MUNDUK RETREAT - Pondok Pekak Lelut

Everythings was perfect. We can only recommend to stay at this amazing place in a beautiful landscape. Komang and his family are so helpful and nice. The food which Komangs wife prepares is fantastic and it is so interesting to talk to Komang. The views are amazing. It was easy to get around because Komang was organising drivers for us all the time.

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It was perfect ! Peaceful place with enough activities to do for 3/4 days. And the staff was very welcoming and friendly. The bungalows were comfy with hot water and a beautiful view (they have no AC but it’s not needed at all). I do love how we shared the meals for the dinner with our host and the other guests. It’s a great way to learn about other people and of course Balinese culture 😊. Thank you so much for this stay !

Everything was perfect, Komang and his family welcomed us into their home and immediately considered us as family. They even cooked for us. It was excellent. Komang organized everything for our day, from transportation to temple visits and waterfalls. We loved it here, wish we could have stayed longer. The sunrise was incredible from the accommodation. We hope to come back, we recommend it with our eyes closed.

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Beautiful spot in the mountains with a lovely view. Such an enriching experience to stay with a local family and have dinner with other guests and staff. Everyone in the family are so nice. The owner drove us to Lovina next day. We got to know a lot about the culture and traditions. That's what travel is for us, meeting the local people. Balinese people have beautiful energy and are the kindest people I've ever met. Loved the 20 min morning walk to the lake with a lovely rustic temple. Much preferred this temple to the Ulun Danu Beratan which has a bit of Disneyland feel.

That I couldn't stay one more night and do some trekking.

We had a really nice stay in Munduk retreat. Everything was perfect.

Very spacious cottage in a peaceful location, surrounded by nature. Clean rooms, comfortable bed with all basic amenities. The family is very friendly and hosted a great dinner for us.

The location is slightly off main road and needs a scooter to go around, especially because of the dogs.

Lovely Balinese family who gave us a great insight into the life of a traditional farming community. You feel like part of the family.

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Beautiful retreat here. The family really took care of us, cooking food for all guests on a donation basis. They really give you a taste of the real Bali and offered an insight into the way the Balinese people get by in the mountains. There was coffee drying in the main courtyard and you’re surrounded by nature - it feels like you’re a part of the family for a few days. They also helped organising taxis, mopeds, and tours which we were very grateful for.

We weren’t staying in the main buildings photographed and felt a little catfished in that sense but we still rated it a 10/10 because the experience itself very much made up for it and the room we did have was ample big enough. The room does feel damp because of the mountain air and ventilation issues, but a dehumidifier could help fix this.

A true homestay experience, from the second Kadek picked me up at the airport to the drop off at my next location. Loved the experience of having dinner with the family! Everyone was always super helpful and open to answering all of my questions. On the drive to my next location we made a number of stops to interact with different people (working the rice paddies, selling fruit, drying cloves, etc) and to allow me to take all the photos I could hope for. I had asked for an off-the-beaten path route with smaller roads for scenic views and that’s EXACTLY what I got. I walked to a nearby temple by Tamblingan lake for sunrise with one of the employees (Gede) who made me coffee right then and there, loved the experience and highly recommend it! It was a weekend so there were many locals camping, but I’m sure that on a weekday you could find yourself almost alone for sunrise. My one regret is that I did not stay an additional night to discover more of the surroundings on foot (waterfalls, viewpoints, etc) Note: I was upgraded to the villa free of charge as it was available and I think they felt a little bad considering the unusual amount of traffic there was on the way.

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