Mayan Apartments

19/07/2018

You know when you're in another country and you would just die for something to eat that's typical of where you're from?

Dont get me wrong I love Thai food........and I have my favourites.

But sometimes you just fancy something that reminds of where you came from..........comfort food.

When I feel like this I go to one of my favourite places in Naiharn.......Gallery Cafe by Pinky.

It's located at the 3 way junction on the way to Naiharn Beach coming from Saiyuan.

Hanger left and it;s just on your right. You can park at the back of the restaurant.

My 'comfort food' special is bangers and mash. Nice well cooked sausages, fresh bright looking steamed vegetables, creamy pumpkin and potato mash and gravy to top...........fab!

Go check it out.............x

17/07/2018

Thought I'd take my coffee outside and enjoy the garden, just sit and relax - contemplate the day ahead.

Found Cory from Australia - who has been staying here for over a month - doing the same thing.

Coffee, a beautiful garden, basking in the balmy air - perfect

04/06/2018

Life here at Mayan Apartments is ticking along just nicely.

More guests have booked in, a couple, a single woman and a group of 4 people staying for a month. In that time another couple stayed briefly and left.

The monsoon rains are certainly on the way, so nobody is really out by the pool and no chance for a photo shoot.

However there is always an opportunity to take pictures of the local wildlife.
We have a new addition to the Mayan family. Her name is Honey and she is the cutest little bundle of fluff with razor sharp teeth who is quite happy to use them.

Having learnt how to navigate the steps and small incline in the reception she is out and about when Noi allows her and is quite happy chasing any cat that comes into her view. She stays with Charcoal the black cat and is very happy around him and they play fight regularly, but Meow Meow is another thing. She isn’t the friendliest of cats with other cats and less so with Honey. But Honey is relentless in her pursuit of Meow trying to get her to join the fun.
I’m not a big animal lover but the animals are quite funny to observe.
So wildlife……………….

I woke up one morning, still half asleep. I opened the curtains to see a big chicken just ambling down the drive into the car park and I was thrown me into a panic.
In the time it’s taken to grab a sarong and leg it out of my place I imagined all manner of carnage and I can’t bear to see animals attack each other now matter how natural it is.

I run quickly over to the security bar and encourage this chicken to go back up the driveway. It’s clucking quite loudly and indignantly but moving back up the drive and then legs it out onto the waste ground just beyond the villas situated in front of Mayan Apartments.

Job done…………….so I thought.

This chicken has a death wish………………..it has almost taken up residence here in the garden.

And the cats?.................don’t really seem to care. How can that be? I thought cats and chickens didn’t party together but this chicken is really just happy scrabbling around in the ground and the grass, eating whatever takes it’s fancy and the cats haven’t bothered it in any way.

It’s day 4 and our chicken is still hanging around………..

It reminded me of a chicken joke………..

Why did the chicken cross the road………………

Because it could…………………..surprisingly haha!!!

30/05/2018

I’m a creature of habit in many ways……………………

I have my spontaneous moments but with some things especially breakfast when I’m eating out, I tend to gravitate to the same places.

What sends me back usually isn’t necessarily the food…….it’s generally the service.

Most places can poach an egg, make you a bacon sandwich and brew up a decent cup of coffee.
But what makes me want to go back is how I’m treated there.
I love it when I can go in and I’m recognized and my name is remembered…

‘Ah sawadee ka Khun Janpen’

Janpen is a Thai name I was given many years ago which has stuck! – it means ‘full moon’. I’m not sure if it was a reference to my big smile or my big bottom!! Really!!!

And if they remember where you like to sit then all the better.
Then if they get to know you and what you like – if your eating habits are fairly fixed – then that’s great service.

If they remember little touches like you have a piece of lemon in your glass of water.

They also remember that on one menu option you like everything but salami. That you like your eggs poached but they’ll adapt if you just mix it up and ask for scrambled egg.

That if you are there on Friday you like to read the local paper or the Bangkok Post and they ask you if you’d like it.

If it appears they feel satisfied that you are satisfied – that’s great service.
And great service deserves a tip…………………I always tip.

When I go to a place where I’m known………………I just feel comfortable and happy and not so much a stranger. It’s a nice feeling.

I’m not fussy per se.

Sometimes I might go in and say ‘same same yesterday’ and the waitress/waiter will know.

There’s one such place where I can guarantee I will go. It’s a coffee shop in Saiyuan. It’s owned by Wei an canny young Burmese woman. She runs a tight ship. And she was taught well. I know because she used to work for Nok at German’s Bakery also in Saiyuan – another favourite of mine many moons ago. German (pronounced with a hard ‘G’) has now passed away and Nok still has a thriving business.

But Wei is local to Mayan Apartments and one of my places of choice. It's called Coffee@Home.

Pop along you will almost certainly meet Wei and probably Dengmo who always remembers the things I like.

In life I feel it’s all about the people…………….

Tell them Khun Janpen sent you……………..

25/05/2018

Hi Kaz here,
I'm currently staying in the Rawai Apartment on the ground floor.
Just thought I'd tell you about this Apartment. It's huge....so much space.
Generous living and kitchen area..............big enough to swing many cats in as long as they aren't ours!!!!
It has 2 separate bedrooms which again are generous in size with plenty of storage and large shower areas.
The furniture is quite special. Most of it is made from teak wood: solid and beautiful.
The floor to ceiling windows allow for more light and again give the feeling of airiness and space. Can't say enough about the space!!!
I have my yoga mat out on the floor and never put it away. I can dance and stretch and not interfere with anything.
The apartment is big but cosy and very comfortable.
A sliding door gives me access to the pool and garden area and a little patio area allows space to sit and read a book in the shade.
This apartment would appeal to anyone really. A little more expensive in high season than the other apartments as it is the biggest. It would suit a family with small kids as it is on the ground floor and has access to the pool. It's easy to run out and supervise the kids or sit on the patio and watch them from there.
4 adults would just enjoy the size and facilities. The bedrooms are big enough to not feel claustrophobic and comfortable enough just to have your own space.
The concrete walls and floors keep out a lot of sound.
I have thoroughly enjoyed staying here. I could quite happily live for some time here.
In fact the management are happy for folks to have a long stay. Just contact Waller or Tony and they will give you a good price for 30 days or more.

Can't say enough good things about Mayan Apartments.....x
PS: have a look at Waller's pictures.

23/05/2018

One more week to go for you or your friends to enjoy the riotous deal here at Mayan Apartments............

Bag yourself a luxury apartment for just 500 baht per night.

Available until the end of May.

Book by messaging Waller on the page or else go to Booking.com and reserve your place.

Pick up from the airport for 1000 baht.

Rent a motorbike for 300 baht per day.

Noi is ready here to take your booking and welcome you to this quiet little hideaway in Rawai.......

22/05/2018

The plans for Mayan Apartments are shaping up nicely. The team has virtually completed the renovation of the rooms, adding new furniture, fittings, bedding and improved wi-fi service.

A welcome basket of goodies has been put in each room.

All apartments have self-catering facilities including a fridge, cooker and use of a gas bottle.

Each room has its own particular layout, decoration and position in the building.

Waller has already posted pictures of the Kata room.

The Kata room is on the ground floor at the rear of the building. Its special feature is that it opens up onto a small private garden with a walkway to the pool. It is not overlooked by anything.

It is a one bedroom apartment and there is a double bed in the living space. So essentially it sleeps 4 people: ideal for a family with kids.

If you love to lounge around the pool and like to be on the ground floor, like a little privacy then the Kata room is perfect for you………….

Enjoy your little corner of the hideaway………

21/05/2018

Some more pictures of folks enjoying the amazing deal at Mayan Apartments.
Jola, Bartek, Marta and Grazyna love to hang out by the pool. They are from Poland and are spending their holiday visiting the south of Thailand.

next stop Phi Phi island..................

10/05/2018

10/05/2018

09/05/2018

Low season maybe creeping up on us but folk are still arriving at Mayan Apartments.

Spying some people around the pool I wandered over and asked them for a piccie.

They happily obliged..............

Nataliya, Liliya, Grigory and Asik enjoying fruit around the pool.

They happened to say what a beautiful place it is. I agreed of course.

Enjoy....................x

09/05/2018

Guests who stay here at Mayan Apartments