KABA KABA ESTATE

Kaba Kaba Estate is a regal, no-expense-spared property in Bali’s Tabanan regency. It sits on three acres of gardens in south west Bali.

The property has spectacular views over rice terraces stretching to the distant, volcano-strewn horizon. Its series of individual pavilions house eight bedrooms. There is also a home theatre, games room, library and gym. In addition there is a spa and multiple living areas. These areas showcase antiques, artefacts and contemporary art.

Within the gardens is a choice of pools. These include a children’s wading pool. There is also a tennis court and croquet lawn.

Kaba Kaba Estate is fully staffed by a highly professional team. It offers five star service in private surroundings. This is the ideal location for luxurious holidays, parties, celebrations and romantic weddings.

Kaba Kaba Estate has an abundance of living areas spread throughout its grounds. Some are large enough to easily accommodate a full house of 18.  Others are set back in private corners. These are perfect for those seeking a quiet retreat from the crowd.

A formal living room rests at the heart of the estate’s main building. Conversation flows in this elegant space. It offers generous seating. Gilded Burmese and Thai Buddhas display against a silk-lined wall. There are spectacular 180-degree views beyond the pool and garden. Sliding glass doors on two sides can be closed for air-conditioned cool. Alternativel these may be left open for fan-assisted tropical living.

Two more living rooms complement the guest pavilions. Designer fiberglass bulldogs guard the entrance to the Pilisan living area. It offers Andrew Martin ikat-covered seating, a colourful kilim and garden deck.

The open-sided Pande living area exudes Raffles-style elegance. It has a diamond-patterned marble floor. There is colonial-style cane seating, steamer trunks and whirring paddle fans. Relax in the crisp white colour scheme splashed with blue accents from Chinese ceramics. The TV is discreetly hidden behind sliding doors. Pride of place is given to the stately table with an 18th-century marble top from a Rajasthan palace.

DINING ROOM
A solid Suarwood table. It is so heavy it took 40 people to install. The table stretches over six metres and is surrounded by 18 upholstered dining chairs. It commands centre stage in the open-sided dining pavilion.

An eclectic collection of Asian antiques adorns this space. There is the gilded throne from a Burmese temple and an Indian Kerala river boat.

Alongside is a gleaming open-plan guest kitchen with sit-up bar. This offers a coffee machine and TV. Behind a wall of gold lacquer are two hidden wine fridges. The main service kitchen contains an enviable range of quality culinary equipment.

MEDIA ROOM
This is a Moroccan-themed media room. Curtains of rich maroon velvet frame plush sofas set on a Persian carpet. The sofas face the 60-inch TV withing Bose surround-sound. For an enhanced cinematic experience, movies may also be enjoyed on the huge retractable projector screen. In an adjacent washroom are bevelled mirrors hang on metallic walls. The decadent souk-style continues.

GAMES ROOM
Kids of all ages will love playing air hockey and table football in the games room. This has a long bench with bar chairs designed for gaming (bring your laptop). There is aa walk-in play room full of toys. There are also books and board games and a cute washroom.

LIBRARY
The library adjacent to the master bedroom suite is the perfect spot for some quiet time.  The shelves yield an intriguing selection of books. The genre ranges from popular fiction to photography-rich books on Bali. Take your pick, then curl up on the canopied seat. The seat is hand-printed with an antique map of the East Indies.

OUTDOOR LIVING
On the upper level of the entrance pavilion is a huge entertainment space. This has an alfresco performance area. There is a covered bar and enormous rooftop balé. Here guests may enjoy Bali’s legendary sunsets sprawled in cushioned comfort. Around the main 25-metre swimming pool are deeply cushioned sunbeds-for-two. There is all-weather rattan seating arranged in a convivial u-shape. The bedrooms’ balconies and decks provide many private areas. These are ideal for quiet relaxation too.

BEDROOMS
Kaba Kaba Estate offers seven bedroom suites . There are five with king-size beds. A further two have twin beds convertible to kings. Each bedroom suite is oriented for privacy. They have garden and rice-terrace views. An eighth room, with two sets of bunk beds, is designed specifically for kids.

The bedroom suites are named after the major banjars (community councils) in the village. These large suites have marble-edged teakwood parquet floors. These spread out under a vaulted alang-alang thatched roof.

There are stunning antiques and contemporary paintings. Hand-crafted ikat fabrics and statement furniture create a truly princely experience.

Four-poster beds with King Koil Pillow-top mattresses are  dressed in high-thread-count bed linen. These will ensure a sublime night’s sleep helped by blackout curtains. You will have a choice of air-conditioning or overhead fan. All suites have 32-inch TVs and Blu-ray players with iPod docks and speaker systems. All suites have dressing rooms and ensuite bathrooms with statement bathtub. The bedrooms and dressing rooms feature both air-conditioning and dehumidifiers. The bathrooms are also air-conditioned.

BERINGKIT MASTER SUITE
From the library in Kaba Kaba Estate's main pavilion, a corridor lined with children’s paintings leads to the palatial master suite. It has a huge pillared bed on a raised platform.

The large bathroom attached to this magnificent suite includes a private garden. There is an alfresco shower and regal hamam-style sunken bath. Outside is a private sundeck and 6m x 3m plunge pool bordering the rice terraces.

JUNTAL PAVILION GUEST SUITES
Upstairs in the main pavilion, the super-sized Juntal Daja suite is warm and inviting. It has Chinese-red walls and a richly coloured oriental carpet. There are stunning black & white prints by Bealana Cho on the walls. A sitting area extends beyond sliding glass doors onto a large terrace. From here rice-field views can be enjoyed from a double daybed.

Across the breezy hallway is the twin-bedded Juntal Delod suite. This has a balcony wrapping two sides.

PANDE PAVILION GUEST SUITES AND CHILDREN’S ROOM
This is a spacious colonial style Pande Beten suite.  Its focus is the private ironwood deck with circular loveseats. These overlook a mature Kapok tree. The bathroom is a Venetian-mirrored, marble bathroom. Sliding shuttered windows by the bathtub provide a long soak-with-a-view. Perfect as an alternative to the garden shower.

Above, the Pande Duur suite has the same expansive layout. It has a stunning red-and-purple rug offsetting stylish white-painted furniture. This suite also has a bathtub-with-a-view. It also offers an ironwood balcony on two sides. Also on the second level is the kids’ room, Pande Alit. This has two sets of bunk beds. There are also beanbags, lots of toys and a fun. It offers a colourfully tiled shower room. The 11m x 0.2m wading pool lies just outside this pavilion.

PILISAN PAVILION GUEST SUITES
Both suites in the Pilisan pavilion feature walls of carved teakwood. Beds face the garden beyond sliding glass doors. The Pilisan Daja suite has its own plunge pool. This is just two steps from the stately four-poster bed. Louvred windows open onto the bathtub in the indoor/outdoor bathroom. The Pilisan Delod suite is furnished with twin beds. These can be configured as a king. It has both indoor and outdoor showers in its bathroom.

One of the greatest advantages of staying in a villa is the personalised service. This is provided by dedicated staff. All members ofthe large staff team on the Kaba Kaba Estate have been professionally trained. They will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly Balinese hospitality.

Kaba Kaba Estate is a truly glorious estate with expansive gardens. There are myriad event venues and fantastic facilities including a helipad.

It is simply perfect for all occasions. Ideal for family gatherings, celebrations, weddings and any special event. Every occasion will neadmirably catered for in the most beautiful Balinese setting.

If you are interested in renting Kaba Kaba Estate contact us today