Baan Tao Talay is one of the six villas of the luxurious Dhevatara Cove Estate hidden in a quiet bay of Lipa Noi near Nathon and is a private beachfront residence surrounded by tropical flowers, lush greenery and the white sands of a secluded beach where crystal water awaits.

Designed with Thailand’s Ayutthaya palaces in mind, the villa features airy, high-vaulted ceilings, large windows and sliding glass doors - all of which allows guests the opportunity to welcome peaceful island views as the villa blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living.

Meaning “House of the Sea Turtle”, guests can begin to explore this luxury villa by first moving across a beautiful water feature that leads to the expansive dining area and the adjacent light-filled kitchen. The dining area features a stunning table for twelve made of teak with decorative coconut and bamboo inlays.

Surrounding this dining area, guests can choose from one of five ensuite bedrooms over two floors. Each spacious bedroom comes with king-size four-poster beds and has been exquisitely decorated with beautiful dark wood furnishings. All of the ensuite bathrooms are luxuriously finished with glass, wood and marble. Further blurring the lines of outdoor/indoor living, the master bedroom has an outdoor shower - perfect for enjoying tropical breezes and starry nights.

Moving through these first pavilions and past a second water feature, guests can enjoy poolside living at the 18.5-metre infinity pool which features waterfalls, a seated jacuzzi and numerous sunbeds.

Besides the pool, guests can tuck themselves away into the living room sala, with its comfortable sitting and entertainment areas, where the floor-to-ceiling glass doors can be fully opened to the pool or closed when the outdoors is better kept outside.

Down by the sea, a beach and a pool sala make for fabulous shaded relaxation with traditional Thai beds and dining areas perfect for cocktails, lazy lunches or seaside dinners.

Families or a group of friends will love this luxe villa for tropical escapes in absolute comfort and style. As all villas at Dhevatara Cove are of immense proportions, similar in style and positioned next to each other along a private beachfront, they can be rented together, making it the perfect retreat whether you’re looking for a small family affair or weddings, corporate getaways, wellness retreats and events.

The villa is located within sight of the Raja Ferry where locals commute from the island to the mainland. The ferry pier can also be a decent reminder that when you live in these peaceful surroundings, others are travelling in the busy parallel universe.