Overview
Completed in August 2010, the contemporary Balinese architecture of Villa Joss features a living room and dining room pavilion, a four bedroom pavilion, an entertainment room and business centre, and an open air 'bale' lounge pavilion in the spacious gardens with a 16-metre swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi.
The gorgeous entrance to Villa Joss involves a covered walkway bordered by lotus ponds with Koi fish; all draped in a hanging garden of green vines leading up to a serene seated stone Buddha set against a cascading waterfall. The bedrooms and living spaces of the 4 bedroom Villa Joss showcase beautiful fine art paintings and limited-edition litho prints by some of Indonesia's best-known artists. Each bathroom features a stone relief carving detailing different aspects of the main temple carving inside the main gate.
The walled garden and graceful interiors offer an abundance of space, natural light and separate places to relax. Children can enjoy a BOSE surround sound movie on the 48" flat screen TV in the entertainment pavilion while one group of adults enjoy some reading in the living room, and another group of adults lounge, surf the internet or watch sports on the 45" flat screen TV in the garden 'bale'. The pool deck is punctuated with big pots of flowering lotus. The interiors of the villa have been lovingly furnished, accented with colour and completed with delightful attention to detail.
The owners have made every effort to employ 'Green Friendly' technologies in the construction of Villa Joss including low energy lighting and a combination of solar and low energy convection water heating systems. Similarly, with the exception of certain high end imported fittings and equipment that were not available in Indonesia, every effort was made to use local materials and craftsmen. All furniture was locally made in Bali and Java.
Accommodation
There are four bedroom suites with polished teak floors and cabinetry in the two-storey sleeping pavilion. Three are furnished with king size beds and one with twin beds (which can be put together with a specially designed top mattress). Each has an ensuite bathroom, as well as a spacious dressing area with plenty of hanging space. Each bedroom is equipped with a 42" satellite-channel flat screen TV plus a DVD player (upon request), air-conditioning, ceiling fan, safe deposit box and WiFi internet connection. The bedroom walls are adorned with beautiful original paintings by famous Indonesian artists as detailed under the heading "The Art & Artists".
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Master Bedroom Suite
The Master Bedroom Suite is located on ground level with sliding glass doors opening onto a covered terrace beside the swimming pool. It is accented in green and gold with a warm teakwood floor and a large bright painting by Made Gunawan of the Elephant God ? Ganesh ? surrounded by elfish characters dancing and playing. This spacious bedroom is furnished with a king-size ornately hand carved four poster bed with white shear curtains, copper bedside lamps and a 42" satellite-channel TV positioned on a matching cabinet. There is a spacious seat at the foot of the bed and a teak cabinet dressing area with plenty of hanging space.
Bedroom Suite
The Joss Bedroom Suite also sits on the ground level with a teak wood floor and sliding glass doors opening onto a covered terrace beside the swimming pool. The room presents a fun and flamboyant colour scheme with a red lacquered cabinet, matching red lamps and the striking ?Made Pejeng? oil painting by the renowned artist Krijono. It features a hand carved four-poster bed draped in white shear curtains ? and pink shears are available upon request to thrill any princesses staying in the Joss Bedroom Suite! There is a cushioned bench at the foot of the bed, a 42? satellite-channel TV and a teak cabinet dressing area with plenty of hanging space.
Mount Agung Suite
The Mount Agung Suite is the upstairs master, with a teakwood floor, a green theme, and sliding glass doors that open onto a delightful shared balcony offering big sky views of Bali's carefree kites flying over the treetops. The section of balcony immediately outside the bedroom is furnished with a table and four chairs, making it a lovely spot for breakfast. The room has a king-size bed with matching cushioned bench, side tables with white woven aluminium bedside lamps and is equipped with a 42? satellite-channel TV. The "Odalan" oil painting on the wall by Atjeng, features a colourful Balinese beachside ceremony ? much like those guests can enjoy during their stay in Bali. There is also a large dressing area with plenty of hanging space.
Batubelig Suite
The Batu Belig Suite is also located upstairs, accented in gold and copper, with a teak wood floor and sliding glass doors that open onto the shared balcony. The balcony is furnished with a comfy upholstered sofa and chairs, and offers views of the greenery and rooftops of Batu Belig village. This bedroom offers the facility of twin beds (which alternatively can be joined with a specially designed top mattress) and a 42? satellite-channel TV positioned on a matching dark wood cabinet. The ?Ke Pura? oil painting by Maria Tjui features a beautiful Balinese temple ceremony. There is also a large dressing area with plenty of hanging space.
All four spacious ensuite bathrooms are fashioned in non-slip marble floors with matching polished marble walls. All are fitted with walk-in monsoon showers, large washbasins on polished black granite vanity units (twin washbasins on the ground floor) and large format toilets. Each of the two downstairs bathrooms feature a spacious indoor section with floor to ceiling glass walls looking out to a private outdoor garden shower area. Each of the downstairs bathrooms also feature a huge bathtub carved out of a solid block of marble, as well as two showers ? one indoors with views of the private garden, and one shower under the sky in the open-air garden courtyard with high walls for privacy and a pebbled floor planted with heliconias and giant taro.
Living & Dining Areas
Living and dining pavilion
The air-conditioned living and dining pavilion is framed in a soaring timber-lined roof with beautiful exposed beams and exquisite natural woodwork, three ceiling fans, a marble floor and folding wood framed glass doors on three sides that can be opened to invite the garden indoors. The room is furnished with a massive deeply cushioned leather sofa, two matching leather armchairs and a stainless steel arched reading lamp. On the opposite side is a 3.6 metre dining table for ten which is lit by elegant green glass and cast aluminium pendant lamps. The table is made of teak recycled from old buildings in Java along with the teak and black leather strap dining room chairs. The ambiance of the living and dining pavilion is enhanced by the BOSE sound system.
Bale Pavilion in Garden
Positioned in a quiet spot on the far side of the swimming pool is a rectangular open-sided "bale" pavilion with BOSE sound system. One side of the "bale" is dedicated to alfresco dining and furnished with another 3.6 metre recycled teak dining table with white metal legs and matching white leather strap recycled teak chairs. The other side is designed for relaxing on a large U-shaped cushioned sitting and sleeping area. A 45" flat screen TV is positioned up high, making this the perfect spot to laze the afternoon away while watching a live sports broadcast or romantic movie, or enjoying the WiFi internet connection. The bale is also a great place to enjoy a barbeque prepared by the chef. The gas barbeque grill, and cold drinks fridge, is housed in a special unit close by the "bale".
Bar & Kitchen
There are two fully equipped kitchens at Villa Joss, one is the service kitchen and domain of the chef and assistant cook, hidden out of sight at the back, and the other is an open plan "show" kitchen incorporated within the living and dining pavilion. Fashioned in polished black granite with splashes of iridescent blue, gold-&-silver-streaked slate and teak cabinetry, this feature kitchen is equipped with a large two-door fridge, gas hob, cooker extractor hood, espresso machine and other imported appliances. It features a wide island bar, which is lit by green glass and cast aluminium pendant lamps, clad in teak and furnished with three unique handcrafted high stools.
Entertainment Room & Business Centre
The air-conditioned multipurpose room features a high open ceiling with beautiful exposed beams and natural woodwork, a BOSE surround sound home theatre, play area for children and business centre. It is finished with a polished teak wood floor, a trio of blue hand-blown glass lanterns, and folding wood framed glass doors. One half of the room is fitted with an L-shaped built-in recycled teak wood desk that runs along two walls, equipped with plenty of electricity sockets so that guests can plug in their laptop computers and make use of the WiFi internet connection. The other side of this spacious room is furnished with a large comfortable L-shaped sofa and a long floor to ceiling shelf unit full of magazines, books and local artefacts. The multipurpose room is equipped with a 48? satellite-channel flat screen TV, DVD player and BOSE digital sound system.
Comfort & Amenities
Children | |||
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Baby crib | Board games | Games | High chair |
Toys |
Confort | |||
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Air-conditioning | Beach towels | Bed linen | Ceiling fan |
Jacuzzi | Pool towels | Toiletries | Towels |
Equipments | |||
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Blender | Coffeemaker | Full Kitchen | Hair dryer |
Juicer | Microwave | Wet bar |
High-Tech | |||
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Bose speaker | CD player | DVD | Dvd Library |
DVD player | iPod docking station | Satellite TV | Stereo |
Telephone | TV | Wi-Fi access |
Outdoor | |||
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BBQ | Beach chair | Beach umbrella | Garden |
Heated jacuzzi | Outdoor dining | Outdoor furniture | Private parking |
Security | |||
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Safe |
Services | |||
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Cocktail on arrival | Dry cleaning services | Laundry services | Welcome drink |
Services extra | |||
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Driver | Fulltime personal use car | Spa treatment |
Sport & leisure | |||
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Pool table |
Staff | |||
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Chef | Concierge | Gardener | Maid Service |
Pool Attendant | Security guard | Villa Manager |
Staff extra | |||
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Baby sitter | Masseuse | Private chauffeur |
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in villa Joss is the personal
service provided by professional staff. The team at Villa Joss has been
thoughtfully recruited according to their skill, personality and (in
many cases) membership of the local village community. Their aim is to
look after every villa guest - from toddler to grandparent - in true
Balinese style. The villa manager and cook, in particular, will be only
too delighted to discuss your desires or concerns and do what they can
to guarantee a relaxed and enjoyable holiday.
One Villa Manager
Our Manager meets and greets all guests upon arrival and leads the team to satisfy and exceed the expectations of each guest.
One Chef & One Cook
Villa Joss is proud to have an excellent Chef trained in local & international cuisine who works with a capable assistant cook. The Chef takes personal responsibility for market shopping to ensure the freshest and best quality produce, meats and seafood.
Two Butlers
The butlers work in shifts to provide a personal butler service including Food & Beverage as well as accommodating all other guest needs and requests.
Two Villa Attendants
The attendants work in shifts to attend to all housekeeping and laundry services. They also work cooperatively with the Butlers to serve guests of Villa Joss. The attendants perform the daily offerings throughout the villa in keeping with Balinese Hindu tradition.
One Gardener & Pool Attendant
The friendly gardener works discreetly to maintain the beautiful gardens and to maintain and test the pool daily without disturbing the guests.
Three Security Guards
The guards are well-trained professionals hired from the local Batu Belig village to ensure the safety and security of guests and the premises.
Pool
The garden has a 16m x 4m metre swimming pool with a non-slip marble pool deck embellished with big pots of lotuses. There is a cool Jacuzzi in a separate section at one end of the pool with a recycled teak table and umbrella in the middle of the Jacuzzi for afternoon drinks and music. The swimming pool features a spectacular 500-kilo reclining Buddha statue carved in Java from hard granite river stone. The Buddha appears to be floating above the water and rests against a waterfall wall of Indian slate.
Location
Villa Joss is nestled in the heart of the Batubelig area in greater Seminyak, on Bali's south-western coast just 100 metres from the beach, 30 minutes from the international airport (depending on traffic) and 10 minutes' drive from the trendy Seminyak area, with its glamorous lifestyle. It is only 10 minutes from the west end of the Sunset Road, a speedy bypass route from the airport.
Services included
Exclusive use of the whole villa and listed services and facilities, 12 staff including a full-time manager, chef, butlers and housekeeping, gardeners and security, BBQ, swimming pool and unlimited WIFI.
Additional Notes
Dining
Villa Joss has an excellent Chef and Assistant Cook who offer a dining service with a full international menu and a wonderful array of dishes. The cook can prepare anything from snacks up to five-course dinners, or other requests as required. Guests can opt to dine in the air-conditioned comfort of the living and dining room, which is the also the perfect setting for a dinner party. Alternatively, for a more intimate or casual experience, the open-sided dining bale in the garden is a lovely spot to enjoy breakfast, alfresco lunches or casual barbeques. Many Western meals are available, but guests are also recommended to sample some of the local Balinese and Indonesian dishes for a unique cultural experience. The cook will strive to fulfill any special dietary requirements or requests for dishes that are not on the menu. Dinner parties and small functions can all catered within the villa for small groups. All beverages are charged per drink, except for wine which is charged by the bottle. Any special beverage orders will also be accommodated.Food items and non-alcoholic beverages are charged on the basis of a grocery cost system (+ additional 20% service charge added to groceries bill). Guests will be requested to provide grocery money in advance, and the staff will do the shopping and keep the receipts for reference. To make the most of the kitchen and give staff time to shop, it is a good idea to plan meals the evening before.
Special Requests & Dietary Requirements
Should you have a request for a dish not on the menu, or a special dietary requirement, please feel free to ask the chef, who will strive to comply with all of your wishes.
Large Dining Groups
While the villa has large food preparation areas, it is not a restaurant and cannot support each individual guest ordering different foods for same dining periods. If you have a large group it is advisable that the group dines on the same dish or that you order several dishes to be shared. Please allow at least one day?s notice, and feel free to discuss any requirements with the chef or villa manager.
Spa
Guests at Villa Joss can enjoy a Balinese massage in the privacy of the villa or garden. Traditional Balinese massage is a remedy that has been used by Balinese villagers for many generations to relieve muscular aches and pains and boost circulation after long days of toiling in the rice fields. Using a blend of flower oil and selected herbs, hands-on healing techniques are applied with a combination of skin rolling, gentle palm pressure, long kneading strokes, acupressure and reflexology.Massage treatments are provided by an outside spa therapist, and the staff are on hand to assist with appointments.
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