FAQ.

A boutique resort on a clifftop in West Sumba, Indonesia: 10 villas with private pools, 10 suites, a restaurant, a spa and activities. The villas are sold to investors and operated by Kabisu, which manages the resort as a whole.

In Sumba, in the Gaura area in the south-west of the island, on a cliff with a magnificent ocean view and access to the beach.

3 hectares for the resort, plus a 0.5 hectare plot a few hundred metres away for staff, parking and logistics.

10 villas and 10 suites, 20 keys in all, with a restaurant and spa.

Construction starts in September 2026. Opening at the end of 2027.

A team of co-founders with over 22 years of experience developing and running resorts in Indonesia. Meet the team at kabisu.id/investment

Sumba is Bali forty years ago: empty beaches, cliffs facing the ocean, villages that still live to the rhythm of their ceremonies, and only a 50-minute flight away. The island already hosts some of the finest resorts in Asia, yet it has kept its space and its silence. Here we have room to build on a human scale and to protect what makes this place unique.

A one-bedroom villa with ocean view and private pool on a 200 sqm plot: living room 30 sqm, bedroom 28 sqm, bathroom 25 sqm, 76 sqm deck with a 10 sqm pool. Full description at kabisu.id/the-villas, detailed fact sheet on request.

Every villa has an ocean view. The plan is at kabisu.id/the-resort

€199,000 for a villa delivered and furnished. For simplicity we display prices in euros or dollars, but the sale is made in Indonesian rupiah: IDR 3,960,000,000 for the villa currently available, IDR 4,290,000,000 for the following ones. The euro price includes an exchange-rate margin; at the day’s rate, the contractual IDR price is usually slightly lower.

Yes. The minimum investment is IDR 1,072,500,000, about €55,000 / $65,000. Income and owner weeks are then calculated pro rata.

No. No administrative, legal or other fees. The displayed price is the total price.

10% at reservation, 50% at contract signing, 20% when the roof is in place, 20% at villa completion, before furnishing.

No. The resort runs like a hotel: villas need to be identical to be listed on booking platforms and operated consistently.

The buyer acquires shares in the company that owns the villas, in proportion to their investment. This company holds a freehold title (HGB). It is the safest form of ownership for a foreign investor in Indonesia, and it allows resale and appreciation over time.

The company that owns the villas, whose shareholders are the buyers.

Absolutely. Reservation, due diligence and signing are all done remotely, with the Kabisu team guiding you at every step.

A Letter of Interest to reserve, then a Share Subscription Agreement. Contact us for the details and the contracts.

Dividends in proportion to your shareholding, anti-dilution protection and the right to sell your shares.

The shares pass to your heirs, who take over the agreement on the same terms.

Taxation of dividends and capital gains in your country of residence depends on your situation. We can recommend a tax advisor if needed.

Kabisu, which runs the whole resort: marketing, guest service, maintenance, staff.

Of the net rental income: 60% to owners, 30% to management and operations, 5% to maintenance, 5% to a renovation reserve. Details in our article: kabisu.id/villa-shared-pool-simple-fair-safest-investment-indonesia

None. Maintenance, insurance, staff: everything is covered by the management share. You never receive an invoice. Details in our article: kabisu.id/villa-maintenance-sumba

Contact us to receive our Financial Summary.

The first payment is made 6 months after the first paying guest arrives, then every 6 months.

In the currency of your choice: euro, US dollar, Singapore dollar, pound sterling and other common currencies.

6 weeks a year for a whole villa: 2 weeks in high season and 4 weeks in low season, pro rata for a fraction of a villa.

No, they are used within the calendar year.

Yes.

Accommodation is free. Restaurant, spa and activities are charged, with a 20% owner discount.

3 flights a day from Bali, a 50-minute flight. There are also connections from Lombok, Flores and Jakarta. Full details in our article: kabisu.id/how-to-get-to-sumba-flights-ferries-local-travel-tips

A brand-new road links the airport to the resort in 1h45. Only the last kilometre, between the main road and the estate, is still a track; it will be rebuilt at the end of construction.

Clinics and a regional hospital in Tambolaka and Waingapu cover everyday care. For serious cases, Bali is a 50-minute flight away. We recommend international health insurance including evacuation, as anywhere in the archipelago outside Bali and Jakarta.

The resort is semi-autonomous: water from on-site wells, solar power with grid connection and backup generator, internet via Starlink and 4G/5G. Details in our article: kabisu.id/remote-resort-infrastructure-sumba

Yes, right below the estate, a 1-minute walk.

Surfing, beaches, waterfalls, traditional villages, the Pasola festival, ikat weaving. The resort organises trips, transfers and rentals, and hosts yoga and wellness retreats. Restaurant and spa on site.

Sumba is the sunniest island in Indonesia. Dry season from May to October, short rains from December to March.

By selling your shares. You set the price. Existing shareholders have a 30-day right of first refusal, after which the sale to a third party is free. Kabisu assists you with the formalities. Details in our article: kabisu.id/villa-resale-sumba

None. Kabisu helps you find a buyer, at no cost.