Giant House Riverside

The setting is the main draw: the river runs beside a large grassy yard, and you're close to Walking Street without being right in the noise. You can still hear bars and motorbikes in the distance, and there seems to be a school nearby, so kids can be heard during the day. It's a lovely open space, especially if you're into flow arts. Being near town also meant I could walk around instead of renting a scooter or bicycle, and Grab or Lineman rides are cheap when needed. The huts are extremely basic. The bathrooms don't have bins, toilet paper, or towels; maybe towels are available for a deposit, but I hadn't asked. Wi-Fi doesn't reach every room across the large property. I was first told in person that my unit would cost 200 baht, but on arrival they asked for 250. A different person checked me in, and the woman I'd spoken with earlier hadn't written down that I was coming, saying she'd remember. It's old-school, but still incredibly cheap for this location, about the price of a meal and drink. This was the cheapest place I've stayed in Pai. I stayed elsewhere up the road for 350 baht, with more amenities and a private bathroom, but it was a bit of a walk. Maybe the November start of high tourist season explains the extra 50 baht here. This is camping-style, bare-bones accommodation, so don't expect fancy hotel service. You give up some comforts, but the price and location are hard to beat.