Cemara

So many times, you hear about a beachfront villa vacation home, just to arrive and see that it’s simply close to the beach. However, Villa Cemara doesn’t disappoint—it’s actually on the sand! This holiday home sits on 60 meters of oceanfront and gives you all the amazing tropical amenities you could ever want.

This home was designed by Popo Danes, the architect famed for merging contemporary elements with traditional materials and styles. Villa Cemara offers elegant comfort in every room, including beautiful art and textiles, spacious dining areas, and a relaxing open-air balé.

Villa Cemara is aptly named for the native Balinese tree that guards the grounds. There are two open-air pavilions covered in alang-alang thatch, inspired by traditional Balinese homes. Then there’s the sparkling greenstone-tiled pool where you’ll want to spend hours and hours lounging in the balmy Bali sunshine.

Inside, you can glimpse the ocean from the windows in every room, but the sights don’t stop there. On clear days you can see across the Lombok Strait to the tropical islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida. Once you’ve enjoyed the outside sun, come inside for a local dinner made by your private chef and cuddle up in your air-conditioned bedroom for starry dreams. You won’t have to worry about a thing during your time in this luxury holiday home, since it’s staffed with a team of enthusiastic professionals to attend to your needs.

Villa Cemara is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the Bali airport and provides plenty of space for one or two families to vacation in luxury. Don’t let your time here go by without a sunset walk down the eight-kilometer promenade and a trip to the ocean for some kayaking or kite surfing! Grab a bite at a local eatery, shop at the boutiques, and take in some traditional art at the several art galleries dotting the strip.

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