3 bdrm, 3 ba home with 24 hr security in private Villa. Located nr beach & pools

I’m sorry to hear about the pools but I am very glad you would like to stay again. I hope that with more visitors coming back to Thailand that the pools will be up and running again.

Unfortunately your account of things are inaccurate. After requesting several times for you to contact the property managers, you arrived much later than they had expected you. At 2200 hours, everyone had gone home to their families. Even though I was all the way over in America, I managed to wake up my daughter who arrived at the home to greet you and let you in. As for the distance to the beach...this information is disclosed on the website AND I even send a welcome note informing guests to arrange for transportation as the distance to town is about 5km. I offer to even have transportation arranged prior to your arrival. The issue here is that there was very little attention paid to the listing and the rules prior to booking.

Thank you for your review. Yes there could be upgrades at the pools but the trade-off is that the grounds aren’t over crowded and they do a great job of keeping the foliage looking beautiful. I hope you return again!

Thank you for your honest review. I am sorry the house wasn’t perfectly clean when you arrived, that is something I will have to discuss with management!

Thank you! It was nice having you stay! Please come back again!

Thank you so much for your honest review. One of the things I love about Rock Garden estates is that it is quiet and peaceful and not over-run with tourists! It’s nice that you appreciated that and yes, the grounds are immaculately maintained! I hope you return again in the future! Sawatdee Kha!

I am very sorry that you were unhappy with your accommodations. I try very hard to be as honest as possible about my listing. I posted the distance to the nearest store, restaurant, beach, town, etc... This home is in a gated community and many of those homes are owned by vacation rental owners who aren't occupying their residence for a good part of the year. Some owners have simply let their homes go and unfortunately their properties look abandoned. I personally like the quiet of not having neighbors right on top of me but some people like the convenience of having everything within walking distance. My house is not that close to amenities but it offers solitude, quiet, a large house for much less money which does have everything you would need such as TV's, a full kitchen, laundry indoors, private bedrooms each with their own bathrooms, wifi, etc. The house is clean, the grounds are taken care of and I have neighbors nearby to assist with any needs. What you won't get is a store within a short walking distance so yes, I am afraid you will need transportation which was also arranged for you if you ask...but everything in town is only 3km away. In the future, please help yourself from being disappointed and ask more questions if you are unsure of anything. I freely advise people to arrange transportation when they book so they are not caught off-guard. I am not trying to hide anything from anyone.

I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed you stay! You are more than welcome to come back anytime!

So glad you continue to enjoy the house and Rock Garden community! Please keep returning and bringing more friends! I'm glad you appreciate all that it has to offer!

Thank you for the review Jim. I am so glad you saw and appreciated so many things about the area that I find so wonderful and that make the area so nice to visit. I do my best to make the house comfortable and filled with everything one can think of for a pleasant vacation. I'm so happy it suited your needs. Please tell your friends and come back again!

Thank you for choosing our house and we are so glad you liked it. Please come again!!

English Translation: We rented the villa Brie Mathews for two weeks in December 2012. We wanted the comfort of three bedrooms, each with its own bathroom to accommodate my husband's family. Even at 6 or 7 people, each in its freedom and independence. We also chose the villa for its style and decoration, illustrations loyal to the site home away: layout, materials, equipment meet the expectations of Western travelers. The house is tastefully furnished and we realize that the owner has an eye for detail. Everything is well thought out. It is a house that lives and has everything you need: equipment and utensils, tools, consumables ... You feel immediately as well as at home. Under the coffee table, magazines and local tourist a record made by the owner provide all necessary information & guidance about the house, the site of Rock Garden, shops and activities around ... The house is tastefully furnished and we realize that the owner has an eye for detail. Everything is well thought out. It is a house that lives & has everything you need: equipment & utensils, tools, consumables ... You feel immediately as well as at home. The house has a home theater with a connector provided to connect its own sources. We have wifi available during the fortnight operation and seamless flow. The three bedrooms are independent and communicate with the living center. This provision is that the room does not have a lot of light. This is the only condition that we can [?] about the villa The patio adjoining the kitchen table is nice and can accommodate up to 8 people. The surroundings of the house are regularly maintained and the whole area. Two neighboring houses are unoccupied. Disconcerting at first, but eventually an additional guarantee of peace. The house is part of a private and secure area, crossed by canals leading to the sea The site is beautiful despite differences between the houses newly renovated (like the one we rented) and other renovation. Two swimming pools are available in the area, perfect for adults & children. Good to know it is easy but essential to hire a means of transport, motorbike or drive to the shops, restaurants and the beach, a few kilometers away. To summarize, a destination and a home where we want to return. I AM SO GLAD YOU ENJOYED YOUR STAY AT MY HOUSE. I APPRECIATE YOUR IN DEPTH REVIEW! I WILL FIX THE LIGHTS & REMIND PEOPLE OF THE NEED FOR IMMEDIATE TRANSPORT! THANKS AGAIN!

As my first renter, Michel and his family were ideal. I am so very pleased to have had such wonderful renters. This is exactly how I hoped HomeAway.com would work. Thanks again Michel for all of your insightful feedback. Please come back again!! As Michel had mentioned, the Laem Mae Phim area is not the location for night-time entertainment of the disco club type. There is however, plenty to do and see. Fishing, snorkeling, diving, boat trips, night cruises, shopping, great restaurants and local entertainment are among the activities you will find here. This area definitely provides a relaxing atmosphere, void of the tourist trap feel yet for those more adventurous, plenty of outdoor activities abound. Please feel free to email me with any questions! B. Mathews, Owner