Sorry for being so late on following up on this thread, but I just realized that I left it open ended. We did end up at Komaneka, Monkey Forest. GREAT suggestion and location for the short time we were there. The property was very nice,and our villa A+. We did not regret staying in town as the views of the rice fields and the super cool ravine behind our villa made it seem like we were somewhere else. Step outside and we were close to everything. It was hot as heck at the end of October. Plunge pool was the ticket for that. I'm not a big monkey fan, but the forest was a short walk down the street. Monkeys everywhere...ewww. lol. All good,and thanks everyone for great info and feedback.

We used putu last year for 2.5 days and plan 1-1.5 in early Dec. Were you satisfied considering in my post last year I had suggested him after we returned.

Jen; The Chedi Club is a little outside the villas but around the spectacular lap ++ infinity pool it is beautiful with ricefields in the surrounding area. The dining room is elegant looking out on 3 sides on rice fields and the food is very good with resonable prfices. No it is not a $7 dinner but nor it is a $40 dinner. Go light on wine though anywhere for thatjacks up the price throughout Bali. It was an estate owned by an extremly weathy man who bequethed it to a foundation to run as a small luxury hotel so the profit motive is there but not paramount. At least through year-end paying for 2 nights get's a third night free. I think I miss-stated the 2012 rate. We may be paying $360 with all taxes including full American breakfast.The Four Seasons is clearerly lusher on the outside the the rooms at the Chedi Club are twice as large and where have you been where on the coffee table is a complimentary glass glask ofGin, Vodka and Scotch and at 5 PM you can call your butler for a complimentary mixed drink with chips. It's not the money savings it the way things are handled and the care of the grounds and guests that impress us.
I hope the above gives you a clearer picture.

StanKase:
Sorry I did not see your post. Yes! Putu was spot on and a delight to be with. We spent 2 days together. He took us to his family compound for a visit on the 2nd day. We had a blast. Thanks for your recommendation. King