Tepi Sawah Lodge & Retreat

Beautiful property, very friendly and accomodating host. I liked the open kitchen, the concept of an open washroom, the peace and quiet there and of course their most adorable dog Piko. I could also use the kitchen facilities for cooking a porridge or the refrigerator for storing fruits which was very helpful. As a guest, I felt welcomed all the time and by every member of the staff there. Putu the guide with whom I went on hikes was wonderful too. There are a couple of delightful walks one can do from the property without any guide- there's Subak Piak ricefiels about 2 kms away on the left and Mount Batukaru temple about 2 kms on the right. Jettiluwih rice fields are about 8 kms away. Putu guided me through a jungle and that was amazing. We saw many different birds and butterflies as well. Tepi Sawah is a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle that one encounters in South Bali. Jettiluwih is a UNESCO world heritage site and it would be a pity to miss it on a visit to Bali, and Tepi Sawah is an excellent base to visit Jettiluwih. There are several walking trails one can choose once in the rice fields of Jettiluwih ranging from short to very long. Since I stayed in Tepi Sawah, I could do the very long trail and it was very enjoyable. Dewi was very responsive to any request and helped me to find a driver at short notice to go to Jettiluwih and at excellent rate. She also helped me get a driver to go to Sanur. I loved everything and was really sad to leave. However, there are two things which if there, would have made me give them a score of 20/10! and that would be 1/ AC in the room- it was extremely hot when I stayed and staying in the room (I was is the wooden cabin) during the day feels like staying in an oven. I used to stay in the open areas therefore, which was better temperature wise but that limits the things one can do. 2/ Internet in the room - internet is only available near the kitchen area, and my room was near the other end. Hence I preferred to spend most evenings in the open area near the kitchen area for internet browsing or calls and not unexpectedly, i got bitten by several mosquitoes. Nevertheless, Tepi Sawah is a delightful place in so many ways and I will be very happy to return.

With so many self-proclaimed 'eco resorts' popping up all over Batu Karu with crazy prices it was SUCH an absolute breath of fresh air to stumble upon this little magic corner in the middle of the jungle! The folk at Tepi Sawah EMBODY the eco-lifestyle in their personal day-to-day, and inevitably this seeps into your stay with them, not by words but by actions. Me, my partner and our daughter stayed here for 2 nights in the open joglo room and we loved absolutely everything about it! Waking up to the sounds of nature and views of the rice paddies fringing the lush tropical jungle, the sweet mountain air, and the smell of earth and flowers, was truly a dream in every way, this place is PERFECT for those who like to go off the beaten path and enjoy being nestled in nature. Ibu Dewi and her family are the kindest most hospitable hosts and went beyond to make sure we were happy, including cooking special meals for my picky daughter! The breakfast is a traditional Balinese-style meal and they offer cooking classes and trekking, there's a little creek just beside the lodge in case you want to explore but its also the perfect place to do nothing and just enjoy the space, people and view! With its rustic feel and communal dining area, we felt as if we were at home and really enjoyed delving into the habitual and cultural aspects of daily life with Ibu Dewi. I can't recommend this place enough and will definitely return here! Its the most authentic, honest, and humble place I've stayed in a long time and it absolutely stole all our hearts from the moment we set foot on the land!

I have no words to describe how good I've been here. The place is amazing, and Adi is a very very kind person, I'm very grateful to him. I think is the most beautiful place I've ever stayed. I recommend to everybody to stay one day in the jungle with Adi. Also, everything is nearby, maybe 5 minutes to everywhere (Pura Luhur Batukaru, Jatiluwih rice terraces, waterfalls...) And if you want, Adi prepares an indonesian cooking lesson. Love it. I don't have more photos but the ones from Adi are good enough. I have taken several videos of the place but I'm unable to upload here. 100% recommended