A Guide to Renting the Perfect Villa in Bali

I have made several trips to Bali. I’ve been to eight places, stayed in eighteen hotels, and leased three residences in Bali in the last four years. Over the past several years, I’ve learned a few things about private villa Canggu in Bali, but I don’t think I’m an absolute expert.

I greatly like to stay in apartments because my current excursions to Bali are longer and more work-related than those of the typical tourist. In addition to being less expensive than booking a hotel room, renting a villa in Bali is also far more roomy and cozy. Additionally, it’s great to have a location where I can prepare my own food, have a designated workspace, and feel comfortable.

Although I am reasonably familiar with Bali, I have yet to really grasp the concept of renting a villa in Bali. I always thought it would be easy to locate a home on this island when I first arrived, but I never really made the effort to do any research or look for a place to live. And as a result, I was always staying in hotels for weeks at a time or renting expensive, mediocre studio flats. And let’s be honest, that may quickly get stale.

I was confined this time and resolved to act in a different manner. I researched how to rent a villa in Bali extensively before my current trip to Indonesia, and I contacted everybody I knew who might be able to help me find the perfect person.

I reached out to an Indonesian friend who resides in the Canggu region, which is where I would want to establish my base. I reasoned that asking them whether they knew of someone who was interested in renting out their property for a month or two wouldn’t hurt. Even though they were unaware of anything, they offered Aaron and I some advice that helped us choose our ideal Bali home.

Don’t worry if you want to rent a villa in Bali for your upcoming vacation but are unsure where to begin. I’m available to assist. This article focuses on my experience renting a short-term, two-month rental in Canggu, Bali, as well as the lessons I discovered during that time. However, people seeking long-term (yearly) or even extremely short-term (daily) leases can readily follow these processes. To be honest, Bali has an abundance of villas to suit every taste, price, and duration of stay.

A guide to Bali villa rentals

Contact anybody you know who might be able to assist.

This might be a buddy, travel blogger, or someone else. Asking others who have rented apartments in Bali before never hurts. Don’t be shy; people are surprisingly helpful and nice. Actually, the reason I’m writing this piece at all is because one of my friends who are also travel bloggers replied to one of my Facebook posts asking how I located my Canggu villa.

Choose where you want to stay in Bali.

Although Bali isn’t the largest island in the world, there are plenty of locations to start from.

Participate in appropriate Facebook groups

The greatest technique to locate a villa in Bali may be through Facebook groups. In addition to searching through Facebook groups that are focused on communities and rentals in the days and weeks before your vacation, you should write a brief post outlining your search.

Steer clear of agents

Villas may definitely be found with the help of an agency. It’s quite simple, but the cost will be much more. If you want to spend a few days in a villa, it’s actually not a terrible alternative, but if you’re looking for something longer-term, it’s far better to do it yourself. Although there are many possibilities available on websites like Flipkey and Airbnb, the cost will be significantly more than if you discover a house on your own.

Strike the pavement.

Don’t be scared to search for rental signs when strolling about town. You never know what you could discover. There are bulletin boards promoting available local rentals at many community centers, as well as well-known taverns and restaurants. So be on the lookout!

Visit locations before making a commitment.

Until you visit a location, you can never be sure of what you’ll actually get. You never know, even if the photos are stunning. Is there a building site adjacent to the apartment? Are you living under your neighbors? Is the couch so foul-smelling that you can’t sit on it? (Yes, I have had all of these experiences with past rentals.) It’s crucial to visit an area in person if you want to remain there for an extended period of time.

I considered a few Canggu apartments before settling on my home. It featured a private pool, was reasonably priced, and looked beautiful in the photos. It essentially met all of my needs, and based on the pictures, I was convinced right away! However, I was somewhat dismayed when I visited the location. To put it mildly, the present renter wasn’t the cleanest. The kitchen was a complete mess, and the furniture was disgusting. The worst thing was that the landlord seems unconcerned about the present tenant’s lack of maintenance. I began to wonder if I would be comfortable spending two months there.