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The Naked House: A Quiet Retreat in Thailand

If you’re looking for a private retreat where you and five of your friends can escape to on the other side of the world, The Naked House is what you’re looking for. The private villa is located in Koh Samui, Thailand and sits atop a hill on the quieter side of the island.

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The modern retreat is offered through Welcome Beyond for a STEAL at only about US $250 a night for up to six people. It’s got a 50’s/60’s vibe but with all the modern conveniences, like air conditioning, WiFi, and laundry.

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The owner and photographer, Marc, is a self-taught architect who brought the house to life and designed and built all of the furniture, lighting, doors, and windows himself.

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The villa is surrounded by lush greenery with temples and food markets close by.

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The living area opens up completely to the exterior with views of the beach, which happens to be only a five minute walk away.

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There are three bedrooms – two downstairs and one on the upper floor – all with private bathrooms.

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You can even bathe in the great outdoors!

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.