Reviews of IDA'S Homestay

Ida's is close to Virgin Beach on a Bike and the Natural surroundings of the resort are quite stunning. It's becoming increasing difficult to find places like this in Bali where developments are coating the island in more and more concrete, obstructing the flow of Earth Energy. Not at Ida's. Earth Energy in full flow here and I love it.

The only suggestions that could make this trip any better is if the quality of the coffee was improved...stronger with some flavour, and the quality of the bread used for toast in the morning was improved...a move away from bleached, white sugar bread would complete the overall experience. Maybe an option to have avocado on toast for those that do not eat eggs.

This is a truly special place, calm, rustic, and incredibly peaceful. We stayed one night but could happily have stayed one month!

Superb

The place is out of your dreams, something that one would never expect to exist. Even though it has no pool or hot shower, the serenity and the views are to die for. Bonus: staff is preparing delicious breakfast.

There is no hot water, and there are no cattle to boil water.

The rustic huts. The beautiful grounds and location beside the water. The outdoor bathroom with a bucket of hot water.

I love the rustic roofs but they do let in a little dirt.

Right slap bang on the water front - fabulous view! This place is a traditional Bali hut - very rustic, very basic so don't expect much ... What you do get is an outstanding Bali experience!

Maybe give more of a talk about the room and how to get the best out of it ... I didn't figure out how to open the louvred window till the last day!

Spacious and telaxing

Love it all

Beautiful garden and authentic buildings.

Basic but great old world charm and super relaxing.

Very authentic, surrounded by nature. The grounds are beautiful! The staff are friendly and helpful. I felt very taken care of. They offered to clean my room everyday and gave suggestions for the local area. The food was super yummy but I didn’t get to try much as they ran out of rice. The included breakfast was delicious and filling.

Only downside is it’s near a main road so traffic can be a little loud early in the morning and late a night. Earplugs block it out.

The trees, the ocean view, the grounds, bungalow, eating meals by the ocean, fish dinner was great

Some of the extra services seemed priced a little high

Wonderful place for those who love nature and relaxation. You can just sit outside and listen to the waves and birds. The breakfast was delicious, everything very well organized. I loved this place!

Intrenet connection.

Breakfast was amazing. Cows grazing were cute.

A touch noisy from the highway and local dogs.

Helpful and nice staff...Wonderful place... like a piece of paradise.

Nothing!

The location is superb, absolute beachfront, but the bungalows are 50-60 meters back in a coconut plantation, with tethered cows grazing, very country Bali. Breakfast of pancakes was OK. I stayed here on a nostalgia trip, having first stayed at Ida's 40+ years ago. Not much has changed, still a rustic place, which has a lot of appeal. WiFi was good, fast and reliable. Ida's is budget accommodation.

Probably nothing. Much of the appeal is that it goes back 40 years, rustic, local architecture, with a true mandi, buckets of hot and cold water to tip over one's self. Aircon would be good, but I knew it didn't have aircon, so that isn't a negative.

A delightful restful time hearing the wave roll in with attentive staff and meals / drinks available . Walking distance to most amenities

This tropical paradise has not changed in 37 years , since my first time there. Beautiful, calm coconut groove with a balinese cow and calve.

the location is fantastic, the food is one of the best I had in Bali. The property is privat and the host makes you feel like you are home.