A private word of the
owners:
"...We have only started renting out this property
recently, having owned it since 2002. We have used it
ourselves with many friends and family several times
over that period. Everyone who has stayed has enjoyed
their time there immensely, "paradise", "tranquility"
and "hate to leave" being frequently used descriptors.
The name of the property translates as "House
of our Dreams" and it has proved to be so...". |
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Guest Comments about Villa B.B02:
A beautiful piece of paradise. I've stayed at
numerous villas in the Nai Harn area and can confirm
categorically that this villa is the most beautiful,
well appointed and well situated. From the arrival
letter, to the thoughtful fridge of
goodies............from the well stocked bookshelves, to
the telescope in the study............this villa has it
all. Alongside a superb outlook across the infinity pool
to the lagoon and a folder full of suggestions for
places to visit and enjoy this villa is big, beautiful
and a slice of luxury too. if you are looking for
somewhere to while away your time..........a true home
from home.........look no further. [Anna-Marie, UK,
April 2012]
Luxury villa, quiet, private and fantastic owners. This
luxury villa is a must for anyone who values privacy and
a quiet stay. From the off the owners were very easy to
deal with, always willing to answer questions and
sending all the right info for paying the deposit etc.
3 fantastic double bedrooms, a huge lounge area with
entertainment centre, full kitchen,bikes, table tennis,
a lovely private study with internet access, books
everywhere in case you forget yours, an honest home from
home. The lovely thing is Shari and Phil invite you to
share their home and enjoy their piece of paradise. The
pool is fantastic too. After chasing around Phuket site
seeing we would walk into the pool at 4pm and stay in
until dark, lovely. There are plenty of restaurants to
enjoy just 5 mins away, our fav being the Ruen Thai.
Stay here and you won't want to leave. A big thanks to
Shari and Phil for letting us stay. 10/10 [Mike C, UK,
April 2012]
What a truly lovely villa. Perfectly fitted out and
maintained but so homely as well. We thought that the
bottle of wine in the welcome pack was a really
hospitable touch and truly welcoming. Made us feel as if
we were staying in the home of friends. Likewise the
nice touch of toiletries in the bathroom. The situation
is perfect, but would recommend car hire to enjoy it to
the full. Also felt very safe and comfortable, private
but not isolated. Watching the wild life around the lake
is a full time job in itself!!! All in all, a perfect
place for a perfect holiday - a little bit of
paradise!!!!! [Doreen P, UK, March 2012]
"If there is a heaven on earth, then this must be the
place. Truly a home away from home. Beautifully
furnished villa with inviting swimming pool, wonderful
garden, ponds full of fish. Everything you could ever
want in a holiday. Total tranquility and privacy. A must
for everyone to experience once in a lifetime. I highly
recommend this incredible rental. [Irene Chamay,
Switzerland, March 2012]"
Are there enough superlatives to describe this place?
I wonder. It’s the most beautiful three bedroom/three
and a half bathroom villa, tastefully furnished with a
glossy infinity pool overlooking perfectly manicured
gardens and lake. Normally the whole idea of staying in
a gated community would fill me with dread but I must
say that this place felt very different. It was more
like a plush and high-end residential suburb close to
all amenities. Tropical tree lined avenues laced with
exotic birds and colourful butterflies.
We were a party of 5 adults and there was heaps of space
for us all. Going at peak time meant that we avoided the
busy hotel scene for a more discerning and boutique
experience at the rental house.We were VERY happy that
we may this decision.The bedrooms are very generous and
light-filled, beds big and comfy with excellent linen
and the bathrooms are spotless and top quality. The pool
was regularly maintained by a team of discrete and
friendly pool cleaners, as was the garden along with the
villa itself.
The villa has EVERYTHING, so pack light. Moreover, the
finishings are top notch and reflect very stylish taste.
Aside from an open plan kitchen/dining/living area that
spills out onto the pool area, there is also a separate
study with good internet access and most days were spent
happily lazing poolside after breakfast in the cabana.
When we chose to head out it couldn’t have been easier.
Cabs are free to call and quick to arrive. We cycled to
the shops (the German bakery is wonderful and there is a
great fruit stall for breakfast platters along the main
stretch of road) and down to the beach with ease. There
are two bikes for your use at the house. We chose to eat
out pretty much every night. The restaurants overlooking
the beach at Nai Harn offered cool beers and zingy curry
with the sand between your toes, the Royal Phuket Yacht
Club (minutes away) is great for posh nosh and a
splendid view, and the Italian restaurant Da Vinci is
very close and serves excellent food. Currently #3 on
Tripadvisor for Phuket.
Shari and Phil (the villa’s owners) were lovely to deal
with, gave us heaps of helpful advice, ensured that a
driver met us at the airport and even had a delicious
welcome supper ready for us when we arrived.
As a group we all agreed that the only real criticism we
have is that the online photos don’t really do the place
justice. It looks good in the pictures but it’s even
better in the flesh.
This was a perfect alternative to a busy hotel. It would
be great for a family (though if you’ve young ones the
pool doesn’t have a fence) or for a group of friends
holidaying together. Though we didn’t rent a car it
seems easily done but cabs were very convenient and
often good fun (the open backed jeepneys are a hoot!).
The place offers the best of both worlds: you are close
enough to facilities for you to do things (the cooking
course at Patong was a favourite of ours) but if you
want to get away from it all and simply slump by the
pool then that’s doable too. We even enjoyed a poolside
massage one afternoon with a cocktail!!
This is a well-designed and beautifully maintained home
that seems to lack nothing. It felt very safe and
friendly, was in a great part of Phuket and helped to
make our Christmas getaway so very special. Easy 5
stars! [Andrew McHugh, Sydney, Australia, December 2011]
"The house is beautiful in all aspects and the
grounds are exquisite. After entering the property
across the lotus pond, opening the front door is a
revelation. This Villa isn’t a holiday villa; it’s a
home, and a fabulous one. From the fully equipped
kitchen to satellite TV, Music systems, DVDs, Bikes,
Games, internet access; everything is provided. Even
luggage scales to ensure your return flight check-in
goes smoothly! There is only one drawback! The villa is
almost too comfortable.
The gardens, the pool and the views over the fresh water
lagoon are so beautiful and so relaxing that it’s
difficult to go out and explore Phuket. Sitting in the
morning sun watching the lagoon area come to life is
enchanting. It teems with wildlife. The flock of yellow
spectacled Mynah birds trill beautifully as they sip
water at the infinity edge of the pool and the fleeting
glimpses of the iridescent blue back of the Kingfisher
are a delight.
The pool area is a perfect suntrap. The sun rises over
the lagoon in time for an early breakfast in the sala
and passes over the rooftop just as you’re beginning to
think whether to go out and eat the fabulous food in the
local restaurants or stay in and cook something to eat
outside as the stars come out.
If you can tear yourself away, this corner of Phuket has
plenty to explore and enjoy. Driving in the area is easy
too. The swarm of motor scooters isn’t a problem. With
up to four Thais on each bike, they weave in and out
around you quite carefully, almost gracefully in fact.
Even in the busy areas like Patong and Chalong we never
encountered an aggressive driver on two wheels or four.
Even with a whole world to explore it will be difficult
to resist going back to this Villa. Phil and Shari are
the perfect hosts too. Their almost instant responses to
our emails with help and advice ensured we enjoyed our
holiday to the full. [Stuart & Ann Morris, Colchester,
UK, October 2011]"
"If you are looking for a relaxed and peaceful stay
in Phuket then this Villa is for you. The villa is in
the most beautiful setting, with its own infinity pool
and views over the lagoon. The accommodation is very
comfortable with good sized bedrooms and bathrooms and a
wonderful living/dining area, with all the mod cons. My
only regret is not having booked a 2 week stay! The
owners, Shari and Phil are wonderful to deal with. Their
prompt reply to emails and additional advice on the area
made all the difference. [Natalie & Friends, London, UK,
October 2011]"
"We rented this villa for one
month and it was absolute paradise! The villa is like a
home from home with every need catered for. We travelled
with our 3 and 9 year old children and they also loved
it! We can highly recommend this villa to anyone and we
will definately be returning. The owners are also an
absolute pleasure to deal with. [Dario Acri & family,
London, UK, August 2011]"
"Realy a beautiful villa in a
secluded part of the south island. We had such a lovely
time and feel very lucky to have been able to share this
amazing place with the owners, Phil and Shari. Phil and
Shari went out of their way to ensure that our holiday
was perfect, they gave great advice on our holiday and
the arrangements they made for us were outstanding. We
would highly recommend this holiday place to everyone,
what a wonderful place to relax but still feel like we
were at home. [Deborah & Don Hewes, Singapore, August
2011]"
"It was a
wonderful place to stay and very luxurious. It offered
everything and more for a relaxed and comfortable
holiday. It was great to stay in with a group of people
and it was spacious enough to not get in each others
way. Plenty to do within walking distance from the house
including the beach. The taxi service recommended was
very convenient and punctual. Thank you for making it a
great holiday for all five of us [Kees Pley & family,
Australia, July 2011]"
"On arrival at the villa you immediately
feel relaxed, it is spacious, the bedrooms are large and
it is beautifully furnished throughout with all the
amenities you require, books, music and even internet
access if you wish. The villa is situated in a beautiful
lush garden and a lagoon and it is great to lounge in
the pool and watch the wild life go about their every
day living. The local village is within walking distance
or only a few minutes away by bike with many cafes for
breakfast and restaurants for evening dinner. There are
also local shops, if the desire takes you, to buy the
basics to to eat in and dine al fresco at the sala by
the pool for breakfast or that evening meal. Nai Harn
Beach is really great and only a few minutes away by car
or bike with very good fresh sea food and of course
massages. There is also Rawai which has very good
restaurants and again great seafood. The villa is a
beautiful place to relax, enjoy and have just a great
time and we do highly recommend this as a place to stay.
[Ruth Ansell, Hong Kong, June 2011]"
"The villa is an idyllic holiday retreat that has a real
home from home feel about it. It is spacious, extremely
comfortable and furnished to a very high standard in
traditional Thai style while catering for all mod cons
including satellite TV, internet access and music
system. We spent a large part of our holiday just
relaxing around the villa because we found that it was
such a perfect location. The infinity pool is clean,
very warm and easily large enough to cater for a family;
it overlooks a natural lagoon which attracts a range of
birds, on our visit among others we saw Water Hens,
Drongos and Kingfishers. We found that there was
absolutely no problem from insects or mosquitoes despite
the close proximity to water due to the sympathetic
planting of insect repellent shrubs around the entire
area. The villa offers the perfect location to relax in
a secure and safe environment and is only a 15 minute
walk to the lovely beach at Nai Harn, It is in close
proximity to a large range of excellent restaurants to
cater for local and western dishes. We would thoroughly
recommend this villa to anyone wishing to stay in Phuket
as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in such a beautiful
place. [Steve & Jackie, UK, June 2011]"
"All
we can say is that you will not be disappointed if you
choose this villa. In fact you will be pleasantly
surprised how it surpasses your expectations. It is not
just somewhere to put down your luggage for a few weeks
but it is a home from home. The surrounding lagoon
offers a lovely view from the pool and the pleasure of
feeding the fish and watching the many birds that
frequent it. Everything you could possibly require is
provided at the villa. In that respect it is certainly
the best we have ever stayed at. The area is very
peaceful but a more active nightlife is just a short
car/taxi journey along the coast. My teenage daughter
loved the hustle and bustle of Patong, only to be
endured for an evening out mind you! and Kata and Karon
resorts which are closer are lively if a little less
so." [Pete, Pauline & Leanne Dickens, UK, April 2011]
We
read most of the comments and a lot of what we were
going to say has already been said, but there is one
thing we would like to mention. We have stayed in
Thailand quite a few times but this is different because
it is a home, obviously cherished by Shari & Phil, and
it has been our home whilst we have been here. As one
previous guest put it - the best part of the day is when
you come home to this beautiful place. No need to say
anymore. Thank you so much. [Gerard & Donna Fryer,
Wales, March 2011]
What a tremendous
recommendation. We had the most glorious time. The villa
is beautiful and the setting magnificent. In spare
moments during our hectic itinerary it has been
therapeutic to sit by or in the pool and just gaze out
over the lush vegetation. All the staff have been
amazing, friendly and helpful. It would be lovely to
return when we have more time to do this beautiful place
justice. [Tisa Abel & Family, UK, Feb 2011]
We have had 2 wonderful weeks here in Nai Harn. The
house exceeded all our expectations and the days here
have been perfect for our family. We also loved the
beach, massage, German & French bakeries, Banana Corner
and Areu Corner restaurants, speedboat to Phi Phi, Coral
Island, elephant trekking, watermelon shakes, the night
market and going around by scooter... but the best thing
was to get back to this home away from Home. Thanks for
the best holiday ever. [Mette Jensen & Family, Denmark,
Feb 2011]
"We thoroughly enjoyed our week at
your villa. It really does have a most peaceful,
relaxing and beautiful setting. We found the villa in
immaculate condition and were delighted with the layout,
tasteful furnishing and decoration and also the generous
extras you provide in terms of books, music, internet
access, mountain bikes, games and just about everything
we needed for a lovely holiday. The site staff were very
friendly and helpful and maintenance and cleaning tasks
were carried out punctually and efficiently. I would
happily recommend, without reservation, a stay in this
villa. [John Collingwood & Family, UK, Dec 2010]"
"Thank you so much for your hospitality.
It's been a lovely time for us. Your villa
is a beautiful place and we will always
remember it. Our baby son learned to walk
while staying here ! We also loved Nai Harn
as it is so quiet and the people are
friendly". [Greg Grabowski & Family,
Poland/Oman, May-July 2010]
"Thank you for allowing us to share in your little
piece of heaven. Your villa has been brilliantly
designed and luxuriously furnished. It has proved to
be the perfect location for us to spend time with
our family and wonderful to relax in the pool or
under the Sala and share time and laughter with the
children and their partners. These occasions are
all too infrequent but your villa has provided the
whole family with great memories to take home with
us. Thank you for the recommendations that you made
& all your help & advice. The girls went to the Spa
for a massage, whilst the boys played golf & we all
went to Momtri's for the sunset & a meal which was
fantastic. The staff at Baan Bua were also
wonderful, particularly the office staff who helped
out on a couple of occasions when we needed small
maintenance issues looked at & they were sorted out
very quickly & efficiently. If anyone expresses an
interest in visiting Phuket I would most certainly
recommend your villa to them as the perfect place to
stay". [Merril Trueman, UK, May 2010]
"We spent
a perfect holiday in this wonderful villa and
appreciated very much the comfort there, the pool, the
music and the hospitability of the owners. Everything
was perfect, very well organised and we had all the
conditions to be happy. Hope to come back next year. [Rali,
Jean-Marc & Family, France, March 2010]
"
My second
visit to the villa, and I suspect that it has become a
constant, against which the sped of outside life may be
measured. The trappings of everyday life change but here
at the villa the noise stills and we have a moment to
consider true happiness, the power of friendship, and
the natural beauty that too often gets blurred as we
catapult through our days. An amazing week with dear
friends and in a place about which I feel smilingly
sentimental. [Heidi, Hong Kong, March 2010]
Looking at the visitors
book it seems that we are in competition to see who can
make this their 'home away from home'. So far we are
poised at four visits - and who could blame us. It is
the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle
of city life, to relax and find yourself again.
[Jon-Paul & Hide, March 2010]
We had an unforgettable
stay in Phuket, to a very great extent because of the
house. Even arriving at night after an 18 hour journey,
it was stunning. We just had to explore, even though we
were really tired. The next morning we realised that we
had arrived in Paradise - and that was before we left
the property! It is clearly a lovingly created home,
beautifully furnished and equipped to the highest
standards. The sense of space is striking, but not
overwhelming, and in the stunning pool, overlooking a
tranquil lagoon watching a heron fish one wonders
whether it is really worth going to see the rest of
Phuket! All this in a peaceful and secluded private
estate, but only minutes from the best beach on the
island and in easy walking distance of basic shops and a
wide variety of excellent bars and restaurant if one
really feels the need to go out. We will be back!!
[Penny & David, Feb 2010]
"We wanted to say how much we enjoyed this villa.
Sitting outside in the warm with a glass of wine is our
idea of heaven, and sitting on the verandah overlooking
the lagoon was better still. We have booked villas
before and although the pictures seen in advance are
always accurate, it is the view you don't see that is
the crucial one. - this villa was the exception; if
anything we don't think the pictures do it justice! We
weren't prepared for that wonderful view, and for that
view, we would have happily forgiven a few shortcomings
within the villa itself, but there weren't any.
Everything we could conceivably need was there. We hope
we will be able to come back again one day. Thank you
both so much for the effort you put into making sure
that everything was thought of, both in terms of
everything available at the villa and the arrangements
for our arrival. We had a wonderful 2 weeks. [Barbara
and Brian, Dec 2009]"
This is my third visit and I am still as in thrall to
this place as the first time I saw it - if not more so.
Not only is it beautiful but so comfortable - a real
home. Thank you so much for allowing me to share a
little bit of heaven on earth. I'll be back ! [Dee
Palmer, Nov 2009]
I have stayed at this beautiful villa and thoroughly
enjoyed the villa and its surroundings....it's in a
tranquil setting by a lagoon and surrounded by lush
tropical vegetation, yet within easy reach of a lovely
sandy beach. The locals were very friendly too. [Angie,
2009]
I've stayed 3 times in paradise! This property is a
delightful Thai bungalow with very comfortable beds and
furnishings in beautiful surroundings. To get up and
have an early morning dip in the pool before breakfast,
then deciding where to visit during the day is my idea
of heaven! After a good day out enjoying the sites, it?s
time for another dip and G&T?s before making yet another
decision, where to eat in the evening. There are plenty
of very good restaurants in the area and the Nai Harn
beach is only about a mile away. I have no hesitation is
recommending this delightful place for a wonderful,
relaxing and enjoyable holiday [Ann, 2009]
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