The climate in Ko Samui is tropical - hot and humid, and you will spend a great deal of your vacation in water. The island is celebrated for its superb beaches - the closest only 5 minutes drive from Villa Baan Waan. But for the ultimate relaxation and privacy, you don't need to go anywhere - our magnificent swimming pool is all yours.

The meticulously decorated free-form pool is 13 metre (42 foot) long, enough for fitness swimming. A small pool for infants is adjacent.

The pool setting, surrounded by the tropical garden, overlooking the forested hill slope and the sea, is nothing but dreamy. The view from water level creates the illusion as if the pool is hung between treetops.

And for complete luxury, the large pool deck contains three sun beds (with mattresses) and a picnic table with a parasol.

The water temperature is pampering warm all year around, 24 hours a day. Daily maintenance ensures all-time crystal clear chemically balanced water. Amphibious illumination is available for night-time pool parties, or just for adding splendour to the nocturnal view.

Nearby the pool, under the house at basement level, we have placed a tennis table and a snooker table, so that you will never find yourself bored. And if you are fanatic about body building even in vacation time, the neighbourhood's fully equipped fitness centre is open for you down the hill at no charge.

The pool is accessible either through the basement or directly from the living room by the spiral stairs.

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