Ben Thompson asked:


A Caribbean Vacation Villa on Jamaica overlooking San San Bay called Goblin Hill Villas could almost be a villa hotel, and it certainly is a way of having an affordable holiday in Jamaica, that is essentially self catering but almost feels like a hotel. The only thing it lacks is a restaurant, but the self catering is limited to helping your maid cum cook to do the shopping, because the food she will cook for you is quite outstanding.

To look in more detail at Goblin Hill Villas, because the first thing worth noting is that it is rated the top hotel in the Port Antonio area, and if you can accept that an establishment without a restaurant can be called a hotel and not a self catering villa, then this place is well worth the time it takes to do some in depth study.

Your holiday in Jamaica at Goblin Hill Villas will be spent in 12 acres of beautiful well maintained grounds, with terrific views overlooking San San Beach. This is a wealthy area of Jamaica and some of the villas around here are quite stupendous.

The 20 villas at Goblin Hill Villas are somewhat old fashioned but comfortable, and whilst they do need a bit of updating, this may be part of the charm, sort of fading colonial. They have either one or two bedrooms, each with air conditioning overlooking San San Bay

Your maid is a key to your enjoyment, because she will prepare breakfast and supper for you, and will happily follow your preferences, as well as cook Jamaican specialities. It’s also great fun to go shopping to the colourful market with her, and it does bring you closer to the local way of life, something you miss staying in 5 star supposed luxury. It will cost around USD160 for two weeks of stuffing your face with far more delicious food than you’ll ever get in a hotel restaurant.

In fact what really makes this Caribbean Vacation Villa at Port Antonio in Jamaica so special, apart from the views, the lovely manicured grounds, and the cook, is the fact it is situated in a really unspoilt part of the island, which isn’t touristy at all. It is a three to four hour drive from the airport which isn’t for the faint hearted, but you will need a 4×4 hire vehicle if you are to stay here. If you hire it at the airport you will be driven to Goblin Hill Villas by taxi with the hire vehicle behind, and this is strongly recommended.

You can use the vehicle to explore the stunningly beautiful mountains towards Moore Town, go to Winifred Beach.

You’ll inevitably get ripped off to go to Monkey Island and the Blue Lagoon, but it’s something you need to do whilst you are here. You’ll get a free pass at reception for the beach at Frenchman’s Cove, a bit touristy, but San San Beach although a $20 admission is lovely, almost 1000 yards of private beach, chairs, bar restaurant, and only 500 yeards from Goblin Hill Villas.

If you love calm hideaways, a quiet retreat, with lovely surroundings, a personal chef, and almost a private beach for your holidays, then Goblin Hill Villas could be the best Caribbean Vacation Villa for you, not quite a luxury villa, self catering but not, and definitely an affordable holiday in Jamaica, then choose to come here, you won’t regret it for an instant.



Pit

Peter Kenny asked:


u wish to try an Orlando vacation villa for your forthcoming trip – what next?

If this is your first time trying the luxury of a holiday villa for your vacation the following tips and advice should make the whole process quite straightforward for you.

Once you have established how many people will be travelling with you on holiday, you then decide which size of villa will then best suit your requirements. You can choose from a 3-bedroom villa all the way up to 7 or more (for those travelling with several families). Most of the Orlando vacation villas are well within a 30-minute drive of Walt Disney World (many being even much less than that).

Confirm the dates and price…

The next step is to contact the owner directly to confirm they have your dates available and they will quote you a price for your length of stay. (Please not villa prices are always per villa per night or per week and NEVER per person.) This is the perfect opportunity to ask the owner any questions you may have about the villa, what it has to offer, its location, or anything else, which comes to mind. To proceed from this point you would pay the homeowner a deposit to secure your booking for those particular dates.

Every villa is privately owned so each one will have their very own terms and conditions. It is advisable to read these-as you would when booking any travel arrangements. Pay particular attention to their cancellation and refund policies in the event of any change in circumstances affecting any members of your party who are due to travel. Popular dates like Christmas and Easter can be booked almost year in advance, so none of us know exactly what is in store for us one year down the line. Do remember to pay any monies due (i.e. deposit/final balance) on time since failure to do so may result in losing your dates.

Time to get directions…

Closer to your departure date the balance of your payment is due. It is on receipt of this that the homeowner will issue you with travel directions to their specific rental villa and instructions on when and how to obtain keys to enter the villa. Many rental villas use a lockbox system and the owner will provide you with the access code before you go. Some owners still use a nearby management office where you can pop in to collect keys en-route to your vacation villa.

On arrival at your vacation villa, you will find plenty more information on all that Orlando has to offer you and your party during your stay, and we are SO confident you will be delighted with your Orlando vacation villa that you will wonder why you have never holidayed this way before and undoubtedly will be thinking ahead as to when you can do this again!

You can find a popular site for renting a private Orlando vacation rental here http://www.windsorpalmsflorida.com/Sitemap/CentralDisneyArea.html

Having spoken to the homeowner when booking the villa and probably when balances were due, you may already have some rapport with them, so if you showed an interest in returning to their Orlando vacation rental at a future date, they may just offer you a discount on your next stay as a “thank-you” for returning to their home in the sun.

Peter Kenny has been travelling to Florida for the last 20 years and runs two vacation rental sites Reunion golf rentals and Orlando vacation rentals Please visit for more articles on vacation rentals and ownership.

Cathryn

Colleen asked:


I came across this article (http://www.prweb.com/releases/vacation-rentals/villa-rental/prweb2552024.htm) dealing with a site that is helping homeowners…does this mean there is a future in this bleak market?

Gerty

Mr C Christou asked:


Getting accommodation at Cyprus

That Cyprus is a paradise on Earth is known to all. Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus is a very popular tourist spot where people visit from various parts of the world. It is also of a historical significance, being the home land of Aphrodite, who is the goddess of beauty and love.

For accommodation in Cyprus, go for the villa houses, where traditional and modern features are seamlessly integrated. Being the ideal place to spend your vacation, many of the villas at Cyprus have privatized pools and luxurious residence houses. Also, these beautiful houses have all the modern facilities like being centrally air-conditioned and a central heater, patio, pool and a modern kind of a kitchen, all at a very competitive price.

On a silver scale, what Cyprus offers is the lazy life of waking at whatever time you feel like and doing whatever you want to. With privatized pools, villas in Cyprus are ultimate in terms of luxurious treatment. It is said that just a single visit to Cyprus won’t satisfy you, and you will come here all over again to experience its beauty and charm and find leisure at this place.

It’s a big advantage that all these facilities can be availed at a very cheap rate which won’t be too harsh on your pocket. In fact, a few villas have around four to five houses will well-furnished rooms in them. As already mentioned, the private pools and the ambience is an ultimate pleasure for any visitor who rents a villa at his stay in Cyprus, however short or long it may be.

A barbeque ambience only adds to the fun that you will experience at this place. You can just sit lazily and watch the sunset by the side of the pool and set the tone for a perfect evening. In fact, the private pool helps you create a lot of memories whether it is the time that you spend with family or with that special someone. Even otherwise, you can invite guests and throw a party for full enjoyment, not only yourself but also for the guests.

There are many price ranges for villas and so there are quite a few options where you can make a choice from. On one hand, there is the luxury villa just exposed to the sea, whereas on the other hand, there are plush ones which offer a private bedroom as also a private pool. A few of these villas with pool are conveniently placed right near the airport and other places of tourist interest. Apart from that, there are the Coral villas which lie quite near the beaches and give you a sunbath as also a pool bath which counts for a memorable experience. The Kato Paphos as also the Pervolia villas are the ones which have an in-built space for swimming purposes.

Given the various facilities available at Cyprus, the island can easily be considered as a home away from home. The whole island is up there for you to explore or you can simply enjoy yourself with a drink at the swimming pool. Young people, and also those with families will find this place a heaven as children love such kinds of holiday spots. Thus, villas that have pools are a great source of recreation and immense pleasure.

The kitchens also allow you to cook food at home so that you can have your traditional dish. Hospitality is a second name for the Cyprus villas. You will relish the time spent here for the rest of your life!



Kien-Nghiep

David Gabbitas – UKIM asked:


The Villa Purivida is a luxury holiday villa in Javea, Costa Blanca and is an ideal location for whatever type of Spanish holiday that you have dreamed about.

Your villa rental Javea is sheltered by Mount Montgo, so, even during the winter months temperatures, rarely, fall below 15C, but, during the summer months when temperatures can reach 35C your luxury holiday villa is surrounded by palm trees, offering protection and shade, whilst still remaining outdoors.

If your idea of the perfect holiday is sun, a swimming pool and a sun lounger, then the Javea villa rental could be paradise to you. With beautifully landscaped gardens, a large pool, as well as, an outside seating area with sun loungers; you may never wish to leave the poolside of your luxury holiday villa. Add the outside games area with dartboard and pool table, barbeque and bar areas, as well as, 2 large kitchens with all the mod cons you would expect and the sumptuous leather sofas and LCD TV’s in the 2 spacious lounges and you could be forgiven for thinking that mañana (tomorrow) is soon enough to venture further afield.

If your holiday bliss stretches to a more action-packed break, then your Javea villa rental is a, mere, five minute drive from the Playa de Arenal beach area where you can windsurf, jet ski, canoe or scuba dive to your heart’s content. Let’s not forget that a thirty minute drive can take you into the centre of Benidorm, the Costa Brava’s top tourist destination, where you can benefit from all the attractions that this location has to offer; Terra Mitica theme park, Aqualandia, Terra Natura, as well as, a huge choice of bars and eateries.

Is a walking holiday your Utopia? The Montgo National Park offers several walking trails for all level of fitness and experience and presents stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The National Park is easily accessible from your Spanish villa location.

The Villa Purivida, owned by Villarental4u, can offer luxury villa rental Javea, which can, not only, accommodate one type of holiday, but can be the basis for whatever holiday is your own ideal.



Eline

jane santini asked:


Luxury Thai Holiday Villas: the way to stay!

Thailand has, over the past few years, seen a large increase in the number of private villas available for holiday rent. Here we investigate the villa market, and make our recommendations as to how to find and book a villa, and where to stay on your next holiday.

These alternatives to hotel or resort accommodation often offer exceptional quality and high standards, but a number of very second rate properties are also broadly advertised on the internet and in some cases offer no more than a room in a tired condominium in a poor location: it is important for the holidaymaker to know how to find an appropriate villa, and to understand the pricing structures generally in place, in order to be sure of securing an enjoyable, clean and properly serviced villa at the right price.

It is perfectly possible to rent your own villa in Thailand for your holiday and to enjoy not only superior accommodation, but also a plethora of services, at rates that in fact make such a holiday the sensible alternative to booking a room – or indeed for those with friends and family, a number of rooms – in a resort.

Why Thailand?

Thailand is a perfect destination for those who wish to rent their own house or villa, for a number of reasons:

- the Thais are widely recognized as a welcoming, smiling people

- The kingdom’s cuisine is world-renowned; whilst most visitors will know the famous dishes such as Tom Yam Kung, the variety of cuisines and regional specialties is great, and even a serious glutton would have trouble trying to experience the exhaustive array of Thai food dishes in just one stay.

- Thailand is a shopper’s paradise, offering unique silks, handcrafted furniture and a plethora of exotic items at a fraction of the cost of such goods in the West. Clothes, leather goods and decorative items are often at the top of the visitors’ shopping list.

- Thailand offers exceptional value for money: even five star hotels cost a fraction of what they do not only in the West but even in other Asian capitals such as Hong Kong or Singapore.

- Thailand welcomes millions of visitors to its shores annually, and personal safety is generally excellent. Any reported crimes tend to be minor, involving jewellery scams and the like, but the more experienced traveler is hardly likely to fall for these. Most visitors will feel infinitely safer in Thailand than they ever would in equivalent capitals such as London, Paris, New York etc.

Which Thai region should I visit?

The visitor to Thailand today is spoiled for choice, with villas available throughout the kingdom.

For shorter stays, we would recommend a single destination stay, so that you can avoid the hassles of travelling and fully explore your chosen location. For longer stays, why not combine a stay in two very different locations, allowing you a greater exposure to the country and its diversity, whilst taking advantage of its inexpensive domestic travel networks? (see below)

Thailand is generally divided into four main regions.

Bangkok and the central Plains

Bangkok is a sprawling metropolis which, despite its famous gridlocked traffic and teeming streets, offers a great variety of things to do and to discover, to those with patience and a will to explore. The restaurants in Bangkok are second to none, whether you seek Thai or foreign cuisines, and its weekend and other markets deserve to be explored, as do many of its lesser know temples. A cruise on the Chaophraya river – perhaps by privately chartered long-tail boat – is an excellent way of seeing much of the city without being reduced to tears by the traffic.

The North

The North of the country is home to cities such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son. With tropical jungles and hills, the North attracts those looking to go trekking or seek out places of natural beauty. Do try to avoid the larger cities, as tourism is so developed here that you run the risk of simply being “processed” through a number of popular elephant camps and well-trodden hill tribe treks.

The Northeast

The Northeast is the largest region of the kingdom, yet has been largely untouched by tourism. The Northeast (or isan) is the rice-bowl of the country, and is predominantly agricultural, producing rice, sugarcane, tapioca, eucalyptus and, increasingly, rubber. Major centres include Khon Kaen and Udon Thani, and the mighty Mekong river twists along this region’s borders. The people here are perhaps the most open and fun-loving in the country, perhaps because their lives are based on village traditions where overt consumerism has been much slower to advance than in the other booming parts of the nation. Travel to the Northeast is recommended for those looking for a unique experience, to get away from the tourist crowds, and to immerse themselves in something new.

The South

The south of Thailand is renowned for its famous beaches and seaside resorts, such as Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui. Some of the country’s most expensive holiday villas are found here. Travellers should be aware of the security issues in the south of the country and avoid journeys to the southernmost provinces: your local government’s website will post updated advisories with travel recommendations and warnings.

The vacation villa market

Holiday villas in Thailand tend to fall into one of two categories. They are either privately owned, self-contained homes, or villa units forming part of a resort complex. These are quite different propositions!

Resort Villas

The resort-centred villa essentially comprises a resort’s superior room inventory, and will be priced accordingly. In many cases, these villas will have been professionally designed by the hotel designer itself, and then sold to a third party buyer, who in turn joins the letting pool operated by the developer to provide a return on investment on the villa buyer’s acquisition.

The advantage here is that the villa occupants will generally be able to avail themselves of the additional facilities or services provided by the resort, albeit at ‘resort” prices. The disadvantage is that, for those seeking a more genuine experience, they will find themselves simply a guests within a resort complex, and considered as additional – if well-paying – “keys”.

Private stand-alone villas

Private villas are generally second homes owned by individuals, located on an individually-held land plot.

These may be rented “as is”, with the guests picking up the keys at the start of the trip and returning them at the end, either with or without a cleaning or security deposit. Alternatively, the villa may have its own staff, generally living off property but available throughout your stay to take care of cleaning, laundry, cooking or local visits etc.

Whether you choose a resort villa or privately held property, you should expect to pay a partial deposit at the time of booking, either by credit card guarantee or by a wire transfer.

Tried and Tested

We tried a number of villa vacations in Thailand, and below highlight one resort villa and one private villa – each offering an exceptional holiday but altogether different experiences.

Green Gecko, Northeast Thailand

Green Gecko is a privately owned villa located on a large country estate, surrounded by woodlands, plantations and rice paddies in the heart of Thailand’s rural northeast, near a town called Udon Thani. Free airport transfers were arranged from the airport, which is accessible via a 50 minute flight from Bangkok on Thai Airways, or budget airlines Nok Air or Air Asia.

In contrast to more mainstream locations, our stay here allowed us to discover and experience the real Thailand, off the beaten tourist track.

The villa’s architecture was traditionally Thai: an impressive wooden staircase led up to the raised and enclosed wooden deck, where our delightful private swimming pool was located, with bucolic views of the surrounding countryside and the evening sunsets. The steeply pitched roofs made of terracotta tiles gave the house an almost temple like appearance. A raised “sala” here offered protection from the strong midday sun and became our favourite spot, with its views over the pool.

Accessible from the deck in two separate buildings were the two bedrooms (each air-conditioned), as well as the living and dining room and kitchens. The master bedroom had a sturdy teak four-poster, king sized bed, with a cotton duvet and feather pillows, a large adjoining bathroom and WC and an outside garden shower. The second bedroom had a queen sized four poster, again with a spacious adjoining bathroom / WC.

The main air-conditioned building housed a dining room with a dining table and seating for six, a living room with comfortable sofas and views onto the pool deck, and a sunken area decorated with futons for lounging in front of the large screen LCD television (complete with a separate high-end home theatre system and international satellite channels). Leading off from this area (behind sliding wooden panels) was an additional WC, and a fully equipped Western kitchen (with built in microwave, oven etc), that in turn led out to a stainless steel Thai kitchen.

We must confess that this all looked very user-friendly, but that we never used the kitchens – with the exception of helping ourselves to a few iced beers from the refrigerator! As the owner is a former chef, he prepares all his guests’ meals throughout their stay, varying the spiciness or composition of these to his guests’ tastes. We were delighted to be shown around the gardens to collect a number of herbs and spices, which we were then shown how to spirit into deliciously fresh and tangy Northeastern dishes. We tried the classics too: Thai food certainly is mouth-watering, and staying at a villa like this where all meals are prepared for you, by a chef who is willing to share his secrets, was a boon!

We spent a good deal of time just lazing by the pool in complete privacy, but also enjoyed a number of excursions with our hosts to experience some of the sights and sounds of the Northeast. These included a spectacular trip in a small wooden boat, across a lake that was fundamentally a vast expanse of pink lotus flowers, interrupted only by the occasional fisherman or wallowing water buffalo (marriage propositioners, take note!) We also visited a local museum that seemed to denominate Thailand as the home of the bronze age, and a number of rowdy, colourful local festivals and wet markets, as well as silk and cobra farms. But our lasting impression was one of rural simplicity and ever-friendly locals, keen to ensure we enjoyed our stay and sample an unending variety of indigenous foods and drinks!

Green Gecko may be booked for stays of 2 nights or more via their website, where availability and rates may be checked online (from around US$280 including all transfers, service and meals.)

Green Gecko

134 Moo 13

Baan Um Jaan

Tabol Um Jaan

A. Prajak Sinlapakhom

Udon Thani

41110 Thailand



Green Gecko

Green Gecko’s sister property, Gecko Villa offers a cheaper three bedroomed alternative to those on a tighter budget (from around US$160.)

The Villas at Napasai, Southern Thailand

The villas at Napasai are located within the seafront resort complex on the luxury North coast of the island of Koh Samui, in Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani. Koh Samui is accessible via Bangkok Airways from Bangkok, with flights taking approximately one hour (depending or aircraft chosen).

The resort is part of Orient-Express Hotels, Trains and Cruises: as such, both the villa and the resort were professionally managed, and we were able to choose between cooking up our own Thai meals after a visit to the local markets, or to simply walk to the resort’s excellent Thai restaurant in the evening.

The villas themselves were located at one end of the property, sandwiched between a steep hillside behind our house and the sea in front. Each of the villas is tiered down the hillside to the seafront. We stayed in a two bedroom villa, but three bedroom properties were also available. Beyond the two well-appointed bedrooms, our property had a spacious living and dining room with its own kitchen, a maid’s room, and, at the ground level, a private swimming pool and “chill-out” area. The main living room was well furnished and had a DVD player, satellite TV, and charming sea view balcony, where we spent most evenings.

The island of Koh Samui is a major international tourism hub and as such plenty of activities are available for the guest, from exploring waterfalls, to elephant rides, paintball, sea sports, diving, fishing, golf etc. The hotel also offers boating activities, Thai cooking classes, tennis courts, a fitness centre and a spa.

We booked online at the hotel’s own internet site, taking advantage of a special offer. Rates for a two bedroom villa are seasonal and start at around US$850++ per night, including complimentary American breakfast.

Napasai

65/10 Baan Tai, Maenam,

Koh Samui,

Surat Thani

84330,

Thailand

Tel: (66-77) 42 92 00

Fax: (66-77) 42 92 01



Napasai

Finding your Thai Villa on the internet

Choosing an appropriate holiday villa on the internet is easy using Google, Yahoo, MSN etc. Remember:

• Play with your search terms: use more specific words to help you drill down to receive a more “targeted” property. “Rural villa with pool Thailand” will give a more specific set of results than will “Thailand Villa”, and will be less likely to return a listings site.

• Where possible, book directly with the property owner rather than via a listings site – in all likelihood such a listings site will be charging a commission on top of the normal rate.

• Don’t be afraid to ask for references.

• Travel in the off season, and book early. Book ahead, as when a standalone villa is booked – it is booked!

• Make sure the property you choose has a telephone and address listed.

• Travel somewhere different! What makes a stay in a private villa memorable is the way it can take you out of the tourist centres to enjoy a more authentic holiday.

Thailand’s Airlines

Thailand’s flag carrier offers numerous domestic flights, but travelers “in the know” will turn to the local discount airlines. These offer frequent flights at a fraction of the price and in relative comfort. Try Nok Air or Air Asia.

Koh Samui is served by the “boutique airline” Bangkok Air.



Annis

trevor s asked:


Can anyone recomend a good villa (fair cost) for me to use.I have two young children who like a pool? I would prefer to walk to the resteraunts/bars in the evening.
Thanks for your help.
Trevor

Sylvie

Steve Woodward asked:


When it comes to renting holiday villas in Sardinia there are a number of different locations to choose from. But which area you choose will depend on just how much you want to spend on your holiday accommodation and when you want to rent the villa from.

During the summer months and especially August then renting a villa in Sardinia should be avoided if at all possible. This is simply because this is a time when many Italians who are based in Rome or Como will take their annual summer vacation and select to visit the island.

Yet even though August is the busiest time for villa rentals to occur the rest of summer (June to September), you may find it somewhat difficult to get exactly what you want. So if at all possible, try to avoid taking your vacation at this time. But if this is the only time available to you then do not restrict yourself to the main tourist areas but maybe looking for villas that are a little out of the way.

There are regions of the island such as Costa Smeralda, Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo where the cost of renting a holiday villa is extremely high. This is simply because these are areas where you will find the rich and famous like to stay

Yet the best place to think about renting a holiday villa on the island is the capital Cagliari. Not only do you have a large choice of different villas to choose from, but it provides you with the ideal location to explore the rest of the island from. You never know you may spot another villa and which you can then rent for your next summer holiday on the island.

However, if your budget is somewhat limited but you still what a little nightlife as well then why not consider renting a villa in Port of Alghero. Although not as busy as the places previously mentioned it is one of the most important tourist places on Sardinia’s northwest coast today.

Although the nightlife here is not the same, as you would find in say Costa Smeralda it does has some of the most beautiful beaches around. Plus although outside of the main village the area is very modern you can still get a feel for what the area use to be like by wandering through the streets of the old part of the village, where many locals still live.

The best place to start searching for holiday villas in Sardinia is by going online. There are many companies and private villa owners who advertise properties to rent. Yet, before you do book your villa, it is best that you compare each one you see rather than just booking one because you like the look of it.



Federica

… asked:


im on holidays in our new holiday villa and i want to pull some boys how do i do it?
im not v pretty either ok x
infinatly not to YOUR self you spelt it infinity wrong n im not easy ok i menat geta boyfriend sorry when i said pull ok and i only sed it because turk oys r kinda hot and sweet ok x

Elsinore

Dharma Putra asked:


Villa Alamanda, situated 8 minutes southeast of the cultural town of Ubud, is approached through the traditional Balinese woodcarvers’ village of Tengkulak. Perched high on a ridge above the Petanu River, across the forest canopy, the graceful architecture blends contemporary elegance with ethnic charm.

The lower garden & pool area provide the perfect spot for relaxation. The garden is equipped with a large bale with lots of space to stretch out & enjoy the afternoons in luxurious style. The garden area is large for children to play or for you to entertain friends. At night, the house, gardens, soaring forest & pool area are lit up by a festival of lights, presenting guests with a dramatic sense of serenity.

Designed to harmonise with the environment, this exclusive Bali villa comfortably sleeps up to two people in three stylish & spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Elegant teak furniture is complemented by tidy lines, natural colours & local artwork. A sizeable, open-air lounge & dining terrace overhangs the jungle, generating a real feeling of space.

The ‘Master Bedroom’ is furnished in a contemporary style, enhanced by a bell jar ceiling lantern, Indonesian artefacts and paintings by local artists. Louvre doors lead into a dressing room, fitted with a chunky marble washbasin and teak cabinets and adjacent to the bathroom, with its marble bathtub and shower. The glassless windows in the bathroom allow the cool breezes to permeate, and provide lovely views of the main garden area and swimming pool bordering the river valley.

Villa Alamanda presents tropical living at its best. The property is built on the side of a hill; the living area & bedrooms are all on the same level with steps leading down into the garden. A large gate opens onto a paved parking area, where indigenous ‘serai’ stone walls are complemented with timeworn statues. The back garden is laid out with the overhanging frangipani & three mulberry root loungers to provide a gracious resting area.

These jovial characters greet the guests as they step into the nice interior of the villa through a set of antique double doors. Inside, the hallway extends towards a T-shaped wooden terrace. Furnished with antiques, this breezy open-air living area runs the length of the house & boasts a delightful dining section that juts out over the tranquil gardens as they tumble into the steep ravine.



Zein