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Villa Maya -
Beach Front
This absolute beachfront villa is
characterized by a garden that extends directly onto a private
14-metre beachside buff with timber decking, towering coconut
palms, and wooden steps leading down to the beach. This is the
place to chill out and gaze at the graceful kites scattered
throughout the sky, or watch both the sunrise and the sunset
create a warm pink glow across the mysterious, towering,
sea-cliffs of Nusa Penida Island.
In addition to the wonderful views, the
garden of the two-storey Villa Maya also boasts a lotus pond
and a 14 x 4 meter lap pool, which is 1.8 meters in depth and
lined with green Java stone. A massage pavilion rests next to
bale bengong (relaxation pavilion) is also located in the
garden, together with an outdoor shower, sun loungers,
timeworn stone-carvings, terracotta carved wall panels, palms,
sweet scented frangipani trees and coastal shrubs and plants.
Villa Maya’s semi open-air living and dining
area borders the swimming pool. Open at each end, equipped
with bamboo blinds and cooled by ceiling fans, this is
tropical living at its very best. A Jacuzzi extends into the
living space and overflows into the pool creating an
attractive waterfall feature. A hi-fi system with surround
sound is provided for the entertainment of the guests, and
wireless high-speed Internet access allows guests to send and
receive their e-mails inside the villa or beside the pool, in
the garden or on the beach.
The contemporary furniture is set off by a
myriad of textures from smooth white Palimanan stone to carved
antique doors framed by dark grey volcanic rock. Impressive
local artwork adorns the walls, harmonized with primitive
artifacts. A rustic coffee table, and comfortable sofas and
chairs, are complemented by richly colored silk cushions,
together with a woven rattan and wood-skin mat resting upon
the Merbau wood floor.
A striking feature is the curved floating
staircase, fashioned in richly patterned wood and supported by
eight columns. The open plan dining area is furnishing with a
table for six and overlooks another lotus pond. The pond is
traversed by stepping stones that lead through a pebbled
courtyard to the fully equipped service kitchen where the
staff will prepare delicious meals. Every need of the guests
has been considered, and a particularly thoughtful touch is
the provision of a barbeque. A series of wide stone pillars
create a partition, for privacy, between the kitchen and the
living and dining area.
The air-conditioned master bedroom, complete
with en-suite bathroom and wide balcony, covers the whole of
the upper floor under a soaring pitched roof. A queen size bed
is made up with top quality linens and a red and black Chinese
silk bedcover. Rich drapes frame the windows, local paras
stone bricks form a wall behind the bed, old photographs
enhance the decor, and a wooden cabinet houses a satellite TV,
DVD and CD player. Glass doors and fly screens open out onto a
timber balcony deck commanding breathtaking views of the
coastline and ocean.
The en-suite bathroom comprises two mirrored
dressing rooms with ample storage space, together with two
separate washing areas linked by a covered balcony walkway.
This clever design allows the dressing rooms and bathroom to
be accessed by two different doors from the bedroom, and the
walkway is enclosed with fretwork wooden walls, which allow
the cool breezes to permeate. One of the grey terrazzo-floored
bathroom areas features a black terrazzo corner bathtub and
twin washbasins. The other area features a shower, toilet and
washbasin.
The two remaining air-conditioned bedrooms
are located downstairs and are mirror images of each other,
each with en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, DVD and CD player.
Glass doors and fly screens in each room open onto a personal
terrace furnished with daybeds, and a dressing area is located
behind the bed. Each garden bathroom features ‘his ‘n’ hers’
washbasins, toilet, and a black terrazzo sunken bathtub and
shower, bordered by plants, together with a three-tiered
running water feature, and a wall for privacy.
Location
The recent construction of the Sanur-Kusamba
by-pass road has made this area accessible to the rest of the
island and positions Villa Maya within easy driving distance
of most of Bali’s tourist attractions. Villa Maya is just
forty-five minutes drive from Bali’s international airport,
thirty minutes from the cultural town of Ubud, ten minutes
from Sukawati art and handicraft market, ten minutes from
Sanur, and thirty minutes from the restaurants, shops and
nightlife of Kuta and Seminyak.
Ketewel village is the origin of the famous
Legong Bededari Dance, and the neighboring village of Sawa
produced the finest Legong dancers on the island. The beach of
Pabean, in front of Villa Maya, was once a small port through
which oriental traders brought their products; at low tide you
can still see the structure of the old harbour and a Chinese
cemetery is located nearby. Balinese Hindu purification
ceremonies are held beside the ocean at the sacred Pura Segara
sea temple, and the nearby reef is renowned for its world
class surf breaks. Guests staying at Villa Maya can look
forward to experiencing unrivalled service within the calm
tranquility that is the true essence of Bali.
Facilities at Villa Maya
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3 fully air-conditioned bedrooms, each with
an en-suite bathroom and queen beds, satellite TVs and DVD
players.
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Living and dining area opening directly
onto pool and Jacuzzi.
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Absolute beachfront garden and wide
beachfront wooden deck.
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14 x 4 meter lap pool.
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Relaxation bale pavilion with 2 set of
coffee tables.
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Massage pavilion.
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Fully equipped service kitchen.
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TV/ DVD/CD player in living area and each
bedroom.
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Wireless high speed Internet access.
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IDD Telephone line.
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Safe deposit box in each bedroom.
Staff
The complex is served by a full team of
staff, including Villa Attendant, Butlers and Pool Boy. A
professional service kitchen and trained chef caters to the
culinary whims of the guests in 5-star fashion. A car and
driver is also available for each villa.
Majapahit Beach Villas are fully serviced by:
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A full time Villa Manager. Supervise and
co-ordinates the staff and is available to assist guests
during their stay.
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Butlers: On hand 24 hours a day to look
after every need of the guests.
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Pool Boy: Providing service around the pool
and garden area during day time.
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Chef and Cook. Trained in the preparation
of both local and international cuisine. A menu is provided
and the staff will do all the market shopping.
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Villa Attendants. Responsible for
housekeeping duties and taking care of daily laundry and dry
cleaning service.
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Security Guards. Duties are to guard the
villa 24 hours a day to ensure the security of the guests.
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Gardeners. Tending the garden and the
grounds of the villa, and cleaning and maintaining the
swimming pool and Jacuzzi.
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Maintenance team. Created to ensure all
Villa equipment are well maintain and are in working order.
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