Pondok Masa Depan is a wonderfully warm and pleasant place to stay for those who want total peace and quiet. The owners, Ayu and Bagus are warm. kind and hospitable. Bagus is a well known and talented chef and serves delicious food. Yoga lessons, massages and reflexology as good as it gets!

Stayed in January 2024

Great property with a true Balinese style and culture.

Stayed in December 2023

There was no Swimming pool however the owner made sure we had a pool we could go to.

The owner was very friendly and went out of her way to make sure we got what ever we wanted.

Stayed in October 2023

We booked for a family homestay experience as advertised and this was more like a well-run small hotel . Extras were a bit expensive, we didn't experience them, but there was a lot of choice. Location is far from Sidemen and the trekking on rice terraces, you can't access by walk there so be careful, difficult to visit around if you don't have a scooter unfortunately.

The room was pretty, welcoming service, adorable dog ! And nice life around in the street with locals.

Stayed in October 2023

This was a beautiful location. The people were so warm and caring. They took time to share local knowledge and experiences. We can not think more highly of them. Wonderful stay. This is a must for time to heal your spirit and soul. The yoga is a must. I was a first timer and am now a follower thanks to a very speacial young lady, the daughter of the owners. Pure magic. Thank you so much.

Stayed in September 2023

Pondok Masa Depan is a little piece of paradise lovingly created by Ayu & Bagus. They are so welcoming and accommodating. We instantly felt at ease and relaxed. The surroundings, amazing food and wellness activities were fantastic. Can't wait to come back.

Stayed in July 2023

Hosts Ayu & Bagus are so perfect in every way. Cooking class was exceptional. A wonderful experience staying with them to experience the real Bali.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing :) just as a little idea; the bathroom would be a bit nicer with some colourful details (e.g. a plant, some decoration). But this is just an idea and a very personal opinion.

Everything in this place breaths relaxation and tranquility and everything was perfect during our stay. If you want a place to relax, take care about yourself and enjoy a beautiful environment, this is the place to be! Everything we booked went perfectly: we asked for support to organize a driver from Padangbay to the guest house, we rented a scooter for a day via the guest house everything went smooth. During our stay everything was wonderful as well: everyone was extremely friendly, the food in the restaurant was lovely, we took nice yoga lessons and enjoyed the lovely massages. Definitely a huge recommendation and a big thanks to everyone of the family!

Stayed in July 2023

Upon arrival, I was greeted by the family host who made me feel instantly welcome. The room itself was a haven of comfort, clean, and cozy. The bed was incredibly cozy, offering a restful night’s sleep after days activity. One of the highlights of my stay was the exceptional dining. Pak Bagus served a delectable array of dishes, each one bursting with flavor and presented with artistic flair.

Stayed in June 2023

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Firstly, Pondok Masa Depan accepts card payment (says cash only on Booking.com). The property is beautiful and situated away from the busy tourist areas of Bali. There are loads of activities on offer including cooking classes, massage, and yoga, but you can do as little or as much as you like here. Ayu, Bagus and Lakshmi were wonderful hosts. The food is amazing. It's a quiet haven and there are only a few guests at any one time. Definitely worth staying for a few nights (or more) if you're looking for an alternative to the busy tourist areas.

Stayed in May 2023

Everything was great.

Ayu and her family were very friendly and kind, also very helpful. We had a lovely time. The vibe is amazing. We were delighted with our room. Also the food is amazing.

Stayed in June 2023

This was phenomenal experience to be in this blessed place. I mean it.

Stayed in April 2023

Ayu and Bagus are really nice, we felt during our stay that we were as part of the family ! The place is a haven of peace close to Sidemen, with individual rooms in little houses inside a beautiful and peaceful garden. We warmly recommend to live the experience in Sidemen here ! It's perfect to recharge your batteries. We discovered a lot of the Balinese culture, they love to share it : we did the cooking class with Bagus, the suska massage, Balinese astrology reading and reflexology with Ayu. We also did a yoga class with their daughter. And Bagus restaurant is very good ! All along the stay, they made everything to make us feel comfortable. On top of that, their dog is the cutest and the more friendly dog you will met, we loved to see him around. For sure, if we come back to Sidemen, we will come to visit you again !!

Stayed in April 2023

From the moment we arrived at Pondok Masa Depan we felt at home - the hosts (owners) Ayu and Bagus were so welcoming and generous spirited. I enjoyed a morning cooking course with Bagus, learning a few delicious Indonesian classics, and our stay was relaxing in the tranquility of this restful haven.

Stayed in March 2023

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We spent two nights in this lovely place. Ayu and Bagus made our experience extraordinary. The Pondol Masa Depan is located in peaceful nature - but without any mosquitos. The bungalows are very comfortable and are equipped with a few thoughtful details. We enjoyed very enjoyable massages, foot reflexology, cooking class with Bagus and his delicious cuisine. Moreover, we experienced a beautiful praying ceremony in the morning with Ayu. To discover Sidemen including the waterfalls, the golden bridge and rice fields, we rented a scooter. Additionally, we hiked Mount Agung, which was an exciting experience.

Stayed in March 2023

Ayu and Bagus are amazingly hospitable and wonderful hosts. They make you feel right and home and have great recommendations about the surrounding area. Bagus is an excellent chef and literally everything I ordered off the menu was incredibly delicious. They also have the cutest dog, who is super affectionate, well behaved and will make you feel right at home!

Stayed in February 2023

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This perfect little guesthouse is nestled in the rainforest and run by a lovely couple who are keen to organise trekking, massages and other activities. All the ones we did were perfect. the hospitality was warm, and they were only too happy to organise motorbikes, treks, drivers and lots of other things for us (including a blessing and offering ceremony with a local priest). Overall we felt like we had a very unique insight into Balinese life, facilitated by wonderful hosts. It is very good value for money, and the home cooked food is delicious. overall it’s a great place if you want to be sure of a good night sleep, full stomach, and easy access to good activities in the area.

Stayed in January 2023

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Ayu and Bagus really take care of you: Bagus is a great cook and trekking guide, and Ayu does great massages. Their dog Irang immediately is your friend.

Stayed in December 2022

Such a peaceful sanctuary, absolutely wonderful, in every aspect.

Stayed in November 2022

beautiful accomodations, lovely people and a great dog!

Stayed in October 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights at Pondok Masa Depan. Ayu and Bagus were lovely and caring hosts. We even did a cooking class with Bagus which was lots of fun. The property is luscious and green and very private off the main road. They have a restaurant so you don't really need to leave at all however we found Sidemen to be very spaced out so if you're wanting to head over to the main part you will need a Scooter. Definitely recommend a stay here!

Stayed in October 2022

Very different from crowded areas like Ubud or Seminyak/Canggu. You can get even more in touch with the nature and have some quiet and relaxing time, with some yoga, massage, and wellness too! Very friendly, family run place where they greet you with “welcome home”. And this delicious mango juice!

Stayed in September 2022

Nothing not to like, it's basic but clean and comfortable.

This place is wonderful a real taste of Bali. The hosts Ayu & Bagus with their family make you so welcome. We had the sound healing which you also have a traditional blessing it was amazing. Take an early trip to the temple and join in with the prayers Ayu will dress you for the occasion it was so much better than just taking photos. Ayu explains everything also. We also visited the children learning the traditional music and dance close by which you must do as you can join in it was great fun. The lady who runs it was wonderful. Would definitely recommend a stay in the jungle. Plus Bagus is a trained chef so we ate every meal with them which was fabulous we also had a cooking lesson! Worth every penny an unforgettable experience 🙏

Stayed in September 2022

The property was a bit hidden so if you are planning to be picked using any taxi app it will not work. In our case, Ayu called her brother who kindly offered us a ride to get to our boat in Padang bai. There are also local taxis to consider.

Ayu and Bogus were excellent hosts. Ayu’s kindness and Bogus’ food made our stay perfect and we felt like at home.

Stayed in September 2022