"Pros: **Try and arrange for them to pick you up from ferry or the songthaew cartel could charge 500 baht (started at 1000!) Family are absolutely lovely food is great, happy hours nextdoor, they have kayaks and paddle boards, and will organise scooters. Beware the mountain pass if heading to the famous white beaches. Instead we had three great days out going south on the east side. To lonely beach and journey end where you can kayak to the abandoned island Cons: At first was disappointed with the (not classic) beach and didn't feel was value for money. Thailand just so much more expensive now high season Beds are rock solid, with polyester bedding. Nowhere comfortable to relax. Hammocks needed." ~Elizabeth