Ten townhouses out in Cemagi, where the rice fields still outnumber the cafes. Each comes with a private pool, a full kitchen, king beds, and room for four to six depending on which you pick. Canggu is fifteen minutes away when you need it; mostly you won't. This is the green side of the island — mornings here go long.
Eighteen loft apartments in a garden compound in Berawa — palms, shared pool, and the beach 2 km down the road. Each loft: king bed on the mezzanine, kitchen and living room below, fast Wi-Fi throughout. Tamora Gallery and Riviera are a three-minute scoot; Finns is 1.8 km. The lofts come in a few sizes — pick by how much floor you like between you and your suitcase.
Soft-industrial apartments in the middle of Berawa — concrete done warm, local art on the walls, king beds in both rooms. Every unit gets a full kitchen and a private pool; Bounce Bali is 450 m away, the beach 2.6 km. Built for a crew of four who plan on doing Canggu properly. Top floor, top of the list.
New apartments in Seseh Village, 280 m from the black sand of Seseh Beach and surrounded by rice fields. One bedroom, king bed, private kitchen, shared pool, and Wi-Fi fast enough to pretend you're working. Seseh is the stretch of coast where Bali still feels like Bali — get here before everyone else figures that out.