The R Villas Bali › Badung

A private sanctuary above the rice fields of Badung

Two guests. One villa. The whole of Bali within reach from Pererenan, Badung, Indonesia.

Positioned along Jl. Sempol in the quiet banjar of Pererenan, The R Villa Merapi is a deliberate exercise in restraint.

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The R Villa Merapi — where simplicity meets intention in Badung

Positioned along Jl. Sempol in the quiet banjar of Pererenan, The R Villa Merapi is a deliberate exercise in restraint. The architecture draws on the Balinese pavilion tradition — low rooflines, open transitions between indoor and outdoor space, and a material palette of raw concrete, aged teak, and volcanic stone sourced from the surrounding Badung regency. The result is a structure that feels both rooted in its landscape and entirely contemporary.

The villa is designed exclusively for two. That decision shapes everything: the proportions of the bedroom, the single plunge pool oriented toward the morning light, and the private garden where the day begins and ends. Pererenan itself is one of the quieter corners of Badung — close enough to the surf breaks and creative energy of Canggu to the south, yet removed from the density that has come to define that stretch of coast. Here, the ambient soundtrack is the breeze through coconut palms and the distant call of a temple ceremony.

Elevate Villas Bali manages The R Villa Merapi with an emphasis on personal service. From the moment you confirm a direct booking, you are in contact with a local team who can arrange airport transfers, private chefs, scooter hire, surf lessons, and guided excursions into the inland temples and terraced paddies of central Badung. Nothing is left to an automated inbox.

Practically, the villa is well-equipped for an extended stay or a focused long weekend. The kitchen holds everything needed for self-catering, the WiFi connection is reliable, and the location on Jl. Sempol puts the nearest warung and convenience store within a short walk. Sunset is visible from the garden terrace without obstruction, and the nearest beach is reachable in under ten minutes by scooter. Badung rewards those who settle into its rhythm, and The R Villa Merapi is built for exactly that.

What is waiting for you

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High-Speed WiFi

Fibre-backed WiFi connection throughout the villa and garden. Reliable enough for video calls and remote work during your stay.

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Private Parking

A dedicated parking bay within the gated compound accommodates one car or up to two scooters, accessible directly from Jl. Sempol.

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Fully Equipped Kitchen

Induction hob, refrigerator, kettle, filtered drinking water, full tableware and cookware for two. All essentials stocked on arrival.

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Air Conditioning

Inverter split-system air conditioning in the bedroom maintains a consistent sleeping temperature. The living pavilion uses ceiling fans.

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Private Plunge Pool

Exclusive-use plunge pool filtered daily. Matte white mosaic tile, east-facing orientation, and open to the garden sky.

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Outdoor Stone Shower

Open-air shower clad in local volcanic stone, positioned within the private garden. Cold-water feed, completely secluded from outside view.

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Soaking Tub

Freestanding soaking tub in the ensuite bathroom, finished in terrazzo. Hot and cold water. Toiletries provided and restocked daily.

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Private Garden

A fully enclosed tropical garden with a shaded teak pergola, sun loungers, and mature planting. No shared spaces with other properties.

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Daily Housekeeping

Linen changed and villa serviced each morning. Pool cleaned before 9 am. Additional turndown service available on request.

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Scooter Rental Arranged

Your Elevate Villas Bali host can arrange a scooter rental delivered to the gate, with helmet and insurance, from the day of arrival.

Every corner, considered

The Master Bedroom

King bed · ensuite bathroom · garden outlook

A king-size bed anchored on a polished concrete plinth faces the garden through floor-to-ceiling sliding teak panels. Linen is changed daily. The ensuite features a freestanding soaking tub and rainfall shower in volcanic stone.

Private Plunge Pool

Outdoor · sun-oriented · filtered water

The plunge pool sits at the garden's centre, oriented east to catch morning light. Tiled in matte white mosaic, it holds temperature well and is cleaned each morning before guests rise.

Open-Air Living

Lounge seating · ceiling fan · garden flow

The living pavilion opens fully to the garden via folding teak doors, blurring the boundary between inside and out. A ceiling fan keeps the air moving. Low seating in natural linen frames the space.

Kitchen and Dining

Fully equipped · 2-person dining · filtered water

The kitchen is compact and complete — induction hob, refrigerator, filtered drinking water, and full tableware for two. A small dining table sits adjacent, opening onto the garden for meals taken outside.

Garden Terrace

Shaded pergola · outdoor shower · sunset view

A teak pergola shades the terrace through the afternoon heat. The outdoor shower, clad in volcanic stone, is cold-water and intentionally open-air. The garden faces west for unobstructed sunset light.

A day at The R Villa Merapi, from first light to late evening

You arrive along a narrow lane lined with banana palms, the gate sliding back to reveal the villa compound. The air smells of frangipani and damp earth. Check-in is unhurried — your Elevate Villas Bali host is already there, cold towel and welcome drink in hand, walking you through the space without a script.

Morning begins in the garden. The plunge pool holds the early sun and the rice fields beyond the compound wall are already active — a farmer moving along the bunds, egrets picking at the edges. You make coffee in the kitchen and carry it outside. There is no particular reason to leave before you are ready.

By mid-morning, Pererenan's surf break is calling. It is a short ride south through the lanes of Badung, past warung selling nasi campur and small temples wrapped in fresh cloth. The beach here is less crowded than the breaks further south, and the water is warm year-round. Afternoons often find guests returning to the villa for a swim in the plunge pool, the outdoor shower, and a slow hour with a book under the shade of the garden pergola.

As the light shifts in the late afternoon, Badung's interior opens up — rice terraces, cremation ceremony smoke rising from a nearby village, the last golden hour before dusk. Dinner can be arranged in the villa with a private chef, or you join the flow of life along the main strip, where restaurants run from simple Balinese family kitchens to serious modern dining. By the time you return, the compound is lit softly and the pool is still. The R Villa Merapi at night is very quiet, and that quiet is the point.

Pererenan, Badung — between the rice fields and the sea

Pererenan Beach

Pererenan Beach

8 minutes by scooter

A long black-sand stretch in Badung favoured by intermediate surfers. Less crowded than nearby breaks, with a handful of relaxed warungs facing the Indian Ocean.

Canggu Village

Canggu Village

12 minutes by scooter

The social hub of this stretch of Badung coast. Open-air restaurants, independent coffee shops, local markets, and rice paddies still threading between the streets.

Pura Batu Mejan

Pura Batu Mejan

10 minutes by scooter

A seaside sea temple at Echo Beach in Badung, active with daily offerings and periodic large ceremonies. The clifftop setting gives unobstructed views of the surf break below.

Pasar Pererenan

Pasar Pererenan

5 minutes by scooter

A small traditional morning market in the heart of Pererenan, Badung. Fresh tropical fruit, local vegetables, and freshly made Balinese snacks available from 6 am.

Dispatches from Badung

The quiet lanes of Pererenan at dawn
June 2026 · 4 min read

The quiet lanes of Pererenan at dawn

Before the scooters start and the warungs open, Pererenan in Badung belongs entirely to its farmers. A walk through the rice fields at first light is one of the most grounding ways to begin a day in Bali — here is what you will find.

Eating well along the Badung coast
May 2026 · 5 min read

Eating well along the Badung coast

From a family warung serving nasi campur at 7 am to a timber-framed restaurant looking out over the Indian Ocean at sunset, the stretch of Badung between Pererenan and Canggu has become one of the most interesting places to eat in all of Indonesia.

Surfing Pererenan: what the guides do not say
April 2026 · 6 min read

Surfing Pererenan: what the guides do not say

Pererenan beach in Badung offers a reef break that works best at mid to high tide on a southwest swell. It is genuinely less crowded than Echo Beach or Batu Bolong. A local surf instructor shares what the conditions actually look like for intermediate riders.

Frequently asked questions

What is the check-in time?

Standard check-in at The R Villa Merapi is from 14:00 local Bali time. If you arrive earlier, your Elevate Villas Bali host will do their best to accommodate early access subject to availability. Luggage can always be stored at the villa from the morning of your arrival.

What is the check-out time?

Check-out is by 11:00 local Bali time. Late check-out until 13:00 can sometimes be arranged depending on the schedule — please ask your host at least 24 hours in advance. We will always try to accommodate where we can.

How many guests can stay?

The R Villa Merapi is designed and licensed for a maximum of 2 guests. The bedroom has a single king-size bed configuration. The villa is not suitable for additional guests beyond this limit, and we ask that this is respected to maintain the quality and privacy of the space.

Is parking available?

Yes. There is a dedicated, gated parking space within the villa compound on Jl. Sempol, Pererenan, Badung. It comfortably fits one car or two scooters. The compound gate is lockable and the parking area is not shared with any other property.

Do you accept pets?

The R Villa Merapi is not currently set up for pets. Given the open garden design and the proximity of the plunge pool, we are unable to accommodate animals at this time. Please contact Elevate Villas Bali directly if you have a specific question about this.

How does direct booking work?

Booking directly through this site means you are dealing with the Elevate Villas Bali team from start to finish — no third-party platform fees and no automated systems. You will receive a booking confirmation, a secure payment link, and a direct WhatsApp or email contact for your host. Any special requests, transfers, or arrangements are handled personally.

What is your cancellation policy?

Please contact the Elevate Villas Bali team directly for the full and current cancellation terms before confirming your booking. We will outline the specific conditions clearly in your booking confirmation so there are no surprises. Our team is always available to discuss flexible arrangements for unforeseen circumstances.

How can I reach the host?

Elevate Villas Bali can be reached by WhatsApp, email, or phone before, during, and after your stay. A local contact number for the property manager at Pererenan is shared with every guest at the time of booking confirmation. Someone from the team is always reachable during Bali business hours and for urgent matters around the clock.

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