The Villa
Villa Pondok is conveniently located along the beach in the village of
Temukus, a short distance west of central Lovina. The property is
quite large, consisting of 28 are (approximately ¾ acre) is fully
fenced with mature landscaping, banana, lime, papaya and coconut trees
sway in the breeze, as well as an impressive variety of flowering
trees and plants. The beach is rather private, in comparison to most,
is good for swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, collecting seashells and
fishing. Typically you are not likely to see many tourists, and no
beach vendors……you will however be able to experience the pace and
beauty of traditional Balinese life as well as enjoy the views of some
of the most wonderful sunsets on the planet. You’ll be just minutes on
foot away from Sing Sing waterfall, Air Panis (Holy Hot springs) and
the Buddhist Temples are approximately 10 minutes away. Menjangan
Island, which boasts some of the best snorkeling and diving in Bali,
is only about an hours’ drive. Snorkeling, diving, dolphin tours and
numerous other water activities are available in central Lovina
(Dolphin Statue). You will never be bored with so many temples,
waterfalls and attractions easily accessible, as yet the congestion
found in the southern part of Bali has not yet reached the north,
which makes it more enjoyable, That said the area is no backwater
either. With the opening of Hardy’s department store in Singaraja, as
well as many new hotels, private villas and new archways along the
highway identifying the villages, there is recent vigorous growth and
progress in the region. If you have never been to Lovina, it is a
definite must to see. The winding incredibly scenic drive from the
south to the north is alone enough to make it worthwhile if only for a
day trip, (but two nights minimum is recommended), what with all the
wonderful volcano-crater lakes, waterfalls, Hindu Temples, traditional
markets and distinctly unique terraced rice paddies interspersed with
swaths of untamed jungle, grape vineyards, tobacco, coffee and coco
farms, the countryside is full of sights, smells and sounds that will
leave indelible impression on your senses.