Desa Kayu is a small wood-built property in Kaba-Kaba, Bali — five private bungalows, two saltwater pools, and a shala for yoga, breathwork and small group retreats.
Each bungalow is named for the material or spirit it was built around — in order, from the front of the property to the back. Want to see every room? Visit the full gallery.
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BathroomThe original: the first house Alex built on the property, the one that started it all. Named for jati — teak, prized for its density and resistance to rot.
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Outdoor areaJati's A-frame sibling, with a plunge tub on the dining deck. Named for ulin — Bornean ironwood, among the hardest timbers in the world.
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BathroomThe group house: three bedrooms and a wide living/dining great room. Named for srawung, the Javanese word for gathering and mingling together.
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BathroomA private saltwater plunge pool and a covered porch over the rice fields. Named for pring — bamboo, fast-growing and naturally strong for its weight.
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BathroomThe newest house — a quiet one-bedroom with its own loft office. Named for jiwa, the Indonesian word for soul or spirit.
Every house is built from reclaimed teak and bamboo, with natural latex mattresses and natural septic and draining systems underneath. The only exceptions are the pools (cement) and the electronics.
Both pools on the property are saltwater — gentler on skin and hair, no chlorine smell, and steadier day-to-day sanitation than a chlorinated pool.
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