A four-bedroom hillside retreat above the Gulf of Thailand in Plai Laem, where a 14 m infinity pool cantilevers off the upper level toward Koh Phangan. Bohemian-contemporary interiors in white stone and deep indigo open through walls of glass to sea-view terraces — two ocean-view suites and two jungle-garden rooms, twin kitchens, a sea-view gym, sauna and outdoor ice bath.

High on the hillside of Plai Laem, on Koh Samui’s quiet north-east tip, the island arranges itself below and the Gulf of Thailand fills every window — its colour shifting from jade to deep indigo as the day moves on. Jungle wraps the sides and rear for privacy while the outlook runs uninterrupted across the water to neighbouring Koh Phangan. The air is lighter up here, the light lasts longer, and the loudest sound is the wind passing through open glass. Arranged over two levels, the villa is conceived as one open volume of calm: walls give way to glass, and living, dining and lounge areas flow straight onto sea-facing terraces for true indoor-outdoor living. A refined contemporary-bohemian hand runs throughout — white fishbone stone floors, bespoke furnishings and one-off art and objects sourced across Asia, set against a deep indigo palette. Two kitchens serve the home: a fully equipped chef’s kitchen and an elegant open-plan kitchen folded into the living and entertaining space. The centrepiece is a 14 m swimming pool cantilevered off the upper level, appearing to spill toward the sea with Koh Phangan on the horizon. Alongside it, a sunset deck and a glass-walled sky suite are designed to leave you alone with the Gulf — sky on every side, the hillside at your back, and nothing between you and the open water. Four en-suite bedrooms are each treated as a private retreat. Two 48 m² ocean-view suites are finished with deep sofas and bathrooms with soaking tubs; two 34 m² rooms look into the jungle garden. All are floored in white fishbone stone, with floor-to-ceiling white-stone bathrooms, premium amenities, robes and slippers, high-thread-count linens, a 55-inch television, minibar and safe. Wellness is woven in: a professional sea-view gym, an outdoor ice bath, a sauna and restorative in-villa spa options. A private concierge handles every detail from arrival at Koh Samui Airport onward, with airport transfers arranged. Choeng Mon Beach and its resorts sit just minutes away, with Fisherman’s Village, the Big Buddha temple and Central Festival all an easy drive.