Kanlaya's Eyrie, Luxury Homestay

A little slice of paradise under an hour's drive north of Pai. The location, gardens and views are a dream. The rooms are luxuriously appointed. We stayed in the cobblestone house this time. Four poster beds, exquisite Karen hill tribe fabrics. Spacious balcony with cushioned sunloungers. The marble floored bathrooms are heated should you need it. Philip and Gail are wonderful hosts, full of knowledge about the area. Breakfasts and dinners are tailored to your requests and always delicious. There is something magical about Kanalaya's. Go find out for yourself....

This luxury resort is hidden amidst the abundant jungle, green mountains and Mae Lang River near Thai-Myanmar border far away from light & sound of the town. Strolling around this peaceful place, getting some fresh and clean air, enjoying a spectacular mountain scenery with forest and stream are like being soothed by unspoiled nature. Owners (Gail and Philip) were very friendly and helpful. Our room was elegantly designed whether it be teak floor, woven bamboo ceiling, balcony that provides a beautiful garden view, heated bathroom floor, or bedsheet and some pillows which are hilltribe handicrafts. There was no air conditioner because the temperature (in that time) was about 18 degree Celsius. Since, the place is in the midst of the forest, so we experienced the darkest night we ever have in our life (haha). English Breakfast was very delicious, especially sausage. Outstanding! We really had a wonderful moment. Thank you. Totally recommended.

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.

A last minute decision to stay here which will turn out to be one of the best we make. We upgraded to the Honeymoon Suite and had the most magnificent stay. The suite is luxurious and has beautiful detail that you wouldn’t find in a typical 5 star hotel. Fantastically spacious, with a spa tub we didn’t have time to enjoy. Gale, the owner, cooked a fantastic local dinner which prevents you walking into the village and allows you to enjoy the beautiful garden that they have created to embrace the homestay. I could have stayed a week and found new detail to observe everyday. You will only be in this area once in your lifetime most likely. This is not your average homestay and worth every penny for sumptuous luxury

Kanlaya’s Eyrie is such a special place, my family and I adored our time at this lovely, hidden gem of a guesthouse. The location, in the breathtaking mountains of northern Thailand, is honestly undescribable. The staff and owners are warm and welcoming and so good at their jobs and obviously had a deep love for their country and community. Getting here is not easy- it’s a long and winding drive but the scenery along the way makes the trip go by quickly. And the arrival makes it all worth it! Do not miss out on the traditional Thai massage and the hike/lunch with the local guide. Both very special and unique experiences!

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.

Kanlaya's Resort is a outstanding place, especially for lovers of the beautul Nature. It's a beautiful place, in beautiful Nature with fresh temperatures at Night. The Buildings and the Surroundings are desihnated with the fine Details and in the original Thai Architecture done by the Owners Philip&Gail. If you want ti relax and recover, you will be on the right place. Enjoin the very tasty traditional local Food Dinner along the warm Fireplace. Have a pleasant chat with the Fireplace. Anyway, if you go ti stay in Kanlaya's Eyrie, you will spend very pleasant and unforgetable time there.

A bird's chirp, a distant rooster's crow are the first sounds you hear cutting through the morning fog. Heated bathroom floors, freshly baked croissants and local coffee start the day. Just outside of your villa surrounded in lush flora, sheer limestone mountains jet up from the lazy river below. Welcome to Kanlaya's Eyrie. This fantastic boutique villa is owned and operated by a lovely couple that have a refined, fastidious sense of duty and care for their guests. I won't give away all the secrets of this jewel but the nearby cathedral-like Tham Lod cave, local Karen villages, and hot springs make a memorable trip for anyone. Details: This was our second visit. On both occasions we drove the winding 1095 road from Chiang Mai, roughly 4 1/2 hours through gorgeous mountain scenery. Surround villages near the resort have a handful of local restaurants, 7-11, mini Big C convenience stores, petrol station.

Thank you so much Gail, Philip and Pen for the wonderful honeymoon we had at your place. We spent 4 days in this amazing site - our villa was absolutely fantastic with the nicest bathroom I ever seen, the breakfast/ dinner were delicious and so romantic! All the activities Gail and Philip helped us organize were great : hiking in the mountain, spending an exceptional night sleeping in the mountain with everything cooked on a BBQ and a fire, most romantic breakfast ever had with the sunrise on the mountains, discovering the area with a scooter. We come back to France with unforgettable memories. Mille mercis !