Luxurious villa vacation in the exclusive Taling Ngam". My husband and I decided to have our honeymoon (long overdue) in Koh Samui after hearing about how lovely the island was, compared to Phuket and other tropical destinations in the area. Needless to say, we were not disappointed! The villa is located on the Intercontinental property which has been built on the cliffs facing Taling Ngam's pristine beaches. The villa itself is three floors, with balconies and perfect sea views. We loved waking up each morning to the sound of the ocean and having a healthy and delicious breakfast on the terrace. The staff were attentive and considerate and provided very helpful advice on places to go and things to see. The staff did a fantastic job organising our day trips to the waterfalls and to Angthong Marine Park, our car rental, and our in-villa massages (which were super affordable!). They also arranged for beverages and snacks of our choosing ahead of time so when we arrived, we immediately had refreshments and weren't worried about going to a supermarket or 7-11 nearby. The staff easily arranged for further items for us to be bought which made our stay totally painless. The villa itself is stunning, with all amenities you could need and artwork in each room that reflects Thai culture and elegance. We particularly loved the fresh flowers displays. The villa is very spacious and would be great for families, couples or groups traveling together. It's a great space for total relaxation and privacy. The beds were comfortable and all the bath towels and linens were of superb quality. We wanted to take the waffle robes home! Be aware that the Intercontinental property is large but buggies are available 24/7 to take you to and from the villa to the beach, the lobby, and the car park (we have never waited more than a few minutes for a buggy to arrive). The restaurant choices are limited on the hotel property but the in-villa chef is a great option (they can shop for speciality items like fresh caught fish or octopus on the day) and there is an excellent Thai restaurant that is only a ten minute walk along the beach called the Virgin's Coast --- we highly recommend going there for traditional dishes and fresh seafood which you can pre-order in advance (someone from the restaurant can also pick you up from the villa if you call ahead of time). If total rest and relaxation isn't your cup of tea, we would also highly recommend renting a car (which the staff can arrange as mentioned above, for a very affordable price). We enjoyed driving around the island and seeing the more bustling neighbourhoods in Bo Phut and Chaweng. Both locations have restaurants, tailors, shopping malls, but also nice beaches. We would especially recommend the Fisherman's Village for seafood dinner and trying Tree Tops for an extra special and romantic sunset meal high up in the trees. There are also Tesco's all over the island should you wish to do your own food shopping. Taxi's are expensive so a rental car is the way to go and parking is free at the Intercontinental. We loved our trip to Koh Samui and staying at Baan Hansa was such a special treat. The staff took care of us the whole time in a non-intrusive way and the island itself was truly unspoilt and more beautiful than we thought it would be. There are loads of things to do for the young and old alike and we can't wait to go back.