We have lived in Bangkok for five years and have seen a fair number of places in Thailand; Sunrise Villa is truly a gem. We loved the near-deserted perfectly-white-sand beach that stretches as far as the eye can see, the well-kept garden, the privacy of the compound (composed of four identical villas), the spacious, comfortable, tastefully appointed house with a well equipped kitchen, and the small private pool. We had fun riding bikes in the surrounding area, which is fairly green and undeveloped, including a fisher's village, monkeys playing in the trees, a river where fishermen moor their colourful boats. Sunrise Villa provides a perfect combination of privacy in quiet, green surroundings with all the comfort and amenities for a relaxing vacation.

The house is well laid out, with a spacious communal area, and bedrooms and bathrooms that provide above-average privacy. There were seven of us (my parents -in their sixties-, my husband and I, and our three small children) and there was plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable during six days and nights. The pool was great for the kids to play in during the midday heat, and we loved playing on the beach in the early morning and late afternoon. The ocean is typical of that area, i.e. the water is not clear and there are a few jellyfish, but the privacy and the beautiful house and surroundings, and easy access from Bangkok (3.5 hours), made Sunrise Villa truly unique and memorable.

Why four stars instead of five? The stove was not working during our stay, and since we like to cook and planned to cook all our meals at the house, this was a bit of a challenge. Within 24 hours the property manager provided a propane burner, however it required some juggling to cook for seven on a single flame. We did appreciate the responsiveness of the manager (who speaks good English) in addressing this and trying to fix several lights in the kitchen.

Overall we really enjoyed our stay at Sunrise Villa, and we recommend it to others without hesitation. Sandra was very helpful and responsive throughout the booking process, and the directions to get to the house were easy to follow. As other reviewers have noted, grocery shopping is a bit of a trek (30 min drive); however we found basic fruits and vegetables (bananas, pineapple, tomatoes, onions, garlic, Thai greens) and fresh fish in the local village. Also, the restaurant on the beach a 10 minute walk from the house has great food and a very nice atmosphere.