Villa Prana, near Wat Chalong, Phuket

Fantastic,very private, fully furnished house for rent in Phuket with large pool near Wat Chalong.  Three spacious air conditioned bedrooms all with adjoining WC/Shower rooms.

For rates and further details please click here
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pool Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pool Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pool Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lounge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lounge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master Bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bedroom 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bedroom 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kitchen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patio Dinning Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Bathroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fully equipped with Wi-Fi, Cable TV,Washing Machine, Kitchen equipment etc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

House for Rent Phuket – Thailand’s Most Popular Island

 

Thailand’s largest and most popular island is almost 50 kilometers in length and 21 Kilometers in width. The western side is the part of  best known by tourists the world over. The wide array of white sand beaches is what millions of tourists go to Phuket for over and over again. Some of the towns within Western Phuketare Kamala, Karon, Nai Yang, Pansea, Surin and Patong. Patong is the town within western Phuket that is known as one of the party capitals of Thailand.

If you are  looking for a house to rent in Phuket then  prices in Chalong Bay and nearby Rawai are usually lower than on the West coast. The beaches here are not so popular and seldom visited. Chalong Bay is the biggest town within the area that also acts as a port for outgoing boats. This is also the part of Phuket where the Yacht clubs and marine activities are found.

Central Phuket, on the other hand,  remains much of a mystery a mystery to tourists. This is because central Phuket mainly consists of plantations, forests, mangroves and fishing villages. Small communities of Muslim residents are also known to reside within this fertile yet hilly area. In contrary to the residential appearance of the expanse, the KhaoPhraTaew National park and the Gibbon project can be found here.

PhangNga Bay is also located in Phuket. Within this island, limestone cliff, wondrous caves, mangroves and quaint fishing villages can be discovered. The James Bond Island is also located within the area of Phang Nga Bay. But if you are looking for a house for rent in Phuket then this is not the right place!.

Phuket is located more than 860 kilometers from the south ofBangkok. It used to be known for its wealth in rubber and tin and bears an exciting history. Phuket used to be a constant trading route for foreign traders that travel betweenIndiaandChina. In more recent times, however, Phuket’s main source of revenue is from tourism. This is what made House for rent Phuket the richest province in Thailand. The western coast of the island endured a severe tsunami on December 2004 however there is no evidence visible nowadays.

Phuket is humid all year round. Despite this, it still has a recognized hot and cold season. The hot season is in between March and May. May through October is known to be the summer monsoon and is the perfect time for visitors to come. The days are full of sunshine but the nights are often rainy. Local people consider the months of November and February to be the cold season. This is largely due to the fact that the weather is much more adequate. Weather inThailandcan be compared to the weather in Florida, USA.

Phuket has a conflation of Thai-Chinese, Muslims, Buddhists and even gypsies. The larger part of rural Phuket is resided by Muslims. Outside from the town proper, many house for rent Phuket can be found. The locals have a thicker accent that makes it very hard to comprehend. Phuket’s economy has improved over the last ten years which has led some younger locals to live their lives like the people in Bangkok. All in all, the lifestyle of the locals greatly resembles the lifestyle of Bangkok locals.

The International Airport is at the northern tip of the island and is the second largest flight  center, with Bangkok being the first. In this part of the island a house for rent Phuket can difficult to find. The airport offers frequent flights to and from Bangkok. Also, direct flights to neighboring Asian countries like Singapore and Malaysia are also available. Direct chartered flights to Europe and Australia are also available at but usually only within peak seasons.

Activities when you rent a house in Phuket

 

When you rent a house in Phuket , an island in Thailand there are many activities that people can engage in to have fun. some of the activities which can be done for fun include snorkeling, swimming, jet-skiing, parasailing, yachting and swimming plus a host of many other activities. In this fascinating island in Thailand some additional activities in which people can engage in are deep-sea fishing, wakeboarding, kite surfing aided by the strong winds and windsurfing. Kite surfing can best be conducted during the summer in Nai Yang and during the winter in Chalong Bay. However the most popular sea activity in this island is sea canoeing which facilitates better exploration of the island because of the many grottoes found in Phang Nga Bay. Also this is possible when you rent a house in Phuket

 

Phuket has many well sheltered bays surrounding it. The sheltered bays provide an ideal environment for snorkeling. Among the most prominent beaches in the island of Phuket are the Kata, Karon and Patong where there are accessible reefs and from where snorkeling can be enjoyed. Due to the fact that the island of Phuket is one of the most popular islands for vacationing there are many shops all over the island which rent out fins, masks, and snorkels. For those who want to explore the surrounding islands there are trips which can be arranged for a full day or even a half day. If you rent a house in Phuket The most visited islands which are close to Phuket are Ko Racha Yai, Ko Phi Phi, Ko Khai and Ko Hae. The tour packages to these islands are quite cheap and the boats which are used for the tours have a capacity of up to 60 people.

 

There are some tour agencies which sell all-inclusive trips for an entire day to visit several islands within Thailand.  The group tours in this case are sold for between ฿1,400 and ฿3,900 ($45 – $125). During the tours the visitors have a choice of going for a 2 engine speedboat or a 3 engine speedboat. The 2 engine speedboat is considered to be the low end product and can carry a maximum of between 30 to 35 people. The 3 engine speedboat on the other hand provides much power and can carry between 50 to 65 people. However when you rent a house in Phuket cheap tours for groups take as many as 100 people in a single speedboat, while the more costly tours carry as little as 20 people on a two engine speedboat. This is why before a person commits to any group tour s/he should find out from the agency the number of people who will be taken onboard.

 

It is also important for a tourist to try and get in touch with the tour company rather than to deal with the tour agencies if you rent a house in Phuket .This is because the tour agencies are out to earn their commissions and at times even tell lies just to earn their pay. It is only possible to get the best information about a tour from the actual tour companies. For those who want to get real fun then trips for fewer people are the best for exploration and they are also safer for the tourists. Some private companies have established a niche for themselves by providing tours exclusively meant for small groups. For instance a trip offered by such companies costs anywhere between ฿3,200 to ฿3,900 ($100-$125). Such trips can only be booked directly with the concerned companies where the customers get to enjoy several stops at designated places, good meals, tropical fruits, national park fee and a guided tour. Basically the tour prices differ based on the quality and range of services offered. If you rent a house in Phuket then check all this out.

 

Phuket is an ideal place for diving, where most of the diving centers are found within the surrounding islands, but the shops which supply diving equipment are found in Phuket along Chalong Bay. The diving sites offer a good experience for both amateur divers as well as professional divers. However there are sites which are only set aside for the professionals only. The most popular diving center in Phuket is found in Koh Racha Yai which has several fascinating natural features like the rocky reefs which are full of hard corals. Another popular spot in the Koh Racha Yai is the Ter Bay. Here in Ter Bay there is a shipwreck which is about 25-35 meters below the surface. However the most challenging place to dive in is the Racha Noi. The Racha Noi comprises of big granite boulders, stronger water currents and it is quite deep. When you rent a house in Phuket the best time for diving is between October and May, when there are no rains and the sea is usually calmer.

Scuba diving which involves an aspect of snorkeling and diving is also becoming popular in Phuket. This sport is very popular in other places like in the Caribbean, Japan, Mexico and Hawaii. For those who want to explore this activity it is also relatively easy to participate in it, the requirements are just that one should be above the age of 8 years. There is no heavy equipment or training which is needed for one to participate in this activity.  Another fascination close to Phuket is the Ko Doc Mai, which is an island comprising of limestone which extends vertically across the seabed. This island is home to a rich marine life, where turtles, leopard sharks, moray eels and the octopus are found.

 

Lastly as it was hinted earlier Phuket when you rent a house in Phuket  sailing and yachting are great pastimes . There are four marinas, tow yacht clubs and some well sheltered anchorages in Phuket. The two yacht clubs are Phuket Yacht Club and Ao Chalong Yacht Club. The marinas in this island of Phuket are found on the eastern side which offers an ideal location for tourists to start their explorations of the island. The marinas are home to several boats which can be conveniently used for the trips on the island. Some of these boats offer the tourists with trips which last for as long as a day. For example Sailing Thailand Island Cruises offers the tourists with a wide array of boats to choose from ranging from simple economical boats to the more luxurious ones. Another worthy sailing company to mention is Sweet Dreamers Phuket Sailing which offers its services from Chalong Bay which is very close by when you rent a house in Phuket.

The island of Phuket offers various sea activities. The most popular ones are diving, swimming, yachting, jet-skiing parasailing and snorkeling. Deep-sea fishing, wakeboarding, kite surfing and windsurfing are other activities that can also be done in House for rent Phuket.

 

For kite surfing enthusiasts, this activity is set up in Nai Yang and Chalong Bay.  Summer season is the best time to go kite surfing in Nai Yang; while kite surfing in Chalong Bay is most preferred during the winter season.

 

Another popular sea activity in House for rent Phuket is sea canoeing. It is a popular choice among tourists who wish to explore more about the island and to see the different grottoes found within the Phang Nga Bay.

 

 

House for rent Phuket has a slew of sheltered bays, where the popularity of snorkeling is seen. This activity is particularly organized in beaches with accessible reefs. Patong, Kata, and Karon are the most popular beaches for snorkeling because they have reefs that are conveniently located for skin diving. If you do not have pieces of equipment for this activity, like masks, snorkels and fins, you can rent out from one of the various shops found on the island.

 

To explore the islands that circle Phuket, a full or a half-day boat trip can be arranged. The most popular islands surrounding House for rent Phuket will include Ko Phi Phi, Ko Racha Yai, Ko Hae, and Jo Khai. The rates for going on a trip through these islands are affordable. The boats being utilized for the tours can carry more than 60 passengers. In order to maximize the tours, you should first conduct a research to find the best option.

 

 

Travel agencies offer different group tour rates to explore the islands of Thailand. These rates can go from ฿1,400 ($45) to ฿3,900 ($125). They are all-inclusive daytime trips that utilize either a 2-engine speedboat that carries 30 to 35 passengers or a 3-engine speedboat that can accommodate up to 65 people. If you wish to have a group tour with less than 20 people aboard, you can opt for a high-priced tour on a 2-engine speedboat. For cheaper option, however, a speedboat that carries more than 100 passengers is preferred.  But this option is somehow dangerous, especially when there are large waves and the boat is overloaded.

 

In order to get more than what you have paid for during these tours, it is important that you communicate with the actual tour company beforehand. Remember that a travel agency will recommend a lower-end tour because this type of expedition allows them to obtain more or less 60% in commissions. They will persuade you into trying low-priced tour so they can get higher commissions. For that reason, it is essential that you scrutinize the offerings of the travel agency before signing up for anything. Keep in mind that most tourists onboard spend more time on the boat than taking a look around the islands. It is also ideal to ask the travel agency about the number of people who will also be on the same trip as you.

 

 

If you wish to explore the islands of Thailand in small groups, you may contact a private company that offers exclusive tours for limited number of people. This option can cost you around ฿3,200 ($100) to ฿3,900 ($125). Prices may vary depending on the services, amenities and additional offerings included in the package. To make a reservation for this tour, you should directly book to the concerned agency. Although you will not get discounts for this tour, you will enjoy the exclusive services, such as snacks, drinks, tour guide, quality meals, national park fee and so on.

 

 

Phuket is not only distinguished as the vacation paradise of Thailand. It is also regarded as the country’s diving center. To shop for diving equipment, there are different diving shops that you can find within House for rent Phuket, specifically along Chalong Bay. The majority of the diving sites in Phuket are located in the surrounding islands. The reefs in the islands offer lifelike and colorful corals. These diving sites are suitable for amateurs and professionals alike. But if you are a diving expert, you can deep dive into some of the diving spots that are only fitting to your experience level. To make your diving more challenging and rewarding, you will surely admire what Racha Noi has to offer.

 

The marine life and reefs in House for rent Phuket are both in good condition. In Koh Racha Yai, the most popular diving spot in Phuket, you will find a shipwreck buried 25-35 meters from the surface. In addition to Koh Racha Yai, the limestone inland of Ko Doc Mai and its nearby diving spots, like Ko Phi Phi, also offer rich marine life, which is perfect for diving trips.

 

 

You have to schedule your diving expedition in House for rent Phuket in the months of October to May as the sea is calmer and rains are few and far between. These are the conditions most divers prefer.

 

Snuba diving is a sea activity that has become more and more popular in House for rent Phuket. This hybrid sea activity that involves snorkeling and diving is very popular among the people of the Carribean, Hawaii, Japan, and Mexico. Unlike scuba diving, this activity does not require certification, training or heavy equipment. Hence, it is aptly called an introduction to the world of diving. But you have to be at least 8 years old to be permitted to perform this type of activity.

 

In addition to snorkeling, diving,