Villa Karpe Diem
Description
Twin Infinity Swimming Pools
At Karpe Diem, one of Thailand’s unique boutique holiday Villas, ’seizing the moment’ translates into 950 sqm of internal and external living space, with arguably the most breathtaking panoramic ocean view Samui has to offer, complemented by 2 spacious infinity pools. With its strategic location, guests can easily access all of the tourist attractions and island’s facilities. Karpe Diem is located adjacent to Chaweng and Lamai, Samui’s famous tourist hotspots; 3 minutes away from the Royal Samui Golf Club; direct beach access 5 minutes drive; and a conveniently located sea view restaurant and convenience store only 5 minutes walk. Similarly, the Airport can be reached within 15 minutes drive. This Villa offers spacious boutique 5-star living second to none.
Prestigious Tranquil Design
Karpe Diem is one of Koh Samui’s most exclusive and prestigious properties. Top features of this exclusive and unique boutique villa include 2 large infinity pools, one with a ‘swim-up’ bar and BBQ area; un-rivaled spacious private living, a large gym with relaxation area; Wi-Fi throughout, safety deposit boxes, 2 shared lounges / TV areas, al fresco dining sala’s; high-spec German kitchen; pantry; laundry room; to name just a few.
Karpe Diem combines landmark, fascinating art work and eco-design holiday home with all modern technical equipment. Guests can choose from 4 spacious sea view rooms, all of which exude an atmosphere of total peace and harmony. Naturally, its indoor and outdoor facilities offer you the perfect venue for any kind of gathering, celebrations, weddings, executive retreats or just for sharing your luxury holiday time with family and friends.
At Karpe Diem, every effort is made to make guests feel comfortable. The Villa provides the best in services and amenities along with a stunning 180 degree ocean view, from almost every room in the villa
Open-Plan Spacious Living
4 double bedrooms offer unique spacious living together with expansive bath / shower rooms; walk-in wardrobes, with the Master bedroom offering a separate dressing room.
All Bedrooms ensure you the utmost privacy with hidden views but at the same time, are linked to pools, pool / sundeck and the beautiful garden area to enjoy the stunning views altogether.
5-Star Award-Winning Service
The Guest Management concierge team are arguably the best on the Island and are always ready to assist to ensure the vacation is as perfect as possible. In addition, you will love our highly professional Thai staff, who will do everything to ensure your 5-star stay is a memorable one. Karpe Diem is proud to offer its guests 24 hour security around the Villa, ensuring guests can relax knowing their belongings are safe. Your private driver will pick you up at the airport and the Concierge team can arrange for private transportation, at your discretion.
Unique Retreat
Discover a luxury holiday adventure on the tropical island of Koh Samui with its natural beauty and charm, from the comfort of Karpe Diem, one of Samui Island’s unique and boutique Villa experiences.
Villa Features
• 950 sqm indoor / outdoor living area
• 2 x infinity-edged pool with arguably the best ocean-view in Samui
• 3000 sqm of tropical landscaped gardens surrounding the villa
• 180 degree stunning panoramic views
• Large Western Kitchen, pantry, laundry room
• Poolside bar / sala
• Only 5 minutes from Chaweng & Lamai, yet very peaceful
• Only 3 minutes from the Royal Samui Golf Club
• 5-Star professional full-time staff
• Chef-De-Cuisine – on site
Rental Rates Include:
• Unlimited electric and water usage
• Full-time resident on-site staff (daily cleaning / maid service)
• Bed linen changed twice weekly, pool towels changed as necessary.
• Complimentary Continental Breakfast
• Chef Service (lunch – guest pays cost + 20% for food)
• Multilingual speaking Guest Manager (English, French, Chinese)
• Welcome/information Pack with the ‘owner’s recommendations’
• Airport transfers (one each way complimentary)
• Free WI-FI throughout the villa
• Digital Safe for important belongings
Rental Rates Exclude:
• Private Chef (evening) @ 1,000 THB per setting (guest pays cost + 20% for food)
• Massage & spa services (available on request )
• Chartered boat services (available upon request)
• Car rental can be arranged with full insurance coverage
Terms & Security Deposit
• Terms & Conditions apply which will be sent to guest for signature
• As a form of security (and for peace of mind) for the villa owner, the Guest Manager will request on arrival a fully refundable $1,000 or 30,000 THB (cash only) security deposit from the guest.
• Please note that any minor damage / breakages shall be charged at the end of your stay, at replacement value. If required, damages must be paid and will be requested by the General Manager and paid in full before departure.
A word from the owner
“We had been exploring counties in South East Asia for more than 2 years before agreeing that Ko Samui was where we wanted our 2nd home in Asia. We had visited SEA countries extensively, but in our hearts, kept coming back to Thailand, drawn by the warmth of the people and the beautiful island life.
We took the plunge in 2010, with 3 key criteria:
– the view over the water was paramount, so we did not want the myopic view of a beach villa – somewhere high for security and the best 180 degree water views that only a mountain villa could provide
– location, location, location – is everything, and we wanted to buy on the most prestigious mountain, located in Chewang Noi; minutes from the nightlife, and yet adequately secluded from the bustle, on the most prestigious spot in Ko Samui
– we wanted to secure the largest plot the mountain had to offer – to guarantee absolute privacy
We initially purchased a plot size of 2,750 square metres, knowing there was a possibility to purchase a further 1,500 square metres in a few years. When this became available in 2013, we snapped it up.
We sought out a little known, but visionary Thai Architect in a tiny office in the streets of Nathon, Bodin Stritakul. The first plans were drawn by pencil and ruler by me in Bodin’s office, and then he got to work. A year or two later, Bodin got to work on his personal ‘dream’ project and created ‘Moonshadow Villa’, which catapulted him to be regarded as the best Architect in Thailand.
The two of us worked closely for almost four years, picking materials, some of which were not available in Thailand at that time and therefore not used in other interior villa finishes. We wanted to ensure that an abundance of glass, stone and wood, especially bamboo, blended in with the eco system of the mountain, and worked tirelessly to ensure absolute minimum disruption to plants, trees and rocks. We incurred extra cost and additional build time, to integrate these into the project or to build around them. From starting the build in 2012, the villa was finished in January 2016.
As a globally mobile investment banker, as a family, we were consistently in a state of flux. The name of the villa, Karpe Diem, that is a play on words from the Latin ‘Carpe Diem’ meaning ‘seize the day’ or otherwise, ‘to live for the moment’ was chosen by our son. From our very first visit to the completed villa, there was an aura of serenity, peace and calm; accentuated by the most beautiful 180 degree views. It was literally a few days off as a family, where time stood still for us, and it was truly difficult to leave, back to the bustle of Hong Kong.
We completed a full gym, massage room and spa 9-10 months later, towards the end of 2016, utilising the extra land we purchased. The last few years we have contemplated adding further separate bedrooms located around the villa, as there is certainly space for that, or even adding one or two extra floors underneath the current living space as there is approximately 20 metres of height to do so, and the infrastructure is already in place. For the time being we did not embark on further projects, but it is a comforting thought that we could effectively double the size of the existing villa, if we so choose.
Over the past few years, we have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, hosted groups of friends, and cherished many wonderful memories at the villa. We rent out Villa Karpe Diem to a highly select group of guests for approximately half the year, and the accolades have been wonderful to receive. Each year since the villa has been built, we have won multiple awards each year, be it for design, management or service. In 2019, the Rolls-Royce Owners Club and the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club approached us to partner with them for the prestigious 100-year anniversary of Bentley Motors, on the basis that they felt that Villa Karpe Diem was extremely closely aligned to their and their members values, affluence and the experience it would offer them. This was a humbling experience from our perspective, given we built this villa as as second family home, but truly recognises the inherent value of the Karpe Diem brand, and for which we are grateful.
Iconic for?
Design, Privacy, Space and Location – Karpe Diem Villa is truly one of a kind, built on the most prestigious hilltop in Koh Samui this twin pool Villa sits on a massive plot of land ensuring total privacy and seclusion overlooking the gulf of Thailand.
