{ "publication": "SamuiTraveller", "planningYear": 2027, "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "rankingBasis": "SamuiTraveller’s editorial selection for 2027. Mandarin Beach Villa is our number-one pick for a private family beachfront estate. These choices are not an independently scored ranking or a safety league table.", "scopeNote": "Ten beachfront or oceanfront accommodation candidates, each with positive published smoke-alarm evidence. GREEN means eligible for consideration under this disclosure criterion, not an independent inspection or a guarantee of overall family safety. Availability, prices, alarm coverage and services for 2027 must be reconfirmed.", "safetyPolicy": { "RED": "Smoke alarms explicitly disclosed as absent. No family recommendation.", "AMBER": "Smoke-alarm coverage not adequately verified. Do not describe as family-safe; obtain confirmation before a positive family recommendation.", "GREEN": "Positive published smoke-alarm evidence. Eligible for consideration, subject to verification of current coverage and other relevant safety factors." }, "stays": [ { "id": "mandarin-beach-villa", "rank": 1, "name": "Mandarin Beach Villa", "area": "Lipa Noi", "category": "Six-bedroom private beachfront estate", "beachfrontScope": "The estate opens directly onto Lipa Noi Beach, without a road between garden and sand. The beach is public.", "summary": "Make Mandarin Beach Villa your family’s own beachfront home on Lipa Noi. Six en-suite suites, a resident team and your private chef bring everyone together without giving up their own space. Grandparents can enjoy a slow breakfast, children can spend the morning by the sea, and the whole family can gather again for dinner at the estate. It is our number-one pick for a private family beachfront stay in 2027.\n\nA 20-metre infinity pool and direct access to the sand put the beach holiday at the centre of every day. Five suites are on the ground floor, with a sixth upstairs, and nursery equipment helps make travelling with younger children simpler. The published capacity is up to 16 guests, including a maximum of 12 adults, so several generations can share one estate.\n\nContinental breakfast, airport transfers, a self-drive SUV, housekeeping and laundry are listed among the inclusions. Your chef and resident team take care of the everyday details, leaving more time for family meals, beach mornings and a sunset on the west coast. Ask the villa for your 2027 dates, exact package inclusions and a sleeping plan tailored to your family.", "familyFit": [ "Six en-suite suites support extended-family groups.", "Five ground-floor suites can reduce stair use.", "Private chef and nursery equipment can simplify meals and packing." ], "tradeoffs": [ "The pool is not separately fenced; arrange supervision and discuss access controls.", "Confirm package inclusions, vehicle arrangements and the exact sleeping plan for every child." ], "officialUrl": "https://mandarinbeachvilla.com/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://mandarinbeachvilla.com/quickfacts", "https://mandarinbeachvilla.com/included-and-faq/", "https://mandarinbeachvilla.com/family-villa-safety-koh-samui/" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "Yes. Working smoke alarms are installed throughout the property, including every bedroom.", "url": "https://mandarinbeachvilla.com/family-villa-safety-koh-samui/", "scope": "Named property; every bedroom", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "live source read", "notes": "The property's own published declaration. No independent inspection or 2027 operating guarantee." }, "operator": "Mandarin Beach Villa", "bestFor": "A private estate for every generation" }, { "id": "kimpton-villa-kitalay", "rank": 2, "name": "Kimpton Kitalay Samui — Villa Kitalay", "area": "Choeng Mon", "category": "Two-bedroom oceanfront villa within a resort", "beachfrontScope": "Villa Kitalay is the named two-bedroom oceanfront category with a private infinity pool and beach access. Garden Pool Villas are a different category.", "summary": "Villa Kitalay combines a substantial private villa with the facilities of a family-oriented resort on Choeng Mon. The named two-bedroom category covers 628 square metres and places its bedrooms and living spaces in separate structures, with a private infinity pool facing the beach. That layout gives a group room to spread out and provides a clear distinction from the resort's garden pool villas, which should not be booked as a beachfront substitute.\n\nFor a one-week family stay, the attraction is flexibility: spend a quiet morning around the villa, use resort dining when everyone is tired, and add children's activities without arranging transport across the island. Junio, the resort's children's club, publishes an age range of four to twelve and occupies a sizeable dedicated space. Families with younger children should ask what accompanied activities or paid childcare are available for their dates.\n\nSeparate bedroom buildings deserve particular attention when travelling with children who wake during the night. Confirm bedroom positions, connecting routes, door security and pool access before choosing the rooming plan. A booking provider lists smoke detectors under amenities available in all rooms; ask the resort to reconfirm coverage in this specific villa before a 2027 reservation.", "familyFit": [ "Two bedrooms and separate living space.", "Junio children's club publishes ages 4–12.", "Beach time and resort facilities can be combined without a daily excursion." ], "tradeoffs": [ "Separate structures may complicate overnight supervision of small children.", "Confirm villa occupancy, cot arrangements and private-pool access controls." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.kimptonkitalaysamui.com/the-villas/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.kimptonkitalaysamui.com/the-villas/", "https://www.kimptonkitalaysamui.com/facilities/kids-club/", "https://www.monkeytravel.com/th/en/hotel/kohsamui/choengmonbeach/product/product_detail.php?product_id=1076844684" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "Smoke detector", "url": "https://www.monkeytravel.com/th/en/hotel/kohsamui/choengmonbeach/product/product_detail.php?product_id=1076844684", "scope": "Published under 'Available in all rooms'", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "live source read", "notes": "Booking-provider all-room declaration, not a room-by-room inspection. Obtain exact Villa Kitalay confirmation for the booked dates." }, "operator": "Kimpton / IHG", "bestFor": "Resort comforts with room for the children" }, { "id": "anantara-lawana-oceanfront-residence", "rank": 3, "name": "Anantara Lawana — Two Bedroom Oceanfront Residence", "area": "Northern Chaweng", "category": "Two-bedroom oceanfront residence within a beachfront resort", "beachfrontScope": "The official category is oceanfront, with an ocean deck and infinity pool. Confirm the precise route, levels and steps from the residence to the sand.", "summary": "Anantara Lawana's Two Bedroom Oceanfront Residence is a useful option for a family that wants substantial private living space while remaining near Chaweng. The official description lists 300 square metres, two bedrooms, an infinity pool, an ocean deck, a kitchenette and a dining sala. A Villa Host provides a point of contact for the arrangements that tend to matter during a family week: meals, transfers and a rooming plan that works across generations.\n\nThe residence's oceanfront designation should be kept distinct from an assumption of step-free access onto sand. Ask for the exact location and a plan showing the beach route, particularly when travelling with a pushchair or anyone who finds stairs difficult. The advertised maximum occupancy is six adults, but the hotel should confirm the permitted combination of adults, children and cots for your own booking.\n\nLittle Birds Kids' Club lists activities for ages four to twelve; younger children require an accompanying parent or nanny. This can make the resort practical for mixed-age families, without implying unsupervised childcare for toddlers. Travelocity's published policy states that smoke detectors are provided in each accommodation. This is a positive all-accommodation declaration, rather than an independent inspection; confirm the residence's current bedroom coverage and testing before the stay.", "familyFit": [ "Two bedrooms, a kitchenette and a separate living area.", "Little Birds club lists ages 4–12; under-fours attend with a parent or nanny.", "Convenient for a holiday mixing resort days with Chaweng outings." ], "tradeoffs": [ "Confirm the precise beach route and any stairs.", "Request current bedroom-by-bedroom smoke-alarm coverage and testing details for the residence." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.anantara.com/en/lawana-koh-samui/rooms/two-bedroom-oceanfront-residence", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.anantara.com/en/lawana-koh-samui/rooms/two-bedroom-oceanfront-residence", "https://www.anantara.com/en/lawana-koh-samui/family", "https://www.travelocity.com/Koh-Samui-Hotels-Anantara-Lawana-Koh-Samui-Resort.h3131654.Hotel-Information" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.", "url": "https://www.travelocity.com/Koh-Samui-Hotels-Anantara-Lawana-Koh-Samui-Resort.h3131654.Hotel-Information", "scope": "Published policy explicitly states equipment is provided 'in each accommodation', covering the resort's accommodation categories.", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "Full booking-provider detail page opened and the policies section read; not a search snippet", "notes": "Travelocity published all-accommodation declaration. This is not an independent inspection or a bedroom-by-bedroom maintenance record. Reconfirm coverage and current testing for the exact booked villa before travel.", "sourceContext": "Retrieved full page contains pricing context dated 2026-10-09." }, "operator": "Anantara / Minor Hotels", "bestFor": "A spacious resort base near Chaweng" }, { "id": "centara-reserve-ocean-pool-villa", "rank": 4, "name": "Centara Reserve Samui — Reserve Ocean Pool Villa", "area": "Southern Chaweng", "category": "One-bedroom beachfront pool villa within a resort", "beachfrontScope": "The named Reserve Ocean Pool Villa has direct beach access according to the official category page; this does not describe every resort room.", "summary": "Centara Reserve's Ocean Pool Villa is a strong candidate for a smaller family that wants a large private outdoor area and the convenience of a Chaweng resort. The official category spans 501 square metres and includes a private pool, outdoor dining space, direct beach access and Reserve Host service. Its scale should not be mistaken for multiple bedrooms: the published sleeping arrangement centres on a super-king bed and a daybed, with capacity listed as three adults or two adults and two children.\n\nThat configuration works best for a family comfortable sharing a sleeping area. Parents who need a separate room for a baby, or older children wanting privacy, should check an alternative layout rather than assuming the villa's overall size solves the issue. At resort level, the Kids' Zone and splash playground offer an alternative to another long beach session, and children's programming includes creative activities.\n\nThe southern Chaweng setting provides a useful balance between staying at the property and exploring nearby dining. For 2027, confirm the age rules and operating arrangements for children's facilities, the exact sleeping setup and private-pool safeguards. Travelocity's published policy explicitly includes smoke detectors in each accommodation. This supports consideration under the alarm criterion, while the current bedroom coverage and testing should still be reconfirmed before travel.", "familyFit": [ "Official capacity includes two adults and two children.", "Kids' Zone and splash play area provide another activity setting.", "Large outdoor living space and direct beach access." ], "tradeoffs": [ "One sleeping area rather than two separate bedrooms.", "Confirm the villa's current alarm testing and private-pool access controls." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centarareserve/crs/reserve-ocean-pool-villa", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centarareserve/crs/reserve-ocean-pool-villa", "https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centarareserve/reserve-time", "https://b2b.centarahotelsresorts.com/hotel-pdf/centara-reserve-samui", "https://www.travelocity.com/Koh-Samui-Hotels-Centara-Reserve-Samui.h67248580.Hotel-Information" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.", "url": "https://www.travelocity.com/Koh-Samui-Hotels-Centara-Reserve-Samui.h67248580.Hotel-Information", "scope": "Published policy explicitly states equipment is provided 'in each accommodation', covering the resort's accommodation categories.", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "Full booking-provider detail page opened and the policies section read; not a search snippet", "notes": "Travelocity published all-accommodation declaration. This is not an independent inspection or a bedroom-by-bedroom maintenance record. Reconfirm coverage and current testing for the exact booked villa before travel.", "sourceContext": "Retrieved full page contains pricing context dated 2026-09-28." }, "operator": "Centara Hotels & Resorts", "bestFor": "Beachfront living for a family of four" }, { "id": "four-seasons-beach-villa", "rank": 5, "name": "Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui — Beach Villa with Pool", "area": "Laem Yai / northwest coast", "category": "One-bedroom beachfront pool villa within a resort", "beachfrontScope": "The official Beach Villa with Pool category has direct beach access. Other family villas and residences must be checked separately for beachfront location.", "summary": "Four Seasons' Beach Villa with Pool offers a particularly clear beachfront category for a couple travelling with one child. The official listing gives 125 square metres, a king bed and the option of a rollaway or crib, with occupancy limited to three adults or two adults and one child. Families of four should not assume they fit this category simply because the resort has other family accommodation.\n\nThe appeal is the combination of a private pool and direct beach access with a well-developed resort programme. Kids For All Seasons publishes an age range of four to twelve, while younger children need a parent or guardian. The resort also lists family activities and items that can be requested to make a room more practical for children. These arrangements should be checked for the travel dates, especially when relying on childcare or a particular activity.\n\nChoose this villa for its precise location and scale rather than treating every Four Seasons villa as beachfront. The resort occupies a sloping site, so families with pushchairs or mobility concerns should discuss buggy access and routes to shared facilities. Travelocity's policy explicitly lists smoke detectors in each accommodation. That published declaration supports the alarm criterion; it does not replace reconfirming current testing, bedroom coverage and pool access before travel.", "familyFit": [ "A clearly specified beachfront category for two adults and one child.", "Children's club lists ages 4–12; younger children attend with an adult.", "Baby and child-related room items can be requested." ], "tradeoffs": [ "Published occupancy does not accommodate two adults and two children.", "Check routes through the sloping resort and request current alarm-testing details." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.fourseasons.com/kohsamui/accommodations/specialty-villas/beach-villa-pool/", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.fourseasons.com/kohsamui/accommodations/specialty-villas/beach-villa-pool/", "https://www.fourseasons.com/kohsamui/services-and-amenities/family/", "https://www.travelocity.com/Koh-Samui-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Koh-Samui.h1573843.Hotel-Information" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.", "url": "https://www.travelocity.com/Koh-Samui-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Koh-Samui.h1573843.Hotel-Information", "scope": "Published policy explicitly states equipment is provided 'in each accommodation', covering the resort's accommodation categories.", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "Full booking-provider detail page opened and the policies section read; not a search snippet", "notes": "Travelocity published all-accommodation declaration. This is not an independent inspection or a bedroom-by-bedroom maintenance record. Reconfirm coverage and current testing for the exact booked villa before travel.", "sourceContext": "Retrieved full page contains pricing context dated 2026-10-18." }, "operator": "Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts", "bestFor": "A resort escape with one child" }, { "id": "villa-samut-samui", "rank": 6, "name": "Villa Samut Samui", "area": "Koh Samui — confirm exact beach map pin", "category": "Two-bedroom beachfront villa with shared pool", "beachfrontScope": "The named operator page describes a beachfront villa with an ocean-facing terrace. Confirm the exact location and access route before booking.", "summary": "Villa Samut Samui is a smaller beachfront home for a family that values its own kitchen and two separate bedrooms over a full resort programme. The operator lists two bathrooms, a living area with a Smart TV, laundry equipment and a terrace with a Jacuzzi overlooking the water. Its swimming pool is shared, an important distinction when comparing it with villas advertising exclusive private pools.\n\nFor a week on Samui, this type of home can make ordinary routines easier: breakfast before an outing, a quiet lunch when children need a break, and clean clothes without packing for every day. A crib and highchair appear in the published amenities, but availability, condition and setup should be confirmed before relying on them. The exact beach location also deserves a map check so that transport plans are based on the actual property rather than a general island description.\n\nThe operator explicitly lists a smoke alarm for this named villa. That is positive published evidence, not an inspection of positioning, maintenance or bedroom coverage. Ask about those details, as well as the Jacuzzi and shared-pool access, before confirming a stay with young children.", "familyFit": [ "Two bedrooms and two bathrooms.", "Kitchen and laundry equipment suit a self-catering week.", "Crib and highchair appear in the operator's amenities." ], "tradeoffs": [ "Swimming pool is shared, not exclusive.", "Confirm exact beach location, alarm coverage and access controls around the pool and Jacuzzi." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-samut-samui", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-samut-samui" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "Smoke Alarm", "url": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-samut-samui", "scope": "Named villa; Home Safety amenities", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "live source read", "notes": "Operator-published presence. Number, location, working condition and last test date are not established by this field." }, "operator": "Samui Beachfront Villas", "bestFor": "An easy self-catering beach week" }, { "id": "villa-swell", "rank": 7, "name": "Villa Swell", "area": "Bang Por", "category": "Two-bedroom beachfront villa", "beachfrontScope": "The operator describes direct access to Bang Por Beach from the villa.", "summary": "Villa Swell suits families looking for a compact beachfront base on Bang Por rather than a large staffed estate. The operator describes two king bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, a kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining space, and a terrace facing the beach. The kitchen and dining arrangements make it possible to mix simple meals at home with visits to local restaurants, without planning every day around a hotel timetable.\n\nIts published equipment is notably useful for younger families: crib options, a folding highchair and children's dinnerware appear alongside books and board games. Confirm the items needed for your children, especially sleeping arrangements if siblings do not comfortably share a king bed. The villa description should not be read as a promise of a private swimming pool; none is assumed in this selection.\n\nA smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and first-aid kit are listed for the property. Before booking, ask where alarms are fitted, when they were last tested and how children can be prevented from reaching outdoor areas unsupervised. Beachfront access is a convenience, but the sea still requires a daily decision based on conditions and supervision.", "familyFit": [ "Two en-suite bedrooms and a kitchen.", "Published baby equipment, children's dinnerware and board games.", "Direct Bang Por beach access." ], "tradeoffs": [ "Both bedrooms are listed with king beds; check whether the sleeping plan suits siblings.", "No private swimming pool is assumed from the source." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-swell", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-swell" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "Smoke Alarm", "url": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-swell", "scope": "Named villa; Home Safety amenities", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "live source read", "notes": "Operator-published alarm presence. Bedroom coverage and current testing still require confirmation." }, "operator": "Samui Beachfront Villas", "bestFor": "Beach days with a home of your own" }, { "id": "the-hermitage", "rank": 8, "name": "The Hermitage", "area": "Mae Nam / Bang Por — confirm exact map pin", "category": "Two-bedroom beachfront villa", "beachfrontScope": "The official operator describes direct beach access; the exact map pin should be checked with the booking.", "summary": "The Hermitage is a two-bedroom beachfront home for a family that prefers everyday space and a straightforward beach routine to a long resort facilities list. The operator describes two en-suite bathrooms, a kitchen, outdoor dining, hammocks and a large television with streaming access. Laundry equipment is another practical feature for a week's stay, particularly after repeated beach days.\n\nIts layout supports a simple rhythm: breakfast at home, an early excursion before the heat builds, and an unhurried afternoon back at the villa. The indoor living facilities also provide somewhere to retreat when the weather changes, though families should still plan rainy-day outings rather than assume a private home has supervised activities. A highchair is listed; cot availability and the exact bedroom arrangement need confirmation.\n\nThe named property's amenities include a smoke alarm. This is useful published evidence, but it does not show that every bedroom has one or document the latest test. Ask the host for those details and for the route from the living areas to the beach. No swimming pool is promised in this selection, so families who see a pool as essential should resolve that before paying.", "familyFit": [ "Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.", "Kitchen, laundry and indoor entertainment suit a week-long stay.", "Outdoor dining and direct beach access." ], "tradeoffs": [ "Confirm cot availability and actual bedroom configuration.", "No swimming pool is assumed; request the exact map pin and access details." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/the-hermitage", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/the-hermitage", "https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/travel/accomodation/koh-samui-airbnb/" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "Smoke Alarm", "url": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/the-hermitage", "scope": "Named villa; Home Safety amenities", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "live source read", "notes": "Operator-published alarm presence. Obtain bedroom coverage and maintenance details before booking." }, "operator": "Samui Beachfront Villas", "bestFor": "Space to settle into island life" }, { "id": "villa-tokyo", "rank": 9, "name": "Villa Tokyo", "area": "Bang Por / Mae Nam", "category": "Two-bedroom beachfront villa", "beachfrontScope": "The operator and named Airbnb listing describe a Bang Por beachfront setting with an outdoor terrace.", "summary": "Villa Tokyo is a compact beachfront option for a smaller family that wants two bedrooms and a home-like base on Bang Por. The published descriptions feature a kitchen, a living area with a Smart TV, a washing machine and an outdoor terrace overlooking the beach. The Airbnb listing identifies four guests and two bedrooms, making it a different proposition from a large group estate.\n\nFor a one-week stay, its strongest practical feature is the ability to organise meals, laundry and downtime around children rather than a fixed daily programme. That flexibility needs to be balanced against the services a resort would normally provide: confirm cleaning arrangements, any available baby equipment and who responds to problems during the stay. Do not assume a private pool or organised children's activities.\n\nThere is a detail to settle before booking: published descriptions differ over the bathroom count, with Airbnb listing one bathroom. The current Airbnb description also indicates separately charged electricity, so obtain a complete quote and reconfirm the tariff for 2027. The operator lists a smoke alarm for this villa, alongside other home-safety equipment; request confirmation of bedroom coverage and current testing.", "familyFit": [ "Two separate bedrooms for a small family.", "Kitchen and washing machine support an independent week.", "Beachfront terrace and direct beach setting." ], "tradeoffs": [ "Bathroom counts conflict across published descriptions; confirm before booking.", "Electricity is separately charged on the current Airbnb description; obtain the full 2027 cost." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-tokyo", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-tokyo", "https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/972824520512426984" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "Smoke Alarm", "url": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/villa-tokyo", "scope": "Named villa; Home Safety amenities", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "live source read", "notes": "Operator-published alarm presence. This does not resolve the separate bathroom-description discrepancy or establish alarm maintenance." }, "operator": "Samui Beachfront Villas", "bestFor": "A small-family home beside the sea" }, { "id": "isuma-1", "rank": 10, "name": "ISUMA 1", "area": "Koh Samui — confirm exact beach map pin", "category": "Two-bedroom beachfront villa with shared pool", "beachfrontScope": "The operator describes direct beach access and an outdoor beachfront terrace; confirm the exact beach and booking map pin.", "summary": "ISUMA 1 is a compact two-bedroom beachfront home for families who expect to spend much of their holiday outdoors. The operator lists two bathrooms, an interior of approximately 65 square metres, a kitchen and a sizeable terrace. A shared pool is described as close to the villa, so this should be compared with other shared-facility stays rather than with an estate offering an exclusive private pool.\n\nThe combination of separate bedrooms, cooking facilities and laundry can suit a family that wants a simple base for beach mornings and island outings. Its relatively small indoor area deserves consideration during a wet-weather week, especially if everyone needs room for separate activities. Confirm the precise location before planning restaurant walks, day trips or transfer times; a beachfront label alone does not establish how convenient the surrounding area will be.\n\nThe operator publishes a smoke-alarm amenity for this named villa. It does not specify alarm placement, testing records or whether every bedroom is covered, so request those details. Families with infants should also ask about a cot and highchair rather than assuming they are included, and establish how access to the nearby shared pool can be controlled.", "familyFit": [ "Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchen.", "Laundry facilities and terrace support an independent stay.", "Published direct beach access and nearby shared pool." ], "tradeoffs": [ "Compact indoor area may matter during prolonged rain.", "Pool is shared; confirm supervision arrangements, baby equipment and exact location." ], "officialUrl": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/isuma-1", "sourceUrls": [ "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/isuma-1" ], "smokeAlarm": { "status": "GREEN", "quote": "Smoke Alarm", "url": "https://www.samuibeachfrontvilla.com/villas/isuma-1", "scope": "Named villa; Home Safety amenities", "checkedAt": "2026-11-11", "method": "live source read", "notes": "Operator-published alarm presence. No independent inspection, bedroom-by-bedroom coverage or testing date established." }, "operator": "Samui Beachfront Villas", "bestFor": "A beach base with a shared pool" } ] }