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# Howie's HomeStay, Your own personal Private Resort

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Escape to the serene Mae Rim valley, where Howie's HomeStay offers an unparalleled luxury villa experience. This five-star resort features four acres of lush tropical gardens, a huge infinity edge swimming pool, and breathtaking mountain views. With seven separate pavilions built in traditional Royal Lanna style and all-inclusive rates covering meals and activities like airport pickup and high-speed internet.

### Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Howie's HomeStay, Your own personal Private Resort

Howie's HomeStay  
Your own personal Private Resort  
\*Featured in Conde Nast Traveler 2013 Hot List of new hotels\*  
Howie’s Homestay Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand as featured in Architectural Digest and many other luxury home magazines is a one of a kind luxury villa resort located in the Mae Rim valley just 30 minutes from the Chiang Mai city center. This five star deluxe resort property located minutes from the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is complemented by four acres of masterfully landscaped lush tropical gardens, breathe taking mountain views, a huge infinity edge swimming pool, ponds, fountains, and even an outdoor theatre. This luxurious gated private estate villa was built in traditional Royal Lanna style featuring seven separate pavilions and built to super deluxe western standards by renowned designer, Bill Bensley. If you are looking for something truly unique that will even surpass an experience at the Four Seasons Tented Camp in the Golden Triangle, The Mandarin Oriental Chiang Mai or any 5 star hotels, accommodation, property in Thailand, then Howie’s Homestay Resort is the perfect choice for you.  
  
Below is some additional information regarding pricing and various details of the experience.   
  
Joie de Vivre, the art of living well or the Joy of Living  
  
Each booking for Howie's HomeStay guarantees that you and your party will be the sole and exclusive guests at the property throughout your stay. Our rates are all-inclusive, and provide 3 wonderful meals each day expertly prepared for you.  
  
We are about giving the perfect experience in a spectacular villa for your holiday. We tailor your stay so you get to do the best things based on our 20 years of living here. Truthfully, the best thing to do is just stay here and enjoy life at our home!  
  
Our property has been featured in Architectural Digest as well as numerous other leading publications, and selected by Conde Nast Traveler for the 2013 Top New Hotels in the world.  
  
Howie's Homestay has already earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveler's much-acclaimed annual Hot List of the best new hotels in the world. Now it gets even better! Here are the additional Hot List accolades we've earned:  
  
The Best New Family-Friendly Hotels,  
  
Amazing Pools at the Best New Hotels   
  
The Best New Hotels to Splurge On  
  
Perhaps you would like to read some comments from previous guests on Trip Advisor.  
  
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel\_Review-g1766192-d2524516-Reviews-Howie\_s\_HomeStay-Mae\_Rim.html  
  
Below are all the details of our rates; please do remember we are ALL-INCLUSIVE with full board, which means you only pay the posted rate and no additional fees .  
  
We love food and offer a wonderful culinary experience, with real homemade food that can't be found at a commercial hotel or hit-or-miss experiences at restaurants. We are fully-staffed so everything is prepared for you.  
  
Howie's HomeStay comprises seven Pavilions surrounded by 5 acres of lush tropical gardens which means....  
  
Dining Room/ Kitchen (each room is a separate house or pavilion)  
Living Room  
Teak Guest suite (the principal pavilion where we accommodate our guests),  
Master Bedroom (our quarters)  
Study  
Family Suite pavilion which is comprised of 3 bedrooms  
Dining/Family room for Family Pavilion and an enormous pool!....pool temperature is perfect year-round!  
Secret Garden BBQ Area  
  
The Living room and Dining room/Kitchen and pool area are all available for your use so it is just like being in your own ultra-luxurious home.  
  
Typically we use the Teak Guest Suite as the master pavilion for our guests, and it is located about 60 meters away from the Main house (as is the Family suite pavilion in the opposite direction).  
  
Of course you will be our only guests while at Howie's HomeStay; we never accept more than one party- you- for the entire duration of your stay  
  
We are located about 30 minutes from Chiang Mai City and the airport  
  
Our rate structure is as follows  
  
One room 36,000 THB per night   
2 persons   
All inclusive with all meals Full board  
  
Two rooms 72,000 THB per night   
4 persons   
All inclusive with all meals   
  
Three rooms 108,000 THB per night   
6 persons   
All inclusive with all meals   
  
Four rooms 144,000 THB per night   
8 persons   
All inclusive with all meals   
  
Roll Away bed 5,000 THB per night   
1 person   
All inclusive with all meals   
  
All rates are all-inclusive of all fees and with full board.  
  
We do require a 2 night minimum stay so that you can really enjoy the experience!  
  
Your only other expenses would be individual admission charges to outside attractions such as the elephant camps etc...  
  
Other perks covered by Howie’s all-inclusive rates at Howie's include:  
\* Airport pickup upon arrival and departure  
\* High speed wireless Internet throughout the property  
\* In residence mini bar  
\* All meals in residence and unlimited fresh tropical fruit  
  
Our rates include Continental breakfast, lunch and dinner of delicious Thai food.  
  
We help organize your itinerary in Chiang Mai and suggest the best things to do and see, based upon our experiences here over the last 20 years.  
  
Some of the interesting things to do include a day of elephants where you ride comfortably on the elephants, followed by a gentle river raft ride and then a visit to a wonderful temple on the way home....the whole experience is unparalleled.  
  
There is loads of shopping, wonderful temples to visit, and a trip to the local markets and the Chinese market area is always fun.  
  
A day at a recommended spa for luxurious treatment is also one of the great options.  
  
For any and all activities outside of our residence, you will be accompanied by either myself or our personal highly-knowledgeable tour guide, Mr. Eddy, whom we have known for 25 years. This assures that you enjoy your experience with true local flavor!  
  
Our residence (and all of Chiang Mai) is extremely safe and crime is basically non-existent here, which makes for a true hassle-free experience.  
  
Of course, of all the things to do and see in the greater Chiang Mai area....Staying home and enjoying your time with your family and friends in the unmatched surroundings of Howie's HomeStay will be the best!  
  
Please feel free to ask any and all questions!  
  
Warm regards,  
  
Howie & Jerri  
  
## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Communal pool
- Massage

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Limo/town car service
- Car available
- Parking on site

### Dining

- Free breakfast available
- Chef service

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 4 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Designated smoking areas

### Services and conveniences

- Concierge services
- Limited housekeeping

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In a village
- In the mountains

### Things to do

- Ecotours nearby
- Swimming nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

## About the neighborhood

Located in Mae Rim, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Doi Suthep-Pui National Park and Mon Chaem reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Siam Insect Zoo and Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden. Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm and Chiang Mai Zoo are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. [Visit our Mae Rim travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Mae-Rim.dx6056198)

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Chiang Mai

### What's nearby

- ![Doi suthep, golden pagoda and yeepeng in new year celebration fastival.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216448/6f284591-3b43-41ae-bda7-aa90b6e450be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- ![View of high hills and big clouds in the blue sky on Doi Mon Chaem, Chiang Mai, Thailand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248628619695300/22b3809c-01fe-49db-8811-c3afd65160a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Mon Chaem  
12 min drive \- 7.3 miles
- ![Chiangmai, Thailand ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056197/f6dfb4d3-63eb-4b6d-8ee8-8adb385def07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Tha Phae Gate  
38 min drive \- 22.2 miles
- ![Chiang Mai Night Bazaar which includes markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216344/7d5e97c8-df88-4958-b073-24c47fccef87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar  
39 min drive \- 22.9 miles
- ![Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep which includes a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6119532/428ce4d7-545d-4cf9-bf0d-8eda7772dc01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep  
48 min drive \- 25.3 miles

### Getting around

- Chiang Mai Railway Station  
38 min drive
- Chiang Mai Intl. Airport (CNX)  
64 min drive

### Restaurants

- ร้านเขยม้ง  
16 min drive
- ปราสาทดอกไม้ ม่อนแจ่ม (The First Miracle Flower Castle, Mon Jam)  
7 min drive
- Skywalk Moncham Cafe  
17 min drive
- ต้นน้ำปลาเผา | Ton Nam Pla Pao  
21 min drive
- ยอดดอยม่อนแจ่ม Yod Doy Coffee  
17 min drive

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