I have nothing but great things to say. The property was just as displayed in the photos, better actually. Staff was friendly and attentive! We spent 11 days here and happily called it home! Didn't want to leave but real life called and would welcome the opportunity to visit the villas and Bali again in the future ... until them we have great memories Linda & Mackenzie

I have nothing but great things to say. The property was just as displayed in the photos, better actually. Staff was friendly and attentive! We spent 11 days here and happily called it home! Didn't want to leave but real life called and would welcome the opportunity to visit the villas and Bali again in the future ... until them we have great memories Linda & Mackenzie

We booked all 3 villas so we could share this beautiful place with friends. The villas are all beautiful! The grounds truly stunning lying by the pool was just Bliss! The Reef fascinating lots of fish to see for those who snorkel. The team of staff so wonderful Ayu and team so lovely, friendly and helpful the kids talk of them still! This is definitely a non touristy part of Bali which is stunning much to see and do if your prepared to travel away from the Villa a little. The group enjoyed visits to Coffee plantations, rice fields, water temples, Volcano cycle ride and a Boat trip over to the Gili Islands all thoroughly recommended. This place was incredibly special and I can't recommend it highly enough to anyone thinking of staying were just looking for an excuse to return tho from the UK it's a Long Trip. We will be back tho Thankyou so much for sharing with us your wonderful Home. The Jackson, Cornwell & Boardman Families. UK

We decided to rent all 3 villas as a group of 13 at the end of August '16 and what a great decision it was. Peaceful & relaxed are the best words to describe thre place. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, they are very inconspicuous when not required but are there within seconds as soon as you have a request. Ayu, the house manager is happy to suggest and book restaurant options and will help with day trip ideas etc. As for the area, it's nice and quiet but the bars of Candi Dasa are just a few minutes drive away (most restaurants have a driver and will come and pick you up). There are a few nice restaurants within a few minute walk that offer good Balinese food but also pizza and burgers for the less adventurous. I can fully recommend the restaurant at the Sea Breeze hotel right next to the villas. Of course the food cooked by the staff at the villas is excellent - ask about the traditional Balinese banquet! We would go back tomorrow if we could which should be recommendation enough!!

We decided to rent all 3 villas as a group of 13 at the end of August '16 and what a great decision it was. Peaceful & relaxed are the best words to describe thre place. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, they are very inconspicuous when not required but are there within seconds as soon as you have a request. Ayu, the house manager is happy to suggest and book restaurant options and will help with day trip ideas etc. As for the area, it's nice and quiet but the bars of Candi Dasa are just a few minutes drive away (most restaurants have a driver and will come and pick you up). There are a few nice restaurants within a few minute walk that offer good Balinese food but also pizza and burgers for the less adventurous. I can fully recommend the restaurant at the Sea Breeze hotel right next to the villas. Of course the food cooked by the staff at the villas is excellent - ask about the traditional Balinese banquet! We would go back tomorrow if we could which should be recommendation enough!!

Our party of 16 took over the Citakara Sari compound for over two weeks this past summer. It is a gorgeous property with lovely expansive grounds, spacious villas that gave us all our own privacy while having a great common room for meals and get togethers. The property is on the "sleepier" side of Bali away from the hustle of Seminyak. There are several great excursions about 45 minutes from the Villa that we explored. We ventured to various beaches and snorkeled at the Blue Lagoon. We took advantage of the bbq prepared by the staff one night and had local performers come a do a "Frog Dance" that was a fun treat. Iyu the property manager helped us navigate around town and we worked with several different drivers to take us to destinations outside of the main village. On the same strip of beach there are several different hotels which were convenient to drop into for lunches and dinners to change up the pace. We loved using the tennis courts and the mini raft in the pool which the kids turned into their own pirate ship. We had been traveling all summer and Citakara Sari was the perfect place to end our whirlwind vacation. We searched for treasure (sea glass, shells, etc) on our own private beach, lounged at the pool, played cards under the gazebo and got lost watching the waves. Iyu arranged for massages that were heavenly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the villas and would recommend to families with all ages, wedding parties and friends.

The villa is superb, the view is amazing, the team is professional and very helpful, always here when you need. It is a little corner in paradise, closed to Candi Dasa (5mn by car), very quiet and relaxing, but you can also make visits to nice places.

The villa is superb, the view is amazing, the team is professional and very helpful, always here when you need. It is a little corner in paradise, closed to Candi Dasa (5mn by car), very quiet and relaxing, but you can also make visits to nice places.

We took both villas....both were divine and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. We even organised a dinner party with a suckling pig and had friends come over...there was nothing to do from setting the table to cleaning up. The most relaxing holiday in a beautiful villa with lovely pool and discrete helpful staff. Staying here was the highlight of the trip...you really don't need to venture beyond the gates!!! Although we had to since we were attending a conference at a hotel near by....Citi Kara Sari was the much better venue. Having a driver at your disposal really helped since local knowledge is a must and the drivers we saw on the road caused lots of amusement for their lack of concern for themselves. Would recommend it to those with family group or large party of friends. Sleeps 8 couples perfectly. A truly relaxing holiday thanks to the great staff.

We took both villas....both were divine and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. We even organised a dinner party with a suckling pig and had friends come over...there was nothing to do from setting the table to cleaning up. The most relaxing holiday in a beautiful villa with lovely pool and discrete helpful staff. Staying here was the highlight of the trip...you really don't need to venture beyond the gates!!! Although we had to since we were attending a conference at a hotel near by....Citi Kara Sari was the much better venue. Having a driver at your disposal really helped since local knowledge is a must and the drivers we saw on the road caused lots of amusement for their lack of concern for themselves. Would recommend it to those with family group or large party of friends. Sleeps 8 couples perfectly. A truly relaxing holiday thanks to the great staff.

We spent 5 nights in this wonderful property in July 2013. Hospitality started as soon as we landed in the airport with prompt arrival of our drivers. The property is situated on the east coast of Bali and so with the traffic of morning rush hour, the commute is about 1.5 hours. However when you arrive, you are immediately met by a group of friendly staff waiting to take your bags and cool tropical drinks in hand! The property is more majestic than the pictures would suggest. You even have your own stretch of private beach! Bedrooms are spacious and air conditioned. The villa was immaculate with beautiful antiques and artwork reflective of the owners' excellent taste. The menu for the villa itself is simple and this may be reflective of the fact that there are several local restaurants who will deliver. However we were a large group with small children and so arranged with Ayu to have dinner at home . Ayu is a fantastic cook who easily could outrun any of the local restaurants! Made also is an excellent and safe driver who showed us the sights! If you have the opportunity, ask for the Kecak dance performance , you'll not regret it ! The highlight though was meeting the owners themselves who are warm and charming people ! Thank you Ayu, Made and all the wonderful staff at Citakara Sari! Best wishes Lynn and Iouri ! We hope to meet with you again in the future, either back in Bali or on our side of the world :))

That vacation was a dream of my life. The Villa itself was a piece of art, the garden was nice and shady, the nice and cosy beach pleased us every time we went for a swimming, and all this beautiful environment was adorned with warmest welcome and best hospitality ever, provided by the owner himself and by his team. My compliments to all of them. Our family can't wait to return to Bali!

My wife, two teenage children, and I stayed in Villa Joglo for three nights. The time was too short. There are two gorgeous homes in a palm grove on the ocean with a private beach, pool, tennis court, and an attentive staff. It is as far from Kuta's nightlife as it is close to traditional Bali. There is no restaurant on the premises, but it is within walking distance of a "real" Balinese village and several small cafés. The staff prepares breakfast and will prepare lunch and dinner with advance notice. We were not into planning ahead and ordered lunch and dinner off of the collection of menus from nearby restaurants that will deliver. The staff was nowhere to be seen – – until you want something. Drinks by the pool, a masseuse, a tennis partner, a car to Ubud, can all be easily arranged. If tranquility in a stunningly beautiful setting is the goal, it would be difficult to find anything nicer than this beautiful property.

Our family of five enjoyed every minute during the eight nights stay at Citakara Sari Estate near Candi Dasa in February this year. Everything was as described on the website. The property is situated in a quiet and secluded location on Bali's east cost with beautiful ocean views. The two airy and spacious villas on the estate are comfortable, tastefully decorated and kept very clean and tidy. With no mosquitoes around we left our balcony doors open at night to enjoy the ocean breeze. The lush garden is perfectly manicured and we felt like being in paradise. Our daughters aged 13, 18 and 21 enjoyed their daily matches on the fantastic tennis court, my husband explored the reef snorkeling from the small private beach and went fishing by boat in the strait. I recharged by exercising in the large well maintained pool, having fantastic body massages in the spa area, relaxing on the comfortable sun lounges and watching the colorful sunsets. The girls were happy to have free internet access and they made plenty of use of the property's DVD collection. I found a couple of very interesting books in the house about Balinese culture and customs. With recommendations regarding sight seeing from the staff we went on several day trips exploring different parts of Bali in the estate's comfortable car and felt very safe with our friendly and experienced driver. Candi Dasa is a 10 minutes drive away and we got complimentary lifts to shop or visit restaurants. When we preferred to eat in we ordered take away or asked the staff to prepare a meal. With our own small safe in the villa for our valuables and a night guard on the grounds we never had to worry about safety issues and felt very secure living on the estate. The service by the staff of six was perfect. They did everything to make us feel at home and always had a friendly smile on their faces. Even before we arrived the American owner of the property responded to all our queries in detail and it was a pleasure doing business with him. We recommend this wonderful place to anybody who is looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday in luxurious surroundings. Our family would love to stay at Citakara Sari again in the future. Thank you, Iouri, for creating this beautiful place and sharing it with us. Gabriele (55) from Sydney, Australia

After escaping Ubud, 5 lbs heavier (they do have great food there) and our wallets in tack, we found Bali within the serenity of the Citakara Estate. We stayed in the Villa Yoga Bale, slowed down and took in the magic. The house is beautiful in it's simplicity. My husband and I stayed in the upstairs bedroom with a view of the sea, and our teenage kids shared the downstairs bedroom with the TV. I hope to go back again, and the sooner the better. The staff is exceptional, and took care of all of our needs. We ate breakfast in, and went exploring by afternoon and night. There are two houses on this estate and they are both works of art. There is enough distance for privacy, yet close enough to mingle if you are fortunate and have nice people next door. If you want to slow down, this is the place for you. We had to force ourselves to go sightseeing because we never wanted to leave the grounds.

Places to stay: * Villa Citakara Sari Estate. Villa Joglo and Yoga Bale. The most amazing house I have ever stayed in. The owner is a pleasure to deal with and there is a full time staff onsite. Ayu is the care taker and she is so wonderful! There are not enough great things I can say about this place! It was breathtakingly beautiful, secluded and peaceful, reef snorkeling off your own private beach and it still has all the amenities you would look for in a public hotel; wireless, full kitchen, room service, turn down, etc.. I almost did not want to tell anyone about this place so I do not have to compete for a calendar week! There is no other place in Candidasa like it, whether you are with your whole family on vacation or on your honeymoon this is where you want to be! I would go back in a heart beat… especially since I never wanted to leave.

My husband and our 2 young children had the pleasure of visiting this amazing property for a week and could not have any more rave reviews of this home. We have been fortunate to travel to some amazing 5 star resorts around the world and this stunning home is better than anything we've found yet. From the very beginning with my initial inquiry to Iouri, I knew that we had found something special. He responded so quickly to all of my questions and booked our stay in an very professional manner, which is certianly unique to typical vacation home rentals when working directly with the owner. It truly felt like booking through a luxury resort. The ease of booking was just the beginning, as our arrival at the home far exceeded the expectations we had for this property. We were greeted by all of the staff, and typical of the Balinese people, all were incredibly kind and welcoming. The home is incredibly comfortable- wonderful beds, large bathrooms and wrap around decks from which to enjoy the amazing views. The infinity pool, complete with the inclusion of the small "kids" pool, is perfect for those traveling with young children. The beach is just as the pictures show- private and best to be enjoyed with the snorkel gear provided by the staff. The amazing people who took care of us were so kind and always available for anything we needed, but without being at all intrusive. We ventured out to a few restaurants, but found ourselves not wanting to leave the property too often as we had everything we needed there! Nearby restaurants easily deliver all meals, though Ayu's on-site cooking is not to be missed. Daily breakfasts cooked by the staff were wonderful too. We had an amazing week which passed far too quickly at this piece of heaven on earth.

We stayed two weeks in Citakari Sara during august 2011 to discover the east of Bali. It was wonderful. The villa, its amenities, the location and the staff! Great service, great holidays! Thanks again, we will come back for sure!

My wife and I stayed at Citakara Sari in October 2011. We originally booked for 5 nights and planned to travel onto Lombok for 7 nights, but after 4 hours at the property it became very clear to us that leaving would be foolish so we stayed for the full 12 days. We are regular visitors to Bali and after a bad experience staying at “Bali Vnew” villa in LOVINA we vowed never to rent a privately owned villa again however staying at Citakara Sari has changed that. This was one of the most professionally run places we have experienced, even better than some of the resorts with hundreds of staff. The team that run the place on a daily basis really care about your holiday experience. Even after our first initial email enquiry to the owner prior to booking, I knew we had found something very special were going to enjoy staying there. If you love to relax and chill out in a beautiful tropical setting, than this is the place for you. The villas are tastefully decked out with antique carvings and artefacts, numerous lounging options with sumptuous soft furnishings add to the laid back, understated luxury…heaven! Magnificent grounds, a beautiful pool and snorkelling right off the beach. The property was so lovely we did not want to leave and day trips became a chore! Nothing was a too much trouble; we had bicycles, yoga teachers, masseuses, and meals from local Candidasa restaurants delivered to our villa. Although the Nasi Goreng cooked by AYU was pretty special! If you want to a more active holiday there is a lot to do in and around the area but we were so relaxed we did not even use the splendid tennis court. Thank you BALI for the beautiful weather, thank you AYU and the TEAM for looking after us and thank you to Iouri for creating such a magnificent place! We will most DEFINITELY be back. I only hope one day the owner will let me purchase Villa Yoga Bale for my retirement!

If you are nervous about booking on the internet ...........with this propert you dont have to be. The villa and property are true to the photographs and from the moment you arrive you dont want to leave. The villa is tastefully decorated and immaculately clean. We spent our days playing tennis and swimming in the large pool or the sea and at night we fell asleep listening to the relaxing sounds of the ocean. The staff are friendly and efficient and go out of their way to help you in any way they can. We stayed in several properties and hotels during our stay and this villa was the best by far. If you are looking for somewhere quiet, private and peaceful but like to be active during the day then this special villa and all it offers is the place you want to be. Karen, Jakob, Gerahard & Brian Hayes