Looking for recent information on Lombok

Immigration rules are pretty strict here but assuming you have no intention of working, 6 months shouldn't be any problem.

Any work of any sort would require a work permit ($1,200) and  KITAS (Rp 1 million).
That would allow you to work for one company at one location.

Renting is easy but contracts tend to be 12 months.
Google 'Rumah disewa <area>.

Where depends on you. The main town is handy for shopping, places like Sengigi are beach haunts but with only smaller shops.

Thanks Fred, we will both be "on vacation" in the form of our first year of early retirement.  I remember Lombok as pretty laid back and I think it is a good jumping off point for the rest of the islands.

We will not be working.  We will try to bring our 9 year old dog with us, but not sure if that will be a total hassle or not. 

We'll look for something like a 2 bedroom apartment with AC and wi-fi.  Nothing really fancy, but clean and decent.  I'm thinking that it may just be best to come and stay somewhere a couple weeks and scout it out before committing long term.

Where are you living?  Do you have any suggestions on living on another island instead of Lombok?  I've been to Sumbawa, Flores, Bali, Sumatra and Sumba in the past... Lombok seemed a nice "middle of the road" kinda place.

Take care,

Paul & Nadia