Villa Semua Suka: A Jewel in the Ricefields of Ubud

Semua Suka is a small slice of paradise on earth. A 15 minute walk on the main road from Ubud, this 2 bedroom 2 bath main house plus 1 bedroom and 1 bath separate bungalow nestled in a bejeweled garden is a pleasure to inhabit. My husband and I spent 5 glorious weeks here and would have stayed longer if the owners had not insisted upon returning. On arrival with our 6 suitcases we were somewhat daunted by the set of rather steep stairs that faced us at the main roadway leading alongside the wall of one of the major supermarkets just outside Ubud. We were heartened by the warm welcome of the staff who had come to greet us and carry our luggage and lead us to the compound. We climbed the stairs and began what seemed at the time to be a long walk along the high wall of the market and then between the walled compounds, across a waterfall made by the irrigation canals from the nearby rice paddies, along a ridge where a cock crowed every time we passed whether day or night to a beautifully carved wooden door which when opened revealed an etched glass waterfall fountain. Beyond lay our home for the next 5 weeks, Villa Semua Suka. Just behind the fountain is a perfectly proportioned swimming pool with the main house on the left and down a few steps directly to the right of the gate the bungalow, each in its own garden. The gardens are thoughtfully landscaped overflowing with the verdant vegetation of Bali both flowers and foliage -- All lovingly cared for by a very talented gardener who also manages the pool water daily so it never has any odor and stays crystal clear. Although the garden around the house and in front of the Bungalow manages to look natural, there is never a leaf out of place. Two large lily/lotus ponds reside in front of the bungalow, one full of active koi who love to be fed and the other housing an enormous catfish. Graceful Lotuses rise regularly from the upper pond and bloom gloriously to be seen from the front terrace of the main house and the bungalow. Not to be outdone, the main house has a small koi pond between the living room terrace and the master bedroom terrace with a small fountain. The large living room-dinning room-kitchen is comfortable and spacious for easy living with large windows-french doors all around. The furniture is comfortable to sit and lie on while the beds are new and very good. Go to TripAdvisor for more.