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What guests say about Why Nam Villa
Real words from guests on Airbnb, including the practical things they wish they had known.
Why Nam Villa is rated 4.88 out of 5 from 34 guest reviews on Airbnb. Guests praise the view over the bays, the peace and privacy, the private pools and the helpful hosts and caretaker. A few guests mention practical things, such as the jungle path and the boat, so we list those clearly below. Read every review on Airbnb.
What guests say
★★★★★
“This accommodation does not look like the photos – because no photo in the world could ever capture it. This is without exaggeration the most beautiful Airbnb I have ever been to. The location is stunning.”
★★★★★
“Once you reach the property you will be blown away by the breathtaking view on the beach and the sea… you don’t have one balcony, you have two, PLUS two pools, with an absolutely stunning view.”
★★★★★
“It’s a super private location, own kitchen and pool… and all of it with the most beautiful view. You actually don’t need to leave the house, you can even order food from the really good restaurant down in why nam beach.”
★★★★★
“Wowowow! Speechless. The beauty is unmatched. This air bnb was just what we needed. Dariush was so incredibly helpful and sweet and attentive. This place is an inspiration to the spirit and soul. A great place to heal and retreat and have privacy.”
★★★★★
“Wow, what a great house! The view is breathtaking and falling asleep with the sound of the sea is simply wonderful. We had 5 super nice nights in Darius’ house and we would really like to come back.”
★★★★★
“My stay was peaceful and arranging a water taxi was easy… The view is breathtaking. There’s so much space and the open bathroom window lets you shower staring out at the ocean.”
★★★★★
“The stay in the tree house felt like a dream. I’ve been to some Airbnbs so far, but none come close to this. The pictures actually describe it pretty well, but in real life the view is even more beautiful.”
★★★★★
“Magical, Breathtakingly beautiful panorama view of the bays, sun and moon watching deck was our favorite space… Within the neighbour hood, there are good restaurants, yoga and wellness activities.”
Quotes are copied word for word from public Airbnb reviews, with the guest’s first name and review month. Where Airbnb translated a review, we say so. Ratings: 4.88 overall; guests rate location 4.94, accuracy 4.91, communication 4.91, cleanliness 4.79, check-in 4.68 and value 4.71 out of 5.
What guests mention most
- The view. Panoramas of the bays and the sea, a deck for watching the sun and moon, falling asleep to the sound of the water.
- Peace and privacy. A quiet, secluded place to relax, retreat and recharge, in nature.
- The private pools and the space: a kitchen, plenty of room and storage, a bathroom with a sea view.
- The hosts and caretaker. Quick replies, flexible arrival and departure times, help with luggage and transfers, and a caretaker reachable on WhatsApp.
- The surroundings. A restaurant on the beach below, other restaurants nearby, and yoga, wellness workshops, bonfires and music events on Why Nam beach.
Good to know, from guests’ reviews
A few practical things come up in the reviews. Here is what guests say, and what to expect.
| Topic | What guests say | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| The jungle path | “You have to be a little fit to get up the mountain and be connected to nature. We enjoyed it.” “We found the hike up to the accommodation to be simple, and we navigated it in flip flops before and after swims.” | 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. |
| Luggage | “the climb is more suitable for light luggage (best to come with a backpack).” | You do not carry anything yourself: our staff carry all your luggage, and any food deliveries, up from the boat and back down. |
| The boat | Some early guests mention the boat cost and waiting for other passengers. | 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. |
| Wildlife | “In the evening, we had company from 2 large geckos that ate all the annoying mosquitoes and moths.” | 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. |
| Food | Guests enjoy the restaurants on and near Why Nam beach (see the quotes above). | 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. |