The Krabi area is known for its spectacular beaches, caves and dramatic cliffs but large up market resorts have only been developed here in the last few years. Visitors can now stay in a four-star resort and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery Thailand has to offer. The long-term and residential property market has lagged behind in the upgrade to Western standards. So, finding a luxury villa to rent was a difficult task until now. Baan Oriental is changing this. Designed with luxury, pleasure and convenience in mind, the three-bedroom, 340 sqm home sits in a private 1,600 sqm garden setting with its own swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Baan Oriental is located about 3km from Ao Nang beach, in a quiet residential area close to local shops and markets. The villa is surrounded by a high brick wall for your privacy and is cleaned on a daily basis. The villas interior is a combination of Mediterranean and Thai chic: exposed brick walls and terracotta tiles give a rustic feel, while the high quality wood, bamboo and fabric furnishings are pure luxury. The 3 bedrooms are air-conditioned to provide you with a cool night’s sleep. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and two have double bathtubs. The villa sleeps eight comfortably and is suitable for a two-or three- family party looking for a relaxed and secluded stay. There is also a small guest bungalow on the villa grounds consisting of a double bedroom and bathroom available for use when the main house is full. The kitchen is fully-equipped with gas stove, fridge, freezer, mineral water dispenser and microwave oven. To enable guests to keep in touch with the outside world, we have installed satellite television and a DVD player with surround sound system in a separate air-conditioned room. In addition, a computer with ADSL connection and wireless network is available for your use 24 hours a day. Swim anytime in the private pool and unwind in the Jacuzzi at your doorstep. If you wish to pop into town, we have brand new scooters and cars available for hire. We want you to feel at home at Baan Oriental. This is a house with no rules. If you want advice on things to do and see, we are happy to recommend activities and attractions. If you want privacy and peace, then we will be discreet. We can be easily contacted as we give our guests a mobile telephone, pre-programmed with our contact numbers. If you need to request an in-villa massage treatment or book an elephant safari or are in the market and need help translating Thai; then we are here to meet your requests. Baan Oriental combines the facilities and service of a top hotel with the comfort and privacy of home. Feel free to do what you want, the choices are endless. Visit Krabi and stay at Baan Oriental. We promise to make your stay a memorable one. My name is Pierre-Yves Loriers but here everyone here calls me Ton my Thai nickname. Baan Oriental is owned and run by Ton Company Ltd a Thai corporation. I have worked in the hotel industry in Europe and the USA for over 15 years, this include 10 years for the Peninsula Beverly Hills (5 Stars, 5 Diamonds), in Los Angeles, California. In year 2000 I came to Krabi for a new challenge: open a resort. I bought property here and built Baan Oriental. I am currently building more villas in Krabi.