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Alyson Carter (August 23rd, 2011) - total 78%
The Baan Grand View is a high-end luxurious villa, which we booked as the second week of a two week stay on Koh Samui.
The first thing to say is that you do need a car/taxi to get to and from the villa. It is perched on a hillside (hence the stunning views), and the road up from Bo Phut is a bit like a rollercoaster. It only takes about 10 minutes to get from the villa to the town and the sea at Bo Phut, so it is convenient, but you do need a car or take a taxi/minibus.
The staff at the villa seemed genuinely very happy, extremely helpful, and all the food, both Thai and Western prepared by them was simply fantastic.
Note that the way into the villa from the road involves walking up several flights of stairs, so would not be any good for anyone with walking difficulties.
The bedrooms and bathrooms, on the first floor were very comfortable, and each had full floor to ceiling glass, so the incredible views were always visible.
The ground floor consisted of a huge open living area/kitchen/dining room that ran the whole length of the villa. This was a real benefit of the villa - the whole living area opened out onto a sunbathing patio and the pool. The infinity pool was also wonderful, and was a great place to wallow/swim if the heat became too much.
At the end of the pool was another dining area that was like a large Tiki-hut. We used this a few times, and the staff were happy to set up and serve the meals there rather than the dining room.
Nearby Bo Phut is a bustling town, with a an area called Fishermans Village that has many interesting shops/bars/restaurants, and on the Friday evening we were there the roads were closed to traffic and the roads are lined with market stalls selling drinks (50 Bht / cocktail), freshly cooked food, and all sorts of clothes/souvenirs/gifts etc, all at very reasonable prices. Chaweng beach was about 15 minutes away by car, and the airport about the same, so it was pretty well situated. Would we stay there again? - definitely!
Response from management teamHi Alyson We are so pleased your family enjoyed their stay with us at Grand View. We hope to see you again next year. Many Thanks Adam and Nick