The beginning of dreams by the Little Fishing Village of Xuhai ~ Peony Bay Villa

Source / Monocle Editorial Team

Located in the Xuhai Tribe of the Peony Township, once a restricted area requiring entry permits, stands the exceptionally tranquil Peony Bay Villa. With its natural and rustic style and an abundance of wooden furnishings, it attracts many urban refugees in need of a breather from the hustle and bustle.

Along County Highway 199, about an hour’s mountain drive past the Mudan Reservoir, Peony Bay Villa emerges modestly with a design concept centered around ‘plant landscaping’ and ‘natural ecology.’ Without a luxurious lobby or opulent bathrooms, the villa is home to a variety of native flora and fauna that create their own ecological paradise. Unlike other resort villas, an ‘eco-resort vacation’ has become one of Peony Bay Villa’s signatures. The exclusive villas include a total of ten private swimming pools, twenty private outdoor hot springs, and thirty private indoor hot springs. Even if you never leave the property, you can still enjoy your own little world. With only 24 rooms, it never feels crowded.

The spacious guest rooms also feature private hot springs, divided into the Vavayan Villa for two guests (Perfect Woman), honeymoon suites, the Diumie Villa for two to four guests (Happiest Woman), and the Mudanlou Villa accommodating two to six guests. The private spaces are completely undisturbed, blending earthy tones with the natural landscape in perfect harmony. All room types come with indoor cypress wood baths and outdoor stone tubs. Each room is equipped with charming, rustic wooden clogs for guests, and the soap dishes are made from natural stone, accompanied by equally simple wooden containers for toiletries. The rich hot spring water is thoughtfully divided into cold and hot springs; the hot spring is cooled to around 30 degrees to create the cold spring, allowing all travelers to enjoy 100% natural spring water. Despite the high prices, the place remains fully booked with an extremely high return rate. This is largely due to its considerate service and spacious, private spaces. The endless greenery and unpretentious natural surroundings, even the variety of chairs in the Peony Study and the soft lighting, all exude the harmonious atmosphere of Peony Bay Villa.

Address: No. 85-1, Xuhai Road, Xuhai Village, Peony Township, Pingtung County

Phone: 08-883-0888

Website: www.mudanwanvilla.com.tw