Thailand

Baan Sammi Nature Retreat

"My Gf and I absolutely Loved staying here and we both can Highly recommend it for anyone searching for something totally different from your usual city Hostel/Hotel experience.Sam &amp; Dieter have spent years creating this bamboo jungle paradise and its just that.Although somewhat more remote than other places We had no trouble finding everything we needed from fresh fruit and vegetables from the local village and everyday supplies from nearby family run small shops (stalls) We chose not to hire a scooter and we had no problems at all The main road is too far to walk But Sammi can dial the very nice local taxi man to pick u up for 40b to take you there on his saleng (3 wheeled motorbike/sidecar Then just wave down the yellow looking school bus thing (songthaeo) and it takes u straight to town for 20b ($1) Very easy. Sammi is a great host willing to help with any questions or issues you mite have.He gave us a tour of the close surroundings which was a huge help.We enjoyed swimming in the pond and even using the boat too.Thanks again Sammi and Dieter"

Khilek Pavilion, Unique Lakeside Stilt-House in Natural Garden

"My stay at the Lychee Lodge has been very fruitful. The space is very good for meditating, or for thinking and writing. It's a perfect place for anyone with a creative project that requires devotion. The entire property as a botanical site is continuously maintained. Dieter and Sammi have a good thing going with Baan Sammi. Here's to many more years of success in the lovely village of Pa Lan!"

Lychee Lodge, Bungalow in a Large Natural Garden

"One of the most beautiful places we have been to yet. Sam is really welcoming, nice and funny. We had a really nice relaxing time there and hope to come back some day!"

Chom Doi Pavilion, Unique Lakeside Stilt-House in Nature

"This is an idyllic place and easy to find on Google Maps. You will pass Lanna villages and rice fields, after you leave the highway, on the way here. That in itself is worth booking this bungalow! The home is bigger than what the photos indicate. It is, together with Chom Doi pavilion, is set on the top end of the lake, away from the other bunglows and pavillions and the common dining area. I was lucky enough to have several days with Chom Doi pavillion unoccupied so that I had absolute privacy and quiet without seeing a single soul if I wanted to. It is mostly very quiet here, except from the occasional noisy neighbour in the village beyond or dogs barking, but that is only on some evenings. In the day time is a peaceful place indeed and with the butterflies and birds and lotus flowers on the lake there is no better place to be. The kitchen is very well equipped with lots of crockery and cooking pots and pans. It's a nice bonus to have a spot to park the car within the gated compound. The bathroom is fine but I am used to a higher water pressure from the shower, but you can't have everything. The owner was very kind to organise 2 get-to-gethers to meet the other neighbours. Panda, the pet dog, is a little bit tempremental though! I had a few swims and paddled the boat on the lake. The water is fresh and cool, despite the dark colouring which must be from the many leaves that fall into it. This is a special and unique place and I felt privileged to have spent some days here!"

Dillenia Home: Lake-view + Nature

"I quite enjoyed my stay at Khilek Pavilion. The space is quiet and simple and you have a nifty view of the pond and its many interesting fauna. Green leafy trees in every window of the space. You feel in nature. Immersively so. Bed was also very comfy. The property as a whole is beautifully conceived and lovingly maintained. Sammi is proactively generous with his time and energy. Dieter is very thoughtful, kind and efficiently resolves any issues. All in all, a nice experience at Khilek. Re: transportation to Chiang Mai -- a saleng pickup from the property to the highway, and then a yellow songthaew hailed from the highway to Warorot Market will cost you 60 baht in total, and it takes less than an hour. Pretty good! There is also Grab, or using a private car or bike, but this option also gets the job done nicely."

"Booked for a week, but easily could have stayed a month. Sammi and Dieter were great hosts, and the space was amazing. With no AC, it gets a little hot in the middle of the day, but we were usually out and about at that time anyways. You will absolutely need a vehicle to get around, as it is quite far from the city centre. The property is exactly as shown in the pictures, and is a truly serene place to spend your time in Chiang Mai."

Tai Saeng Chan Pavilion (Moonlight Pavil.), Unique Lakefront Home

"Für mich die schönste Unetrkunft in Thailand. Mitten in der Natur, durchdachte und interessante Bungalows, abgeschirmt, absolut ruhig und entspannend. Bis nach Chinag Mai sind es allerdings kanpp 30 min mit dem Motorbike. Dafür kann man aber auch absolute Ruhe und Entspannung im außergewöhlichen Ambiente finden."

"I was a bit concerned that the house (moonlight pavillion) would not quite be as great as what I saw in the pictures, but upon arrival I was amazed at just how beautiful the space was and how much character it had. It was even better! The only thing that was disappointing was that I had not reserved it for longer! There is a community area for dining/hanging out if you feel like being social and during my stay there was a great group of people at the other house locations and I feel like I've made some life-long friendships, while there. Sam is an awesome and fun host(and great cook!) and Dieter is incredibly responsive to any questions or issues that may arise. I was sad to leave their place as well as the beautiful countryside of Doi Saket; but I'll definitely stay here again in the future!"

"This is a very good calm place for relaxing in the nature. We spent 12 days here but we would love to spend more time if possible. You will be surrounded by village, rice fields and mountains. At first sight, it may look little bit shabby, but after we completely fall in love with here. The building we stay is very separate from other buildings. And we had a good balanced privacy, no one bother us, but we also had few nice food parties together with Sami and other residents in the public area. We swim almost everyday in the pond, water is clean and fresh. You can also use boat to relax. They have many birds and beautiful butterflies everywhere, different types of bamboos and a lovely dog named Panda. Dieter is a very respectful and helpful owner, he always calm and polite. Sami is an amazing owner also, very funny and outgoing. If you don’t have car or bike, it’s possible to call Uber and Grab here. There is one restaurants directly at the opposite road side, they cook tasty local food. HllFk :))"

"This is a best kept secret! Secluded, peaceful, beautiful. The place is excellent, with a lot of thought and love put in. Very comfortable, with a multitude of reflective spaces. Note there is a new restaurant across the street, and local shops a short walk away if you need more supplies. Thank you!"

Baan Sammi Nature Retreat

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