Live the island life at three-bedroom PH61. Part of the secure Katamanda Estate on Phuket’s south-west coast, the villa is all about indoor-outdoor living and boasts a private pool surrounded by a lavish deck. This cosy holiday home is private and quiet, sheltered on three sides by lush foliage and screens, allowing you to enjoy its 10-metre swimming pool and outdoor areas without caring about prying eyes. There’s plenty of space to accommodate up to six guests, within three spacious bedrooms spread over two levels. Walking distance from Kata Noi Beach, the villa can be rented on its own or combined with Villa Makata 1 and Villa Makata 2 next door. For larger group , it can also be rented together with any of the other villas within the estate. High wood-beamed ceilings lend a sense of space, and coupled with large sliding glass doors, they make the living room bright and airy. Tasteful Balinese furniture adds character to the villa and a fully equipped, open-plan kitchen is available for your use. But why closet yourself indoors when the pool deck beckons? Easy banter, alfresco meals, gentle sea breeze and poolside barbecues are what a holiday at PH61 is all about. Though each bedroom has a charm of its own, you may want to steal the master bedroom for yourself, thanks to a dreamy outdoor bathtub and rain shower in its ensuite bathroom. We do confess though that the private balcony attached to the twin bedroom has its own appeal, as does the bedroom on the lower floor with its sense of space and seclusion. For a change of scene, head over to the estate’s clubhouse, where you can access the fitness centre and a tennis court, as well as another swimming pool. Or you could head out to Kata and Patong nearby, with their multitude of shops, bars and restaurants.