Koh Samui guides for guests and owners

Island areas, rental costs, what to check when choosing a villa — short, practical guides that we add to regularly.

For guests

Island guide

Chaweng, Bophut, Maenam, Choeng Mon, Lamai — what each area is actually like, and who it suits best.

7 min read

For guests

Pool safety, layout, location — what actually matters when you're travelling with kids.

6 min read

Pricing

From boutique villas to beachfront ultra-luxury: price ranges, seasonality and what actually drives the cost.

6 min read

For guests

The difference in price, service and terms between a two-week holiday and living on Koh Samui for a few months.

5 min read

For guests

A short checklist that can save you from disappointment — from deposit terms to the real distance to the beach.

5 min read

For guests

Koh Samui is an island — you can only arrive by plane or ferry. Here's how to get from the runway to your villa without the stress.

5 min read

What property management actually involves, and why owners living abroad rarely manage well on their own.

6 min read

For owners

Realistic yield, what it's made up of, and what actually drives a villa's occupancy through the year.

6 min read

For owners

What to check before listing, how price is actually formed, and why presentation matters almost as much as location.

6 min read