Beautiful Townhouse, Close to Ocean

My wife and I just turned 60, for a special vacation we started in Chaing Mia, and worked our way south. Hua Hin, Koh Samui and Krabi. We where very fortunate to land in Phuket and stay at Ian's villa. Because of the volume of fringes (foreigners) who enjoy Thailand each year, it is easy to end up in a miniature hotel room, and stuffed onto overcrowded beaches like sardines in a can. THIS IS WHERE IAN'S VILLA EXCELS!!! Quite beach less than 100 yards from the property. No it is not the white sand beaches, with crystal clear water found on the Islands surrounding Phuket, But it is a great spot to start a days adventure or finish off the night, listening to the waves lapping up onto the sandy beach. The Villa is complete in every detail down to small flashlights by bed stands and, the huge BBQ, with a Local market (2 X a week) within walking distance, offering fresh fruit, vegetables, and seafood so you can cook your own dinners. A short walk on the beach brings you to a great restaurant where food is complemented by the friendly staff, and seating thirty feet from the ocean. You need transportation to get around, whether exploring the Big Buddha site, going to different beaches, day trips to the Islands (A Must Do) or discovering a Thai BBQ restaurant, a Taxi cab, or scooter---for the adventurous is a must. Our drive from the airport to Villa (45 minutes)got us in touch with Viratt, a great taxi driver, and tour guide. Dropping by with fresh pineapples, bananas, mangos or just checking up on us we felt privileged to have a driver at our beck and call. (Or Thai Taxi Stand minutes from Villa.) CAUTION: before you jump on a tour boat and head for Phi Phi islands, or other destinations, research your choices. "Offspray Liesure" a great tour boat service that will not overpack their boats to make an extra buck, at your expense. Service 1st class. If the boat can hold 24 people they take 15-17. What Ian writes about the Villa is exactly what you get, great value for your money, clean comfortable with everything you need for R & R. Huge bedrooms, great private pool, and Pascal steered us to great spots to see and feel Thailand.

Thanks Ian

We will be back.

C & R

We felt this property was misrepresented. It is not beachfront as there are 5 units, a pool and deck between it and the beach. Also I pulled it up using the house filter and the owner uses the term "house" in description. Not so, see pictures.

Also, the Seatours tour company recommended seemed to be a scam. I say this because: 1)they accept only cash; 2)they have no office by that name in Phuket and insist payment be made by appointment at the condo and 3)the seem to have no connection to the company found when you go to the website. I believe they simply take your cash, skim off the top and stick you with whichever operator they can. You can book direct with many companies using credit card, giving you the protection you need in case of fraud. We lost two of four days messing around with this company.

The beach is ok, not good for swimming especially since several affluent lines dump nearby (see photos). Given the difficulty of getting around Phuket you might think twice before staying in the area if you want to hang out on a nicer beach. It took us 1.5 hours to get to the airport.

The unit itself is quite nice and accurately described. Pascal was very friendly and responded quickly to minor issues.

My wife and I celebrated our honeymoon in this villa. It is exactly as described and more! Ian's property manager Pascal was very helpful, meeting us when we arrived, offering a tour of the villa and making sure no question went unanswered! The private pool is wonderful for an afternoon swim, and the beach is literally steps away! There is a restaurant nearby with wonderful food, and there is a book provided in the villa with all the necessary details on the neighborhood including food, tours, grocery and anything you can imagine! My wife's and my honeymoon was an absolutely amazing and memorable experience and this villa made it all the more noteworthy. If we ever return to Thailand we will be calling on Ian for lodging!

I celebrated my birthday in style when I rented this property. The property was nice and very romantic for me and my boyfriend. The atmosphere is one in which I will not forget. I loved the scenery and the the bedrooms are to die for. I recommend this property to ANYONE who will visit the Phuket in the near future. I love this property and I will definately be back very soon.

We had a great time while were in Phuket, and the villa was a major part of that. It was a great place to call home base while we explored. We've rented several places on VRBO in several areas around the world, and this was one of the best properties. It was great to have so many items available, from the washer/dryer, pool, and it was very well equipped. Additional information provided from the owner was very helpful as we navigated which beach to go to, and which sites to visit. We rented a car upon our arrival which made navigating Southern Phuket much easier as the villa is not in the touristy area. Taxis were always an option and seemingly readily available. So again thank you Pascal and Ian. I look forward to our next Phuket vacation, and when we do, we'll be staying at the villa.