Perfect villa, well equipped, clean, close to restaurants, service and the beach, nice people around us. Special thanks to Lin and the cleaning lady. A place we would very much like to hire again. Lotta, Helsingborg

A stunning villa, top class service right from initial booking enquiry to the holiday itself - could not fault anything! Highly recommended - we will be back!

House was nice overall. But was not cleaned or towels changed as often as stated. The meet and greet was good and he was very charming and helpful. It was noisy at times with a party next door and traffic noise. It was a shame there were many electricity outages and rain storms. Restaurants nearby were closed most of time. It would have been nice to have had prior knowledge that we had to pay for the taxi 1200baht when leaving to avoid embarrassment at our next resort. They would have picked us up but we were under the impression from the owner we only need to pay the extra mileage as per her email to us. Overall it was a nice holiday. Dont think I would return. Diana

Very nice villa in a quiet area and close to the beach. The owners gave us a very warm welcome and are there if needed. I will come back and recomend this villa.

Brisbane girlJune 2017 “Baan Tai Tara 3 - as good as ever” May 2017 Confession - I have stayed at this wonderful villa before. Fact - We keep coming back because I looove it! This time we had a family group coming from different parts of the world - the UK, Middle East and Australia. Thailand is perfectly positioned in the middle and there was nowhere else I wanted to share with my friends and family than this wonderful spot in Koh Samui. See my previous review and my review of the adjacent little sister property Baan Tai Tara 4, which has two bedrooms. BTT3 is a great choice for families, as it has three bedrooms (all en-suite) and the centre twin room has additional trundle beds so can accommodate up to four children. A baby cot and high chair along with other necessities such as children's' plastic plates and cups are also available. The other two bedrooms include an enormous master and a gorgeous room with four poster bed - very romantic! All are very private and make it easy for a group to share the space without being on top of each other. The pool is central to the house and large enough to accommodate fun inflatables as you can see from my photos. There are shaded seated areas around the pool and the whole home is a wonderful balance of an outdoor relaxed lifestyle combined with a luxurious interior. We were able to hook up our music to the sound system with outdoor speakers and enjoy the privacy of our own compound. the large fridge holds plenty of refreshments and cool drinks, but if you happen to run out just cross the lane where you have a choice of two local shops supplying all the necessities - cold beers and other drinks, fresh coconuts, ice creams and fruit shakes were regularly purchased by our group. If you somehow manage to drink the village out of supplies then there is a 7-11 at the top of the street on the main road, a mere 150 metres away. Local restaurants include Pa Pen (who will deliver to the villa and has cooking classes) and Mai Tai along with a Pizza restaurant. If you feel like venturing slightly further but within walking distance then head down to the beach where there are several options including the Mimosa resort where you can have sunset cocktails overlooking the sea. Baan Tai is in the north end of Koh Samui island, just south of the capital of Nathong (where ferries from the mainland arrive). It's only about a 10 minute drive from the popular Fisherman's village - where you could eat in a different restaurant every night for more than a month - and closer still to the lovely village of Mae Nam, which has a cool vibe inspired by the Chinese temple. Local "walking Streets" are the markets held at Fisherman's Village on a Friday night and Mae Nam on Thursday, a must for any new visitor and returning visitor. Great for cheap cocktails and a wide range of snacks through to the latest must-have trends from the savvy stall holders. I can't wait to return to this wonderful corner of the world and can't recommend it highly enough. *Note all my attached photos were taken in May/June 2017 on my most recent trip.

“Baan Tai Tara 3 - as good as ever” May 2017 Confession - I have stayed at this wonderful villa before. Fact - We keep coming back because I looove it! This time we had a family group coming from different parts of the world - the UK, Middle East and Australia. Thailand is perfectly positioned in the middle and there was nowhere else I wanted to share with my friends and family than this wonderful spot in Koh Samui. See my previous review and my review of the adjacent little sister property Baan Tai Tara 4, which has two bedrooms. BTT3 is a great choice for families, as it has three bedrooms (all en-suite) and the centre twin room has additional trundle beds so can accommodate up to four children. A baby cot and high chair along with other necessities such as children's' plastic plates and cups are also available. The other two bedrooms include an enormous master and a gorgeous room with four poster bed - very romantic! All are very private and make it easy for a group to share the space without being on top of each other. The pool is central to the house and large enough to accommodate fun inflatables as you can see from my photos. There are shaded seated areas around the pool and the whole home is a wonderful balance of an outdoor relaxed lifestyle combined with a luxurious interior. We were able to hook up our music to the sound system with outdoor speakers and enjoy the privacy of our own compound. the large fridge holds plenty of refreshments and cool drinks, but if you happen to run out just cross the lane where you have a choice of two local shops supplying all the necessities - cold beers and other drinks, fresh coconuts, ice creams and fruit shakes were regularly purchased by our group. If you somehow manage to drink the village out of supplies then there is a 7-11 at the top of the street on the main road, a mere 150 metres away. Local restaurants include Pa Pen (who will deliver to the villa and has cooking classes) and Mai Tai along with a Pizza restaurant. If you feel like venturing slightly further but within walking distance then head down to the beach where there are several options including the Mimosa resort where you can have sunset cocktails overlooking the sea. Baan Tai is in the north end of Koh Samui island, just south of the capital of Nathong (where ferries from the mainland arrive). It's only about a 10 minute drive from the popular Fisherman's village - where you could eat in a different restaurant every night for more than a month - and closer still to the lovely village of Mae Nam, which has a cool vibe inspired by the Chinese temple. Local "walking Streets" are the markets held at Fisherman's Village on a Friday night and Mae Nam on Thursday, a must for any new visitor and returning visitor. Great for cheap cocktails and a wide range of snacks through to the latest must-have trends from the savvy stall holders. I can't wait to return to this wonderful corner of the world and can't recommend it highly enough. *Note all my attached photos were taken in May/June 2017 on my most recent trip.

Michael W Beautiful, quiet, private villa in an excellent location Left on May 30, 2017 for a stay in May 2017 Our group of 6 (5 adults and a 1 year old) recently stayed in Baan Tai Tara 3 for 2 weeks and the whole experience was amazing from start to finish. The owner Jacquie answered all of our queries before booking quickly and in detail which was a great reassurance and gave us confidence that this would be a great experience. The villa itself is absolutely stunning. Outside there is a lovely green garden and a huge swimming pool with 2 shaded terraces which are great for escaping by the sun or to sit outside and relax with a drink in the evening. Inside, the villa is spacious and decorated beautifully. There was more than enough space for all 6 of us and we didn't feel like we were in top of each other at any time. The living area has a large comfortable sofa, smart tv and excellent wifi which extends throughout the villa. There is also an inbuilt sound system that you can plug your iPhone etc in to and play music outside as you're relaxing in or around the pool. All of the three bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with lovely showers and the two double bedrooms have super king size beds which are very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped with a large fridge/freezer, oven, gas stove, toaster, microwave, kettle and all the utensils you will ever need, as well as a proper coffee machine with coffee provided! There is also a large breakfast bar which is ideal for sitting around in the morning with a coffee and breakfast. The villa caters well for families like ours with young children, with a baby cot provided as well as plastic bowls, cutlery and cups for the little ones. Baan Tai Tara 3 is located on a quiet street in the area of Baan Tai, perfect for anyone looking to escape the busier areas of Samui for a bit of peace and quiet but still o not around 10mins away from the popular Fishermans Village. A quiet and serene beach is a 5 min walk down the road. There is a little shop to stock up on necessities and a massage place (Koi's) right next to the villa and the staff in both are very friendly. Koi will also rent you motorbikes st a very reasonable rate and also organise trips for you if you desire. There is a 7/11 at the top of the road as well. I would highly recommend Pa Pen and Mai Tai restaurants, both of which are located on the same road as the villa and serve cheap fresh tasty authentic Thai food. Overall, this is an stunning place to stay. Ideal for families or groups of adults alike, with a lot of privacy and has everything you need close by with easy access to the busier areas of the island for those who want to venture out a little. I could not recommend this villa enough and I am sure we will be back in the future.

Beautiful, quiet, private villa in an excellent location Left on May 30, 2017 for a stay in May 2017 Our group of 6 (5 adults and a 1 year old) recently stayed in Baan Tai Tara 3 for 2 weeks and the whole experience was amazing from start to finish. The owner Jacquie answered all of our queries before booking quickly and in detail which was a great reassurance and gave us confidence that this would be a great experience. The villa itself is absolutely stunning. Outside there is a lovely green garden and a huge swimming pool with 2 shaded terraces which are great for escaping by the sun or to sit outside and relax with a drink in the evening. Inside, the villa is spacious and decorated beautifully. There was more than enough space for all 6 of us and we didn't feel like we were in top of each other at any time. The living area has a large comfortable sofa, smart tv and excellent wifi which extends throughout the villa. There is also an inbuilt sound system that you can plug your iPhone etc in to and play music outside as you're relaxing in or around the pool. All of the three bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with lovely showers and the two double bedrooms have super king size beds which are very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped with a large fridge/freezer, oven, gas stove, toaster, microwave, kettle and all the utensils you will ever need, as well as a proper coffee machine with coffee provided! There is also a large breakfast bar which is ideal for sitting around in the morning with a coffee and breakfast. The villa caters well for families like ours with young children, with a baby cot provided as well as plastic bowls, cutlery and cups for the little ones. Baan Tai Tara 3 is located on a quiet street in the area of Baan Tai, perfect for anyone looking to escape the busier areas of Samui for a bit of peace and quiet but still o not around 10mins away from the popular Fishermans Village. A quiet and serene beach is a 5 min walk down the road. There is a little shop to stock up on necessities and a massage place (Koi's) right next to the villa and the staff in both are very friendly. Koi will also rent you motorbikes st a very reasonable rate and also organise trips for you if you desire. There is a 7/11 at the top of the road as well. I would highly recommend Pa Pen and Mai Tai restaurants, both of which are located on the same road as the villa and serve cheap fresh tasty authentic Thai food. Overall, this is an stunning place to stay. Ideal for families or groups of adults alike, with a lot of privacy and has everything you need close by with easy access to the busier areas of the island for those who want to venture out a little. I could not recommend this villa enough and I am sure we will be back in the future.

A dream destination Left on May 13, 2017 for a stay in May 2017 The villa was more beautiful than expected, from the photographs we had seen and description we had read. Our family of 4 including 2 children aged 21 and 16 had a wonderful time in Koh Samui in general and this villa in particular. The attached swimming pool, wonderful and thoughtfully furnished amenities the shops, massage parlours and resturants within a stone's throw from the villa delighted us no end. The beach which is about 5 to 7 mins walking distance is clean with very few tourists and locals and is as good as your own private beach. Also for nature lovers we found that this is one बीच from where we could experience both the sunrise and the sunset. Sue, you were very helpful and all your suggestions were of great help!

“exceptional” 5 of 5 bubblesReviewed 23 June 2016 for a stay in February 2016 Wow! We stayed for just over two weeks and could not fault the Villa. Superbly located, quiet and unassuming it makes for the perfect relaxing holiday retreat. Sue and her team are there whenever you need anything but never under your feet. Highly recommended! We will be back next year! Tim