There might be a couple of listings on http://www.rentals-phuket.com that suit you since the site has a section dedicated to vacation rentals. ... more

HOw long will you be staying? For longer term rentals check out Welta She has some less expensive houses usually.... www.houseinphuket.com I would recommend Nai Harn, Karon, Kata, Rawai ... more

... but many looking for yearly rentals, some might do 6 months, those are residential style and you would in most cases need transport. You would also have to pay utilities etc. I would check on Phuket Gazette classifieds and also houseinphuket, they sometimes have shorter term places but not often ... more

... be a very special romantic vacation. Of course ... ... want to look into the vacation rental offerings (as opposed to hotels) - these are generally very exclusive/intimate and of a very high standard. The new luxury development at Surin Hill (see http://www.rentals-phuket.com/rentals/propertyforrent_94.asp) has ... more

... have a pretty good sense of the cost of apartments, rental houses, groceries and the expenses of day-to-day life. I am sure many will disagree, but there is some really embedded mythology about the cost of living on the island. Bottom line - depends on what you are buying ... more

... based on last year, were quite reasonable. My opinion is that if a vacation costs a little more and you enjoy it, then that is far better than spending less and 'not' enjoying it. But you can't judge prices in Thailand in general with what you pay in Phuket ... more

... places that have a proper rental form such as you would expect from Hertz or Avis that has a picture of a car and or bike on the rental form that any dammage on the vehicle before renting can be marked down afetr inspection on the rental form before you ... more

I have just spoken to my travel insurance company(1cover), not having a idl does not invalidate it but they stated it may invalidate any insurance provided by the rental company. So yes get it.. ... more