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Region: Eastern Thailand> Province: Trat> Location: Ko Maak
Island Huts
Simple but decent
Ao Kao, Ko Maak
Trat Province
Tel: (087) 139 5537
Description
A small and simple operation, Island Hut has a number of decent basic bamboo bungalows right on the shoreline, with a hammock and deck chairs out the front. With colourfully painted doors opening practically on to the beach, the view makes up for the slightly grimy private bathroom with cold shower and bucket flush toilet. Each year the management improves and expands the resort and it must be said it's getting better with age. The restaurant serves authentic local food at a decent price, and the friendly family who run the place will undoubtedly make you feel more that welcome. With nearby Lazy Days having an extreme makeover, this is destined to become main backpacker hang-out in the coming years. There are also a few cheap bars and eateries nearby.
Total rooms: 7
Bungalow fan private b'room
150 THB (low season)
250 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 4th August, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 30th July, 2007
Guest feedback
Perfect - 
By Sinandrea ( total comments: 5 
) Stayed here 2/2008
We stayed here for 8 nights and enjoyed it very much. The resort is located directly on the beach and has some very basic and other more comfortable bungalows at the end of each row. The food in the restaurant was not bad but we often ate somewhere in the Baan. The staff was more or less friendly. If you come to this place you shouldn't be too afraid of animals, especially bugs which will live with you in your bungalow during nighttime:-) So, if you are looking for a quiet and lonely place with a gorgeous beach, this is the place to be!
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By anandap ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 12/2007
Didn't stay here, but ate here one night and won't go back for the food! Frozen veggies and tasteless noodles.
perfect -
By towah ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 11/2006
I love this place. We stayed for 2 weeks and it was gorgeous. We just couldnt leave the paradise. We had a hut for 2 people just on the beach. It was so quiet, all you could do was read, eat and swim. Lovely family who would do anything for you. The water is crystal clear and you have the beach to yourself. only 250 bath and they lend you motorcycle if you want to explore the island.
Wonderful people - 
By Rex ( total comments: 1 ) Stayed here 10/2005
We had a fantastic time with a great hut right on the beach. The family really are extreemly helpful and lovely people. The Thai food was just amazing. Go there for the food alone. The also put on a boat trip to the local island for us.
Good enough! -
By nany ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 6/2005
We went here during low season and heard that a big storm just messed up the place...
Despite the place being messy, its EMPTY and CALM!
And You get that whole beach for yourself... :p Its affordable place to stay.
A swing right in front of our hut! Sweeet!
This cool family is so funny and friendly! They drove us back and forth to the jetty, stayed up late to take care of the place and us... Awesome curry too!
I advise you that you gotta wear pants to sleep to cover yourself.. Safety and comfort!
Its a good thing we're here. We paid at an affordable backpacker's price! :p
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