Author: The Lembongan Traveller

Never feeling entirely inside, all bedrooms have open air options with doors that fully retract, bringing in endless natural light, island holiday vibes of palm trees, lush tropical gardens and pools in every line of sight.  Like everything at White Horse Retreat you will continue to indulge your senses as you enjoy the outdoor areas which a very impressive 30 metre pool, the centre piece of the 4 x One Bedroom Poolside Villas, plus another 15m pool for private use by the 2 Bedroom Poolside Lodge guests.

White Horse Retreat is definitely in a class of its own.  The onsite restaurant ( open all day to in-house guests only) and bar, along with a beach front deck and terraced seating area, giving you prime position to enjoy ocean views and stunning island sunsets.  During our state we were further spoilt with a decent swell which then creates a great left hand wave directly in front in Tamarind Bay.  You have the option to paddle out and join the fun or sit back with a cold bintang or cocktail whilst watching the action.

We must also add a few more sidelines which cannot go unmentioned.  White Horse Retreat is fully reticulated with filtered UV sanitised water, meaning you can drink from every tap.  All rooms have their own coffee machine, bose speakers and TV with Netflix.

Holidays are made complete when you feel you have been transformed into another world from your own reality, and that is definitely achieved on all levels at White Horse Retreat. 

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Jipsi Beach House, is nestled in the northern corner of Tamarind Bay with direct access to white sandy shores and turquoise waters on your door step where a snorkel, SUP or surf will become part of your daily ritual.  If the ocean doesn’t call you in, the 10m infinity pool definitely will, and know doubt you will spend hours on the poolside lounges reading whilst soaking up the endless summer sunshine under the palms trees. 

Guests are spoilt for choices to fill their RnR routine at Jipsi House Beach, and are forgiven for never wanting to leave the premise as it truly feels like your own private resort. Starting each day with majestic Mt Agung in full view  (pending clouds!) and the soothing energy of Nusa Lembongan’s natural beauty is guaranteed to have you quickly feeling relaxed and recharged. The Jipsi Beach House team of staff will ensure your holiday will be stress free and loaded with subtle luxuries that make Jipsi Beach House the ultimate private villa experience. 

The main residence has 3 bedrooms with spacious ensuites, kitchen and living area, all opening out onto the timber deck that surrounds the villa & is shaded by the canopy of magnificent follage  & beautiful flowers of the established orchid trees. The 4th bedroom, is a stand alone bungalow, with private ensuite and balcony stepping down to the lawns that extend beyond to the pool deck. 

The stunning interiors of white timber, crisp linen, cottons, indoor plants, teak furniture & special personal touches combine to make you feel that this is YOUR home away from home. 

Once you have soaked up the Jipsi Beach House life of relax, enjoy, repeat you may consider exploring Nusa Lembongan and surrounding islands of Nusa Ceningan & Nusa Penida!! There is so much to see & do that it deserves another whole new blog !!! ( see the PLAY section on our website ). 

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You will probably need to plan another visit as you will be amazed by how much you fall in love with this beautiful island paradise . The combination of Nusa Lembongan’s laid back village vibe, incredibly friendly & hospitable locals and the vast options of accommodation available make it a favourite for couples, solo travellers and families travelling with kids.   

TLT Tip – as we have limited accommodation and NOT the over supply of beds as Bali does, its important to book early, with some places booking up 12 months in advance.  Contact our team of Lembongan experts to help you plan your next island escape. 

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The Garden Shack experience is reflective of a boutique hotel, with rooms completed with creature comforts such as luxury linen & bedding, air conditioning, Sensatia Botanical amenities, open air bathrooms, private balconies and mini bar. We love their attention to Planet earth, by providing water in glass bottles and encouraging guests to restrict laundering of towels to every 3 days – but of course they will oblige if otherwise requested.

Affordably priced at under AU$200 / night including breakfast, PLUS the bonus of all the facilities you expect to find at a resort, but without the large numbers of people, makes privacy and relaxation the key for guests staying at The Garden Shacks.

The Café serves up delicious fresh food with great healthy options plus a wonderful cocktail list.  You can enjoy your meal poolside or on the upper deck area which grabs oceans and sunsets on demand! The pool is a gorgeous secluded space to relax, with palm trees and surrounded by double-bed pool lounges where a book and gin & tonic go hand in hand.

Breakfast can be served at your preferred location; at your room on your balcony, poolside or in the Café listening to the waves crashing onto the shores of Sandy Bay.  We would rate the breakfast as one of the BEST we have had on Lembongan, as part of an accommodation package.  Serious thought has gone into its composition, presentation and delivery – freshly squeezed fruit juice in a re-usable bottle, tea or coffee, neatly rolled omelette with tomato goodness, serving of fresh fruit salad, yoghurt and muesli plus a bread basket of pastries and rolls, complete with homemade jam. We were very impressed!

There is also the Sandy Bay Spa & Salon  (Glo Day Spa) which is a firm favourite for us and many of our guests for pampering and treatments.  Yes, they do waxing and we can vouch they are VERY good, manicures are amazing and their two-person (four hands on you) massage is definitely a must-do.  The Spa also offers in-villa services if you would prefer to have them come to you.

Then when you think you have it all, Sandy Bay Beach Club is a gentle 100m stroll down the road which is open from 8am till late for breakfast, lunch and dinner and of course for their famous sunset drinks.   You will also need to pop into The Walking Tree for a little island retail therapy, they tick all the boxes with fashion, homewares & island treasures.

That’s a wrap for The Garden Shacks, we LOVED it and hope you too get to enjoy and share in their wonderful creation and the entire Sandy Bay experience.