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Beachfront Phuket, Thailand

All the beauty of Thailand’s famous beaches will be at your doorstep at Beachfront Phuket, a boutique accommodation right on Bang Tao beach. The beautifully designed, 2-bed/2-bath penthouse is located in one of the newest buildings on the beach and offers the privacy of a vacation rental with all the services of a hotel. 

The penthouse has amazing ocean views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and several private balconies. The suites have light wood furnishings and comfortable lounge areas, equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD players (in both bedrooms and the living room). A fully-furnished kitchen and spacious dining area make mealtimes a pleasure. Not in the mood for cooking? The on-site restaurant serves a large range of international dishes and seafood specialties that can be served in the penthouse upon request.

The generous outdoor living areas has an over-sized Jacuzzi in the penthouse’s balcony and 2 infinity pools, one of which wraps around the building. A fitness center is also available for guests to use.

After lounging on the beach, participate in any number of recreational activities such as fishing, snorkelling, diving, and horseback riding. Tours and shuttles can be also be arranged on your behalf.

Beachfront Phuket is just a 5-minute drive from Surin beach and 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport. Patong Beach is only 20 minutes away by car.

Whether traveling to Bangtao beach for a vacation getaway , a business trip or celebrating a special event , there is not better backdrop from this spectacular property and convenient location , where luxury meets tradition and you get to discover the amazing Thailand hospitality and service

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Captain's House, Goa, India

The Captain’s house stands on a sandy island surrounded by the ocean and a saltwater creek. It was built by Dr. Francisco Joseph Sequeira who left it to Captain Cyril William Sequeira, a pioneer of aviation in India. There is a delightful patio where you can spend your morning looking out onto the ocean while sipping tea and taking in the tranquility of the Indian coast. As the day warms, slip down to the ocean for a cooling swim, then rinse off in the outdoor shower. When evening sets in, visit one of the many local restaurants or stop by our charming dining shack. Finish the night off by sitting under the stars while sharing beer or wine with your friends or family. Your stay here is guaranteed to leave you relaxed, reinvigorated and ready for whatever comes next.

The Captains House is part of a small hotel. See all of our rentals on Boutique Homes at http://www.boutique-homes.com/small-hotels/asia/india/ 

or by visiting our website at http://www.aseascape.com/index.html.

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Minoya-cho, Kyoto, Japan

Minoya-cho is a newly restored, 2-storey riverfront townhouse that once belonged to a local physician. The house is a traditional machiya built in the classical fashion by leading local craftsman of the time. Minoya-cho boasts elegant details, large rooms, and incredible views of the Kamo River from the first and second floors.

The home is exceptionally spacious and has full sliding glass doors that run the entire width of the first and second floors, providing a panoramic view of the Kamo-river.(one of the famous river in Japan) There are 3 Tatami rooms with futon-style bedding, a fully equipped kitchen, and two bathrooms with a cedar tub (1st floor) and shower room (2nd floor). Architectural touches such as an internal garden and outside hallway complete the feel of being immersed in old Kyoto. Ideally located and perfect for families or large groups.

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Izumiya-cho, Kyoto, Japan

This traditional 2-story townhouse is built at the end of a stoned-paved garden courtyard that runs between the cherry-tree lines Kiyamachi Street and the Kamo river. Izumiya-cho has been restored in a modern style but offers plenty of traditional accents such as borderless Ryuku tatami mats and antique Japanese screens and artwork. 

Located on the first floor are wash room, toilet, and bathroom with cedar tub, as well as a carpeted living room and classic tatami room. The second floor has the traditional Mushiko-Mado window room, bedroom, tatami rooms, and shower.

We highly reccomend visiting Izumiya-cho in the springtime, when the cherry trees along the Takase Canal are in full, fragrant bloom.

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Sanbo Nishinotoin-Cho, Kyoto, Japan

A former artist’s atelier turned rental, Sanbo Nishinotoin-Cho features high ceilings, spacious living areas, and a private garden with household shrine that can be contemplated while soaking in the downstairs cedar bath.

The 2-story home has a tea ceremony room on the first floor, two tatami rooms. Sanbo Nishinotoin-Cho is located right behind one the finest tea shops in Koyoto, which serves green tea and traditional Japanese sweets.

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Tokyo Bay View South, Japan

This waterfront penthouse apartment is a sister property to Toyko Bay View North and embodies the highest standards of design, quality, and efficiency. The 1-bedroom apartment sleeps 5 and offers a comfortable, chic place to call home in the middle of one of the busiest metropolises in the world. 

The apartment boasts two balconies from which to take in panoramic views of Downtown Tokyo, the ocean, and the Rainbow Bridge. There is a main balcony as well as large private roof top deck. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering  (see Info for full list of amenities) and there is a dining area with seating for 4.

The bathroom has a deep soaking tub and separate shower with rain shower head and massaging jet function. The room has an independent heater for warming up chilly mornings or quickly hang-drying clothes or towels. Towels, soap, shampoo, and a hair dryer are provided. The toilet is located in a separate powder room.

For your entertainment, a video library, DVDs, and books are provided. A 22″ Macintosh computer with broadband internet is available for guest use. A great option for business travellers in Tokyo, the apartment includes a Vonage phone line with FREE calls to the USA and 60 other countries and free wireless internet access.

Tokyo Bay View South is located near to public transportation and many restaurants and shops. Local maps are provided upon arrival.

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Gion Kaburenjo, Kyoto, Japan

A recently restored second-floor flat in the Gion neighborhood of Kyoto that combines modern luxury with simple Japanese aesthetics. The apartment has access to a third-floor terrace that offers 360 degree, panoramic views of Kyoto.

Gion Kaburenjo is the ideal place for a young couple to experience the lively Gion neighborhood, a district once reserved for the entertainment of the elite class of Kyoto and now still filled with artists, shop-keepers, monks, and of course geishas and maiko. The flat has a full equipped kitchen and a western-style living room for serving meals. The south-facing bedroom has traditional white paper panels filtering the sunlight. Ideally located in the heart of Gion, the apartment is just a few yards from lively Hanamikoji Street, which is lined with restaurants, tea houses, and shops.

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Umah Villa, Bali, Indonesia

Umah Villa is a luxurious modern rental built on the Kedewatan Ridge, overlooking the Ayung River valley near to Ubud, the spiritual center of Bali. The design of the house is based on the clean lines of origami and the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces is achieved with perfect symmetry for a true tropical experience.

The villa has 3-bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, and 2-kitchens equipped with a large oven and fridge. Breakfast is included with the rates and a chef can be hired to prepare meals and tropical drinks for an additional cost (menu is available). An ionized swimming pool overlooks the carefully tended rice fields of Bali and in-house spa and massage services are at your disposal. There is a traditional Bale garden and lotus pond for meditation.

Umah Villa has a full-time staff and a house manager to assist you in planning a perfect Balinese holiday. In-house activities (Balinese dance class, yoga, cooking seminars, presentations) and private tours can be arranged. Nearby Ubud is an international hotspot for yoga practitioners and teachers, but it’s also packed full of cultural events, such as daily music and dance presentations, Balinese Hindu ceremonies, and a large array of shops and restaurants.

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Gion Shinmonzen, Kyoto, Japan

One of the most luxurious of the Kyoto rentals in our collection, Gion Shinmonzen is the embodiment of classical Kyoto architecture. The home is decorated throughout with Japanese antiques and still has the original open-beam ceiling and kaidan-dansu (chest built into the stairs).

A 2-story home ideally located on Kyoto’s “Art Street”, Gion Shinmonzen has been sensitively upgraded for modern travelers. New additions include radiant in-floor heating, a cedar bath and rainshower, and handmade Shigaraki-ware sinks in the washrooms.

Three tatami rooms and inner garden complete the atmosphere of tranquility and peace in beautiful Gion.

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Gion House, Kyoto, Japan

A single level house in the most prestigious district in Kyoto: Gion. Remember Memoirs of a Geisha? It took place in Gion.

Gion House is representative of traditional Kyoto architecture and is located 200 yards from Hanamikoji Street, which is lined with teahouses, shops, and restaurants. The house is ideal for a couple who want to experience true Japanese style. The bedroom has 2 futons and fragrant tatami mats. Guests can prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen and eat them while seated on zabuton, Japanese cushions, in a lounge area.

The house also has a tokonoma, a type of recessed reception room that is usually adorned with art objects and flower arrangements, giving guests the ability to add a personalized touch to their living quarters.

Gion House is a wonderful rental that will introduce you to the traditions and customs of Kyoto.

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