Meet Doriano
Sociable, Humble, Friendly
...i was born in Venice (Italy) and lived there till 2015, after i travel around Thailand for 6 months and had good experiences (the most) but bads too, i know what are the exigence of western people.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Diet and nutrition, Chess, Reading, Photography, Nature
Hosting guests since
2017
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within two hours
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Born and lived in Venice (Italy), in my life I was like artistic glass-maker and waiter in a 3-star hotel in Venice, department head in a big mall, advertising photographer, web-master, organic farmer and bee keeper and wwoofer in Tuscany (It) and Ibiza (Es)).
Since 2015 i live in Thailand. In April 2017 my Thai girlfriend, a couple of years ago, she decided to stop this kind of job because she was tired of me and her lovely daughter. I know I helped her in her dream.
I know i had the idea for renting the cost on this initiative.
I help you in communication, reservations, creation of new items of furniture, maintenance of the building, garden etc.
I speak Italian (mother language) Spanish and English a little bit, my girlfriend speak (mother language) Thai and very fluent Italian and English.
Inside the building I have:
- one bedroom (King Room) of 30 sqm. with King Size Bed, air conditioning, private bathroom with hot water and a balcony from which on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from 4 pm to 8 pm, you can admire the traditional Thai market in front of the restaurant.
- one bedroom (Queen Room) of 16 sqm. with ceiling fan and air condition, shared bathroom (with my family only), balcony.
A little Italian breakfast is included
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Computer
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
I live in the far south of Phuket in an inner street 500 mt. From the roundabout of Chalong leading to Kata and 200m from the state road leading to Rawai. In 10 minutes of scooter you can enjoy the beaches of Karon, Kata, Naiharm, Rawai and the port of Chalong (great for the night walk, along with the Rawai waterfront), to mention the best known but there are other small quiet and deserved Beaches, not frequented by mass tourism that deserve to be considered for a true relaxation experience.
Also in the 10/20 minute of scooters there is the famous "Big Buddha" temple located on top of Chalong Hill, Promthep Cape and more. On foot you can reach any bank office, post office, shopping malls (4 within 800 mt.) And port of Chalong, where you can embark on a visit to the nearby islands.
Local Area Facilities
- Beach
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Please note that only a light breakfast is included in the room rate. All other meals will incur an additional cost. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Light breakfast
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Coeliac
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
House Rules
My partner and I are smokers but we do not smoke in the interior spaces, we have the outdoor dining room and each room has windows, a balcony where you can also smoke. ;-).
There are no house rules, except for common sense ... we all practice.
Smoking is not allowed.
5 Reviews
April 2018
Darat and her family were lovely to stay with, gave good advice about the local area and is of course an amazing chef. Thank you for having us :)
Host reply
thank you for your nice review, is our pleasure to help your day on vacation was been beautifully..hope to see you again. have a good life kha (♡)
December 2017
Meals were served downstairs if you didn't want to venture out and find your own food. Cooking classes available for a very reasonable price - super fun! The room was great, large, and clean. Hosts were very helpful and welcoming. We had no plans in Phuket but were able to arrange for a visit to two beautiful islands by boat from the nearby marina, as well as information about bus schedules to nearby beaches.
Host reply
thank you for you're nice review and hope to see you again. take care girls
November 2017
I loved staying with Dararat (Noi) and her family for many reasons. All three of them, and the neighbourhood as well, are so kind, tender and helpful. They gave me the best advices, informations and time I have had in Thailand so far... But I also have to say the best food（Dararat is a real chef and has her own restaurant DDFusionFood）and cooking lessons. I will come back ASAP! XXX
Host reply
Fabienne is very very lovely guest, is some of special guests i had in my home until now, for me is not only guest but is part of my family and is so easy to have relationship with her, Fabienne is very helpful and very clean, i hope all of my heart to have her again in my home, thank you to homestay to give me opportunity to knowing nice people's as Fabienn. See you soon fabienne
November 2017
If you want to experience a real family in this region ,don't miss it, they speak English ,Italian also furthermore treat like a family part with guests,always Ready to assist challengers ,it's not an only free and clean stay but a Thai lifestyle.
Host reply
thank you very much MO it's my pleasure to have you at my home and you are is not only guest but is one of my friend..the door is always open for you, ... see you soon.
August 2017
I stayed for a couple of days and I cannot say enough good things about my stay.
I received a warm welcome with friendly smiles from Dararat and her family. Her food is delicious and she also made me a snack/packed lunch while I was out and about on their motorbike. I really felt looked after in every way, help and support with finding local places, the culture, and it felt like I was looked after like ‘family’.
The location is local and also within walking distance to tourist places like Chalong Bay, where I joined a boat tour to visit the islands (Phi Phi). On another day, I saw the beautiful sunrise at Chalong Bay.
The room itself is like pictured, it has airconditioning and is spacious, clean, with a balcony overlooking the market which happens twice a week. I was looking for a warm, friendly and local experience, and I certainly got that.
I can highly recommend staying with Dararat, and when I go back one day, I will stay with her and her lovely family again.
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