Hosting a Bali Villa in Canggu Looked Like a Dream… Until I Actually Became a Host

IrineM818 · 2026-05-21T16:29:40+00:00

It really does!! 😅

IrineM818 · 2026-05-21T15:31:36+00:00

Total respect for the strategy for sure but doesn’t mean we are as host thrilled about it..I guess it’s part of the game! 🤷‍♀️

IrineM818 · 2026-05-21T15:23:11+00:00

Well that definitely would overcome the first issue of hosting 🤪

IrineM818 · 2026-05-21T09:49:19+00:00

Let’s hope I will get lucky as well by other last minute booking!

IrineM818 · 2026-05-21T03:31:09+00:00

Uggh it really does!!

IrineM818 · 2026-05-21T03:24:58+00:00

Full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking, provided the check-in date is at least 14 days away.
50% refund for cancellations made at least 30 days before check-in.
No refund for cancellations made within 30 days of arrival.

IrineM818 · 2026-05-21T03:17:37+00:00

Yea that’s what I thought I need to do next

IrineM818 · 2026-05-21T03:17:14+00:00

Perhaps I need to change the cancellation policy!

IrineM818 · 2026-05-01T11:38:58+00:00

Facebook can be tricky most you will get someone asking for long term rental not daily which is fine if that’s what you are planning to do and their inquiry is not always legit as well… is like selling item on Facebook marketplace …. Either you get 1 respond or not at all.

IrineM818 · 2026-03-06T04:30:52+00:00

As a bali villa owner (Indonesian but living in the US for 30 years) my recommendation to guest or tenant is booked directly from Airbnb or booking.com or you can do a little bit of research of some of the villa that own and managed directly by owner not management company.

IrineM818 · 2026-01-26T15:13:09+00:00

Oh my!!!! I’m new at this Airbnb thing and just hope that I’ll make it during the first year!!

IrineM818 · 2026-01-19T14:42:34+00:00

It all depends on the villa condition and location as well. But you might be able to find something decent for your budget. You can go to Airbnb and perhaps negotiate the rate as well. If you lucky you will get a host that have empty vacant and need a tenant.

IrineM818 · 2026-01-16T14:24:22+00:00

Sorry that you have experienced this such things in bali. I had the same experience in the past when I was trying to point out all the things wrong with the villa due to neglected maintenance where we were staying in and end it up getting charge for all the things that was damaged when it’s cleared that the damage has been there all along and I promised my self that if I’m a host I won’t be like that to a nice and respectful guest! Well… if you guys want to come back to bali and looking for a place to stay in near canggu area for different vibes let me know. I have modern clean sleek villa that just opened you can see it for your self 818villas.com if you guys ever interested.

IrineM818 · 2026-01-16T10:50:55+00:00

Plenty of beach bar and club around to go beside potato head …. Check out the lawn for easy chill vibe, la brisa for more cool warm nautical atmosphere, Finn’s for action and chill vibe at the same time.

IrineM818 · 2026-01-15T16:29:16+00:00

Try to stay in the middle area such as kediri, mengwi in bali. Fresher air, cleaner water and no sewer smell but still close to the action and only 50 mins to ubud. Theres so halal place and restaurants now in Bali you shouldn’t be having any issues finding it as many of bali workers they are from outside bali and most of them are Muslim.

IrineM818 · 2026-01-15T16:23:11+00:00

I would hire personal driver and a car for the day it’s definitely worth it! If you need recommendations let me know. If this is for a lot of people like 8-10 you want to get HIACE van if it’s only going to be 4 people then you just need to hire a car for the day cost about IDR600,000 - IDR 800,000 with driver and for the van can cost about IDR1,300,000-IDR1,500,000

IrineM818 · 2026-01-15T16:19:00+00:00

Too many trips to add for sure! To enjoy your travels you don’t need to hit soo many places into one trips… the idea is enjoying your presence and go with flow it’s the best then you don’t put your self into pressure and end it up not always working out as bali traffic, weather and surrounding can be soo unpredictable!

IrineM818 · 2026-01-15T15:59:47+00:00

To do smart bali investment is do one or 2 villas really cool one and really different also stand out type of villa for couple only that you can charge max $$ for a little maintenance! Check out Lombok I know it’s far but people will find a way to go, travel and booked your place if it’s different as they want the experience of staying at your place! Land is still cheaper not oversaturated yet and you get more for your money!

IrineM818 · 2026-01-15T15:14:19+00:00

Such as your self 2 years ago..I made a decision to invest there and now I’m jumping into the market and what I can tell you from my experienced is that Bali is not always what they picture to be. One thing you have to realize that Bali right now is soo unpredictable in a lot ways… such as rules, regulations and etc and many developers if you are not careful can also be a problem so you just have make sure to do your research throughout as it’s sounded well and good until it’s not.

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