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bedroom and a twin bedroom on either
side of the pool. All the bedrooms are
totally private, though the twin room has
glass doors in the bathroom area, so it’s
better if you know each other well (or
want to know each other better!). Luckily,
we’ve known each other for years.
The view across the sea to Singapore
is fantastic – we could see Marina Bay
Sands most of the time. The immediate
area below the pool isn’t finished off
so there is still some bare earth, and
the beach area is pretty limited at the
moment – it’s mainly a small volleyball
area near the adult pool.
There are two restaurants: under the
reception area is Pantai, which serves
Chinese and other Asian dishes –
including plenty of fresh seafood options,
while Tadd’s is the breakfast place. Tiigo
is a new adults’ bar and pool area, and
it’s a great spot to hang out and watch
the sunset. During the week it opens a
little after sunset. There’s another family/
kids’ pool and even a kids’ club if you’re
travelling with children.
After a late night and a very good
breakfast, indulge in a massage at the
spa. These are set in traditional huts near
the sea. We didn’t get around to doing
this as we spent most of the time bobbing
about in the pools – the villa one and the
public ones.
If you want to be active, there are a
couple of fantastic golf courses nearby,
and the resort has tennis courts and
a gym.
Fancy having all this for yourself? This
residence is up for sale at S$1.2 million.
You get 60 days to spend there during the
year, and the rest of the time it’s rented
out and works as an income. Deborah
at Expat Realtor has all the details; email
her at
deborah@expatrealtor.sg.The large living/dining room
leads on to a kitchen and
helper’s room/extra bedroom
The infinity
pool lies
between
the master
bedroom
and second
bedroom
The deck is perfect for a barbecue under the
stars, looking across to the lights of Singapore
The adult pool and bar is a great place to
hangout for sundowners