With a fabulous setting within the Laksmana enclave and just 200 metres from the beach in Seminyak, this luxurious cul-de-sac of four fully staffed one and two-bedroom villas, each with private pool, is ideally located for exploring Bali's cosmopolitan hub.

The iconic beach club Ku De Ta is just a short stroll away, as are some of the island's most acclaimed dining venues. Each villa is built to a stylish tropical design incorporating open-plan living area, spacious bedrooms and swimming pool fringed by lush gardens.

The one and two-bedroom villas are equally suited to couples and small families, while larger groups can rent the entire complex, giving a total of seven bedrooms.

Villa Toba's tranquil setting, at the end of a leafy avenue, creates a peaceful hide away right in the heart of Seminyak; a district famed for its long sandy beach, world-class restaurants, trendy bars and designer boutiques.

Named after the largest lake in Southeast Asia, Donau Toba, which nestles in an immense volcanic crater in North Sumatra, this villa boasts the biggest pool in the Lakshmi Villa enclave. Built to a contemporary Balinese design, the villa is an ode to tropical living, blending dark and natural timber with creamy stone, sprays of orchids and a smattering of local artwork. An atmospheric open-sided living pavilion overlooks the swimming pool ornately fringed by pandanus palms and frangipani trees. Two spacious air-conditioned bedrooms have delightful garden bathrooms.

Long-standing staff provide a warm welcome and a discreet professional service. The villa has a guest kitchen, with mini bar and complimentary tea and coffee, while an executive chef prepares tasty meals in the staff kitchen from an extensive a la carte menu that includes western and Asian dishes. He is also happy to accommodate any special requests from kid's meals to four-course feasts and pool-side barbecues.

Whether you want to stroll down to the world-class dining venues of "eat street", shop till you drop, lounge on the beach, or sip cocktails at sunset, the opportunities that come with a stay at Villa Toba are endless.

Layout:
A swimming pool fringed by tropical gardens and timber pool deck makes a central feature at this single-storey villa, with an open-plan living area and kitchen on one side, and two adjoining bedrooms on the other.

Bedrooms:
The villa's two air-conditioned bedrooms are identical in size and features, with soaring ceilings and smooth ivory-hued stone floors. King-size beds (one of which beds can be converted to twins) are draped in silky mosquito nets and dressed in crisp white linens and deluxe pillows. Comfortable chairs form a sitting area and a flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player provides entertainment. Delightful semi-outdoor garden bathrooms have marble floors, bathtub, walk-in rain shower and customised amenities.

Living areas:
Villa Toba's entrance leads into a fan-cooled, tropical-style living pavilion with cool stone floors and a steeply pitched roof supported by stout teakwood columns. Two rattan sofas piled with colourful cushions make a relaxing lounge area arranged around a wooden coffee table. A highly polished wooden dining table seats six and a sideboard displays magazines, Balinese-themed coffee table books and an iPod dock.

A guest kitchen with a granite counters adjoins the lounge room, and provides all the essentials for tea and coffee-making, cool drinks from the mini bar, or for whipping up a quick meal.

The living area overlooks the pool and walled garden, where an elaborate Palimanan frieze is framed by lush foliage and four loungers shaded by a parasol are arranged on the wooden pool deck.

Location:
Lakshmi villas are part of the Laksmana Private Villas enclave, and are located along a picturesque tree-lined lane. Many of Seminyak's attractions are within easy walking distance. A gate at the back of the estate grants quick access to Seminyak Square, where there area number of restaurants and boutiques, as well as a bakery and gourmet supermarket.

Alternatively, wander down the lane and turn left for the sandy beach at Oberoi, legendary beach club Ku De Ta still the island's hottest sunset spot, and a number of boutiques and restaurants, including Teatro Gastroteque which provides one of Bali's most exciting dining experiences.

Turn right for the stylish neighbourhood known as Petitenget, and enjoy a cocktail or dinner at the restaurant Petitenget aptly named after this charming area. Or stroll to the ancient sea temple, where alongside is La Lucciola with atmospheric beachfront Italian dining, and Motel Mexicola which serves Mexican-themed food in colourful retro surrounds.

Restaurant "Urchin" is literally on your doorstep and serves an array of world- class seafood whilst wine lovers can stroll to Vin+, a restaurant and wine boutique offering the most extensive selection of retail wines on the island. While those in search of a decadent spa or salon treatment can pop into Body Works one of the Bali's most renowned day spas.