Aryautama Garden Villa

I work remotely online and needed a place in the north of Bali where I could continue to do this in peace. I found Arya Utama in Agoda and admittedly wasn't blown away by the photos. I trusted the good reviews despite my doubts especially because the waterfalls was supposedly a few minutes down our room. The price is super cheap even for Philippine standards, and this too was a big factor in my decision. Upon arriving past lunch, we were immediately greeted by a sea of clouds and the most breathtaking view of lush forests. The vibrant green made a beautiful contrast against the cotton clouds and I suddenly felt poetic. 😀 The room sits close to the forest and we can smell the trees. In the mornings, we would hike down our room and do yoga by the waterfalls. Breakfast is simple but always hot and fresh. You can get the usual egg and toast or the local Nasi goreng and sweet tempe. My absolute favorite is fried bananas drizzled w/ chocolate. There's a small ref, free coffee and free mineral water everyday. The staff named Nyoman was the best, always making sure we were comfortable and checking on us even his day off. To say we had a grand time would be an understatement. Take this review w/ a grain of salt as everyone has preferences. The place is not for someone who is looking for hotel-like accomodations.