Kanlaya's Eyrie, Luxury Homestay

The breakfast is delicious and tailor-made, especially the outstanding English breakfast with sausages. The location provides stunning mountain views and access to nearby villages for local dining and amenities.

During our tour through Thailand in Oktober / November 2023, we stayed two days at Kanlaya’s Eyrie Homestay. When we arrived, we decided to take the Honeymoon suite due to the fantastic view towards the Myanmar border and the aesthetical interior with a strong personal touch. We had dinner at the outside terrace both days and we would rate these, without hesitation, as the very best we ever had during our several trips in Thailand. Philip and Gale were wonderful and lovely hosts and they prepared fantastic local specialties for us. The evening atmosphere in their wonderful courtyard was absolutely amazing. For the tour with our rental car along the Myanmar border, we received a lot of extremely useful hints and recommendations from Philip. Additionally, we were extremely lucky with the weather conditions throughout the day so that we were able to take excellent photos of the unique landscape where we did not meet any other tourists. We enjoyed our likewise excellent breakfast on another terrace with a beautiful morning view towards the winding river and the surrounding hills. In a scale of 1 to 10 points we would rate our stay at Kanlaya’s clearly with 12 points. We can only strongly recommend Kanlaya’s to all visitors who are looking for an exceptional experience with a friendly and familiar touch. Thanks again, Philip and Gale for treating us so kindly and making our stay with you unforgettable.

Just a one-of-a kind guest house (if you can even call it that--it's way more luxurious than a guesthouse sounds) . An experience fit for a honeymoon--the rooms are huge, with unbelievable views; local art and other unique touches; traditional architecture and outdoor spaces to die for. We had dinner there every night (Gail cooked for us) and drank in the great advice given by both Gail and Philip about what to do in the area, including exploring the nearby caves at dusk instead of in the morning (as most people do), so we could see thousands of swifts swirling back into the cave to nest there for the night. We also had Phillip and Gail arrange for locals to come give us massages and Phillip suggested we do it in their amazing outdoor pavilion surrounded by candles and the sounds of the rushing river below. The location is great--it's fun to just take a walk in the very local village and it's an easy drive to see the lovely small city of Mae Hong Son or the grittier but colorful backpacker village of Phai. I'd highly recommend this place for a family, a group of friends, or any kind of special celebration. It is truly luxurious in a totally off-the-beaten path location--you can see the Burmese border from the terraces--that's how far away it is.