My family and I enjoyed an excellent 6-night stay at this Melaya beach house. We would enthusiastically stay here again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.
The home is located in a very quiet part of western Bali right on the Indian Ocean. We loved the home's design and amenities. Each bedroom has it's own large, modern bathroom and AC. There are great family spaces to enjoy, including an family/movie room with AC, an outdoor padio/deck on the 2nd level of the house with outstanding views, and the amazing pool area.
Our family loved the pool. It is very large and the water is super clear and clean. The home's staff cleaned it each morning. We spent a lot of time in the pool!
We also enjoyed the black sand beach. We were a bit worried about the litter/trash before coming (based on other reviews). While there is definitely trash that washes up, the beach was much cleaner than I was expecting, and we enjoyed regular walks along the beach at low tide.
Having "staff" in the house cooking meals for you seemed odd to us, so our plan was to visit a local market and cook some of our meals ourselves (our kids are also picky so this seemed like a good idea). However, it didn't turn out that way. Melaya doesn't have a supermarket, and the Hardy's supermarket (in Negara, about 45 minutes away) was a major disappointment with little to offer.
As a result, we relied much more on the staff cooking meals than originally planned. This worked out great as we found a number of things the kids liked. In particular, we recommend the pizza, pancakes and french toast! FYI, do not expect to take go out to restaurants/bars, etc., as the home is located in a quiet area with few options.
Speaking of the staff, they were excellent. Friendly and very helpful. Made (pronounced 'Maday') and Iluh were there daily to help with meals and clean, and Komang is the property manager that helped arrange excursions and make sure everything was going well. As other reviews mention, it seems odd at first, but you quickly get used to their presence.
If you are seeking a low-key, relaxing experience at a modern, well-equipped home on the ocean (with a great pool), this is it. Daily excursions are easy to do and can be arranged by Komang. We enjoyed snorkeling, a jungle trek and a visit to Pemuteran to release a sea turtle. We had a rental car, so getting around was easy for us (but they too can arrange transport).
Bottom line...this place is really special!