The Location

The house is built at the edge of a small village Pererenan in the Canggu area. The beach is at 5 minutes walking distance. It is supposed to be one of the best surf spots of Bali. But it is still very quiet. There are somel beach houses, where you can buy a beer or a Coca Cola. The current is rather strong, but there is a spot on the beach where swimming is possible. You always have to be very careful though. The village has a few small warungs for groceries. It is a  typical Balinese village. Tourism has not yet penetrated. Yet the hot spots are not very far. Seminyak: 15 minutes by car, Kuta, at 20 minutes. The airport is at 25 minutes drive. To the northwest, at 20 minutes by car from the villa, you will find the golf links of Tanah Lot, many times chosen as the best in Asia. All the important places are within driving distance: Denpasar 20 minutes, Ubud 40 minutes.

What Bali makes so special :

There is the combination of the friendly people, the natural attractions, the great variety of things to see and do, the year-round pleasant climate, and the absence of security problems. And then there is Bali's special "magic", which is difficult to explain.
As soon as you step off the plane you might sense the difference. In the villages you'll notice the quietness and wisdom in old people's faces, and the interest and respect in the young's. Old men sit at the road side caressing their fighting cocks. Beautifully dressed women walk proudly through rice fields and forests carrying offerings on their heads to the next temple. There is the smell of flowers, and in the distance you hear the sound of gamelan music.
Gods and spirits have been an important part of Bali's daily life for hundreds of years. Gunung Agung – Bali's holy mountain – is internationally regarded as one of the eight "Chakra" points of the world. This may be more than an coincident. Watch out, the moment you feel the magic of this island, you're addicted for the rest of your life.

The Climate

Bali has a tropical climate appropriate to its proximity to the equator. You can expect pleasant day temperatures between  28 and 32 degrees celcius, during the nights around 20 to 24 degrees. From November to March, the west monsoon can bring heavy showers and high humidity, but usualy days are sunny and the rain start during the night and pass quickly. From June to September the humidity is low, durind this time of the year, you'll have hardly any rain in the coastal areas.
Light and easy cotton clothing is ideal, if you want exploring the mountains also a warm sweater is recommended. Good shoes are necessary for climbing volcanoes.

Money

Travellercheques, in dollar or in euro's can be changed in the bank or by the many 'moneychangers'. Also cash money is very easy to change. Creditcards are accepted in many restaurants, shops and at the bank. In the city there are also ATM .