Intimate scale · Asia-Pacific
Bali Eco Stay
Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia
8 bungalows · Independent · founded by Cath and John Blundstone with landowners Agung and Mini
Published evidence 11 of 24
Published, not verified on site
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Eight open sided bungalows in a valley on the southern slopes of Mount Batukaru, about 450 metres up, an hour and a half from Ubud. Bali Eco Stay is a small family run place, founded by Cath and John Blundstone with the landowning family who still host it, and it publishes the things this index looks for more plainly than most resorts ten times its size. Water from a spring. Food from the land around the bungalows. Electricity from the river. The gaps are just as plain, and they are named below.
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The bungalows
There is no air conditioning here and no fans, because the bungalows are open on their sides and the mountain air is five to ten degrees cooler than the coast. Adjustable bamboo blinds are what stands between the bed and the rice paddies. That is the whole ventilation strategy, and for a guest room it is a real one: air that changes on its own has no filter to clog and no duct to grow mould in. What is not published is the air itself. No outdoor air reading, no mould protocol. The bed is dressed in bamboo sheets under a mosquito net, with a comforter for the cool nights. Bamboo is a fibre class rather than a named textile, so it sits at the claimed tier until the sheets have a maker.
Water
The taps, the showers and a dispenser in every bungalow all carry filtered spring water from Mount Batukaru, and the property holds a no plastic bottle rule to match. A named spring source is the second of the two routes this index accepts on water, so the pathway reaches the specified tier on the source alone. The filtration behind the word filtered is not named, and no panel has been published for the water arriving at a bungalow tap. Each toilet and shower drains to its own septic tank and a planted wastewater garden of ornamental ginger, which is good practice and is recorded, and which says nothing about what a guest drinks.
The kitchen
The property says three quarters of its restaurant food comes off its own land, and it publishes the land: a permaculture food garden with the crops listed by name, heritage rice grown without hybrid seed or chemical fertiliser, free range chickens working the compost, vanilla and cacao in the volcanic soil, palm sugar harvested on site. Chicken and freshwater fish come from local organic farms it does not name. Cage free eggs from November 2025. What keeps this at the specified tier is the denominator: a percentage the property reports about itself is not a purchasing record or an audit. Nothing is published about cooking oil, cookware or plastics in the kitchen. A morning tour of the gardens leaves at half past nine.
What is not here
Wi-Fi is listed in every bungalow, and nothing is published on managing it overnight, so EMF scores zero rather than being credited for remoteness. No lighting figure, no blackout provision, no acoustic measure. The valley is quiet because there is no traffic in it, which is a condition rather than a design, and it is recorded without a score. A hydroelectric generator on the river supplies nearly 70 per cent of the electricity, with standby generators whose location is not published. A property this specific about its farm and its water is a few named products and one water panel away from a very different total.
Spring water at every tap
Filtered spring water from Mount Batukaru in the shower, the tap and a dispenser in every bungalow. Source
Food from the property's own land
Three quarters of the restaurant's food published as grown on site without chemical fertiliser or pesticide. Source
Open air bungalows
Eight open sided bungalows with no air conditioning, cooled by the mountain air at 450 metres. Source
Hydro powered
Nearly 70 per cent of the electricity from a hydroelectric generator on the property's own river. Source
A valley with no traffic
No traffic and no city noise, the sound of waterfalls and jungle insects instead. A condition, not a score. Source
Waterfall and rock pool
A twelve metre waterfall into a natural rock pool that is not chemically treated. Source
Bali Eco Stay at a glance
Bali Eco Stay is a stay in Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia. We read what it publishes about the eight things a building does to your biology and scored the evidence 11 of 24. Last verified 2026-09-06. Air Ecology is its best-documented pathway; nothing is published on EMF Harmony.
The marker sheet
Eight building-biology pathways, each graded by the strength of its evidence. How grading works
- 0Nothing publishedNot publishedWe looked. They have published nothing about this.
- 1Their word for itClaimedThey say so, and name nothing behind it.
- 2Named and specificSpecifiedThey name the actual system, product, supplier or standard.
- 3Tested or verifiedMeasuredA published test result, a laboratory report, or an independent check: a certification body, or our own assessor on site.
Each of the 8 pathways scores 0 to 3, so 24 is the most any property can reach. Out of 24, because 8 of 8 pathways have been assessed. Unassessed pathways leave the denominator rather than counting as zero.
Air Ecology at Bali Eco Stay: Specified, 2 of 3Named and specific2 sourcesFiltration, ventilation and what the air is measured at.2/3
Out-documents 75% of the index on this pathway.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The eight bungalows are published as open air structures with no air conditioning and no fans, cooled by the mountain air at about 450 metres. That is a stated ventilation route for the room a guest sleeps in, with no outdoor air reading, filter or air change figure alongside it.
The open-air structures of the Bali huts over water provide a natural cooling system, enabling the bungalows to remain at a comfortable temperature throughout the day and night. No air-conditioning or fans are needed as these overwater bungalows Indonesia are 5 to 10 degrees cooler in the mountains than the coastal areas of Bali.
- Claimed
The restaurant is published as open on all sides to the breeze crossing the valley. This is a communal building rather than a guest room, and no airflow figure is given.
With open windows all around the restaurant, you can sample our food, sip a drink or simply relax while being basked in a refreshing breeze flowing over the valley, providing comfortable temperatures throughout the day and night.
What is not published
- What filter grade is fitted to guest room air handling, for example MERV 13 or HEPA H13?
- What is the fresh air supply rate per person in a guest room?
- Are carbon dioxide, particulate or volatile organic compound levels measured, and are the readings published?
- Is there a mould inspection and remediation protocol, and when was it last run?
- Are there gas cooktops, fireplaces or other combustion sources inside guest rooms?
Water Integrity at Bali Eco Stay: Specified, 2 of 3Named and specific3 sourcesSource, treatment, tested panels and how drinking water arrives.2/3
Out-documents 54% of the index on this pathway.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The water source is published as a spring on Mount Batukaru, filtered, and supplied to the taps and showers of every bungalow as well as a drinking water dispenser in each. The filtration is not named and no chemistry panel is published.
In fact, even the bungalow shower and tap water is filtered spring water, which has been oxygenated and mineralized by Mother Nature.
- Claimed
Unlimited filtered spring water is published as provided by a dispenser in each bungalow, under a no plastic bottle policy. The dispenser and its filter are not named.
We offer unlimited complimentary filtered spring water to all guests by providing a water dispenser in each bungalow. We have a strict no plastic bottled water policy to eliminate plastic waste.
- Specified
Wastewater from each toilet and shower is published as treated in its own septic tank and a planted wastewater garden, with ornamental ginger named as the nutrient hungry planting. This is wastewater treatment, not the water a guest drinks.
Each toilet and shower has its own septic system and wastewater garden.
What is not published
- What is the water source, and what treatment is applied before it reaches a guest room?
- Is there a published contaminant test panel, and which laboratory ran it?
- Is shower and bath water filtered, and to what specification?
- How are pools and spas sanitised, and is the chemistry published?
- How is drinking water delivered, and is it treated on site?
Light Rhythm at Bali Eco Stay: Claimed, 1 of 3Their word for it1 sourceCircadian lighting specification, flicker, blackout and daylight.1/3
Out-documents 33% of the index on this pathway.
What is published, and where it came from
- Claimed
The bungalows are published with adjustable bamboo blinds on their open sides. A blind is a daylight control rather than a blackout provision, and no lux level, colour temperature or lighting product is published for any room.
From the privacy of your bungalow, enjoy your own changing views with adjustable bamboo blinds, or take some time out in the sitting area beneath where you can read or lie back and enjoy tranquil views of the stream and surrounding forest.
What is not published
- Is guest room lighting tunable or circadian, and what specification is published?
- What colour temperatures are used in the evening, and are fixtures flicker free?
- Do sleeping areas have full blackout, and is it specified?
- What daylight access does a typical room have?
- Is exterior lighting shielded or reduced overnight?
EMF Harmony at Bali Eco Stay: Not published, 0 of 3Nothing publishednothing publishedWired versus wireless topology, and what is measured where people sleep.0/3
We looked for published information on EMF Harmony and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- Are guest rooms wired for data, or is access wireless only?
- Where are wireless access points and smart meters placed relative to the bed?
- Have field levels been measured in sleeping areas, and by whom?
- Can a guest have wireless disabled in their room on request?
- Is any shielded cabling or shielding material specified in the build?
Materials and Textiles at Bali Eco Stay: Specified, 2 of 3Named and specific4 sourcesNamed materials, finishes, bedding composition and cleaning chemistry.2/3
Out-documents 29% of the index on this pathway.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The cleaning and laundry chemistry is published in part by name: biodegradable laundry detergents, sodium bicarbonate for fabric stains, and baking soda and vinegar for cleaning. Products are not named and no ingredient list is given.
We only use biodegradable laundry and detergents, sodium bicarbonate for stubborn fabric stains, baking soda and vinegar for cleaning purposes.
- Claimed
Guest toiletries and insect repellent are published as locally handmade and organic. No brand and no ingredient list is published.
In all our Bali bungalow accommodation offers, we also provide complimentary tea and coffee, filtered spring water, organic shampoo, body wash and repellent, which are all locally handmade and smell divine.
- Claimed
Bed textiles are published as bamboo sheets with a comforter. Bamboo is a fibre class rather than a named textile, and no mattress, filling or flame retardant statement is published.
Your restful sleep is fully taken care of with plump pillows, soft bamboo sheets and a warm comforter for cooler nights.
- Claimed
The bungalows are published as built from locally sourced materials. No species, supplier or finish is named on any page read.
In keeping with the island’s breathtaking natural beauty, our overwater bungalows Bali have been specially designed using locally sourced materials that naturally blend into the mountain scenery.
What is not published
- What are the mattresses made of, and are they treated with flame retardants?
- What is the fibre content of the linen, and is it certified, for example to GOTS or OEKO TEX?
- Which paints, adhesives and sealants were specified, and are they low emission?
- What cleaning and laundry products are used, and is the list published?
- Are there named low emission certifications on the flooring or joinery?
Food and Kitchen at Bali Eco Stay: Specified, 2 of 3Named and specific4 sourcesSourcing, on site growing, cookware, kitchen water and additive discipline.2/3
Out-documents 34% of the index on this pathway.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
The property publishes that 75 per cent of the restaurant's food comes from its own land, grown without chemical fertilisers or pesticides. A self published share with no purchasing records or third party audit behind it, and it sits below the 80 per cent line.
With 75% of the food in our restaurant coming from our land, we use no chemical fertilizers or pesticides but choose to work in harmony with nature.
- Specified
The property's own food garden is the named grower, with the crops published by name: vegetables, spices, fruit, palm sugar, vanilla and cacao, and eggs from its own free range chickens. Compost is published as the fertiliser and a black tea, coriander and chilli brew as the pest control.
In our rich food garden we grow organically a diverse selection of vegetables, several lettuce varieties, sweet potato, spinach, rocket, celery, pumpkin, beans, kale, cucumber, radishes, pak choy; condiments such as vanilla, ginger, turmeric, galangal, cinnamon, coriander, lemongrass, basil, oregano, all spice and chilli
- Claimed
Chicken and freshwater fish are published as sourced from local organic farms. The farms are not named.
Our pasture fed chickens and freshwater fish are locally sourced from organic farms, while fruits, vegetables and spices are directly picked from our permaculture garden, which you can visit at your leisure.
- Claimed
The property publishes a commitment to cage free eggs from November 2025. No supplier is named and no cooking oil, cookware or plastics statement is published anywhere on the site.
Starting from November 2025, @baliecostay has committed to sourcing only 100% cage-free eggs.
What is not published
- What share of produce is grown on site or sourced locally, and is it verified?
- Which cooking oils are used, and is the policy published?
- What cookware is used in the kitchen?
- Is kitchen and ice water filtered, and to what specification?
- Is there a published position on additives, preservatives or allergens?
Biophilic and Healing Design at Bali Eco Stay: Specified, 2 of 3Named and specific2 sourcesNature access, views, volume and natural material contact, designed with intent.2/3
Out-documents 36% of the index on this pathway.
What is published, and where it came from
- Specified
Every bungalow is published as open sided, with the outlook named for each: rice paddies, the mountain stream, the waterfall, the food forests. Open air rooms with a stated outlook are daylight and outdoor access from the room a guest sleeps in.
Surrounded by waterfalls, rice paddies, mountain streams and jungle food forests, each one of the Balinese bungalows at Bali Eco Stay is your own mini sanctuary.
- Claimed
The property publishes permaculture as the principle guiding its resort design and construction, with a daily guided tour of the gardens, ponds and paddies. This is a stated intent rather than a design method a reader could follow.
It provides an insight into how permaculture principles have guided our resort design, construction, food gardens, chicken compost, aquaculture, heritage rice production and hydro power generation.
What is not published
- Does every guest room have direct outdoor access or an operable opening?
- What is the published design intent behind the natural materials used?
- What are the typical ceiling heights and room volumes?
- Was the landscape designed with native planting, and is the palette published?
Sound and Sensory Ecology at Bali Eco Stay: Not published, 0 of 3Nothing publishednothing publishedMeasured background noise, separation between keys, and scent load.0/3
We looked for published information on Sound and Sensory Ecology and found none. That is a gap in the public record, not a finding about the property.
What is not published
- What is the measured background noise level in a guest room at night?
- What acoustic separation is specified between adjoining keys?
- How loud is the guest room air conditioning at its lowest setting?
- Is fragrance diffused into guest rooms or public areas, and can it be declined?
38 open questions could be answered with information this property already holds. Answer these for this property
What the record was built from
Every source behind this record, with the date we read it. You can open each one and check the grade against it yourself, which is the only reason to trust a grade at all.
- Bali Eco Stay, Bali Overwater Bungalows | Bali Eco Stay read 2026-09-06 · archived copy from 2026-09-06
- Bali Eco Stay, Restaurant | Bali Eco Stay read 2026-09-06 · archived copy from 2022-12-07
- Bali Eco Stay, Our Water | Bali Eco Stay read 2026-09-06 · archived copy from 2025-08-21
- Bali Eco Stay, Spring Water overwater Bungalow | Bali Eco Stay read 2026-09-06 · archived copy from 2022-12-07
- Bali Eco Stay, About | Bali Eco Stay read 2026-09-06 · archived copy from 2025-08-21
- Bali Eco Stay, Our Food | Bali Eco Stay read 2026-09-06 · archived copy from 2025-08-21
- Bali Eco Stay, Social Responsibility | Bali Eco Stay read 2026-09-06 · archived copy from 2025-08-21
What is not published
Nothing on this record is a reading. Bali Eco Stay publishes its water source, its farm and its energy in more detail than most small properties in this index, and every one of those is a description rather than a measurement. On water, the spring on Mount Batukaru is named and the filtration is not: no filter, no chemistry panel and no test result for the water reaching the bungalows. On air, the bungalows are open sided with no air conditioning, which is a ventilation route, and nothing is published on the outdoor air, on mould or on where the standby generators sit. On light, nothing is published beyond bamboo blinds: no lighting product, no blackout, no colour temperature. On EMF, Wi-Fi is listed in the amenities of every bungalow, and nothing is published on how it is managed at night, where the access points sit or whether it can be switched off, so the pathway scores zero. On materials, the sheets are a fibre class, the toiletries are unbranded and the building materials are called local without a species or supplier; the cleaning chemistry is the one thing named. On food, the 75 per cent figure is the property's own, with no purchasing records behind it, and no cooking oil, cookware or plastics statement exists on the site. On sound, the setting is described as free of traffic and city noise, which is a condition of the valley and not an acoustic provision, so it is recorded here and not scored. No architect or designer is named for the bungalows anywhere read, and no design press article was found.
Where you’ll be
Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia
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Verification record
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- Desk research of published sources, each claim cited
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- Certified Spaces
- Last verified
- 2026-09-06
- Changes
- Every correction is logged
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Questions travelers askwater, air, EMF, and whether it is worth it
Questions travelers ask about Bali Eco Stay
Does Bali Eco Stay publish water quality testing?
Yes, and they name what they use: an actual system, supplier or standard is on the record, though no test result is published. Scored 2 of 3.
What is the air quality like in the rooms?
We can only report what is published about the rooms themselves. Yes, and they name what they use: an actual system, supplier or standard is on the record, though no test result is published. Scored 2 of 3.
Is Bali Eco Stay low-EMF?
No measurement is published. Only 16 of the 112 properties we have researched publish any bedroom EMF information at all, so this is the industry norm, not an outlier.
Is Bali Eco Stay worth it?
We score evidence, not experience. On evidence, it ranks 21 of 112 researched records. The strongest documented pathways are Air Ecology and Water Integrity; nothing is published on EMF Harmony or Sound and Sensory Ecology.