Meet Gus
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Swimming, Reading, Dancing, Learning foreign languages
Hosting guests since
2014
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Most of my family works for this b&b, so everyone is family and guests are also family member. Everyone takes pride of their job
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located about 2.5 KM from the iconic Monkey Forest and Ubud Center. About 60 minutes drive from Denpasar Airport, and walking distance to local attraction such as rice fields, the river, temples, and of course the culture that makes Ubud famous for. Free shuttle service to and from Ubud center is sufficiently provided
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Swimming
- Beach
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Restaurant
- Airport
- Hospital
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
Available on request at an extra cost
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Feel home
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes outdoors only.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
5 Reviews
July 2024
I was so overwhelmed by how nice my stay was at Ubad Retreat. I was greeted with an incredibly warm welcome by Gus and his aunt. My room was exactly as pictured and the bathroom was beautiful and authentic but well maintained. All the staff/family felt warm and friendly, but most importantly, genuine.
The location is just 10-15 minutes outside of Ubud village. This is perfect if you want a rural stay with easy access into town. Gus organises a shuttle bus that leaves several times a day at your request and it was very easy to get in and out.
This was my first homestay, and I am pleased for this experience to be one that I remember. Thank you Gus and family!
January 2020
Fantastic stay ! Very responsive and welcoming family ! With free shuttle to town and scooters to hire the semi rural location was not a problem for us.
100% satisfaction and thoroughly recommend.Host reply
Thank you for the excellent review Tim. Come back and see us again whenever you can. You know you'll always be welcome as family member of 'home', Ubad Retreat.
Sincerely,
The entire familyAugust 2019
Just the best you can imagine!
We stayed 4 nights during our stay of 3 weeks in Bali and nearby islands. After all that time and many hostels/hotels/homestays i can say with confidence, that the homestay of Gus' and family was the best.
So friendly, helpful, honest and open that we feeled not only welcome but at home.
Perfect clean and well maintained rooms/ facilities. Nice arranged pool area.
Breakfast and meal to order were some of the best we had during our vacations. We loved the bamboo cups and straws, as well as banana leaves in baskets as plates. Pioneers in saving plastics and it looked really good!
Altough close to busy Ubud center, the homestay is really quiet and a place to relax.
You can rent scooter from the family and explore the surrounding.
All in all, an experience to remember and definately to come back.
All the best to Gus, Gusti, Adi and all family members who made this stay so remarkable.
Thank you so much.
Nico & WiebkeHost reply
Hello Nico and Wiebke,
We are all literally thrilled reading your sweet amazing review about the recent stay 'home' with us. Thank you so much. To be called the best is indeed overwhelming.
Yes, as plastic is now a global issue, we are doing anything we can to help reducing the use of it, thank you for acknowledging.Please come back and spend more time whenever you can. You know you will always be welcome as part of the family.
Till we meet again home, take a good care...Sincerely,
The entire familyJuly 2019
Super Homestay, logement très confortable avec toutes les commodités nécessaires. Très bon accueil, personnel toujours souriant et agréable. Possibilité de louer une motobike directement au logement.
Gus et l'ensemble du personnel sont toujours prêt à répondre à nos questions et à nous conseiller sur la découverte de cette région magnifique.
Merci encore pour cette accueil.
Nous recommandons vivement cet endroit.Host reply
Hello Sylvain,
Thank you for the incredible review regarding the recent stay 'home' with us. Really appreciated your time to write it and all of us truly happy to know that you enjoyed everything.
Come back and spend more time with us whenever you can. You know you will always be welcome..Sincerely,
Gus and the entire familyNovember 2015
It really was a home for 5days. Loved everything about Ubad retreat. Although all correspondence was with Gus the show on the ground was run by Adi. We couldnt have asked for more :)
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