Villa Maphráaw Guest Reviews
Awesome place for a getaway
Sergey & Marina
Review Submitted: October 02 2011
Date of Stay: September 2011
My wife and i have just spent a week with 7 of our friends at this villa.
It is a perfect place for a getaway trip, situated on hillside with awesome view on coast, palm tree forest and neighboring islands.
The service was superb. we were collected at the airport and a great dinner cooked by in-house chef was waiting for us at villa. During our stay Stuart, the owner, helped us a lot, organizing car and motorbike rental and memorable trips to nearby islands.
Villa is greatly planned piece of architecture. It has got everything you may think of. The Villa is absolutely like you see it on the pictures. There's plenty of space with 5 air-conditioned bedrooms, a pool area, kitchen, gas grill, internet access, big dining room, music all around the house, and a big collection of Dvds.
We have recommended the villa to our friends and plan to return there next year.
Thanks a lot, Stuart! we still see the villa in our dreams.
Best regards from Sergey, Marina, Ivan, Zheka, Alex, Dasha, Lia, Vera and Lida!
Stunning 5* Villa
Lesley Cottrell Lymington, UK (lesleycottrell@hotmail.com)
Review Submitted: 15 February 2011
Date of Stay: February 2011
An excellent place to relax and enjoy a 5* holiday. The villa and surrounds were amazing, but a car essential to reach the hilly location. So many affordable local restaurants no need to cook. Although we did have a local chef in to cook a special meal which was lovely. Stuart the owner was very helpful with local information and tips to enjoy our stay in Koh Samui
I really cannot say enough good things about this trip. Everything was perfect from the booking to the airport pick-up to arriving at the villa. There is a fairly steep five minute drive up to the house but it is well worth it. The views are exceptional, the house spotlessly clean, exceptionally well looked after and decorated with no expense spared. It was equipped with everything we needed from Satellite TV and Internet to a gas BBQ and fully equipped kitchen. We were even able to hire a chef for next to nothing.
I would highly recommend Villa Maphráaw and my family and I look forward to being there again same time next year.
Superb & Perfect Holiday
Jessica Breen Essex, UK (jessica_breen@hotmail.co.uk, kbreen@tamdown.com)
Review Submitted: 18 January 2011
Date of Stay: January 2011
From the moment we arrived (5 days late) to the moment we left everything about Villa Maphráaw was perfect!
It is a first class, 5* villa for sure! Everything you need is there!
Stuart was wonderful, organising trips, chefs & massages for us - he was only ever a phone call away if we needed anything!
There is a great english speaking taxi service available from the villa to take you all over the island - the number is on the mobile phone supplied by Stuart at the Villa!
Hiring a car is a necessity as it is quite a steep climb to the villa and it will also help you to explore the beautiful island of Samui! The views from the villa are unsurpassable!!
The Fisherman's Village in Bo Phut is a must, many great restaurants and bars can be found here!
Jun Hom Seafood restaurant is practically opposite the entrance gates - great food and a fantastic beach front location!
Have already recommended the villa to friends and would recommend it to everyone!!
We went as a family of 7 - ageing from 14 - 46, and everyone really enjoyed the superb stay at the villa.
We are definitely hoping to go back again!!
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Pure Relaxation
Andrea Bates Norwich, UK (Mummybates@aol.com)
Review Submitted: 22 November 2010
Date of Stay: November 2010
where to start the whole experience was fabulous high up on a mountain with views of the amazing landscape and islands in the sea Stuart is a very laid back manager who was available for us at any time including an incident when one of our party had to be rushed to hospital he came to the hospital with us and helped with language and and offered his help continually he didn't turn up all the time but just on the odd occasions to bring us water bottles and have a chat he was very informative on the island and gave us advice on how to spend our time the villa had lots of little things like torches pens a first aid box selotape all the things you tend to forget but very often need altogether a very special holiday for us all we shall keep memories for a long time
Very good with excellent response when most needed
Dean Kemplay Norwich, UK (Mummybates@aol.com)
Review Submitted: 28 November 2010
Date of Stay: November 2010
Stayed here and really was impressed with the villa, even after going up the mountain! The views are stunning, the villa is well laid out and practical for a group to get around and have quiet time from each other.
I had the main bedroom, it opens up on to the swimming pool. Taking a cd from the library to listen too through the surround sound was lovely.
When Stuart says he will be on hand he really is on hand for everything that you need, but never overboard he is a smashing bloke who gives 100% to his guests. The people who come and clean, the pool man, bin men and security are just lovely and never get in the way.
Stay at the villa, hire a car and that's a must, and you will have such a good time. Every where is easy to get too from the villa. You either turn left and stay on the road or turn right and stay on the road and you will get back to the villa. The hire car people drop the car off for you and pick it up from you with out you ever knowing!
Stuart has a good business with people he deals with and passes the relationship on to his guests.
Have a good holiday in the villa, we did
Dean
Most Beautiful place I have ever slept
Bauke Krijgsman Zaandam, Netherlands (bauke30@live.nl)
Review Submitted: 16 July 2010
Date of Stay: June 2010
Beautiful villa on a quiet hill where everything ia available to relax and do nothing. Hope to come back
Awesome - Amazing - A must do
Leslie Schofield N.Y., USA (lesliescofield@gmail.com)
Review Submitted: 22 February 2010
Date of Stay: Xmas & New Year 2009 / 2010
The Villa was awesome!! We had a big group come to Ko Samui for New Year's....and 10 of us were staying at the Villa. It was the most beautiful, zen, best designed house...overlooking the most amazing view in Thailand. I would highly recommend anyone staying here. I could have stayed for months. Stuart the owner was so great in helping us set different things up before we got there and while we were there. He was so easy to work with and was so helpful and full of advice when we needed it. If you want to stay an amazing house in a beautiful place...this is it!
Exclusive experience with 5 star service
Arttu Vuorinen Finland (arttu.vuorinen@tut.fi)
Review Submitted: 12 March 2010
Date of Stay: November 2009
Villa Maphraaw was an awesome experience for 10 guys from Finland. Spectacular views, 5 star accommodation and our great villa manager Stuart made our stay at Samui unforgettable!
Although the pool broke down, Stuart was doing everything to fix it and when our car broke down on the other side of the island, Stuart got us a new vehicle in just 2 hours.
Villa is at least as beautiful as in the pictures and the location is nice and peaceful. Just be prepared that you have to rent a car or scooter to get to places because the villa is very high on the hillside.
Gorgeous house with stunning view
Olivier van Noort Netherlands (ovnoort@hotmail.com)
Review Submitted: 22 November 2009
Date of Stay: November 2009
We picked this villa because of the stunning pictures on several website including the villa's own page (browse for Villa Maphraaw) and we have not been disappointed. The villa is a beauty and located in an villa community high up on a mountain overlooking what we called the Jungle. The view was spectacular. The villa is very spacious with an enormous living area, great kitchen and home theater tv room (which we only used a couple of times). The decoration of the villa is of great taste in our opinion. Ensure to have some kind of transportation because you don't want to climb the mountain with your groceries. The living area on the top floor was sometimes a bit too hot since it was lacking air-conditioning however there were additional fans supplied. The pool is nice and definitely not too small once you dive in and wow what a view! Oh and by the way the house comes with special protection of the house cats that live outside the house.
Honeymoon Heavan
Hannah Hall Market Bosworth, Leicestershire (hanhall@gmail.com)
Review Submitted: 03 August 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
Newly married and looking for a peaceful retreat for a honeymoon with kids we found exactly what we needed in Villa Maphraaw.
A wonderful house in a great setting with a view to die for. Perfectly hidden away from all the action of the beaches but close enough to enjoy what they offered when needed.
Stuart (owner manager) was easily contactable by email or phone and responded to any questions immediately but was non-intrusive and let us be to enjoy the villa.
We were 5 people but the house is big and can easily accommodate 2 families. We intend to return next year with friends and cant wait to see the house come alive with more people and to take advantage of the cook.
I can't recommend Villa Maphraaw enough - you won't find a better, great value for money rental villa on Koh Samui
Best holiday ever!!
Marc Coconut London
Review Submitted: August 16, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
I have been bringing my family to Samui for a number of years now and have tried a wide range of accommodation on various beaches, including some top hotels such as Santiburi and the Imperial. However after our recent holiday I can honestly say that this trip was easily the best so far - largely thanks to Villa Maphráaw!! In the 12 years we have been coming here I had no idea that it was possible to rent a 5 bedroom villa for the same price as one mediocre hotel room. Amazing!!
I really cannot say enough good things about this trip. Everything was perfect from the booking to the airport pick-up to arriving at the villa. There is a fairly steep five minute drive up to the house but it is well worth it. The views are exceptional, the house spotlessly clean, exceptionally well looked after and decorated with no expense spared. It was equipped with everything we needed from Satellite TV and Internet to a gas BBQ and fully equipped kitchen. We were even able to hire a chef for next to nothing.
I would highly recommend Villa Maphráaw and my family and I look forward to being there again same time next year.
Extremely well maintained & beautifully furnished
Stephhick Hong Kong (sukanya_takam@ymail.com)
Review Submitted: April 14, 2009
Date of Stay: March 2009
Villa Maphráaw surpassed all our expectations - pictures simply don't do it justice! The villa offers high quality accommodation, a stunning swimming pool and breathtaking views over Northern Samui and Koh. Nested high in the hills amongst coconut trees, the villa is private and extremely peaceful - the only sounds often being the constant chatter of the crickets and animals. Maphráaw has all the facilities and mod cons you could ask for, including BBQ, large DVD range and quiet, effective air conditioning in the bedrooms. The villa is homely and spacious and can easily accommodate 10 adults (as it suggests) without feeling you're living on top of each other.
Stuart, the Villa Guest Manager, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable giving us great recommendations for local restaurants, taxis, supermarkets and attractions providing a truly personal, yet uninstrusive service. This holiday will stay long in our memories and we can't wait to go back next year!
Relaxing Holiday
Aey Mumbai, India (gg4151@ymail.com)
Review Submitted: April 7, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
Just got back from such a relaxing holiday in Thailand - most impressed with the villa (it seemed like we were the party to use it because everything looked brand spanking new!). Peaceful location with a lovely pool so all we did was eat, sleep and swim! Do let your guest manager know how chuffed we were and the owner who we met twice was very eager to please. I am sure we will be going on another Samui holiday at Villa Maphráaw
LOVED IT!!
Stu Downley Bristol, England
Review Submitted: March 31, 2009
Date of Stay: January 2009
The villa is only 1 year old. The first sight of villa was breathtaking with amazing views & good facilities. We experienced some teething problems, but we were compensated accordingly by Stuart, our Guest Manager (and owner). We would return to the villa due to its peaceful & unspoilt location. The closest villa is approximately 150 meters away if you are concerned by the remoteness of the villa's situation. Photos do not do this villa justice!
Beautiful location and lovely setup
SusieBlue Australia
Review Submitted: January 21, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2008
We had a great time in the villa - beautiful location and lovely setup. The DVD collection and high-speed internet access were both fantastic. Thanks Stuart and Emma for taking care of us
Very Luxurious !!
Lisa Buschiazzo France
Review Submitted: August 18, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
We spent a wonderful 10-day holiday on Koh Samui during August 2008. Our stay was particularly successful because we were lucky enough to rent Villa Maphráaw, a luxurious, very large holiday home which lived up to our every expectation. We were two families sharing the villa (9 people in all) and despite being so many we never got in each other's way. The children loved the pool and the large selection of dvds that the villa has to offer. The parents were particularly impressed by the perfect organisation that Stuart, the villa owner, offered us in terms of car rental, good tips for going out, diving schools and most importantly the chef who was there every day concocting all sorts of fantastic thai dishes. A big thanks to Kim for her smile and her excellent cuisine. We'd be really pleased to come back another year!
PS. A good tip for anyone looking for a day on the beach is the Zazen Beach Resort, a five minute drive from the villa. The resort has a top notch restaurant right on the beach. You can hire beach beds for the day very reasonably and can even take advantage of the water sports that they offer. Lisa
Perfect relaxing retreat
Tonia Hinss Germany (hinss@gmx.de)
Review Submitted: Sept 18, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
We have frequently rented houses in several countries, but none were as nice as the Villa Maphráaw! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything starting from the initial booking, the friendly email contact, the information sent, and all the amenities were great. Stuart, the owner, was always very helpful, and at the other end of the telephone whenever we needed any help, tips or bookings. Thanks again Stuart!
The villa is beautiful with wonderful architectural details, lovely furnishings and just about everything one needs. We felt very decadent swimming in the pool in the evening with the underwater lights on, the Jacuzzi bubbling away and the outside speakers playing music. What more can one ask for? After our return to Germany, I told my friends that being back in our house felt like living in a garage after our stay at the villa. I can highly recommend Villa Maphráaw, and assure you that you will find no better accommodation on the island, especially for that price!, the Hinss family (Germany)
Stunning House / Superb Location
John O'keffee Ireland (john.okeeffe@kentech.ie)
Review Submitted: July 10, 2008
Date of Stay: April & July 2008
A stunning house in a superb location. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and found ourselves spending most of our time there. The design and ambiance of the house has been so well executed that it makes one feel that they would be proud to own such a home. We left with thoughts of looking forward to when we could come back, and duly did the next time we visited Koh Samui. Angelina and John (Ireland)
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