If you’re looking for laid-back luxe in a tropical paradise; somewhere spacious, comfortable, complete with a team of professional and caring staff, yet within walking distance of sophisticated Seminyak’s best restaurants, bars and beaches, then look no further than Villa Jemma.

The villa’s gorgeous garden, punctuated with intriguing Indonesian artefacts and bursting with frangipani, orchids and bougainvillea, is just the place to spend long, luxurious days with friends and family. Slip into the sparkling, 16-metre, deep-blue-tiled pool, which has a separate shallow splash area for kids, or lounge in the shade of the cushioned bale and sip a freshly squeezed fruit juice while you browse a magazine.

The bright and airy lounge and dining room, with its soaring roof and huge rattan sofa, opens widely to the garden on one side and a cool calm courtyard to the other – the perfect spot for an early morning breakfast or cup of afternoon tea. Plug in your iPod, kick back under the whirr of the fan and ponder the villa’s menu of mouthwatering dishes as you decide what you’d like your chef to prepare for dinner.

Of the four bedrooms, the upper-floor master is particularly private and has its own comfortably furnished private balcony, while two guest bedrooms on the ground floor open directly onto the garden and pool and the third conveniently doubles as an air-conditioned study/TV room.

Villa layout

Stepping through the gate and into Villa Issi’s serene garden, interest is immediately drawn to the striking white steel and wood screen that wraps the villa’s two upper-floor bedrooms and the timber ‘bridge’ that extends out over the pool. The ground floor of the villa comprises the chic contemporary lounge, dining room and kitchen, while outside, the barbecue dining area overlooks the 25-metre swimming pool, and a two-bedroom guest pavilion and stand-alone gym rest among the tropical plants and ancient frangipani trees.

Living areas

A delightful tropical garden and a large, inviting pool greet guests at Villa Jemma. The bright, airy lounge and dining space overlooks the garden and pool on one side and a furnished courtyard and fishpond on the other. The villa’s kitchen is also located off the living area.

On the ground floor, two ensuite double bedrooms lie either side of the living space and a twin room can also functions as a study/TV room. Upstairs, the very private master bedroom features a comfortably furnished balcony.

Bedrooms

Master bedroom
A flight of white steps at one end of the living area leads up to Villa Jemma’s air-conditioned master bedroom which features a king-size bed, satellite television and DVD player, and enormous semi-open-air ensuite bathroom with a large tub and rain shower. Outside the bedroom is a covered private balcony with outdoor seating surrounded by lush greenery.

Guest bedrooms
Two of the ground floor guest bedrooms are located on either side of the lounge, opening onto the garden and pool. Both feature king-size beds, satellite televisions and DVD players, and large open-air ensuite bathrooms with tubs and rain showers.

Villa Jemma’s fourth bedroom is furnished with twin beds (can be joined to form a king), making it ideal for kids or for friends sharing. This room can also double as a study/TV room and has an adjacent bathroom with outdoor shower.