Renting a vacation home in Thailand is becoming an increasingly popular thing to do. This is because there are many great properties to choose from at very affordable prices. A prime location is the coastal town of Bangsaen, which is just an hours drive from Bangkok’s international airport.

Affluent Thai people have been spending their weekends and vacations in Bangsaen for a long time, but it is only fairly recently that non-Thais have fully recognized what the coastal town has to offer. It has changed a lot in the past few years, and now has modern shopping malls, bars and restaurants to supplement its beautiful beaches and promenades. It is currently a perfect mix of modern amenities and classic Thai charm and peacefulness.

Several new estates have been established in Bangsaen and the surrounding area, in which Thais and non-Thais alike have built or bought homes. These properties definitely fall within the luxury category, with cutting edge interior design, private swimming pools and landscaped gardens. For the most part, they are located just a 5 or 10 minute walk from the beach – some are actually right on the beach-front.

The owners of these homes tend not to live in them for most of the year though, as they have jobs to do and responsibilities to uphold elsewhere. As a way to ensure that their investment is not being wasted whilst they are not living in it, they therefore often make their homes available for tourists, and those who stay in Thailand for months at a time, to rent. This means that you have access to a great range of luxury homes during your stay in Thailand.

You are wondering about the price, right? Of course, it ultimately depends on what type of property in Bangsaen that you opt for, but you can rest assured that you will be getting yourself a good deal. However much a beach-side property costs to rent in your own country, it will certainly be a lot cheaper in Bangsaen. For example, a modern four bedroom home in Bangsaen is available for just $100 a week. If you plan to stay for more than a couple of weeks, then prices are reduced accordingly.

Try some Google image searches for ‘Bangsaen’ and ‘Bangsaen Beach’ and you will see from the results what a great opportunity this is. The combination of natural beauty, modern amenities and Thai charm will see prices rise significantly in 2-3 years, so now is the time to get involved. Consider making a down-payment on your own property there if you have any spare funds available. It would be a good long-term investment.

The process of buying or renting a home in Bangsaen could not be easier, as there are several real estate firms set-up there that are ready and waiting to help you. Contact them, tell them what type of property you are looking for, and what your budget is, and they will show you a range of first class properties from their portfolio. If you just want some ideas of the types of properties available, and exactly how much they cost, then you can also check out their websites.