Meet Surya
Open minded, Helpful, Friendly
Our house adheres to traditional rules of making house in Bali including a family temple in it. Located in a rustic area and closed to nature and some historical temples.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I can answer questions but let my guests do their own thing.
Family Hobbies
Football, Hiking, Reading, Photography, Nature
Hosting guests since
2015
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
We are happy to share a real Balinese Experience in our house. Our house is a traditional Balinese house that fully adheres to our traditional value. We have a traditional value in building the house that is called “sikut satak”. Bear in mind that this is a real house, not a bed and breakfast hotel nor a guest house, so real people live in this house :) That is what homestay all about, to know the real Balinese living.
Based on this concept, the house has mrajan (family temple), gedong (north building), bale dangin (east building), bale dauh/loji (west building) and paon (kitchen) Each of this building has its own function and we are happy to explain it for you :)
Our house is located within the area of the village where you can really see and get an insight of the real Balinese traditional live. One of the special highlight is that the house is located very near to the rice field. It is only 2 minutes walk or can be 1 minute walk if you walk faster to the UNESCO heritage rice field. The rice field is called Pulagan rice field. Less known for tourist but it is a huge and beautiful rice
THE HOUSE
Our house is a traditional Balinese House. This is how we build a house in Bali. The rule is called Sikut Satak. There are 3 main parts in he house. The temple, the house area and the backyard.
THE FAMILY TEMPLE (MERAJAN)
Every house in Bali has a family temple. It is built on the highest ground. The temple is located on the North East area of the house. The area is considered as holy area. You may have a look and enter this area anytime. Lady who is on her period is not allowed to enter.
Balinese believe in God and the ancestor’s spirit. So basically we pray to the God and our ancestor’s spirit. We put offering in the temple for the ceremony that is tribute to the God.
NORTH BUILDING (GEDONG)
North Building is the building where the most senior people live. One of the pillars must align to one of the pillars on the family temple. The floor may not higher than the lowest floor in the family temple. North building has only one bedroom.
EAST BUILDING (BALE DANGIN)
East building is an open space building with four fosters bed. This is the place where we put the offering if there is ceremony that is tribute for the human. For example third month ceremony for baby, sixth month ceremony for baby, tooth filling ceremony for adult and wedding.
One of the pillars of east building must align to one of the pillars of north building. The floor of the east building may not be higher than the floor of the north building.
When it is not used as ceremony venue, this can be used as normal place. Sleeping, seating area or any activity.
WEST BUILDING (BALE DAUH)
Bale Dauh or west building is place for the younger generation or for guest who visit us. One of the pillars of west building must align to one of the pillars of east building. Normally west building has several rooms for the younger generations. This the room where you are staying now.
SOUTH BUILDING (BALE DELOD)
South building is optional. This can be a kitchen or a building for people to sleep. In our place, the south building is a kitchen.
BACKYARD (TEBA)
Backyard is called Teba. Normally this area is used as place for preparation during the ceremony. If there is big scale ceremony in the house, backyard area is used as preparation area.
LIGHT BALINESE BREAKFAST
We provide your light breakfast in the morning. It is Balinese cake with coffee or tea.
WATER
In Bali the water from the water tap is NOT DRINKABLE. We provide you mineral water in the kitchen. Please feel free to take it in the kitchen.
COFFEE OR TEA
Coffee and tea are always available for free in the kitchen.
BE A CHEF IN OUR KITCHEN
Be part of the family and cook in the kitchen. You may purchase some meat, vegetable and fruit in the market and cook it as you wish.
Noodle can be purchased in the nearest waroong (just a minute walk) Cooked rice is always available in the rice cooker.
SURROUNDING
Our traditional Balinese compound is located in a village, you have the opportunity to see and interact with the villagers.
PEOPLE
You will enjoy seeing the people and their activity. The people are very welcoming, just try to walk around and you’ll see there are many naturally smiling faces greet you.
MARKET
Try to visit the market in the morning and see the real activity there. You get meat, fruits or cake. If you love photography, the market can be very interesting spot for your documentary. For example the colorful ceremony material that is hung all around the market creates unique and picturesque view. The market is only 15 minutes walk.
TEMPLES
There are many temples around the village. Some are within walking distance. The recommended ones to visit are
1. PURA GUNUNG KAWI TEMPLE.
It is like 15 minutes walk from the house. The temple is very unique because it is carved on a rocky wall. Normally temples are Bali are built on using normal method but Gunung Kawi Temple has some parts that is carved on a rocky wall. Some huge parts actually.
2. PURA MENGENING TEMPLE
This temple is one of the oldest temples in Bali. It takes about 25 minutes by walk or 5 minutes scooter ride from our place. There is an area for bathing outside of the sacred area where local people take a bath on an open space. The water is very fresh and pure. You may try if you wish.
3. PURA TIRTA EMPUL TEMPLE .
The temple has holy spring water where people do purification ceremony. It is like 35 minutes walk or 7 minutes ride by scooter/car. One of the big temples in Bali because people from around the island come for praying and purification.
RICE FIELD
Pulagan rice field is a UNESCO heritage site. It is only 2 minutes walk from our house. One of the favorite attractions because it is very beautiful there. You can jogging every morning there.
1. Morning visit during sunrise, you will see beautiful sunrise coming from behind the Sacred Mount Agung.
2. Around 9 AM – 11 AM also good time when sun ray gets some reflections on the dew/moisture that is still on the leaves. It gives good photography effect of your picture.
3. 16 PM till sunset are moment when people go to the river for bathing. Good moment to see their life and ended by beautiful orange impression created by the sunset.
4. Night around 8 PM is best time to watch fireflies on the rice field.
TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY
If you plan to explore more during your stay, there is a place for you to rent a scooter. It cost you IDR 50,000/scooter/day excluding the gasoline.
INTERNET
There is Wifi. Ask us the password.
HOT WATER (SHOWER)
If you really need hot water for take a bath, we will boil the water in the kitchen and put it in a plastic bucket in the bathroom.
LAUNDRY
We have a washing machine that you can use during your stay at no extra charge.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Patio
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Closely located to Pulagan Rice Field. A UNESCO heritage rice field. Gunung Kawi Temple is only 15 minutes walk. Center of Ubud is 25 minutes drive.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
1. Be part of the family during your stay so you are free to use the kitchen.
2. Smoking is only outside of the room.
3. Reservation deposit
a. For reservation less than 3 nights , 1 night deposit is required.
b. For reservation up to 7 nights, 2 nights deposit is required.
c. Reservation more than 7 nights, 50% deposit is required prior arrival.
d. We will send you link to settle the deposit that can be settled by credit card.
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
19 Reviews
September 2018
Restfull, welcoming, and free to enjoy untouristic village life of cool Bali highlands. A place of incredible terraced rice fields; beautiful nature, local backroads for cycling/scooter; and famous temples that many tourists from Ubud travel to see mid-day, but can be experienced alone early morning and late evening. A wonderfull home for long stay people.
August 2018
My stay in Surya's was just unforgetable in the most possitive way. The host Surya and his family are very welcoming, kind and friendly people. They are always willing to help and trying to make your stay as comfortable as possible. They were also very open to share and talk about their culture.
The accommodation itself has everything you need and makes you feel comfy. Your room and bathroom are clean, spacious and very cosy.
Great bonus is the location. In a far history Tampaksiring used to be the "capital city" of Bali. That is way, there are many beautiful temples around. Some of them are just few minutes away by walk or by scooter. And even more amazing is that practically behind the house there are wonderful rice fields protected by UNESCO.
You will find all important information in a special secret book at the homestay :)
To conclude, I would like to thank Surya and his family very much! My stay was great enjoyment, amazing experience and I will never forget them. They made me feel like at home ♥️August 2018
Lieu parfait pour des voyageurs voulant en apprendre plus sur la façon dont vivent les balinais. Et sur leur religion qu'est l'hindouisme.
July 2018
This place is a gem, a world away from your home or any of the tourism centres of Bali. It's a place to slow down , appreciate the beauty of the paddy fields, the village architecture, the lovely friendly people, the views of Bali's wonderful volcanoes, the delicious well priced food from the market and the culture and traditions which are very strong. Surya's family are people of such warmth and integrity. It's a gift to know them!
June 2018
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April 2018
Our family had an amazing 4 days staying at Surya’s homestay just outside of Ubud. As first time visitors to Bali we wish we would have skipped the chaos of Kuta altogether and spent our full week in Tampaksiring. The homestay is as beautiful as described and the company is even better.
Aji was an incredibly kind host, just being around him is medicine for your soul. His sons, Surya and Ida, provided engaging conversation allowing us to better understand the traditions and politics of the Balinese people.
We enjoyed walking to the market, touring the nearby temples, and visiting the rice fields without the need of a driver or scooter. We spent one morning at a nearby cooking class which was fantastic. There are not many tourists in town and we always got a smile and kind hello from the villagers, especially the children.
Our only disappointing experiences are a reflection on Bali itself, not this beautiful homestay. The traffic is terrible... it took us almost 3 hrs to drive 54km from Tampaksiring to our final hotel near the airport. Lastly, the amount of garbage everywhere around the island, and the apparent indifference towards it, is truly heartbreaking.
March 2018
Mars 2018.Le grand père est très accueillant, réservé mais souriant, très friendly.Maison typique située dans un village calme où les gens ont le sourire, des Balinais quoi!Lieu calme loin de la circulation. Le coq chante fort!Il s’agit d une maison construite sur le mode organisation Balinaise. Beau temple. Des rizières et ambiance jungle à vraiment 3 Minutes à pied. Un couple sympa dont une française se sont installés à 5’. Bistrot Bali à Tampaksiring.Si vous voulez vivre comme un Balinais rural, c est une très bonne adresse.
It’s a very good adress if you want to spend your time in country Bali island ambiance, like a real Balinais!January 2018
This place is very, very special. It's difficult and too emotional to describe what happened to us while being with Aji and most of the time, his sister Ida Bagus. We just can say that they are lovely people in all the possible ways of living life and being, and that there are no words to tribute their hospitality and kinship of openheartedness.
This place is for timeless travelers with a good eye for culture, with sense of humor, coffee likers, broader for people who really are willing to dive into the adventure of contemporary Balinese customs and way of living. It might seem boring what's happening in this house, as there's not much “materialistic” movement, but then it's for sure just yourself who is “blind” for what's really happening in and around a certain place, and if you are that boring, you should maybe better stay in southern touristic areas, where life is like at home. For the other type, eager to learn from the more and better experienced, which Aji and Ida surely are: move around this wonderful village, to the daily market, it's incredible temple areas (take a bath!), take a walk through the rice fields, enjoy the view of Genung Agung, and get inspired by the laughers of the people in the streets by telling them words in Basa Bali in horrible spelling. Last but not least: Consider to hire a Scooter, easiest and cheapest and most interesting and liberate way to know the area around. We stayed one month in the beautiful village of Tampaksiring and enjoyed every single day. Thank you Aji and Ida and the whole family, for everything. Anestis & LiliSeptember 2017
The Warmth of Uncle and Aunt was great !
We enjoyed stay and the places around !!
The morning chillness, rice fields, the flowing river and the daily market is +++ !!!August 2017
lovely place and friendly old couple, but we were dissapointed that the young family in the photos and the description were not at the house (that is why we booked)
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