Loved it! Charles is a great host. There is a book in the room with everything you ever needed to know. The place is beautiful and in a great location. Only thing I didn't like was the beds are very hard...but that might just be Thailand. Thank you Charles for everything.

Great location, great host.

This condo was amazing. The furnishings were all in great shape, lots of appliances, US adaptable plugs, and an awesome master bath. It’s in the heart of the old town, so you can walk to everything or just take a tuk tuk. The landlord was incredible, he picked us up and dropped us off at the airport and checked in on us the day after we arrived to see if we needed anything. He also helped us set up personalized tours for us when we wanted to go places. This was a great house and wonderful stay in Chiang Mai.

This condo was amazing. The furnishings were all in great shape, lots of appliances, US adaptable plugs, and an awesome master bath. It’s in the heart of the old town, so you can walk to everything or just take a tuk tuk. The landlord was incredible, he picked us up and dropped us off at the airport and checked in on us the day after we arrived to see if we needed anything. He also helped us set up personalized tours for us when we wanted to go places. This was a great house and wonderful stay in Chiang Mai.

Great location, great host.

The place was beautiful, very clean and a great location. Charles was wonderful to work within we would definitely stay there again.

Let me begin with our Host, Charles. He was extremely accommodating, personable and professional. He really didn't have to drive us to the Le Crystal restaurant and bottleshop but did! Charles made certain we were happy and did all he could to make sure that we got everything we asked for. Charles, you are welcome to look us up anytime you are in Singapore - If you don't mind our company you are most welcome to stay with us. The Location is fantastic. The property is located within walking distance of everything and if you didn't feel like it there were tuk tuks nearby. Easy. The 2 bedroom apartment was comfortable and had all the conveniences of a real home. I would it find it difficult to point out a negative... the open bathroom concept in the ensuite is not a favourite but then again, that is more of a personal thing. I'm sure my husband thinks otherwise. Overall, we had a great time in Chiang Mai and i truly believe that Charles and where we stayed played a big part of it. Thanks.

Perfect apartment, perfect location

Charles, the owner, puts in great effort to make certain his guests have a memorable stay. The apartment is in a great location and Charles has a notebook full of recommendations for his guests. The linens are lovely and the beds comfortable. Charles is personable, delightful, and takes his role of hosting guests quite seriously.

Everything in this house was like we expected it from the detailed description given by the owner. Communication before booking and before our arrival was very fast, mostly within minutes, and no questions were left unanswered. The apartment itself provides a very high quality interieur which helps to relax after a day out in the vibrant city of Chiang Mai. We will book again with Mr. Rayner-Thompson next time in Chiang Mai.

Definitely will recommend to others

There are many pluses in choosing the Townhouse in Chiang Mai. The first is receiving the benefit of having a conscientious host responding in a timely fashion. Charles Raynor-Thompson, who manages this rental, always responded to your questions honestly, directly and gave good advice, including tours and restaurants. He even mentioned that every so often he attends some of the tours to ensure that the quality he endorses remains high. There is a guide book with recommendations based on the type of tour and restaurant cuisine located in the rental location. Another benefit is the location of the condominium in the old central part of town, within walking distance or a short tuk tuk ride to most well rated restaurants. Even if your restaurant is not close, we were fortunate enough to choose a fine dining restaurant that sent a car to pick us up. As mentioned, Charles is a consummate host because he adds the additional benefit of picking you up and dropping you off at the airport. When I mentioned that I was thinking of purchasing some wine for my spouse, he offered to give me a ride. He surprised me by even allowing me to take the time to purchase some food items as the wine shop was part of the supermarket and because he also had some shopping to do. The condominium itself has virtually everything a person needs to cook as little or as much as one desires. There is a modern and full stove with glass stovetop and range hood, a small freezer and refrigerator. Small appliances included an iron, blender, even an Delonghi expresso maker with some coffee supplied and a grinder. The electrical plugs are universal for recharging your electronic devices. There is a hair dryer for each of the two bathrooms. The townhouse is well taken care of and clean. As mentioned in previous reviews, there are several hundred movies to choose from on the large HDTV, with some recent ones available, and the channel listings can be changed to English or Thai, with some included Korean and Chinese channels. We had a very enjoyable stay and would return. We would easily recommend this choice.

Charles has it all covered. Beautiful town home with every amenity possible!! He even leaves a loaded cell phone for use. Close walking distance to a lot of great eating and sites! Right next to a temple and SP chicken! Easy to grab a ride anywhere! Love that Charles gets you to and from the airport! Local neighbors very friendly. Invited us for a beer one night! Highly recommend staying here.

This apartment and Charles as host are a case study in how to do "rent by owner"!!! The pictures are actually not as good as the apartment really is. Everything is beautifully appointed and super clean. The apartment has state of the art appliances and electronics with high speed wifi and even a cell phone you can use while in town. Charles personally picked us up at the airport and gave us a quick highlight tour on the way to the apartment with lots of helpful tips and places to see. In addition, the apartment has a guest book with lots of information about the area, things to do and places to eat. Another really nice touch. The apartment is conveniently located in the Old City and you can easily walk or take a tuk tuk anywhere you need to go. There's also really no need to leave the Old City unless you're taking a tour or going to the mountains so I highly recommend the Old City. I cannot say enough good things about this place or our experience while staying there. If you have a chance rent this apartment or ask Charles about one of his other properties. You will not be disappointed.

The host was superb, extreme communicative and the beautiful apartment was very central and had everything you could need for your stay.