Howie's HomeStay

Location: 75/1 Moo 1, Ban Mai, Mae Ram, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Mae Rim, th

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Resorts

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Room service
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Soundproof rooms
• Ironing service
• Massage services
• Private check-in/check-out
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Heated pool
• Infinity pool
• Salt-water pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Shallow end
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• Invoice provided
• 24-hour security
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Golfing on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Free bus station shuttle
• Swimming nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Family Suite

  1 King Bed

  409-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

  Practical - Safe, desk, and window screens; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Location - ground floor
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Teak Pavilion

  1 King Bed

  753-sq-foot room, located on the ground floor, mountain views

  
  

  Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet access

  Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

  Practical - Safe, desk, and window screens; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Fresh towels (on request), air conditioning, and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available

  Non-Smoking

  Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Separate dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate living room
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Location - ground floor
  • Change of towels (on request)

• Suite with Mountain View

  This suite's standout feature is the private pool. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit has soundproof walls, lake views, a terrace and wine/champagne is offered for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Suite with Mountain View

  Guests will have a special experience as the suite offers a private pool. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The spacious suite provides soundproof walls, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as lake views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Suite with Garden View

  The private pool is a top feature of this suite. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comes with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Featuring a terrace with lake views, this suite also features soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Suite with Mountain View

  The private pool is the special feature of this suite. Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit features soundproof walls, lake views, a terrace and wine/champagne is provided for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Executive lounge access
  • Mosquito net
  • Private pool
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Adapter
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• sabtwin (10/5): A Unique and Relaxing Experience - We recently spent four wonderful nights at Howie’s Homestay. Howie’s is a truly unique haven of beauty, personal warmth and privacy. The buildings and grounds are gorgeous, with lush spaces to wander, an awesome pool and pool-side seating areas, and art-filled interior and exterior spaces created with incredible attention to detail. It was fun to discover a new piece of art or fruit tree on each walk around the grounds or a beautiful floral decoration placed on a counter or piece of furniture in our rooms. Howie and Jerri are amazing hosts. Howie made our stay so easy—he arranged our activities and the guides (who were knowledgeable and fun), and would check-in a few times daily to go over the schedule and make sure everything was to our liking. We welcomed his suggestions on things to do and flexibility in accommodating a late change in travel plans. He also has a great way with a story, and we enjoyed learning about his life and how Howie’s Homestay and the amazing art collection came to be. We had been told by our travel advisor that Jerri is an outstanding cook and, wow, is she ever. The food Jerri prepared for us was so delicious and always presented beautifully—every plate of every course contained a special surprise—whether it was a small floral arrangement on the plate or a clever concealment of food in a plant wrapper. And Jerri’s walk through the menu was so welcome—she explained what was special about the dish, its provenance in the region, and how to approach eating it. We had a great time trying all her dishes and loved her warmth and positive energy.
• Paradise585683 (10/5): World Class Accommodations, Design and Dining in an Incredible Private Villa Complx - Our family of seven, all adults, just completed a four-night stay at Howie’s Homestay. We’ve been extremely fortunate to be able to do some extensive traveling, including staying in other similar luxury villa-type accommodations in various countries, and I can say without question that Howie and Jerri’s place is “world-class” in every regard. The property itself is incredible. The design, the layout, the decor, the finishes, the incredible landscaping (landscaping is a very inadequate word to describe the grounds there) - every detail was clearly the subject of extensive thought during the design and construction process. We spent much of our time there just relaxing and walking around in awe, taking it all in, discovering new things every day. Howie and Jerri and the whole team there provide service at a level that is just as incredible. Again, at the micro level, the grounds and our rooms were impeccably maintained and the guides that Howie provided for our various activities were incredibly personable and informative. And Howie was a fabulous host, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying our stay and sharing his easy-going and warm personality with us. During one meal, we expressed some interest in a particular activity and within 10 minutes Howie had arranged for a team to grant our wish. And speaking of meals: Jerri, who is a true culinary professional, prepared daily meals for us that were equally mind-blowing. Again, as good as if not better than any meals we have had at any other world-class, fine-dining restaurant anywhere. And to do this consistently every night, for a group of seven, seemingly effortlessly - truly just an amazing, amazing dining experience. I could go on and on and on, although I’m not sure mere words can do justice to the experience there. Just know that all the five-star ratings and gushing reviews are truly well-deserved. Our time at Howie’s was the highlight of our two-and-a-half week trip through Southeast Asia. A one in a life time experience that we’ll never forget.
• ashleyj747 (10/5): Amazing place, highly recommend! - We just left an amazing 3 night stay at Howie’s Homestay. The experience was incredible, and our only regret was not staying longer. From the moment we connected with Howie to reserve our room until we boarded our flight home from Chiang Mai, Howie was consistently responsive, personable, and helpful. Howie made sure our entire experience was seamless - setting up our airport transfers and activities in advance (highly recommend the elephant experience!!), making sure we were comfortable and had everything we need, and being an overall welcoming host. Whenever we needed anything, we could contact Howie directly on WhatsApp and have a resolution within minutes. My husband got an upset stomach during our time at Howie’s, and Howie was quick to help and offer solutions, even going to the pharmacy to get medicine. In addition, Jerri’s food was INCREDIBLE. Each meal included multiple dishes for us to share, each more delicious than the last. In particular, her Khao Soi and shrimp curry were my personal favorites, and my husband loved the Tom Kha soup. Not only were the plates delicious, but they were also beautifully presented and absolutely abundant. We ate at several Michelin starred restaurants during our travels in Thailand, and Jerri’s food was on par if not better than those places. Jerri was also willing to accommodate food preferences or allergies, which I appreciated. Finally, the room and grounds were stunning and even more beautiful than in photos we had seen. We loved walking around the gardens and rooms to admire the beautiful foliage and art. The whole place was like a gallery, and you could spend hours just admiring it. Our bedroom itself was comfortable with a cozy bed, very clean, and included an incredible bathroom that offered both an indoor and outdoor shower. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a chance to try the pool though it looked incredible. Thank you, Howie and Jerri!
• 713ulrichp (10/5): There are no words to describe how unique this is - I invited my wife for a surprise silver wedding honeymoon and chose Howie‘s Homestay to make our one week stay in Chiang Mai special. I spent thorough research before booking it but nevertheless it was still way more special than I would have imagined. It‘s absolutely stunning, unique and outstanding! It‘s spacious, luxurious and yet tasteful, built in the Thai-Lanna style and lavishly decorated. We felt incredibly comfortable here. Howie and Jerri go out of their way to make sure all your wishes are taken care of without any fuss and with perfection. Howie recommended the best activities, organized everything reliably and at highest standards. Eddy the guide is very experienced and super nice. Finally, let me comment on the absolute highlight of our stay: the food prepared and served by Jerri. Jerri can easily compete with any Michelin-starred restaurant, introduces you to the universe of Thai food and arranges everything with such infinite love and passion. The heart which she puts into the cooking and how she treats her guests so lovingly are the icing on the cake!
• christinaaA9499VB (10/5): Paradise on earth! - Absolutely enchanting. Fantastic environment and room. Wonderful garden. The best part though were the host and hostess. Our every wish was immediately fulfilled. Jerri, the hostess spoiled us every lunch and evening with the most creative, beautifully presented 5 dish meals. Her passion, inspiration and knowledge about cooking were so clearly apparent. Her warm and loving presence and companionship left us every evening feeling as if we were in heaven. Howie arranged our outings with a very knowledgeable guide and he catered to our every whim. He socialized with us each day and we had good and fun times story telling. It was by far the an extraordinary stay and we miss them already
• 436eliash (10/5): I NEVER leave reviews - Absolutely amazing stay. Saw the pictures online and thought it was a steal for the price. It is. Not only is it just as, if not more beautiful in person, but Howie and his wife, Jerri are the best hosts I have ever had. And I've stayed in some nice places with great hospitality. Howie went absolutely out of his way to make sure that our time in Thailand was best spent. If you decide to make this your accommodation I can guarantee you will be pleased, as we were. I NEVER leave reviews. I felt compelled to do so now because of the strength of the beauty of Howie as a human being/Host and his lovely stay. Book this place before people catch on to it. P.S. The Khao soi that Jerri, Howie's wife, prepared us was UNREAL. We went to one of the most highly recommended khao soi joints - Khao Soi Khun Yai. Jerri's Khao Soi made their Khao Soi taste like garbage. It's no exaggeration. Her cooking was phenomenal. Also, Howie went absolutely out of his way to make sure that our plans would be tailored to the best experience possible. We followed his advice on multiple plans that we changed/added on his recommendation and we have no doubt that it was for the best. Allow your plans to be in his hands. PPS. We spent the first day/night of our stay just strolling the grounds and taking everything in because it was so beautiful. Give yourselves permission to do that rather than feeling like you need to use the place as a base. Happy traveling, Elias
• debbA2969NV (10/5): A perfect experience! - What a special place! An absolute paradise removed from the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai. It's hard to know where to start when describing Howie's Homestay. The food was exceptional. Peaceful breakfasts poolside and elegant, exquisite dinners prepared by Jerri. Howie and Jerri went out of their way to accommodate a food allergy. Dinners were tasting experiences with multiple Thai dishes prepared to perfection at each seating. The entire property is an artistic creation, with gorgeous decor and architecture, beautiful walking paths and many hidden gems throughout. Our villa was beautiful, spacious, peaceful and extremely comfortable. I only wish we had had more time to spend there! Howie and Jerri are wonderful hosts and provided helpful guidance as we planned our days in Chiang Mai. We would love to return in the future. Thank you Howie and Jerri!
• 20evang (10/5): Best Place To Stay In The Area - This place has it all, great setting, great accommodations wonderful hosts and the BEST food you can have. Howie’s wife, Jerri, prepares all the meals and they were wonderful. She cooks as well, if not better than the chefs at Michelin starred restaurants I’ve been to. I have to say that this quality of meals far exceeded my expectations and was the best of anywhere wasted in Thailand. Howie is a great guy. He is very knowledgeable about the area and was able to steer us in the right direction right direction with all of our excursions. He kept us entertained at meal time with all his stories.
• T6018EIlauram (10/5): Howie's Homestay: 100% Private, 200% Safe, with a heartfelt experience! - To celebrate our wedding anniversary, we spent four days at Howie's Homestay. The accommodation isn't a hotel or resort, but Howie's personal home, where he lives with his wife, Jerri. "House" is a bit of an understatement, as it consists of several houses, all in Thai style, nestled in a beautiful tropical garden with its own ponds and a fantastic large pool. It's hard to put into words how beautiful everything is. Everything is harmonious and well coordinated. Every detail crafted straight from the heart and made to feel like home away from home. This property could easily serve as a film set without any changes. We stayed in one of the guesthouses. A large bedroom, great furniture, and a large bathroom with glass walls overlooking the private garden. You couldn't get more privacy! To "steal" Howie's words, "100% private and 200% safe!" This was indeed the situation, PRIVATE AND SAFE! There are no other guests on the property. You're the only guest! And the food, like the property, is authentic Thai. Jerri (Thai) spoiled us with a variety of different Thai dishes – amazing! The pool, with its view of the hills and mountains of Northern Thailand, is huge and you have it all to yourself. Howie also organizes excursions and activities upon request. We went to Chiang Mai for a massage and a cooking class, among other things. The highlight, however, was the visit to the Patara Elephant Conversation Camp. It's definitely worth doing, it's unforgettable! From our perspective, there is absolutely nothing to complain about – 5 stars in all areas! Thank you Howie and Jerri! ❤️
• Tourist18697080533 (10/5): A Paradise Beyond Imagination – The Ultimate Getaway at Howie’s Homestay - My partner and I spent two unforgettable weeks at Howie’s Homestay in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in September 2025 – and words truly fall short when trying to describe the beauty, peace, and perfection of this place. From the moment we arrived, we were overwhelmed by Howie’s exceptional hospitality. He doesn’t just host – he welcomes you into what feels like a dream. Every corner of this private villa is designed with an incredible eye for detail. Everywhere you look, there is beauty – curated with love, care, and artistic vision. The lush garden grounds are nothing short of the Garden of Eden – flourishing, serene, and utterly magical. The infinity pool, crafted with natural stone, is a highlight. By day, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding greenery. But at night, as the villa lights reflect off the water, it becomes something else entirely – a romantic and almost surreal experience we’ll never forget. Everything in this place – from the architecture to the interior finishes – is made from top-quality materials, exuding luxury and warmth in equal measure. It’s not just beautiful – it’s built to the highest standard. Another standout was Howie’s local knowledge and advice. His suggestions for nearby excursions were absolutely priceless and allowed us to explore Chiang Mai in an authentic, meaningful way. In every sense, Howie’s Homestay is more than just accommodation – it’s an experience. We left feeling refreshed, inspired, and deeply grateful. If you’re looking for privacy, beauty, and world-class hospitality, look no further. We’ll be dreaming of this place until we return.
• ColinC2397 (10/5): Home away from home - Howie's homestay is located on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, offering a peaceful environment away from the city. Unique and heartwarming are the best terms to describe our experience of six-night stay in July. We originally want to stay in a international brand 5-star resort and incidentally found this unique mension. Water is a central theme in Howie’s architectural vision—gently flowing waterfalls, lotus ponds where koi swim gracefully, steaming hot springs, and crystal-clear infinity pools. Along one side of the lotus pond stand seven Lanna-style pavilions crafted from golden teakwood. Each pavilion serves as an independent space with its own function: living room, dining room, master bedroom, study, guest room, and more. We stayed at Teak Pavilion. It features an outdoor shower, sunken bathtub, and whirlpool. Glass walls and terraces open directly onto the garden, where blooming flowers, chirping birds, and lush greenery frame unobstructed views of the verdant mountain range in the distance. Room condition, space area, surrounding environments, heart warming house keeping service are excellent and way superior than any 5 star resort where we stayed in many countries. No other guests are around thus give you total privacy. You feel not away from home. Reclining on an outdoor lounger, surrounded by the sound of flowing water, cicadas and bird chirping, cool breezes, and the scent of greenery, one can quietly read a book—or simply lose oneself in the ever-shifting clouds and mist—immersed in the simple beauty of mountain seclusion. Not just spiritual, gourmet Thai food is the best I ever tasted in my past ten Thailand trips. Hostess Jerri not just made variety of conventional Thai dishes but also gave us details of food origin and history. By opening his private home, Howie hopes to meet kindred spirits and share stories of his travels around the world and his life in Chiang Mai. This beautiful home is, without a doubt, one of the most cherished chapters in our trips. Indeed we never feel away from home during our seven-day stay..
• 814renskel (10/5): Best Chiang Mai Hospitality and Food! - There needs to be more than five stars for this place. Literally every detail that makes for a comfortable and memorable stay was included. From excellent advance communication to the most delicious food ever (seriously, we’ve had Michelin starred meals and this place deserves one!) to friendly and warm hosting… every possible amenity and anything we could ever have wanted to do pr not do (the pool is delightful). We highly recommend Howie’s HomeStay for a couple looking to getaway and think it would be great for families and groups traveling together too. We will be back!
• Baseltime (10/5): A wonderful stay! - The photos do not do justice to this beautiful property. With each dinner expertly prepared by Jerry and with Howie’s insightful touring suggestions our stay quickly became a memorable one. Howie’s Homestay offers a private stay with options for privately touring Chiang Mai or simply relaxing in the comfort of this peaceful slice of heaven.
• KimWBL (10/5): Beyond 5 stars! - Howie and Jerri have the most gorgeous property we have ever seen. This is the kind of property that deserves to be featured on the cover of Architectural Digest along with at least a ten page spread inside. The quality of design, workmanship and overall attention to detail is beyond compare. We felt so privileged to be able to stay there for five glorious nights. Initially, we imagined feeling ill at ease as the only guests in such a large property. That was not the case at all. Howie always found the perfect level of making himself available but yet providing us with complete privacy during our stay. Howie would join us briefly during breakfast and dinner to answer any questions we might have and to confirm our plans for the upcoming days. We found his suggestions to be excellent and appreciated his willingness to find a way to make things happen. We were met at the Chiang Mai airport by Addy who along with a van and driver facilitated our various different activities while in Chiang Mai and continuing on to Chiang Rai and ultimately to the airport for our return to Bangkok. We had been told by a friend who had stayed there a year previous to us that it was worth staying there just to eat the amazing food. Therefore, we were anticipating good food but we could never have imagined the meals that Jerri prepared for us during our stay. Each night the table was laden with five scrumptious main course dishes. The quantity of food was staggering but more so was the quality of the dishes. We live in NYC and are accustomed to amazing meals but nothing compared to Jerri’s masterpieces. Her dishes included traditional thai dishes but always with her special signature twist. Our meals were worthy of a multiple Michelin star establishment. Any thoughts we had of not trying everything in front of us were discarded after our first bites. These meals were meant to be relished and lingered over.
• 338christad (10/5): The Best of Chiang Mai! - After 4 wonderful but busy days in Bangkok, our (too-short!) time at Howie's Home Stay was amazing. From the stunning architecture and landscaping, to wonderful guides and activities, to Jerri's SPECTACULAR meals and welcoming, gracious spirit and interesting chats with Howie. We couldn't have asked for a better way to experience Chiang Mai!!
• kiatthe1 (10/5): More than just a Homestay - We were looking for tranquil, lush landscape and resort style ‘hotel’ to begin with, and it ended up with Howie Homestay. Upon arrival, prearranged local guide Addy has been waiting in airport. It took us 30+ mins to arrive by noon, we were awed by the landscape planning, architecture design and awesome -antiques decoration. While the sumptuous lunch was served after. Thanks to Jerri’s passionate in cooking, we enjoyed the fullest even we couldn’t finish some of them. (Private and exclusive to the max) Staying 4 days in Howard and Jerri’s paradise not only relaxing and rejuvenating; but also inspire my family on how passion in life, rich in detail, and trust your believes shape what you gonna be in future. Thank you Howard and Jerri. Take care until we meet again.
• atwood2017 (10/5): The Best of Thailand at Howie’s Home Stay - Howie and Jeri’s home stay is Is the most amazing property we have ever stayed at. While the property itself is probably the most private, well-designed, architecturally significant and overall mind blowing place, the real gems were Howie and Jeri themselves. We felt like we made new friends in Thailand and having coffee and chatting with Howie every morning was so interesting and insightful. It’s difficult to describe the quality of Jeri’s food, if this home was open to the public for dining, it would have three Michelin stars. Her flavors, presentations, the sheer variety of the dishes that we were served every night and the beautiful breakfast with so many delicious tropical fresh fruits was mind blowing. If you’re looking for a superlative experience like none you’ve ever had before, Howie’s Homestay is for you. 10 stars, we will be back.
• AngieL1260 (10/5): Our best experience in Chiang Mai - Howie’s HomeStay provides an unforgettable experience. The exquisite environment, the impeccable services, and most of all, the delicious cuisines. Jerri, the beautiful wife of Howie and talented chief with her stylish and tasty fusion Thai cuisines satisfies picky taste buds. The only worris brought are that we’ll all have to go on diet after going home.
• ksjones1 (10/5): A memorable stay at Howie’s - Had a fabulous weekend with friends at Howie and Jerri’s amazing HomeStay. It’s a Bill Bensley designed home so truly gorgeous, with the most beautiful grounds and cool discoveries to be made around every corner. So fantastic to have the whole place to ourselves. Very private and very beautiful. Howie will help arrange whatever you want to do in the area but definitely make time to just hang out in the stunning pool, walk the grounds and enjoy the quiet. And while the home and the grounds are all gorgeous, the real star of the show is the super talented Jerri - we loved every single dish that came out of her kitchen. Stunning and creative and beyond delicious. Incredibly generous in the servings so that you get to try so many different dishes and no doubt, Jerri’s creations will be a most memorable part of your time in the region.
• brianpE7242YZ (10/5): Magical - There are many reasons as to why Howie's HomeStay felt like we were staying in a Garden Of Eden (our villa, the exquisite pool, the lush vegetation and birds, the hospitality and service, etc.) not the least of which was the magically curated and prepared meals organized by Jerri. We made an effort to find good food throughout our trip to Southeast Asia but none was close to as good as Jerri's food. We highly recommend Howie's -- anything else would be a distant second-best.
• ebawin (10/5): Heaven on earth ! - Heaven on Earth! We spent five fabulous days at Howie's Homestay. Everything was perfect, the environment, the garden and the decoration are absolutely beautiful, every detail is designed to make you feel good. Jerri, Howie's wife, cooks exceptionally well and deserves his stars in the "Michelin Guide"! She made us discover many Thai dishes and desserts. The mix of textures and flavours was always amazing and delicious. Howie organised all the activities of our stay and even continued to take us "under his wings" during the rest of our stay in Thailand by giving us his good addresses. In short, a "tailor-made" stay that we will not soon forget !
• huijuj (10/5): Wonderful hosts and property - Phenomenal food and beautiful property. Meals alone are worth the stay. Luxurious and exclusive. View from the property is spectacular. Howie and Jerry are also great hosts - they care about their guests and go out of their way to make guests feel home.
• johncY443WG (10/5): Tranquility at Howie's - Wow. What can I say but WOW! As advertised, we had the entire place to ourselves. Howie and his lovely wife were wonderful hosts. She did all the cooking and after a three week trip through SE Asia, this was by far the best (and most plentiful) food we had. At breakfast we looked over the lovely pool and could see the temple spire up the mountain. Serene is as close as i can get to the moment. A dip in the infinity pool in the afternoons to cool off was wonderful and then of course you can check out his extensive art collection. Our room (a full stand alone cabin) was great. Great! The sad thing for future visitors...we were there when there was a fresh batch of Golden Retriever puppies (cut and adorable to say the least). By the time you may get there said puppies will be dogs and still lovable but not puppy cute. (i presume he will only keep one of the new pups). So if you are lucky enough to visit, i trust you will meet his dogs who will graciously accept any attention you might give them. We really did enjoy out stay at Howie (and the local tours are very nice and you MUST visit the elephants). And bring a good appetite.
• supersar100 (10/5): Exclusive luxury - To call Howie’s a homestay is a misnomer, a more accurate description would be an exclusive private resort. Howie’s is a stunningly beautiful small estate in the hills outside Chang Mai. The rooms are beautiful, spotless and the beds comfortable. There is a huge swimming pool and plenty of shady corners to relax. Jerri’s cooking is fabulous, generous portions of beautifully cooked Thai-/asian food with plenty of variety. Howie and Jerri are charming hosts, every whim was catered for and nothing was too much trouble. The best bit is you get this wonderful place all to yourself!
• lyndac728 (10/5): Unique and Spectacular - We have just left Howie and Jerry’s piece of paradise in Chiang Mai. We travelled as 2 families with 20+ aged kids and we all thought it was a wonderful place to stay . Attention to detail in the architecture and interiors is just fantastic - this is no hotel style of furnishing at Howie’s.. Exquisite antiques everywhere. If the Michelin reviewers are passing by Jerry would get a few stars for her wonderful creations - the complexity and depth of flavours in every dish served at dinner is just amazing. Howie is just the best host - nothing too much trouble and all trip recommendations was spot on. Special unique visit - thank you Howie & Jerry
• judyanddavid (10/5): A magical experience . . . - Staying at Howie's HomeStay was a magical experience. Howie and his wife Jeri are consummate hosts--the true definition of "innkeepers." Howie is an amazing raconteur and Jeri is an amazing executive chef. (The best food we had in Thailand was at Howie's dining room table.) What did we like about it? First, the physical setting. We felt we had landed in a private oasis. Every detail of the compound has been subtly architected . . . the infinity pool that appears to spill into the duck pond below. The seating area at the end of the pool that appears to float in the pool. In our room, the glass around the bathroom wall, allowing you to join with nature during your shower. (There is an exterior wall for privacy and also an outdoor shower.) The art and the artifacts on the grounds are stunning, collected by Howie over the years. Howie particularly likes elephants--and there are statues of them everywhere. But he also likes grinding tools, urns, mythical beasts and monkeys. We felt privileged to stay in what felt like a private sculpture garden and museum. The landscape is spectacular--both the infrastructure and the plants themselves. Howie told us that he regularly replanted sections--so we never saw dead leaves or bromeliads that were past their prime. There is a stone-paved walkway that winds behind the guest rooms and the duck pond. Howie also organized our activities, which in our case centered on biking. Howie's long-time associate Addy was our guide. We also had a driver and bike guide arranged by Howie. Two of the three bike rides started from Howie's front door. Howie told us about other activities he has arranged for other guests (elephant safari, tea plantations), but we did not avail ourselves of any of them. We have traveled all over the world, staying at top hotels. Our experience at Howie's was unique, and will be long remembered.
• APMNYC (10/5): Wonderful private stay in Chiang Mai - Staying at Howie’s Homestay was one of the highlights of our recent 10-day trip to Thailand and Laos. We weren’t entirely sure what to expect staying at Howie’s instead of a traditional hotel, but it turned out to be the perfect place to stay. The guest rooms are lovely and very comfortable, and the public spaces are equally beautiful, including the gorgeous pool with great views. My three kids (high school and college age) particularly appreciated having their own rooms for a few nights, as well as space to spread out and relax around the pool. It is the perfect combination of complete privacy, yet with the benefit of wonderful hosts in Howie and Jerri. We greatly appreciated Howie’s knowledge and activity suggestions – and Jerri’s truly fantastic cooking! Not only did she cook six different delicious dishes each night (plus soup and dessert), but she was able to accommodate my food allergies. We briefly considered going into Chiang Mai for dinner and to go to the night market one evening, but that idea was quickly voted down – no one wanted to miss a night of Jerri’s cooking! I highly recommend Howie’s and hope to get back there someday.
• Merryhan_K (10/5): The Amazing Howie's! - Our family spent Christmas at Howie's Home Stay and the experience was definitely one of a kind! We watched a ton of YouTube videos of the place before we went and hoped it was as "nice" as the videos but I must say it was 100 times better in real life! The place is like a piece of heaven, you cannot imagine the beauty and the calm energy you instantly feel as soon as you step into Howie's, it's true luxury I would say. But Howie's wouldn't be what it is without its amazing hosts who just made the experience not only memorable to us but to our 7 year old daughter who cried as we were leaving because she was going to miss Uncle Howie and Auntie Jery. We also had our 11 months old baby with us who loved her morning walks around the lake and was mesmerized by the ducks, birds and squirrels in the beautiful trees that surrounded the property and dipping her feet in the pool. And as I've been saving the best to last I have to thank the Amazing Chef Jery for making our dining experience the highlight of our whole Thailand trip! We've never had Thai food this good in our lives and that was our 3rd visit to Thailand.... the food was delicious and her desserts were heavinly! We also had a vegetarian friend with us and a friend with nut allergies and everyone had the same amazing food experience! But again it's not just the food, Jery is just the sweetest... our kids absolutely loved her! Her happy, loving evergy is infectious. We will definitely go back to Howie's because we feel like 4 nights were not enough!
• jasongU662TB (10/5): Perfect Relaxing Private Vacation - Howie's Homestead is everything I look for when traveling to a new place, a beautifully designed space, a gracious host and spectacular food. The property is designed by one of the most well known architects in Thailand and I felt consistently inspired exploring every corner of the estate. Howie's wife is responsible for the food and I think over four days we must have tried 30 different local dishes all of which I enjoyed. I highly recommend following Howie's advice and going on the elephant sanctuary.
• Salesman177 (10/5): Amazing place with Serenity in Abundance - Howie's Homestay is a one of a kind experience. Howie, his wife and staff are just the best. The property is amazing like out of a movie. Jerri makes world class food that is delicious and abundant. The place is first class for families and Howie can help you take advantage of all that Chiang Mai has to offer. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.
• I9840RBgregb (10/5): Private luxurious villa experience with the best food you’ll have in Chiang mai - If you’re looking for: -a private experience -luxurious indoor/outdoor villa all to yourself -the best Thai food in the country You must stay at Howie’s. Went with a partner but there are more rooms for families or bigger parties. Full concierge service from the moment we booked, Howie provided recommendations even for when we weren’t staying at the residence :) Cool other part was everything was all inclusive. Didn’t get nickel and dimed for transportation, food, etc If we could take this experience with us everywhere we traveled we’d do it in a heartbeat — unlike any other place we’ve ever been to
• Walburga (10/5): - Wie im Paradies.

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