Koh Samui continues to set the standard for private holiday villas in Southeast Asia.

The island's modest size, proliferation of protected beaches and boutique approach to tourist services have made it a hit with luxury travellers from around the world looking for a sheltered, upscale retreat.

A recent addition to the luxury villa landscape on Koh Samui is Baan Tawan Tok- an arresting two-villa residence with some unique architectural features and an appealing choice of personalised facilities.

Available as a combination double-villa hideaway, providing 10 bedrooms in total, the villa suits families or groups looking to share an idyllic private holiday on Koh Samui and has therefore attracted plenty of bookings through the recent high season months.

"The owner really believes its the perfect venue for a mutli-generational get together," said Wayne Hue, director of sales and marketing for Luxury Villas and Homes Ltd, which manages the villa.

"He and his family use the property in this way and there are therefore plenty of facilities to enjoy activities together.

The floodlit tennis court is really quite unique, and there are also kayaks, pool games and bikes. There are even lots of small areas to practice yoga, both outdoors and indoors."

Thanks to its size, guests can easily strike the perfect balance at Baan Tawan Tok between personal and communal holiday pleasures, with individual villas to retreat into to complement the impressive range of appealing private facilities on offer.

The exclusive beachside property also boasts stylish design features and attractive Asian influenced furnishings and decor in natural tones, which combine to create an atmosphere of relaxed tropical luxury.

The two villas are located right next to a peaceful stretch of beach at Lipa Noi on the island's less developed west coast. Lipa Noi is something of an undiscovered gem and thanks to its location also enjoys some of the most spectacular sunsets on the island.

Two stunning beaches occupy either side of a small peninsular, offering guests a rare private island experience.

The north facing beach is the more built up of the two -but far from overdeveloped - and features a handful of modest resorts and restaurants, plus the island's coolest international beach club, Nikki Beach, which hosts regular parties and a sophisticated poolside Sunday brunch.

Source: Property Report