Lychee Lodge, a little lakeside bungalow in natural garden, 15 km to the city of Chiang Mai

Lychee Lodge is a small rustic home for a single person or a couple who likes an inspiring, quiet environment in a large natural garden with swimming pond, trees, and bamboo. Located within a secure, private property with a few houses, only 10 mi (15 km) northeast off the busy city of Chiang Mai, in the non-touristy countryside.

● Location: 10 mi (15 km) northeast of Chiang Mai, or: 11 mi (18 km) to Tha Phae Gate, or: 4 mi (7 km) to Doi Saket; in the countryside, within a fenced, quiet and secure 1.7 acres (7,000 m², or 4 rai) private property with a park-like natural garden and a few houses.
● Size of private areas: interior living area 355 ft² (33 m²), plus open-spaced roofed living area 45 ft² (4 m²), plus private garden area ca. 155 yd² (130 m²).
● Building: detached bungalow within a private garden, all 3 rooms mosquito-tight, fully furnished (partly on request), bedroom 1, bathroom 1. Bedroom: with a queen-size bed, table, chairs, laptop-friendly workspace, wardrobe, air-conditioning, floor fan; living and dining room with integrated kitchen: dining table, chairs, wall fan, kitchen with hot plate, refrigerator, and sink; bathroom: with hand wash basin, western-type toilet, electric hot shower; laundry hut: with washing machine.
● Private garden: terrace, small roofed terrace, barbecue, seating area, patios, staircase dock with access to the natural swimming pond.
● Community garden: natural, with ponds, canals, bridges, pathways, driveways, tall trees, bamboo, fruit trees, herbaceous plants; the large natural swimming pond, 300 ft (90 m) long and 23 ft (7 m) deep, can also be used for boating and occasional fishing.
● Facilities: free and unlimited Wi-Fi Internet throughout the property, village tap water (drinkable), parking (1 car) within the property, covered parking spaces for bicycles and a motorbike, using the boat on the large pond, barbecue equipment in the garden, roofed community seating area with LAN connections.
● Catering: self-catering; grocery and ready-meal delivery services available; some grocery shops and food stalls with Thai dishes are within walking or cycling distance.
● Transportation: public transportation available (from and to the public street in front of the property gate), fare to Chiang Mai ca. 60 Baht; reliable and inexpensive app-based transport services from Grab (GrabCar, GrabBike) and Bolt available; renting a car, motorbike, scooter, or bicycle possible.
● Pets: 1 dog and 5 cats live on the property outdoors, and these animals may occasionally roam and hang out in private garden areas; however, our dog does not allow any other dog in its territory, hence, guests with their own dogs, unfortunately, cannot be accommodated.
● Suitability: this home is best suited for a single person or a couple who likes nature and an inspiring tranquil environment, e.g., the elderly, retirees, writers, artists, digital nomads, people on long-stay vacation and sabbatical leave, as well as employees working in the east, northeast or southeast of Chiang Mai.
● Visits: any day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., but 1-day prior notice via email or messenger is required; the entire property and the exterior of houses can be viewed; the interior of a house can only be viewed if it is not currently rented.
● Rental rates: 9,800 Baht per month (for 1-2 people), tap water and WiFi included, electricity extra; security deposit equals 1 month's rent; minimum rental commitment 1 year.
● Rental availability: from 15 March 2024, or see Chapter 1 on the blog, BAAN SAMMI NATURE RETREAT
● Online Album (over 70 photos, some videos, a floor plan, maps): link on request.
● Location on Google Maps: link on request.