Eshara II

Hidden from view along a quiet side street, equidistant from Seminyak's buzzy boutique-and-restaurant-packed 'Eat Street' and the expansive Petitenget Beach, is the city-slick, two-bedroom Villa Eshara II.

This single-storey property is totally private and self-contained with its own entrance, a living and dining room with open-plan kitchenette, a flat-lawned garden and 7-metre swimming pool flanked by a timber deck and four palm trees.

In this hip and happy haven in the heart of Seminyak, guests will find a serious serving of decadent flair. Although the architectural materials are natural and neutral - characterized by soaring roofs and an abundance of glass - the villa's decor and furnishings are, eclectic and sumptuous. From the beaten copper lamps that illuminate the solid wood dining table for 10, to sinuous sofas, vivid artwork and ethnic artifacts, Eshara II's interiors are the epitome of sleek designer-chic and pared-back luxe.

Bedrooms continue the cool and contemporary concept, presenting king beds, lamps, dressing areas and wall-mounted TV's. Light bounces from the mirrored walls of the marble-enhanced en suite bathrooms, which are fitted with indoor and outdoor walk-in rain showers, and twin washbowls on marble vanity units.

Comfort, slick service and up-to-the-minute facilities are par for the course at this private pleasure pad. Personal butlers, an in-house chef, modern audio-visual equipment and iPod docks, in-villa spa treatments, complimentary WiFi, and a menu of tasty Asian and European cuisine will entice guests with an engaging blend of sensual delights.

Finally, large groups will be happy to learn that Eshara II is one of a group of three villas that can be mixed, matched, united or divided to provide anything from a two-bedroom to an eight-bedroom renting option, all connected by an innovative system of retractable garden walls.