Plai Laem covers a large part of the north east peninsular from Big Buddha in the south west to Tong Son Bay in the north and across to where it meets Choengmon in the east. It is principally a residential area but includes the famous Wat Plai Laem with its massive statue of the 18-arm image of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion and the Laughing Buddha statue sitting in the centre of a lake inhabited by voracious Catfish. This is the location of many fairs and concerts accompanied by impressive firework displays. Part of the temple is the famous Big Buddha situated on a man-made peninsular just to the west of the main temple. There are a number of high quality hotels in this area including the Six Senses and Tong Sai Bay. Beaches here tend to be narrow and often fully covered at high tide.

The airport is close by with arrivals 10 minutes and departures 15 minutes away.

A great family villa, Villa Lotus sleeps comfortably a family of six, whilst retaining a sense of luxury. Elegantly furnished in tropical water hyacinth, the living area boasts both indoor and outdoor sofa areas and an outdoor dining area, ideal for al fresco dining. Decorated in warm colours, with splashes of red and gold, one has the feeling of true modern tropical living.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has a master suite with a lavish en-suite bathroom which has a double Jacuzzi bathtub and walk-in shower, access via a walk-in wardrobe. There is a beautiful upstairs balcony with sea views which can be accessed via patio doors from both upstairs bedrooms. The third bedroom, a double, is also upstairs. All bedrooms have air conditioning.

There is a further bedroom downstairs, which can be made up as a twin or double room and adjacent to this is a further bathroom with a shower. The beautiful open plan kitchen is fully fitted with western standard appliances.

Available for long term rental from July 2016. At 40,000 Baht per month, this villa represents excellent value for the larger family. Located on a lovely small complex, just 100 metres (2 minutes walk) from beautiful Plai Laem beach.

All communal fees, pool maintenance and sheltered car parking fees paid by property owner.

Baht 40,000 per month plus utilities.

Electric 7 baht per unit and water via standard government rate.

IPTV and high speed fiber optic internet currently installed and available for an extra fee.  (Baht 1,200 pm)