A designed family estate in Mae Rim
Howie’s HomeStay is at 75/1 Moo 1, Ban Mai, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai province. The private family estate was designed in collaboration with Bill Bensley, with teak pavilions, antiques, landscaped gardens, water features and an infinity-edge saltwater pool. The setting is countryside Mae Rim rather than an address within Chiang Mai’s Old City.
The appeal is having grounds and gathering spaces that are part of the stay itself. A stream and koi ponds connect the garden experience to the buildings, while living and dining areas provide places for the party to gather between outings. This is a property to choose when spending time together at the accommodation matters.
One booking takes exclusive use
The official booking model accepts one party at a time, including when only one room is booked. The remaining rooms close to other guests, so reserving fewer bedrooms does not mean sharing the estate with another party. Pricing is by the number of rooms reserved rather than a single fixed group size.
The published inclusions specify three daily home-cooked meals prepared for the group, housekeeping, laundry, a stocked minibar and private airport transfers in both directions. Confirm the written offer for the party and dates, but these named inclusions explain how the accommodation differs from a standard room-only hotel booking.
Arranged tours and massages should be discussed separately rather than assumed to fall within every use of the phrase all-inclusive. The full-board model also changes how a day can be planned, with meals organised around the group.
Teak and Family Pavilions have different layouts
The Teak Pavilion is listed with 70 square metres indoors, one king bedroom for two and an additional covered terrace of 1,200 square feet. Sliding glass doors open on three sides towards gardens and water. Its open-air bathroom and rain shower sit within a private garden.
The Family Pavilion is a 202-square-metre, three-bedroom arrangement sleeping six. Two bedrooms have king beds and the third has twins. A private dining area is linked by a footbridge across a koi pond. This offers several bedroom spaces within the larger estate rather than extra beds placed into a single room.
The contrast is useful for a couple versus a family or friends travelling together. Agree which pavilion and bedrooms are included, particularly when the party needs twin beds or specific separation between sleeping and communal space.
The practical arrangements are personal
The FAQ gives a maximum of ten guests and says dietary preferences can be accommodated with advance notice. Self-catering is not offered, so communicate meal needs before arrival rather than assuming a kitchen for independent cooking. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi are listed for the accommodation.
Families are welcome, with supervision important around the open water features. A cot and high chair can be requested. In-villa massages, tours and transport into the city can be arranged, but the details and any additional costs need agreement. The rural location makes those arrangements more relevant than relying on spontaneous walks to city attractions.
What the 2026 guests experienced
Ashley D’s January 2026 stay brought praise for advance transfer and activity planning, tailored food preferences, clean and comfortable sleeping space and indoor and outdoor showers. Jerri’s khao soi, shrimp curry and tom kha were memorable meals. Ashley did not use the pool, so that account should not be presented as a pool experience.
KFink’s seven-adult family stayed four nights in February 2026, appreciating maintained rooms and grounds, knowledgeable guides, activity arrangements and meals for the whole group. Sab’s February 2026 review similarly enjoyed discovering art and fruit trees, poolside seating, flexible planning and explanations of regional dishes.
These accounts support a stay centred on design, food and personal coordination. Choose the estate for that group experience, with the exact bedrooms, meal preferences and outside activities agreed together.