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An off-grid eco villa in Thailand, with real comforts
A solar powered eco villa on Koh Phangan: handmade from wood, fed by a jungle stream, and light on the land.
Why Nam Villa is a handmade wooden villa on Koh Phangan that runs on solar energy. Its water comes from a nearby jungle stream and passes through a six-stage reverse osmosis filter, and the villa still has hot showers, a full kitchen, Wi-Fi and daily cleaning. Boat or 4x4 access means no road traffic at the door.
How the villa works
- Solar energy. The villa is powered by the sun.
- Jungle stream water, filtered through a six-stage reverse osmosis system.
- Hot showers with a small environmental footprint.
- Handmade from wood, built into the hillside rather than on top of it.
- Pools filled with waterfall water. Natural, so occasionally cloudy after rain, always fresh and clean.
- Access by boat or 4x4 only, so no road traffic at the door.
It is an eco-friendly stay on Koh Phangan that is still comfortable: a king bed, a full kitchen, ceiling fans and daily cleaning.
Eco facts at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Power | Solar energy |
| Drinking and washing water | Nearby jungle stream, filtered through a six-stage reverse osmosis system |
| Hot water | Yes, hot showers |
| Pool water | From a nearby waterfall; can look cloudy after rain, always fresh and clean |
| Cooling | Ceiling fan and portable fans, plus the sea breeze |
| Building | Handmade wooden villa on the jungle hillside |
| Getting there | Taxi boat or 4x4 and a short jungle walk. No cars or mopeds. |
| Stay length | Long-term stays are allowed |
Off-grid, but not roughing it
Off-grid living here means quiet and a light footprint, not discomfort. You can cook in a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, fridge and freezer, sleep under a mosquito net with a fan overhead, and swim in your own pool.
Staying a while? Long-term stays are allowed, and there is Wi-Fi in the villa.
Questions about off-grid living
Is the electricity reliable?
The villa runs on solar energy. If you plan to work on a laptop or charge several devices, tell us before you book and we will talk you through what to expect.
Is the water safe to drink?
Water comes from a nearby jungle stream and is filtered through a six-stage reverse osmosis system. Ask us on arrival how we recommend drinking it.
Will I have hot water?
Yes, the villa has hot showers.