How to Rent a House in Bali
Bali is a mystical and lush island located in Indonesia, just north of Australia, replete with long strips of beaches, villages with authentic charm and restaurants with delicious Indonesian cuisine. For those vacationers who want a more authentic experience, renting a house in Bali can be a wise decision. Most Balinese houses are modest and built from indigenous wood. They may have open air showers and soaring views of rice patties terraced down the green mountains. If you decide to rent a house in Bali, there are a couple of resources you can tap to find just the right house.
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Decide what area you would like to rent a house in Bali. If you are staying for more than a week, you will want to select a location that is central to the sites you would like to visit.
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Decide if you want a long term rental or short term rental lease. You will be able to negotiate a lower price per week if you sign an agreement for a long term lease.
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Contact companies like Rent in Bali. This service is run by local Balinese and they have a variety of homes available in various locations. Homes can cost from $70 per week up to a few hundred dollars per week.
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Contact companies that both rent and sell real estate for a bargain. Sometimes people who are not able to sell their homes will rent them out for a discounted price. Companies like House of Bali feature both homes for rent and for sale. Never accept the first price offered. You can also ask for a discount or negotiated price.
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Call a travel agent who specializes in Indonesia and Bali. Most often, a travel agent will have homes that their clients have used before. It may comfort you to know that a house has a good rating by another client before you show up in Bali and find you didn't get what you expected.
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Tips & Warnings
Cooks and maids can be arranged through your rental service. Most service cost about two to three dollars an hour.
Most home in Bali are not air conditioned. They are open to the elements. Special arrangements must be made if you expect air conditioning.
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Comments
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Katiejess
Sep 19, 2008
Hi Michelle I'm looking to rent a house in Bali and have followed your tips, however most of the websites you mentioned house rentals start from $300 per night! I'd like to rent a house for 6 weeks for around $200 per week if I could. Any advice?
