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Below, some of our guest reviews
Jerrell - New York, NY - October 2024
RATING:
Hands down the best Airbnb I had ever stayed in.
Chika and her staff made us feel like we were staying in our own 5-star all-inclusive hotel. The service was top tier, from the daily cleanings to the laundry service for a small fee.
Also, Chika made sure all of our excursions, activities and transportation was all worked out for us with no hassle whatsoever. Can’t forget about the most amazing breakfast experience that was included in the Airbnb. It was outstanding. We also recommend you have the chef experience for dinner with Chika.
Last but not least, the property and the peacefulness of this villa is something out of this world. From the infinity pool overlooking the jungle side of Ubud, to feeding the beautiful koi fish every morning, to burning wood around the fire pit at night, it made this stay Truly an amazing experience.
Blaire - Chicago, Illinoi - October 2024
RATING:
Our time at the Rumah Kingfisher was truly special. The antique wooden Joglo home that makes up the main and second floors of the estate is gorgeous, and the restoration effort completed by the owner brings forward all the desired elements of Modern luxury living.
The backyard feels like a Balinese sanctuary, where you can connect with nature in the backdrop of beautiful trees and the gorgeous Kingfisher estate. There are areas for meditation and reflection as well as a fire pit and refreshing infinity pool.
The group of property attendants provide wonderful daily breakfast as well as complete property cleaning and daily blessings. Also, we enjoyed hiring a local chef at the recommendation of the Host and had a wonderful Indonesian dinner prepared on the wooden veranda.
If you are traveling to Bali and want to be walking distance from Ubud while feeling miles away in your own jungle oasis, my wife and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Rumah Kingfisher.
Meg - Phoenix, Arizona - July 2024
RATING:
We loved staying at Chica's beautiful home. The location in Sanggingan is fantastic. You have the incredible beauty and peace of the lush river valley on which it is perched - but are just a couple kilometers from all that Ubud has to offer.
Our family of five had plenty of room to stretch out and have private space and enjoyed time together in all the lovely communal gathering areas.
We have 3 older teens and were working remotely while there and the Wi-Fi and privacy was perfect for all of us.
I loved waking early and listening to the birds as the sun rose over the spectacular pool area each morning.
We were able to walk to Indus, Palau Kelapa and Uma Cucina for dinners, and enjoyed the lovely, included breakfast in the morning. Also not to miss is Chica’s darling cafe just down the lane. So delish and incredibly affordable!
The grounds are stunning - the view amazing - and the house is a real home. Comfortable and not just a soulless rental.
Pratheek - Raleigh, N Carolina - May 2024
RATING:
We absolutely loved our stay at Rumah Kingfisher (RK)! Chika and her staff tended to every request from us, starting few weeks prior to our stay, and made sure we had a comfortable and relaxed vacation. We loved the numerous gathering spaces, and the charming details sprinkled across the home.
Chika's food is some of the best Indonesian food I have eaten on the island. And her breakfasts quickly became the highlight of our stay! You have to try Chika's Nasi Kuning, Ketoprak, Lontong Sayur, Chicken Rendang ...which are my top four. And we truly appreciate her accommodating our varied dietary preferences and stocking up the kitchen with our groceries/snacks prior to our stay!
RK is conveniently located you can walk to restaurants, coffee shops, spa, gym, markets, but we also loved our bikes which were delivered to RK!
After exploring in and around Ubud during the days, we found ourselves perfectly at home staying at RK savoring the home cooked meals. That says a lot!
Laura - United States - November 2024
RATING:
Chika's place was a lovely and serene hideaway, the perfect distance from the busy center of Ubud with easy access to the center of town by Grab. The jungle vista was great, and it was lovely to have space with a lawn.
This was a perfect stay for our group of two families with young children. Each family could be spread across the two levels and have some escape, while also coming together at other times. The provided breakfasts were delicious, and Chika's team of staff were very friendly and helpful. Chika is a great communicator, always responsive and no request was ever too much. She really made our stay very easy.
There are many villas in Ubud and we spent a long time researching to find somewhere that wasn't a soulless cookie cutter thing managed by a large company. Chika's place was the opposite of that. As the owner and operator, Chika really did take great care of us. You can feel the family's love for the property. Highly recommend.
Georgina - Greece - May 2024
RATING:
Absolutely magical!!!!!!
No words can describe this incredible place! The photos are unable to do it justice, it's so much more beautiful!!!
The communication with Chika was great even before we arrived, (very late). The location is mind blowing! Very close to shops and restaurants but also very private and quiet.
The house itself ... whatever i say will not come close to the beauty! Every small detail, the design, sparkling clean, the garden, the pool. everything was spectacular! This place really gave us a holiday that we will never forget, and we can't wait to go back!
Chika's breakfasts are amazing, and her cooking is out of this world for those that love the local cuisine. By no doubt I recommend this place 10000% everything was immaculate!
Chika, we thank you so much for making this an unforgettable trip!!! We hope to see you soon again!!!
Andrew - United Kingdom - July 2024
RATING:
Staying at this lovely property was like having a life upgrade for the day. The beautiful old wooden building complete with chandelier emanates old fashioned charm and luxury.
Host, Chika was welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. The location is close to central Ubud but in a peaceful back road with beautiful views over a river valley. Indeed, waking to the sunrise in the upstairs bedroom was a life affirming delight.
Treat yourself, you're worth it!
Henry - New Zealand - September 2024
RATING:
Thankyou Chika, Komang, Taya, and staff for an amazing relaxing holiday.
From the moment we booked there was outstanding communication and absolute and genuine support to make our holiday what we wanted. The house is amazing and spacious.
The photos are exactly representative of its beauty. There is virtually no end to the positive things to write about this place, the beautiful people who look after it, and the paradise in which it sits. We are very keen to come back again.
Hima - Netherlands - June 2024
RATING:
Dear Chika,
Thank you again for the lovely stay. Me, Gina and Lua felt very much at home. It was a great place to chill after a long busy day in Ubud’s surroundings.
The staff were kind and helpful.
Of course we won’t forget to notice the food. The food was great, even when you don’t eat meat you guys rocked the pescatarian dishes.
All the best and till next time!
Iselle - France - November 2024
RATING:
What a beautiful place!
Chika’ house is a paradise! Such a beautiful house, incredible view, great pool. Quite close to Ubud center but so peaceful and no noise.
Chika is very nice and her team is so lovely, helpful and so kind! Breakfast (we took Indonesian one) is delicious.
We really had a great time and a great stay in Chika’ house!
Brian - United States - June 2024
RATING:
The best thing about this property is the Host Chika! It’s nice to have an English-speaking host for those who are not familiar with the area.
Chika is an incredible chef. She and her wonderful staff prepared breakfast and dinner that were better than anywhere one could eat in town at a great value.
The property landscaping looks like your own botanical gardens surrounded by a beautiful pool and nature. This property is just far enough from the hustle of town but yet close enough to do everything. Great location. I highly recommend this home for families or adults traveling together.
My only regret is that we were not able to stay for a longer period of time.
Thank you, Chika!!
Susan - Australia - December 2024
RATING:
This was the perfect stay! The house itself is so beautiful and Chika and her partner were incredibly accommodating.
The breakfasts were incredible and communication was excellent. The house was spotless and in a great location,
it felt secluded and luxurious! We already can’t wait to come back. Thank you
Jennifer - Illinois, US - December 2024
RATING:
The BEST Airbnb I’ve ever stayed at!
I can’t find anything negative to say because I was impressed with every little detail of our stay. Chika and team go above and beyond to treat their guest like family. They made sure we were always comfortable, and we loved Chika’s home cooked food!
As for their home, it was a peaceful and very cozy property with a breathtaking scenery. We can’t thank Chika and her staff enough.
This home is worth every penny, and we will return to Rumah Kingfisher when we return to Bali!