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Houses built for groups, on and near the coast. Floor plans, kitchens, bathroom counts and the unglamorous details that decide whether a fortnight together works.

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The Seminyak Legacy: 6-Bedroom Estates in the Heart of Oberoi

The Seminyak Legacy: 6-Bedroom Estates in the Heart of Oberoi

Six bedrooms is where the Bali villa market thins out and the quality gap widens. What separates a genuine estate from three small villas…

R. Calloway · 13 May 2026
The 6-Bedroom Estate: Redefining Group Luxury in Uluwatu

The 6-Bedroom Estate: Redefining Group Luxury in Uluwatu

Large clifftop houses are Bali’s most photographed accommodation and its most demanding to run well. What to check before booking one…

R. Calloway · 29 April 2026
Staffed Villas: How It Actually Works, and How Not to Get It Wrong

Staffed Villas: How It Actually Works, and How Not to Get It Wrong

A cook, a housekeeper and a driver come as standard at the larger end of the market. Most guests have never stayed anywhere staffed and…

J. Ellery · 17 June 2026