bed just steps from the living and dining areas
- Full-height glazing with garden outlooks and direct access to the lawn and pool deck
- Smart TV on the wall, streaming apps via personal logins to browse and a hot water kettle for early-morning tea
- Ensuite bathroom pairing a his-and-hers vanity with a rain shower set beneath a sculptural pendant
Guest Bedroom 4 - Laksmi (First Floor)
- King-size four-poster framed by a monochrome palm mural, fronting the pool and opening directly onto the deck
- Harlequin chequerboard floors flowing from bedroom to covered terrace
- Films from streaming apps via personal logins to a wall-mounted Smart TV
- A walk-in rain shower, his-and-hers vanity and sculptural pendant light completing the ensuite
Dining
Meals at Helene's House begin around a ten-seater dining table beneath twin brass pendants, the garden greenery outside setting a striking contrast to the black-and-white checkered floors beneath your feet. Daily breakfast is included, made to your order, and unhurried by design.
Beyond breakfast, lunch and dinner are entirely your call. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, with a Jura bean-to-cup machine for proper coffee, a wine fridge that can be pre-stocked with your favorite blends, and an oven and burners for the ambitious home-chef. The villa team will happily do the grocery run so everything is stocked to your taste, with food and beverages charged at market price plus a handling fee and receipts provided for full transparency. For celebratory dinners or nights when no one wants to cook, a private chef can be arranged at an additional cost, or fire up the barbecue for a poolside grill as frangipani scents the evening air.
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