Manzelejepun is an oasis, situated in a local lane, secret, sublime and secure. The villa is set midst a tropical garden designed by the world-renowned, Made Wijaya, a man whom a friend knew instantly the moment he was mentioned. Dewei and Patrick, the Balinese/French owners have created a sublime retreat, intimate, and steeped in Balinese taste and history. I chose Manzelejepun, attracted by the beauty, and majesty of the garden and pool, but also for a practical reason. I needed to be a tad closer to Denpensar to arrive at the dentist. I was going to be picked up each day so I was located on the more convenient side for the clinic. I'm a particular fan of breakfast, and so appreciated the home-made papaya and strawberry preserves that were served each morning and the soft boiled eggs. When I returned from the dentist it was perfect to sleep on a lounger for the hours my body needed, and wonderful to sit in the garden and work/read at night. An oasis of verdant, health-full, calm.