Nuanu Creative City
nuanu.com (opens in a new window)2–3 km · 5–8 min
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Beraban Village · Tanah Lot · Bali
A riverside sanctuary between the rice fields and the sea.
est. on a river bend, Desa Beraban
★ 4.79, 117 guest reviews
astu · sanskrit · “so be it”
The name is a quiet blessing. Hidden on a river bend among working rice paddies, Villa Astu is built for the slow rhythm of Bali - morning light through a woven ceiling, birdsong over the water, nowhere you need to be.
- 0rating · 117 reviews
- 0guests · loft king bed
- 0kmto Ngurah Rai airport
- 0minto Tanah Lot temple
umah · the house
An A-frame open to the paddies
Black steel, glass gables and a hand-woven bamboo roof, modern lines holding a traditional Balinese interior. Every room faces the green.
I, the loft
Sleep in the roofline
The king bedroom sits on a mezzanine beneath the bamboo vault, beside a suspended net where you can read above the living room. Fall asleep to the river; wake to the skylight.
II, the lounge
A sunken room in the light
The conversation pit faces floor-to-ceiling glass and the pool beyond. Work at the dedicated desk with fast Wi-Fi, or do nothing at all, the villa is good at both.
III, the water
A pool on the paddy line
The private pool runs the length of the deck, a hammock sways over the sunken sofa group, and the only sound is the river below. Open all year, all hours.
IV, the bath
End the day in flowers
A rain shower and freestanding tub against dark volcanic stone. Ask the team to draw a traditional Balinese flower bath after a day of surf or temples.
Best with sound; the villa has a soundtrack of its own.
layanan · guest services
Everything,
arranged from
the villa
All the services at your ease, simply booked from the guest portal.
A stay that allows space for stillness through ease of getting what you need. Our team is happy to arrange any of the below. * prices are indicative
fasilitas · amenities
What the villa comes with
Everything listed on Airbnb, from the coffee maker to the hammock.
56 amenities across 12 categories
- Private pool, open 24h
- River view
- Wifi & workspace
- Full kitchen
- Hammock
- Bathtub
- Self check-in
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desa · the village
Beraban, the village that keeps Tanah Lot
Villa Astu sits in Banjar Sinjuana, Desa Beraban, on Tabanan's quiet coast - the same village community that guards Bali's most famous sea temple. Black-sand beaches, working paddies and morning offerings; Canggu's cafés are 25 minutes away when you want them.
8°36'36.2"S 115°06'13.3"E · Open in Google Maps ↗
Drive times
| Nyanyi Beach · Nuanu Creative City | 5–8 min |
| Munggu Beach | 8–10 min |
| Tanah Lot temple | 10–15 min |
| Kedungu Beach (surf) | 12–15 min |
| Seseh village & beach | 12–15 min |
| Pererenan | 20–25 min |
| Canggu · Batu Bolong | 25–40 min |
| Seminyak | 45–60 min |
| Airport (DPS) | 60–90 min |
| Ubud | 75–90 min |
| Sanur Harbour (fast boats) | 60–90 min |
| Uluwatu | 90–120 min |
Times vary with Bali traffic. We arrange trusted drivers, see services.
Tanah Lot
tanahlot.id (opens in a new window)5–6 km · 10–15 min
The 16th-century sea temple on its wave-cut rock, Bali's defining sunset. Its odalan festival processions pass through Beraban every 210 days.
The black-sand coast
beaches near us (opens in a new window)Nyanyi · Munggu · Seseh · Kedungu
Four quiet volcanic beaches within 15 minutes. Kedungu's soft A-frame wave is one of Bali's best places to learn to surf; Seseh and Munggu stay blissfully uncrowded.
Eat & drink
places near us (opens in a new window)5–25 min
Warung Alus for beanbag sunsets, Mirai Sushi and Natari bakery in Munggu, Seseh General Store and Thalassa on the sand, brunch at Honey Kitchen in Pererenan.
Essentials
pepitosupermarket.co.id (opens in a new window)10–20 min
Pepito supermarket & pharmacy on the Munggu bypass (07–23 daily), ATMs along the bypass, The Medical Bali 24h clinic in Pererenan. We deliver scooters to the villa.
Day trips
jatiluwih.id (opens in a new window)20 min – 1.5 h
Alas Kedaton monkey forest, Taman Ayun royal temple, Leke Leke waterfall, the UNESCO rice terraces of Jatiluwih and the lake temple of Ulun Danu Beratan.
musim · seasons
When to come
There is no wrong month, only different Balis. Scroll to open the year.
budaya · culture
Live a while inside Tri Hita Karana
Balinese life balances three harmonies. Staying in a village like Beraban, you don't watch them from a distance, you're gently inside them.
Parhyangan
harmony with the divine
Canang sari, small palm-leaf offerings with flowers and incense, appear on gates, cars and the beach every morning. Step around them, never over. At temples, a sarong and sash are required; the inner courtyards are for worshippers.
Pawongan
harmony among people
The banjar, the village council, runs ceremonies, security and daily life. Processions may close a road for an hour; it's a privilege, not a delay. A smile and a slow nod open every door in Beraban.
Palemahan
harmony with nature
The paddies around the villa follow the subak, Bali's thousand-year-old UNESCO-listed irrigation cooperative. Planting, flooding and harvest change the view with the seasons; the frogs sing loudest after rain.
A little Balinese & Indonesian
| Om Swastiastu | hello / blessings (Balinese) |
| Suksma | thank you (Balinese) |
| Terima kasih | thank you (Indonesian) |
| Selamat pagi | good morning |
| Enak sekali! | delicious! |
| Berapa harganya? | how much is it? |
| Tidak apa-apa | no problem |
| Astungkara | hopefully, god willing |
Why everyone shares four names
Balinese first names run by birth order, not gender: Wayan, Made, Nyoman, Ketut, then back to Wayan for a fifth child. Putu, Kadek and Komang do the same job in other families. So the driver, the chef and the neighbour may all be Made, and nobody finds it confusing.
How a Balinese home is arranged
Every compound is oriented kaja to kelod, mountain to sea, with the family temple in the mountain-facing corner. Just inside the gate you'll notice a short freestanding wall, the aling-aling: spirits travel in straight lines, so the wall makes them turn.
Dress & manners
Cover shoulders and knees at temples, use your right hand for giving and receiving, and keep beachwear for the beach. Bargaining at markets is friendly sport, smile while you do it.
tamu · our guests
What do our guests say?
4.79
★★★★★
from 117 stays
Very beautiful design and very clean. We stayed during Nyepi, and it was great to find complete kitchen utilities. The hammock, living room and poolside area offered many comfortable spots to relax. Love love your place!
The place was truly magical. Felt very homey. The garden is a true place of peace and the neighbourhood is very quiet, which is great when you want to rest. I was working here and it was very easy to get into focus.
Second time staying in this villa, always my go-to when staying in and around Canggu. 10/10 in every category, never disappoints.
The house is so cool and the bed was so comfy. Irene and Alit were so responsive and helpful. It is a relatively rural area, so they left plenty of bug spray and mosquito coils for us.
Super nice villa, cozy, clean, good airconditioning and peaceful neighbourhood. Very nice bed. Gonna miss it, would recommend.
Amazing team and they were great with responding to our questions and requests. Do note the villa sits down a quiet lane, so share the map pin with your driver.
menginap · stay
Book direct.
Keep 10–20%.
The same villa, the same team, none of the platform fees. Direct bookings receive a seasonal discount off the Airbnb rate, plus early check-in when the calendar allows.
- 10–20% off platform rates, by season
- Free cancellation window on direct rates
- Welcome drink & fruit on arrival
- Priority for early check-in / late checkout
Airbnb from $199
direct from $165/night
August 2026
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tim · the people
The team behind your stay
Villa Astu is cared for by a small local management team from Beraban and around Tabanan, the same faces through your whole stay.
Irene
Host & guest relations
Answers within the hour, 100% response rate, three years of hosting across 2,200+ reviews.
Alit
Villa manager
Born nearby, your man on the ground for check-in, drivers, ceremonies and everything local.
Housekeeping
Daily care
Fresh linen, a spotless pool and quiet mornings; the villa is reset while you're at breakfast.
Experience team
Services & trips
Surf coaches, drivers, chefs and therapists, a trusted village network, one message away.
kontak · contact
Talk to us
For dates, services or anything mid-stay. WhatsApp is fastest, the team replies within the hour, 07:00–22:00 WITA.
- WhatsApp+62 811 000 000
- Emailstay@villaastu.com
- AddressBanjar Sinjuana, Beraban,
Kediri, Tabanan, Bali 82121 - LegalNIB 2202220068631 · KBLI 55900