Designed by acclaimed international architects in close coordination with the owners, Villa Des Indes comprises four individual structures, three residences centered around the elegant Joglo, the social hub. With three separate and secluded bungalows, Villa Des Indes will provide you and your guests with a unique Bali experience.

Set in a shady lane named Astinapura (or ‘throne of the gods’) directly off Jalan Laksmana and a stone’s throw from the Indian Ocean, Villa Des Indes offers complete privacy, keeping the outside world at a discreet distance. You can choose to experience the high living of Seminyak with its elegant restaurants, bars and designer shopping areas or relax in style and luxury in the villa.

Guests enter Villa Des Indes through a large antique Chinese wooden door to be met by a personal butler who will cater for your every need. Fully staffed in five star style, stepping over the threshold you will enter a world of unsurpassed Asian luxury.

Private butlers, waiting staff and a resident chef ensure every need is met whilst maintaining privacy and making you feel like you’ve been transported to a gentler, more civilized era.

The Joglo
The skilled artisans of Demak in Central Java cleverly carved Joglo houses using traditional tongue and groove techniques, forgoing any use of nails in the design. Finely carved, the Joglo features finely carved pillars fluted with delicate floral patterns and symmetrical intricate layers of mandala style artwork in the ceiling.

The Joglo is a peaceful centerpiece, an open-air living area that appears to be floating on water, surrounded by a 21-meter lagoon swimming pool that curves amidst the orchids and frangipanis. Complete with a table for fine dining set with antique cutlery and crockery, a relaxing lounge with plantation chairs in which you can while the evening away and comfortable corners to curl up in with an interesting book, the joglo typifies the best in tropical Asian luxury.

The Villa Des Indes Residence
The Villa Des Indes Private Residence is made up of two colonial individual villas, Villa Des Indes I and II which can be rented out as a 2, 3 or 5 bedroom residence. A small gangway and private entrances separate the two colonial villas.

• Villa Des Indes I: 3 bedroom
  Within Villa Des Indes 1 there are three separate early 20th century style bungalows with oversize antique Balinese beds, en-suite grand bathrooms and tropical outdoor showers. The Joglo is a peaceful centerpiece, an open-air living area that appears to be floating on water, surrounded by a 21-meter lagoon swimming pool that curves amidst the orchids and frangipanis. Set off to the left side of the Joglo is a bar area, a perfect spot for an afternoon snack. You will awake on Egyptian cotton sheets surrounded by one of Indonesia’s finest collection of antiques, wash in a pedestal washbasin or soak in a scented flower bath under an outdoor Indonesian bale. Two of the bungalows have wide verandahs and den-libraries full of interesting books, attached to the bedrooms. The third bungalow has an upper open pavilion for sunset cocktails with adjacent butler's pantry and guest toilet. The open pavilion houses a traditional Javanese day bed and an old Chinese rocking chair, a perfect shady area to disappear into with a book. Complete with a kitchenette/butler’s pantry, this self-contained pavilion is perfect for friends sharing the residence.
• Villa Des Indes II: 2 bedroom
  Within Villa Des Indes II there is a two bedroom pavilion, interior décor and antiques in the same colonial style. Bathrooms house pedestal washbasins and tropical outdoor showers. The Joglo within this residence is an authentic Limasan Joglo from the Jogyakarta region of Java. An outdoor relaxation bale is set within the Villa’s lush tropical garden and fringes the private swimming pool of the Villa, a perfect oasis of relaxation.

The Water Features/Garden
An important feature in the design of Villa Des Indes was the effect of being surrounded by water. This nobleman’s former residence appears to float on water with a twenty-one meter lagoon swimming pool surrounding the centerpiece joglo.

Upon entering the property you are surrounded by an Asian fishpond with floating water lilies and teaming with koi fish, an amusing site to watch at feeding time! With traditionally carved antique stone dragon head water spouts blanketed in moss, the constant sound of gentle running water adds to the natural ambiance of the residence.

Tropical palms and fragrant frangipanis are so very relaxing instead. Statues hide amongst the foliage and orchids hang from shady trees. The garden has a calm and peaceful tranquility, truly a botanical paradise.

The Antiques
With passion for preserving and sharing the rich culture tapestry of Indonesia, the owners have an extensive collection of Balinese and Javanese antiques. One of the most delightful things about residing in Villa Des Indes is that there is always something fascinating to look at.

The extensive collection is housed in Villa Des Indes in Bali. Having the privilege to not only view but also to be surrounded by these fascinating artifacts is a pleasure in itself. Each piece has it’s own story; the paintings by famous early artists, the old traveling desk with removable legs, and the more modern pieces such as the 1940’s radio, weighing scales as well as numerous original Dutch East Indes travel posters.

All these fine pieces melt into the luxurious comfort that is Villa Des Indes.

Service
Five star plus service is at the heart of VILLA DES INDES promise to guests. Employing only the highest trained English speaking staff, VILLA DES INDES focuses on attentive yet discreet service. Unobtrusively housed behind the free standing bar pavilion your butler, waiting staff and chef are always at hand to assist with any personal requirements.

The Facilities

• Complimentary airport transfers (approx 20 minutes).
• Complimentary full American breakfast.
• Fully equipped kitchen with private villa chef and villa menu.
• Private villa kitchen, cleaning and waiting staff.
• DID Telephone and Fax.
• High speed computer/broadband internet access.
• Stereo and library of music.
• Excellent cell phone satellite coverage.
• Flat Screen TV’s with satellite programming.
• Air conditioning and ceiling fan equipped bungalows.
• Laundry and dry cleaning service.
• 24 hour uniformed security.
• Car rental and tour guide service organization.
• Self Contained Electric Powered Generator.
• If you care to venture out of VILLA DES INDES there is a multitude of activities and experiences on offer to satisfy every desire from nearby Hindu temples, traditional dance performances to yacht charters to nearby islands or horse riding on the sprawling white sand beach nearby. Simply consult your butler who will assist with all arrangements.

Fine Dining An eclectic mix of Asian and Western cuisine is served in VILLA DES INDES . Having your own personal chef and waiting staff makes it simple to cater for any personal dining requirements.

Dining at VILLA DES INDES can be as grandiose or as relaxed as you decide. There are several areas to suit your mood from the formal dining table set with antique English silver cutlery and candelabra to a relaxing lunch in the shaded bale.

One of the Villa’s signature services is sunset cocktails in the Joglo or upper level living room with a selection of tempting tapas. All meals are served by your attentive staff who are at hand to top up your glass anytime!