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2019
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Grün
Canggu.

HIGH · CONFIRMED
KEYS
4 rooms
PRICE
$$
ARCHITECT
Alexis Dornier & Florian Holm / Stilt Studios
OPENED
2019
DISTRICT
Canggu
RESTAURANT
None
AIRPORT
DPS · 30 min
FEATURED IN 3 MAJOR PUBLICATIONS
Grün Canggu
EXHIBIT A · BAL · ASIA
● LIVE · 19K
Florian Holm's Stilt Studios builds them off-site. Alexis Dornier designed Studio N. Won Best Eco Stay 2025.EXHIBIT A
FEATURED IN 3 MAJOR PUBLICATIONS
ASSESSMENT
54
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DEMAND
80
SCARCITY
100
CRITIC
50
SOCIAL
0
SEARCH
40
GUEST
0
DESK NOTE
Florian Holm didn't build a hotel. He built a manufacturing system and then proved it works by sleeping people in it. Alexis Dornier added a one-bedroom that Designboom covered. From $49 a night, you can sleep in the prototype. The rice fields do the rest. Whether Canggu's development will eventually surround the compound is the only question the architecture can't answer.
Filed by UB DESK · MENA
3 critic reviews
§ 01 · PHOTO ARCHIVE · EXHIBIT A
The evidence.
@GRUN.CANGGU · IG EVIDENCE
EX · A
FEED-BAL004 · @grun.canggu
§ 02 · CRITIC DOSSIER · 3 INDEXED
What they
filed.
3 / 3 · CONSENSUS TIER-3
EXHIBIT · F1
Time Out
TIER-3 · SPEC.
"One of six treehouses in a place called Grün Canggu, it offers a new take on a classic tree hideaway that is airy, stylish and mind-bogglingly luxurious. And better yet, it's…"
EX · F1READ SOURCE →
TIER-3 SOURCE
EXHIBIT · F2
Designboom
TIER-3 · SPEC.
"Studio N is the latest living concept launched by Stilt Studios. Built as an extension of the existing Grün Canggu resort in Bali, the design reveals a spacious one-bedroom unit,…"
EX · F2READ SOURCE →
TIER-3 SOURCE
EXHIBIT · F3
ArchDaily
TIER-3 · SPEC.
"Tucked away in a corner street in upper Canggu, Bali, the first two Treehouse Studios can be found overlooking vast rice fields, bringing travelers in touch with Bali's nature…"
EX · F3READ SOURCE →
TIER-3 SOURCE
§ 03 · THE READ · ON & OFF BOOK
THE READ.
DESK ASSESSMENT · TWO ANGLES
THE OFFICIAL READ

Grün is small, quiet, and genuinely plant-forward in a Canggu neighbourhood that mostly serves cocktails in pineapples. The four-room format means the pool is never busy and the kitchen actually knows your name by day two. What the hype undersells is how close it sits to the Berawa traffic spine, so the bubble is real until you step outside the gate.

THE OFF-BOOK READ

The kitchen runs a set-menu dinner most nights that is not on any public channel and costs a fraction of the bigger Canggu restaurants. Ask at check-in whether it is running during your stay, and request the table by the garden rather than the one closest to the pool.

§ 04 · ANGLES OF APPROACH · THREE
Three
angles.
REDACTIONS · 0
ANGLE · 01

Dornier's Studio N

Alexis Dornier designed Studio N, a 64-square-metre one-bedroom living concept completed in 2022. It sits on stilts above the rice fields with a private pool, floor-to-ceiling glass, and the angular geometry that Dornier brings to every project. Designboom covered the build. For Stilt Studios, having a Dornier collaboration in the portfolio elevates the entire compound from eco-hostel to architecture destination.

FIELD · 001EX · A
ANGLE · 02

Stilt Studios' Prefab Model

Florian Holm's company designs, fabricates, and installs its own prefab elevated structures. The treehouses are manufactured off-site and assembled on location, which reduces construction waste and ground disturbance. Solar panels handle electricity. Recycled plastic panels form part of the structure. Reclaimed wood fills the interiors. The environmental claim of 95% reduced ground footprint is bold but consistent with the elevated, modular approach.

FIELD · 002EX · B
ANGLE · 03

Babakan's Rice Fields

Babakan is the inland side of Canggu, where rice paddies still outnumber villas. Ten minutes from Batu Bolong Beach by scooter, but visually a different world: working agricultural land, palm trees, and the kind of green horizon that Canggu's coast has largely built over. The rice fields that surround Grün are the view, and they're still being farmed. How long that lasts, given Canggu's development pace, is an open question.

FIELD · 003EX · C
§ 05 · CAVEATS · FILED UNCLASSIFIED
Real
talk.
UNEDITED · DESK COMMENTARY
△ CAUTION · UNCLASSIFIED
△ CAUTION · UNCLASSIFIED
01POINT · SCALE

Four prefab modular treehouses elevated on stilts above Babakan rice fields, ten minutes inland from Batu Bolong. No on-site restaurant; food delivery is arranged.

02POINT · AUDIENCE

The audience is Stilt-Studios-modular-design-aware travellers and Designboom-readers wanting Florian Holm's prefab proof-of-concept. Less Berawa-nightlife than rice-field-quiet seekers.

03POINT · VARIANCE

Four units span Treehouse Ficus (most secluded), Treehouse Suite plus Studio (private pools), Studio N ($49 entry, Dornier-designed 64sqm). Group buyout as Ricefield Estate seven-bedroom.

04POINT · COMPETITION

At $$ in Babakan/Canggu, Grün competes with JungleRoom Bali (antique houses) and other small-eco compounds. Wins on prefab Stilt Studios proof-of-concept and Dornier Studio N pedigree, not on amenity depth.

§ 06 · WHERE IT SITS · PROXIMITY
The ground,
mapped.
3 ANCHORS · ON FOOT
COORDINATES
8.6122° S · 115.1539° E
DISTRICT
Canggu
REGION
Bali
NEAREST AIRPORT
DPS · 30 min
FIELD BRIEF · PROXIMITY
AnchorOn footDistance
GKPB Jemaat "Efrata", Buduk· Church8 min632m
Uma Sawah· Art Gallery8 min607m
GKPB Jemaat "Marga Pakerti", Padang Tawang· Church9 min688m
PROXIMITY PLAN · ON FOOT
CULTURAL ANCHORS · WALKING DISTANCE
§ 07 · SUBJECT BRIEF · FIELD NOTE N°004
On the
record.
1 MIN BRIEFING · LAST AMENDED 2026.05.10
FOUNDED
2019
ARCHITECT
ALEXIS DORNIER & FLORIAN HOLM / STILT STUDIOS
KEYS
4 ROOMS
TIER
HIGH
AIRPORT
DPS · 30M
INSTAGRAM
19K
DISTRICT
CANGGU
◉ FILED · UB-BAL-004
DOSSIER-OPEN
SUBJECT · GRÜN CANGGU
CANGGU · BALI
CLEARANCE · PUBLIC
¶ SUBJECT BRIEF · OPEN FILE

Florian Holm founded Stilt Studios in 2019 to prove prefab modular buildings could be beautiful, sustainable, and buildable at scale. Grün Canggu is the proof of concept: treehouses and studios elevated above rice fields in Babakan, the quieter inland edge of Canggu, about ten minutes from Batu Bolong Beach. Treehouse units (A, B, Ficus) float on stilts with rice-field views. The Treehouse Suite and Studio have private pools.

Studio N, a 64-square-metre one-bedroom unit designed by Alexis Dornier, was completed in 2022 and covered by Designboom. Solar panels, recycled plastic panels, reclaimed wood, and a claimed 95% reduction in ground footprint. Won Bali's Best Award 2025 for Best Eco Friendly Stay. Rates from approximately $49 per night. The entire property can be booked as a seven-bedroom Ricefield Estate for groups.

EOF · SUBJECT BRIEF— THE EDITORS, UB DESK
§ 09 · TRANSMISSION LOG · CHATTER
What came
across the wire.
5 ENTRIES · ROLLING 90-DAY
TIMESTAMPCHANNELENTRY
2026.04.11 · 00:00ZSIGINTBaseline signal snapshot registered · IG 18,540 followers · search 30/mo
2026.04.10 · 12:00ZPRESSTime Out review filed
2026.04.10 · 12:00ZPRESSDesignboom review filed
2026.04.10 · 12:00ZPRESSArchDaily review filed
2026.03.30 · 18:21ZSYSTEMAdded to Unbookable index
ROLLING LOG · LATEST 5-8 SHOWN · RETAINED 90 DAYS
§ 10 · CONDITIONS REPORT · CLIMATE & DEMAND
On the
ground.
12-MO WEATHER RECORD · DEMAND CYCLE
BALI · SEASON CYCLE

Book AprilJune or SeptemberOctober for the value sweet spot. Plan JulyAugust four to six months out. Confirm Nyepi (March) before booking.

TOURIST DEMAND BY MONTH
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
LowShoulderHighPeak
WEATHER IN BALI
25292626272027172022272930°30°30°29°29°28°27°28°29°30°30°29°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
RAIN · DAYS/MOAVG HIGH · °C
JAN-FEBLowWet-season floor

Demand drops to 30-35 across two of the rainiest months on the Bali calendar, with February averaging 29 rain days and January 25. Highs hold at 30°C year-round, but afternoon downpours land daily and the Indian Ocean swell makes Nusa Islands ferry crossings rough. Rates fall to their wet-season floor, and Ultra-tier inventory is wide open, with Veluvana Bali, Uluwatu Surf Villas and Ulu Cliffhouse all showing genuine availability inside two weeks. For travelers prioritizing budget and uncrowded temples over swimmable conditions, this is the cheapest window for Bali.

MARLowNyepi shutdown

March demand reaches 35 with 26 rain days, but the month''s defining planning fact is Nyepi (Day of Silence), a 24-hour island-wide shutdown. Nyepi falls on a different date each year (Saka lunar calendar), shuts down all flights and ferries, and prohibits guests from leaving hotel grounds after dark. Plan around it specifically: arrive 48 hours before to settle, or arrive immediately after to capture cleaner air, emptier beaches and the post-Nyepi tourism dip. Hotels stay fully open through Nyepi but prohibit external movement, including taxi rides; verify your hotel''s specific Nyepi policy before booking arrival flights.

APR-MAYShoulderWet ramp into dry season

Demand climbs from 50 in April to 55 in May as European travelers begin booking Bali''s dry-season anticipation, but rain holds at 26-27 days monthly. Highs stay at 29°C, slightly cooler than the year-round 30°C average, and afternoon thunderstorms remain reliably daily. Inventory remains broad, with South Bali (Uluwatu Surf Villas, Ulu Cliffhouse) and Ubud properties showing 3-4 weeks of lead time for Ultra-tier rooms during these months. The sweet spot for travelers who want lower rates and lower crowds without committing to peak-rain January-February conditions.

JUNHighPre-peak ramp

June demand reaches 65 as the dry-season narrative starts pulling bookings, with 20 rain days the lowest reading until August. Highs drop to 28°C from the year-round 30°C average, making June physically comfortable in a way July and August aren''t with their school-holiday density. Mid-June begins to tighten on Ubud and South Bali Ultra-tier inventory; Veluvana (5 rooms) and Ulu Cliffhouse (7 rooms) require 6-8 weeks of lead time at this point. The Gili Islands ferry crossings calm down compared to the wet-season swell, making BASK Gili Meno and similar Gili properties practical for the first time since November.

JUL-AUGPeakTwin school-holiday peak

Demand hits 85 in July and 100 in August, with European summer holidays landing first and Australian school holidays layering on top to push the year''s annual peak. Rain drops to 17 days in August, less than December''s 29 but still a wet month by any tropical-destination standard; afternoon storms happen, just less reliably. Ultra-tier scarcity tightens hard, with Veluvana (5 rooms), Ulu Cliffhouse (7 rooms) and Uluwatu Surf Villas (10 rooms) all requiring 4-5 months of lead time across both months. Pricing peaks alongside demand, so direct-booking discounts disappear; Bali''s peak-season inventory rewards only travelers who lock dates four-to-five months ahead.

SEPHighQuiet dry-side window

September demand drops to 80 as European school terms restart, with 20 rain days matching June''s pre-peak figure and crowds noticeably easing across South Bali. Highs return to 29°C, warm but not hot, and the post-Aussie-holiday slowdown reopens direct-channel availability that was locked through July and August. The Gili Islands and Nusa Islands run smooth crossing conditions through September, before the November rain returns to disrupt schedules. September is widely under-rated, with the same dry-season weather as August at noticeably lower rates and notably thinner crowds.

OCTShoulderWet-season transition

October demand drops to 60 and rain climbs to 22 days, the first month back into wet-season territory after the dry-season run. Highs return to 30°C, Bali''s standard year-round reading, and the South Bali surf swell holds for a few more weeks before the western monsoon arrives. Rates step down from August-September levels but remain above the deep-low January-February floor; direct booking gets you the visible discount. Last functional shoulder window before NOV-DEC rain settles in, so target the first three weeks for dry-side experience without peak-pricing structure.

NOVLowWet season returns

November demand drops to 45 as the wet season arrives in earnest, with 27 rain days and afternoon thunderstorms becoming the daily pattern again. Highs hold at 30°C, but humidity spikes and outdoor activity windows compress to morning hours before the daily 2pm storm cycle locks in. Inventory opens broadly across all sub-regions; Ubud and North Bali (Munduk Moding Plantation) become particularly accessible as elevation-dependent travelers thin out. Cheap, quiet and event-free, with budget travelers willing to plan around showers getting genuine Ultra-tier inventory at near-bottom rates.

DECLowChristmas/NYE inside the wet

December demand reads 40, slightly below November''s 45 despite the Christmas/NYE pressure window concentrated in the final two weeks of the month. Rain peaks at 29 days, matching February''s high, and the Indian Ocean swell makes Nusa and Gili crossings rough through year-end. The 12-day NYE booking corridor (December 23 to January 4) locks down Ultra-tier inventory across South Bali and Uluwatu six-to-eight months ahead. Outside that twelve-day window, Bali reads like a typical wet-season month: cheap, quiet, with planning-around-showers required and broad Ultra-tier availability.

§ 11 · LEAD-TIME INTEL · ENTRY WINDOW
Plan the
approach.
DEMAND CYCLE · BOOKING-LEAD INDEX
HIGHGRÜN CANGGU

1-2 months

DESTINATION DEMAND · 12-MONTH
PROPERTY PRESSURE · AWAITING DATA
PEAKHIGHSHOULDERLOWOFF
NOW
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FEB
MAR
APR
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CHECK AVAILABILITY
§ 12 · KNOWN OPERATIVES · 3 FIELD NOTES
Tradecraft
briefing.
3 OF 3 · DESK-VERIFIED
OPERATIVE · 01UB-BAL-004
BEST ROOM.

Studio N (Dornier-designed, 64 square metres, private pool) is the architectural standout and the most spacious unit. The Treehouse Suite with Private Pool is the next tier. Treehouse Ficus is the most secluded standard unit. For groups, the seven-bedroom Ricefield Estate books the entire property exclusively.


  • STUDIO N FLAGSHIP
  • TREEHOUSE WITH POOL
  • RICEFIELD ESTATE GROUPS
OPERATIVE · 02UB-BAL-004
THE WORKAROUND.

Book through grunresorts.com or Stilt Studios. Rates from $49 make this one of the most accessible design stays in Bali. Studio N and the pool units fill fastest. The Ricefield Estate for groups should be booked well ahead. Dry season (May to September) is busiest.


  • BOOK DIRECT > OTA
  • PLAN 1–2 MONTHS
  • DRY SEASON BUSIEST
OPERATIVE · 03UB-BAL-004
LOCAL TIP.

Thirty minutes from DPS airport. Batu Bolong Beach is ten minutes by scooter. Central Canggu is a five-minute ride. The rice fields around the property are best explored on foot in early morning. Bring a scooter or arrange transport; Babakan is inland and not well served by taxis.


  • 30 MIN FROM DPS
  • BATU BOLONG NEAR
  • BABAKAN INLAND CALM
§ 14 · DEMAND INTELLIGENCE · THE SIGNALS
What the
signals say.
5 OF 9 SIGNALS · LIVE · REFRESHED 1D AGO
DOMINANT ON BOOKING · STRONG ON SOCIAL · FIRM ON CRITICS
INSTAGRAM DEMAND
19K
STRONG
followers on file
SEARCH DEMAND
30
MODEST
monthly keyword searches
CRITIC CITATIONS
3
FIRM
reviews on file
BOOKING DIFFICULTY
100/100
DOMINANT
availability pressure
GUEST SCORE
0.0/10
QUIET
from guest reviews
§ 15 · COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT · 6 DIMENSIONS
How it
stacks up.
#24 OF 75 · BALI
#24IN BALI · OF 75
#146GLOBALLY · OF 405
Room Demand
8/10
TOP 22%
Booking Difficulty
10/10
TOP 12%
Search Demand
4/10
TOP 51%
Critic Score
5/10
TOP 69%
Guest Score
0/10
TOP 100%
Viral Reach
0/10
TOP 100%
PERCENTILE COMPUTED LIVE · 405 ACTIVE PROPERTIESMETHODOLOGY · /HOW-WE-RANK
§ 19.7 · SIGNAL MONITORING · PAST MONTH
Signals
holding.
18 SNAPSHOTS · DAY 18
Composite Unbookable Score · 17-day trace
54 0from 54
Room Demand
8 0
Booking Difficulty
10 0
Search Demand
4 0
Critic Score
5 0
Guest Score
0 0
Viral Reach
0 0

Signal stable — composite holding within ±2 points over 17 days (currently 54). No single dimension moved more than the rest.

§ 18 · FILE CLOSED · UB-BAL-004
Final
assessment.
CONFIRMEDDESK SIGN-OFF

File closes at HIGH. Book direct one to two months out; pool units fill first. Skip if central Canggu walking access matters; Babakan sits inland by scooter or transfer.

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