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RUHow a Long-Term Villa Booking Works: Payment Schedule and Deposit
A villa for a long term (4 months or more) is booked with a 50% prepayment of the full period cost and a refundable security deposit. The balance is due 7 days before check-in. The deposit is returned within 3 days after checkout if there is no damage.
Booking process
- Choose a villa from the catalogue or ask a Balila manager for a curated selection.
- Confirm dates - the manager holds the property for you for 48 hours.
- Pay the 50% prepayment of the total rent. From this moment the villa is taken off the market.
- 7 days before check-in pay the remaining 50% + the security deposit (typically equal to 1 month's rent, exact amount stated in the agreement).
- Sign the rental agreement (in Indonesian and English; a Russian annex can be provided if needed).
- Check-in day: meet the manager, inspect the villa with a handover act, receive keys.
Security deposit
- Returned within 3 business days after checkout.
- Withheld only for actual property damage or losses (broken glass, furniture damage, lost keys, unpaid utility meters).
- Normal wear and tear (micro-scratches, sun-faded fabrics, natural drain clogging) is not considered damage.
Payment schedule example
| Stage | Timing | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Booking (hold) | immediately after dates agreed | 50% of total cost |
| Balance + deposit | 7 days before check-in | 50% + deposit (typically 1 month rent) |
| Deposit refund | within 3 days after checkout | full deposit amount (if no claims) |
What is included in the long-term rent
- Cleaning 3 times per week (full clean, linen and towel change).
- Pool and garden maintenance 2 times per week.
- Internet (most villas up to 100 Mbps, confirm per property).
- Electricity by meter (billed separately at PLN rate, current rate ~1500 IDR/kWh, seasonal reference).
- Water (municipal or well, at PDAM/well tariff).
- Staff: cleaning, poolman, gardener - included in rent, tips at your discretion.
Frequent questions
- Can I pay monthly? For stays of 4+ months only the schedule above applies (50/50). Shorter terms (1-3 months) are discussed individually.
- Is the prepayment refundable if I cancel? Prepayment is refunded only if cancelled 30+ days before check-in (minus bank fees). Later cancellation - prepayment is not refunded unless the villa is re-let for the same dates.
- Is there a penalty for early departure? Early departure is possible; refund for unused days is by agreement with the owner (typically 50% of the remaining days' cost).
- Do I need a visa for a long stay? Yes, for stays over 30 days a visa is required (e-VOA with extension, B211A, KITAS). Details in the visa article.
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