Reviews for Mountain View Villa 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011

"I wish I could take the villa and staff home with me!"
I found this villa on Tripadvisor, and through all the great reviews decided that this place would be perfect for our trip to Thailand. We contacted the manager and received great responses over every inquiry we had. We were very excited for the trip.

Now, to be honest, as the trip approached I was slightly nervous because when I tried finding the place on google map images, it doesn't show up as anything but a jungle and a field (the maps on google are old, don't trust them). Plus, since we were flying straight in to Phuket International airport (about 2 hours away) and had arranged to be picked up and had no alternatives in mind if nobody was there, I was definitely nervous. I hoped all the positive reviews were real! Thankfully, they were.

We were greeted at the airport with great enthusiasm! We were offered water and snacks for the ride and taken to a store to buy some food and snacks for the villa. At the villa we were greeted even more and shown around where everything was and, like everyone else says, given a cell phone with everyone's numbers preprogrammed and just wonderful sweetness.

The pictures do not do the villa justice, it is so much more beautiful than photos can show. The yard is huge and the pool is perfect. There is wifi so we could post photos for people back home!

We were also worried about the distance from ao Nang. But, there were bicycles to ride if you're in decent shape, and the complimentary transfers. My wife and I decided, however, to rent a scooter from ao Nang, so we took the complimentary tuk tuk to ao Nang where the driver helped us rent a scooter (have I mentioned how helpful the staff is?) which was incredibly cheap to rent for our entire stay. We also found ourselves spending more time at the beach in Klong Muang which is much closer to the villa (easy bicycling distance) than ao Nang (which we went to for shopping and restaurants). In Klong Muang was a very nice man running an independent long boat, so no lines or tickets like ao Nang, who was also extremely helpful.

The elephants do indeed walk by in the mornings or you can even walk down to see them, because they are very close! The villa is beautifully secluded away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas, so if that's what you want this might not be the best, but for us it was purely relaxing and wonderful. The service was amazing and the staff was like having close friends to talk to and help out, it was hard to say goodbye. How often do you miss your typical hotel staff?

The worst thing I can say about this place is that it has ruined me in my future travels, because nothing will ever be as good as this place and I will always be missing it! I'm almost tearing up writing this and thinking about it! The last day I just walked around the villa trying to take everything in and trying to soak my memory with it. I have never been so sad to go home in my entire life and a large part of that is because of this villa and its staff. Thanks to everyone there!

Jason H, U.S.A

Beyond my expectations
Left on 12/08/2011 for a stay in July 2011

I'm almost hesitant to write this review because I don't want anyone to find out about this place! Myself and 4 friends stayed here for 3 nights from July 31st and prior to that had gone bonkers trying to find a decent, reasonably priced villa with a pool, that could accommodate 5. I chanced on the website and was a bit hesitant about the location as it's quite a distance from the main ao Nang stretch but thought since they have complimentary transfers, why not? And let me say, I'm glad i booked this villa! Jeab welcomed us at the airport and let us do some grocery shopping on the way back to the villa. It took about half an hour to get to the villa and I realised it was quite far in so I panicked a bit since we were a group of 5 girls! But then we reached the amazing villa and all my worries just faded away. Nang greeted us at the villa gave us a mobile to use and got us oriented about the premises. The villa was very clean as was the surrounding areas outside the villa and the pool area. It is nice and airy and the view of the surrounding mountains are so serene and gorgeous. I could have stayed in all 4 days and I would have been happy! Their kitchen was well stocked with utensils for us to cook with. The fridge was well stocked with water. We had 2 complimentary transfers to and fro ao Nang per day so that worked out great and after a while you kind of enjoy leaving the bustle of ao Nang and the drive back to the villa becomes rather peaceful. Nang and Jeab will be happy to assist you in any way they can and they were always readily available! I would go back in a heartbeat! If you're lucky, you'll be able to spot some elephants outside your villa!

"Mountain View Villa was an amazing get away for my family, our two teenage girls enjoyed every moment: the sparkling pool, wonderful garden complete with butterflies and brightly coloured lizards that the girls quickly named, and daily rides to town in the open air transport. My husband and I enjoyed walks down the road amongst the rubber plantations, meeting local children and even stumbling across a family taking care of their elephants! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff at Mountain View, always friendly and helpful, we had no difficulty getting into Ao Nang and really enjoyed the drive in and back, as the scenery is so beautiful. Every morning the gardener would open up a coconut for my husband who would then enjoy the delicious fresh coconut milk, it really doesnt get much better than this. If you are looking for something different to a hotel then I would highly recommend a stay at Mountain View Villa. it is even more beautiful in real life and is truely a wonderful experience. Thankyou to everyone at Mountain View you all took such good care of us we wish you all well."

Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent

"We stayed there for 8 days in july 2011. The villa is just amazing. Very spacius and with a great pool ang very big and beatifull garden. We stayed 5 people (3 adults and 2 children) without any problems. The villa is kept very nice and clean with maidservice and gardner on a daily basis and pool cleaning 2 times a week. The villa has everything you need with 3 tvs, dvd, fully equipped kicthen and a lot of different seating possibilities both inside and outside. The villa is located in a remote area about 15 min. from Ao Nang, but there is complimentary shuttle service 2 times every day with return trips to whereever you want to go in the vicinity. The people from Krabi Villas are very nice and serviceminded. This villa recieves our highest recommendation and is a bargin at the price."

Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them,
Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent

Review submitted by Morten from Jyllinge, Denmark.

Hi Mark

Thank you for making our stay in Mountain View villa run so smoothly. You and Nang were so helpful, ensuring we had everything we needed. The villa and its location were perfect. With the luxury of the Tuk tuk meant we could still have freedom and night life when we wanted. There is still much more to explore in Krabi province, so I'm sure when we come back we will want to stay at Mountain View. Sadly no more swimming before breakfast now. We had to make do with our hot tub in the garden instead of your lovely pool. Back in England the weather is cold, but luckily the sun is shining. Have the summer to look forward too.

Thanks again

Kind regards
Lynn and Neale

Review submitted by John & Jenny from Southend-on-Sea (Submitted: 25 Feb 2011) You really have to experience this beautiful villa and surrounding grounds to truly appreciate it, as the website could not possibly do it justice. The villa is large and luxurious and is kept spotlessly clean, and the surrounding gardens, which resemble a miniature Kew, are a beauty to behold. The sparkling pool and tinkling waterfall invite you to submerge yourself in its crystal clear waters and the garden is visited by many beautiful butterflies, some as large as saucers, and colourful tiny birds which visit the hundreds of exotic flowers and plants in the garden to drink their nectar. . The complimentary airport transfers and tuk tuk transport system work seamlessly and are an added bonus. Mark, Nang and Jeab will do all they can to ensure your holiday lives up to your expectations and in fact the whole Krabi Villa team work together like a well-oiled machine. Nang cooked us two delicious meals in the villa, up to professional standards, and the laundry service was excellent, they collect your dirty washing and return it next day beautifully clean and ironed for about £1 a kilo. We really will be returning again, hopefully in the not too distant future.

"Beautiful place, great holiday."
Wow. What a place. We were a party of 2 40-ish yr-olds, 2 70-ish yr olds and one 80-ish. And all 5 five of us absolutely loved Mountain View villa. There's really not a bad thing about it. The location is great - so peaceful, and yes, close to the elephants. The garden and pool were simply beautiful. The kitchen had everything we needed. At first I was slightly worried that we were too far from shops/ restaurants etc, but in fact the villa was so lovely we didn't want to leave it much. And when we did the complementary tuk-tuk service made it all very easy. Mark and Nang and Jeab were fantastically helpful too, always at hand with answers to any questions. Can't thank them enough. Great holiday.
Becky UK

"Fantastic place to stay"
My partner and I stay at Mountain View for 3 weeks. Everything was of the highest standard. We were met at the airport by 2 of the Krabi Villas staff who took us straight to a large supermarket for shopping. We arrived at the villa to a very warm welcome from Mark and Nang who walked us aroung the villa and explained how everything worked. Nothing was too much trouble. We were given a mobile phone to use if we needed any help with anything. All the staff were really friendly, the cleaners, the gardener and the pool boys. The facilities were first class and the setting was perfect. Such a peacefull location but only 10 mins away from ao Nang. Thanks again to Mark and Nang for making our holiday such a memorable one. We are already looking into our return.

Lee Newcastle

Absolutely superb holiday.
The villa exceeeded our expectations and we had the most wonderful holiday. It is situated in the most private, off the beaten track location with just the sounds of nature. The personal service from the team at Krabi Villas was second to none and nothing was too much trouble. It was both child friendly and mother-in-law proof! We will definitely be going back again! Thank you - love Tiggy, Rod, Bea & Liz From Singapore.

"My Shangri La"
We have just returend from a wonderful holiday in aoNang Krabi Thailand. We stayed in a beautiful villa called "Mountain View" situated on the fringe of a National Park. Its let by Krabi Villas Ltd. It was exactly as it says on the web plus much more. The service, friendliness, and organised trips were perfect, from the day we arrived to the day we left. Nothing was too much trouble. We are already planning our next trip a.S.A.P. Thank you Krabi Villas Ltd for our Shangri La. See you soon Marina, UK

Best Holiday
My husband and I have just returned from Krabi after staying 7 nights in our own private Villa.
Mountain View villa was our choice after finding it on trip advisor which looked perfect for the two of us.
Once we arrived we couldn't believe that it was even better than the website.
It is just so beautiful, quiet, private and so relaxing.
We had complimentary transport everyday when needed to take us to the beach or to go shopping.
We had 4 meals cooked for us in the Villa by our own private Thai cook, much better than any of the restaurants, my husband would have a swim then jump out for his dinner.
Thank you to all the staff at Krabi Villas for making it the best holiday ever More...

· By lily from Cheshire UK on 10/10/2010 for a stay in 9/1/2010

relaxation and enjoyment!
I stayed at mountain view earlier this year and was very happy with the natural quality of the Villa and the location. unlike many villas saying private, this is...
the pool has amazing views of the national park.
also the service provided was excellent, everything you require is available.
if you want a really private villa you will not be disapointed.

· By gnr 5 from vicars cross on 10/8/2010 for a stay in 6/1/2010

Nature at it's best

What I can I say, peaceful, private and pure pleasure.
Mountain view had it all, perfect for relaxing, amazing, beautiful villa. Was my own personal paradise.
I want to say a big thank you to mark and his staff for making my stay so pleasurable.
See you next Year.

· By andrea from prestatyn, wales on 10/5/2010 for a stay in 4/1/2010

"The Perfect Holiday"
If you are looking for the 'perfect' holiday...excellent value...plenty of activities...incredible views...extra-ordinary service...family friendly environment...you cannot go wrong staying with Krabi Villas. Mark and Nang are just the best! From organising activities such as snorkeling to elephant trekking to sea kayaking to restaurant booking to a personal chef in your villa, they were always just a phone call away. I cannot recommend any place I have ever stayed either personally or as a family more than Mountain View. The memories for my family and I will undoubtably last a lifetime!

Review submitted by Todd and Heather from Atlanta Georgia (Submitted: 12/06/2010 )

Review for: Mountain View Exclusive Private Pool Villa (56478)

"What can we say?! The Mountain View Villa EXCEEDED our expectations in every way. Mark and Nang are like having your own personal concierge. They were incredible to work with organising outings, making certain everything at the villa was perfect, etc, etc, etc. If you want an incredible holiday that will provide life-time memories, you cannot go wrong in booking with Krabi Villas! Thank you, once again, Mark and Nang!"

Value: Excellent , Met expectations: Exceeded them , Recommend: Definitely , Overall: Excellent

Review submitted by rebecca from worcester park surrey
(Submitted: 06/06/2010 )

Review for: Mountain View Exclusive Private Pool Villa

"OMG what a amazing villa so peaceful you will not be disappointed the only negative thing was leaving, but will be back for sure yes elephants do go pass everyday the beach is not that far we had use of samari which was great fun only took 10 min to beach, there was 4 elephants camps close by,thank you mark & nang for making our holiday the best they are fantastic always sorting cabs & making sure we all ok and not missing out on anything we all loved it there was 4 adults 1 teenager 13 yrs who had a great time loads of room fantastic pool villa cleaned daily stunning place"

Value: Excellent , Met expectations: Exceeded them , Recommend: Definitely , Overall: Excellent

Lovely villa in an excellent position with all the facilities you could wish for.

Mark and Nang were extremely helpful and friendly.Nothing was too much trouble and it was VERY useful having their multi-lingual abilities.

The Pictures on the website definitely does not do justice to the actual place. When we arrived at the Mountain View Villa, it was more than we had expected it to be. We immediately felt at home, especially so, with the great hospitality of Mark and his wife Nang - awaiting our arrival to welcome us.

The villa is smacked in the middle of nature. If you need to get away from the hustles & bustles of the city life, this is a perfect place. A perfect place for a great holiday with the family or friends. It takes about 20 mins drive to Ao Nang from the Mountain View Villa, which you can call for a driver anytime you want to get to town.

Transportatino provided was efficient and very comfortable. this place is definitely much better than staying in a hotel. The whole place to yourself with a private pool at a very reasonable price. We highly recommend this place.

Review for: Mountain View Exclusive Villa (56478)

"Our expectations were not only met, but exceeded them definitely. The villa is some kilometres from crowded Ao Nang, near Klong Muang Beach, where you still can find some places not overcrowded. The environment of the villa was perfect, the service provided by the owners too. We hired two motorbikes and were independent of taxis or tuktuk service. Nearby the property the owners recommended a restaurant called Bang Por which more than met our needs at good prices. The villa itself is spacious, perfectly cleaned every day and the garden and the pool are more than impressive- they surpass the pictures on this website! We were two couples and there is enough space indoors and outdoors to be on your own. We will definitely come back. If you are an elephant lover, there are two different camps nearby we visited every day or even twice a day. Thanks to the owners for building such a beautiful holiday home at an affordable price!"

Value: Excellent , Met expectations: Exceeded them , Recommend: Definitely , Overall: Excellent

Review for: Mountain View Exclusive Villa (56478)

"Wonderful, the villa, gardens and pool were superb, many hours were spent soaking up the sun and beautiful surroundings and yes we did see elephants passing the villa. Mark, Nang and team were excellent in making our holiday so enjoyable and they were only a phonecall away if needed. The villa was in a great location, peaceful but not too far away from the tourist areas of Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Krabi etc. Was our holiday:- Good value for money?, most definately. Did it meet our expectation?, yes and more. Would we recommend to a friend?, absolutely."

Value: Excellent , Met expectations: Exceeded them , Recommend: Definitely , Overall: Excellent

"Mountain View - Serenity and Privacy"
We had enjoyed a relaxed and comfortable week at Mountain View Villa which was luxurious and immacuately maintaned - a great place to hoiday! Mark and Nang could not have done more to make us feel welcomed.

05/01/2010
"Christmas in Paradise 2009"
Mountain View villa was the perfect location for our Christmas family reunion in Thailand. The villa is set in a very quiet and secluded area of Krabi. The scenery and views surronding the villa are stunning. If you are up early enough in the morning you can see the elephants passing by! During our stay Mark and Nang couldn't do enough for us. They gave us all the information and help we needed with trips, eating out, transport etc. Nothing was too much trouble. The beach and other amenities were not too far away, it took us about 15 minutes in the tuc tuc to get to Ay Nang. We as a family loved spending time in the villa and with such a fantastic pool were quite happy to spend our days there. We had a wonderful holiday and would like to thank Mark and Nang for all their kindness shown to us and making our stay so special. We are looking to come back again very soon.
Keenan Family U.K

1st January 2010
Hi Mark and Nang,
Thank you so much for the complimentary taxi to the airport we didn't expect it but much appreciated. We had a fantastic holiday and all loved the villa. You were both very good to us and made our stay very special. Hopefully we will be back again soon.
Wishing you both a Happy New Year and thanks again for all your kindness.
Carmel

Review submitted by Robert from Cambridge, MA USA
(Submitted: 03/12/2009 )
Review for: Mountain View Exclusive Villa
"This villa was just what my family and I were hoping to find. It is away from town a bit in a quiet, natural area surrounded by rubber plantations, so there was a feeling of seclusion that can be hard to find in Thailands more popular beach areas. Even though we had opted to be away from town a bit, Mark and his staff did an excellent job to make sue that we could parktake in all of the areas attractions with no hassle: arranging tours on short notice, getting us cabs, helping us get groceries, providing bicycles, and even providing a ride from time to time if everything allowed. The property is stunning to be sure (as can be seen from the pictures), but the friendly, attentive service we received from Krabi Villas is what helped to make our experience what it was. If you want privacy and seclusion, but also no fuss access to the things that make Krabi unique, this is the way to do it. Highly recommended."
Value: Excellent , Met expectations: Exceeded them , Recommend: Definitely , Overall: Excellent

08/12/09
We had a wonderful, relaxing weekend. And we hope that it won't be a year before we come back. Our friends want to plan another trip in Jan/Feb for 3 days perhaps. We'll see...

Thank you and your wife again for your kind hospitality!

Ok, back to work for me.

Best regards,
Quetta

03/12/09
Hi Mark,

Thank you for an excellent trip! My family and I loved our time on your beautiful property, and your staff really made a lot of our memories possible by making booking excursions so easy. I will definitely send in a review and be in touch the next time we will be back down South. In the meantime, I hope that the beginning of the high season is going well and best wishes from Mae Sot

Regards,
Rob

"Absolutely amazing, Mountain view villa was just perfect, so peaceful and private, when we arrived the whole place just blew us away, much better than on the website, the villa was beautiful and the location could not be better. The service was 1st class, they have their own private villa care company who takes care of the villa and also helping us with any of our requests, very helpful but also very discreet giving us plenty of privacy so we could relax in our own pool and tropical garden. The only bad thing was having to leave, but not for long as we are most definitely returning, Many thanks to Mark and his staff for letting us experience and enjoy Mountain view villa. Dave Jones, New Zealand. "

Eighteen months ago we came to live in Vietnam to start a new life, to teach English, and to see a bit of the world. In April this year we discovered this beautiful villa in Thailand and spent a magical, peaceful, private six days in pure luxury. It immediately became our favourite get away retreat and we hope to return many times in the future.

It really is a place of peace and tranquillity. The moment we stepped foot through the gates we forgot about work, worries and stress! All that's here is an absolutely beautiful villa with fantastic landscaped gardens, a huge fish pond which surrounds a raised sitting area, and a crystal clear wonderful pool. It is all surrounded by jungle, rubber plantations and mountains, and the only noise you hear is the singing of birds and monkeys. To open the sliding doors in the morning and to see the view is just pure heaven. We spent our days relaxing in the spotlessly clean pool, listening to the twittering of birds that inhabit the area, watching the butterflies and lizards, or just laying on a sun bed in our huge private garden and waiting to see the elephants from the nearby trekking area walk past the garden gate. It sounds idyllic - and it is.

At night we occasionally ventured into nearby Ao Nang for a meal, but more often than not we preferred to stay 'at home' with a barbecue. We thank our lucky stars that we discovered this little bit of paradise.

What makes it so very special are the owners Mark and Nang. There is nothing that they will not do to make sure that your visit is memorable. They even gave us a phone so that we could contact them quickly if we had any problems. The only problem we had was tearing ourselves away from this little bit of heaven.

If you like large fancy hotels, hustle and bustle, noise, and nightlife with exciting bars and clubs - please, don't come here because it's not for you! However, if you want to experience luxurious accommodation amid peaceful and beautiful surroundings then you won't find a better place than this.

Carole and Ian
Da Nang
Vietnam

April 2009

Hello Mark,

Here is the review:

We are a family of 2 adults and 2 children (7 years old and 3 years
old), we live in United States of America. When we first saw the
villa, we couldn’t believe that we could ever afford to live in such a
luxury place. Pictures don’t do justice. It is magnificent. You are
located close to everything, yet totally secluded. It is at the end of
dead end road, very very private surrounded by nature, mountains with
beautiful peaks, nobody around. The swimming pool is just gorgeous,
the water is super clean comes from mountains, no chlorine to smell or
dry out your skin. We spent most of the time in the pool, just
enjoying the surroundings, didn’t want to leave the villa to go
anywhere else. My 3-year old learned to swim without floaties there.
When you swim at night and look at the stars with palms all around, it
is the memory that stays with you forever.
And when you wake up to the waterfall sound next to your bedroom and
all the beautiful flowers blooming and mountains all around, it is
indescribable. We spent almost a month there in March of 2009. Close
by there is an elephant trekking, so they came to shower the elephants
almost every day right next to the gates, which was very exotic and my
kids loved it.
Mark and Nang were great, helped us a lot with information and tips of
what to do, where to eat, do great massage, and fixed minor things in
the house right away. All of our friends who saw the villa online envy
us, and we recommended it to all of them. Krabi is a gorgeous place to
visit, and if you stay in this villa, you won’t be disappointed. If
you have any additional questions, you can contact me at
jane.orlov@gmail.com

Thank you very much again for everything,

We stayed at Mountain View Villa in December 2008 and had a wonderful experience. The villa is perfectly situated at the boundary of ………….National Park and about 10 minutes drive from the main beach areas. This was perfect for us as we could spend most of the morning and early afternoon on the shore or on boat trips to the local islands, and then return to the beautiful surroundings of the villa and the cool comfort of our own swimming pool.
The villa itself is tastefully designed to express the calm and peace of the natural environment that surrounds it. In the mornings we took breakfast on the gorgeous patio area and let the kids swim in the pool. In the evenings we prepared for a trip to the restaurants in town, but first with some drinks in the villas' own gazebo area. At this time we were often fortunate to witness the elephants from the National Park ,return to rest, after a day of trekking.
The villa has all the latest mod cons with a widescreen TV, satellite programming and internet access. However, we felt little need for these items and spent most of our time in the evenings relaxing to the sounds of nocturnal wildlife coming alive. And, believe me, it does come alive.
It was also nice to make use of the bicycles provided, and my father and I took a few trips either down to the beach or up into the tracks of the National Park.
We were a party of four adults and two small children and the villa accommodated us without any problem. The outdoor area around the villa, with its plentiful seating, is big enough that you can find your own private space for reading or simply relaxing.
Finally, Mark and his wife were extremely helpful without being intrusive. If we had any queries, they were only a phone call away. Mountain View Villa is a more expensive option than we would normally choose but it was one of the most impressive places I have ever stayed and I hope to return with my family in the future.
Claire and family
Borneo
from Borneo

Hello Mark and Nang

Thank you so much for sending the pictures. We sended to our daughter in low and she say, it’s okay. So we will be happy when you send the wedding dress to switzerland. Again thank you and have a good time.
We are still in Bali and it’s rain every day. It’s hot and humidy. We looking back to Thailand and your wonderful
Place and we get homesick. We will come back.
If you need something? Please send me a mail.
Best regards
Susanne and Beny
From Switzerland.

Will not forget to do it Mark - your a charming lad after all :)
Good for you for keeping the property and running with it - we absolutely loved it. My sister has finally joined us in Chiang Mai with her friend. Would have loved to show her your place - we will have to do it next time - she is a pilot so getting over here is cheap and easy...
Will hammer you again next time for the discount :)
This Dutchman loves a deal...
Fantastic meeting you and Nang - we will recommend your place to anyone who will listen - we will tell them to say 'Rich from Canada sent us'....hopefully we can share your oasis with others.
Cheers,
Rich
From Canada.

“We visited the Mountain View villa in Krabi for our 3rd wedding anniversary. After seeing the pictures on the web, we were not prepared for how absolutely breathtaking the environment was! The house was wonderful, with a huge garden, big pool (no plunge pool here!) and full kitchen with all of the amenities (including a fantastic coffee that even my picky Roman husband liked). The location is perfect with nothing but the sound of crickets, birds and nature to disturb. And the view of the mountains is lovely at all times of day! Our favourite day was rainy and cool, but we got cosy on the comfy chairs, watched an old movie (they have satellite TV and a DVD player!) and listened to the sound of the rain on the surface of the pool. We will remember our visit fondly and are already planning a return, perhaps with friends. It is the perfect location for a short break or even a long holiday.”

Mr & Mrs Locchi
Italian and American couple from Phuket.