Frequently asked questions

A handmade wooden one-bedroom villa in the jungle above Why Nam beach on Koh Phangan, Thailand. It has a king bed, two private pools, hammocks, a deck, a full kitchen, solar power and views over the bay and ocean. Guests have the entire villa and grounds to themselves.

Both spellings are used. The beach is usually written Why Nam, and some guests and maps write Wai Nam. Haad Thien is also spelled Haad Thian. It is the same place on the south coast of Koh Phangan, near Haad Rin.

Two adults, in one king-size bed.

Yes. The villa has private pools set into the rock on the cliff edge with views over the jungle and coastline. They are filled with water from a nearby waterfall, so after recent rain the water may not be completely clear, but it is always fresh and clean.

Not literally. It is a handmade wooden villa built into the jungle hillside among the trees, and Airbnb lists the property type as a treehouse. Expect natural materials, a thatched roof, open views and plenty of greenery rather than a conventional hotel room.

It is solar powered, and its fresh water comes from a nearby jungle stream, filtered through a six-stage reverse osmosis system. You still get hot showers. See our eco villa page.

Yes, a full kitchen with oven, cooker, fridge, freezer, blender, crockery, cutlery and cooking basics. The nearest mini-mart is about a 10 minute walk away and food can be delivered from restaurants on the three beaches, but you can also bring groceries.

A couple of friendly geckos share the villa and keep the mosquitoes down. It is the jungle, so keep food sealed because monkeys can be curious, but there is nothing to be afraid of. The bed has a mosquito net.

Our staff meet you at the boat and carry all your luggage, and any food deliveries, up to the villa and back down again. The way up is a short jungle path of about 5 minutes, uphill in places and uneven underfoot, so it is not step-free: wear sturdy shoes or sandals. If you have limited mobility, message us before you book.

Yes. Daily cleaning and on-hand maintenance are included.

Ceiling fans and portable fans keep the air moving, and the breeze from the sea and jungle does the rest. The villa does not have air conditioning.

Yes. The king bed has a mosquito net.

Yes, the villa has hot water.

It is on the hillside above Why Nam beach, a 5 minute walk from Why Nam and Haad Thien beaches along a jungle path.

Most visitors arrive on Koh Phangan by ferry. From there you travel to the Haad Rin area and take a taxi boat to Why Nam beach, or a 4x4 through the jungle. Tell us your arrival time and we will help you plan, and meet you on the beach. See getting here.

Access to Why Nam beach is primarily by taxi boat, otherwise by 4-wheel drive through the jungle. The house is not accessible by car or moped. Our staff meet you on the beach and carry your bags the short walk up to the villa. See getting here.

The taxi boat from Haad Rin costs 500 baht per person each way, paid in cash, and we can arrange your transfer for you. Fares can change with the season.

The Haad Rin Queen ferry (200 baht, about 50 minutes) and a speedboat service (500 baht) run between Koh Samui and Haad Rin, where you continue by taxi boat or 4x4. The times are in the table below. A scheduled speedboat runs from Koh Samui straight to Haad Thien beach, a 5 minute walk from the villa, twice a day for about 1,000 baht per person. Times can change with the weather, so check with us before you travel. A private VIP speedboat goes whenever you like, including pick-up at Koh Samui Airport, and takes you directly to Why Nam beach for 9,000 baht one way. That price is for the whole boat, so it is the same whether one person or five travel. We can also arrange an airport pickup for guests taking any of the public boats, for an extra 500 baht per booking.

Arriving after the last ferry, or leaving very early? The Baan Tai pier boat has later and earlier sailings. We can collect you from that boat and bring you all the way to the beach by truck or boat for 2,500 baht for the whole booking.

Boats back to Koh Samui leave from Haad Rin, from Haad Thien and from Baan Tai pier, and the full timetable is on our getting here page. Tell us when you need to leave and we will arrange the taxi boat, truck or airport pickup to the right place.

Yes, our boat transfers run in rough weather too. If you would rather stay on land, there is also the option of a 4x4 truck over the road.

Food can be delivered to the villa from any restaurant on the three beaches (Why Nam, Haad Thien and Haad Yuan), so you can eat well without cooking. There is also a restaurant on Why Nam beach below the villa, and the nearest mini-mart is about a 10 minute walk away. If you want to stock the kitchen, buy groceries in Haad Rin before the boat.

It is near Haad Rin but quiet. Airbnb shows the house under Haad Rin or Baan Thai only because those are the closest towns it can display. The house is on Why Nam beach.

About 5 minutes on foot to both Why Nam and Haad Thien, and about 10 minutes to Haad Yuan, along jungle paths.

Mostly yes: the soundtrack is jungle and sea. Why Nam beach hosts parties and gatherings with music that can be heard from the villa. They start in the afternoon and finish early, around 10pm.

There are no banks or ATMs nearby, so bring cash for the boat ride and small expenses. Most restaurants accept cards. The nearest mini-mart is about a 10 minute walk away, and food can be delivered from any restaurant on the three beaches. Nearby restaurants and resorts also offer free Wi-Fi.

Yes. Message us your ferry or arrival time and we will help arrange the taxi boat. The taxi boat from Haad Rin costs 500 baht per person each way, paid in cash, and we can arrange your transfer for you. Fares can change with the season.

Yes. Our staff meet you at the boat and carry all your luggage, and any food deliveries, up to the villa and back down again.

Yes, there is Wi-Fi in the villa, and the 4G/5G mobile network also works as a backup. Nearby restaurants and resorts offer free Wi-Fi too.

Long-term stays are allowed, and with Wi-Fi in the villa it suits writers, creatives and remote workers. See creatives and remote work.

Very. Private pools, a king bed under a mosquito net, a deck over the ocean and complete privacy. See romantic getaway and honeymoon.

No. Our home is not suitable for children, and the jungle path is not step-free, so message us first if you have limited mobility.

The deck is spacious and private, and ideal for yoga. See yoga and wellness.

It is a handmade wooden one-bedroom jungle villa (some guests call it a treehouse or bungalow) on the hillside above Why Nam beach, with a king bed, kitchen, deck and private pools.

Yes. It is private and quiet, with Wi-Fi and a spacious deck to work from. See creatives and remote work.

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 11am. If your boat arrives early or you leave on a late boat, tell us and we will do our best to help with your bags.

Our cancellation policy is strict. Cancel within 48 hours of booking for a full refund, as long as check-in is at least 14 days away. Cancel at least 14 days before check-in for a 50% refund. After that, bookings are not refundable. This policy applies to direct bookings. If you book through Airbnb, the cancellation terms shown on the Airbnb listing apply instead.

Two ways. Choose your dates on our booking page to book direct and pay securely online, or book through Airbnb. Both use one shared availability calendar.

The villa is ฿10,000 per night on Airbnb and ฿9,000 per night when you book direct (10% less), with no cleaning fee. Prices are in Thai baht; use the currency selector at the top of the page to see them in other currencies as a guide. Rates can vary by season.

Yes. Booking direct is 10% cheaper than the same stay on Airbnb. It is the same villa and the same welcome. Booking this way saves us platform fees, and we pass part of that on to you.

You can check us first: the villa has 4.88 out of 5 from 34 guest reviews on Airbnb. Direct payments are taken by Stripe, a major payment processor, so your card details never reach us, and you receive an email confirmation straight away. If you prefer Airbnb's protection, book there instead.

By card on a secure Stripe payment page. You pay when you book, and your dates are held for you while you complete payment.

The listing is rated 4.88 out of 5 from 34 reviews on Airbnb, with location rated 4.94, accuracy 4.91 and communication 4.91. Guests most often praise the view over the bays, the peace and privacy, the private pools and the helpful hosts and caretaker. A few early guests mentioned practical things, such as the jungle path and the boat fare, and we explain those on our reviews page.

Guides generally put the driest, calmest weather from late January to March, with the heaviest Gulf-side rain from October to December. See our best time to visit guide.