This villa, and area was perfect! Huge and gorgeous. We practically lived in the pool. It is awesome. The lovely Ban Tai beach is a short walk down the road, but although we love the ocean, we found the pool, and privacy, more relaxing.The master bed was comfortable, kitchen lovely, gardens beautiful. There is a 7/11 just up the lane (about a 3 minute walk), but except for using the ATM there, and getting wine for our first night (we arrived about 10:00 pm) we bought everything from Yu at her little store across from our driveway. Wonderful lady. Prices good. She had a fairly big selection of wines, and liquors. Anything she didn’t have she brought in for us if she could find it. She also ran a laundry service which was great. Can’t say enough about her and her store. Nam Restaurant was also a godsend, and just a few steps away. We were there at least once a day, if not for both lunch and dinner……excellent food. Huge menu. Great prices! Fabulous staff (and owner!). So lucky to have such a restaurant in the neighborhood. Car rental from Koi across the lane was seamless. Ban Tai Beauty Bar was wonderful for manicures and pedicures. With all the people we dealt with during our stay, we were well looked after and happy. From the owner, and property managers, to the gardeners and pool services, there was never any lasting issues, and any correspondence was dealt with immediately.If we return to Thailand again, we’d definitely come back to Ban Tai Tara 3, and this neighborhood.

Very comfortable villa nearby lovely restaurants and beach.