Secure in its own walled garden, the strikingly contemporary fully staffed Villa Hana offers four bedroom suites, including a double bunk room for kids, media room with 52-inch TV and Playstation 2, and split-level living pavilion overlooking the pool – ideal for families with kids. Surfing friends will appreciate the breezy laid-back vibe and 300-metre stroll to the surf breaks of Echo Beach. A car and driver are available at a special rate; though with the extensive in-house menu and both formal dining room and large barbecue deck, there’s no need to leave the villa.

INDOOR LIVING - Huge split-level vaulted living and dining pavilion overlooking the pool - Open-plan fan-cooled living, with over-sized sofas and ottomans - Dining for 10, and modern well-equipped kitchen - Air-conditioned home theatre with 52-inch TV, DVD and PS2 - Shaded covered walkways linking the three individual pavilions

OUTDOOR LIVING - 15m swimming pool - Sun-deck with six loungers - BBQ courtyard with table for 10 - Pergola with seating facing courtyard garden

MASTER SUITE - King-size bed - Glass sliding doors opening onto private riverside terrace - Huge bathroom with twin basins, rainshower and bathtub set before sliding glass doors onto terrace - 32-inch TV, DVD and iPod dock - Air-conditioned

GUEST BEDROOMS - King-size beds - Bathrooms with double vanity and rainshower - 32-inch TV, DVD and iPod dock

CHILDREN'S BEDROOM - Four bunk beds with twin ladders - Comfy floor cushions for flopping on - 32-inch TV, DVD and iPod dock - Private riverside terrace - Can be converted to a family room with extra queen-size bed