Non-touristy Rural Homestay Near Chiang Mai?

[Nash]

So - a pretty tall order, but hoping some folks that have been around Chiang Mai for a while will be able to help out with a hiden gem somewhere.

Obviously, I might not get everything on my "wish list" but the ideal place would be:

• No more than 30 - 45 minutes from Chaing Mai by motorcycle (so - Hang Dong, Sutthep, Doi Sakket, Mae Jo, Mae Rim, Sarapee, Samung...)
• In a rural, quiet setting - preferably scenic but I'll take what I can get as long as it's quiet!
• Free from tourists / backpackers (preferably focused on Thais as their primary market)
• no more than 750 baht per night

I've been in Thailand for 6 years, speak Thai fluently, and will be travelling with my northern Thai girlfriend. We've no problem staying in a place with no English speaking staff that's light on amenities (cold showers, no AC, no internet, etc.) We just want a place where we can be away from everything and just enjoy some peace and quiet a few weekends a month, hear ourselves think, catch up on some reading and generally "detox" from the city life.

Cheers!

[DaamNaam]

This place is pretty secluded. And not that far out of town. Not sure of the rates though. And you will need your own transport.

http://nugentwaterside.com

[jazzed]

These 2 properties are in Doi Saket area.

Ban Chunsongsang ticks all the boxes, specially your budget & location (15km from Chiang Mai city) They do a discount for "more than 3 nights" -- you can try to negotiate a package rate for long stays.

http://banchunsongsang.com

You might consider Romyen Garden too. Their monthly rates are attractive.

http://www.romyengardenresort.com/index.html

[Dante99]

Howie's Homestay in Mae Rim is great but a little over your budget.

[jazzed]

Romyen Garden has something else going for it (besides being little patronised by tourists) A short walk to the end of the soi is Fiore Rosa, a very decent Italian eatery. Roberto runs it out of his own home so there's an easy-going vibe. It faces a man-made pond, pleasant to chill out in the evenings with a glass of wine.

Their Saturday lunch buffets are excellent value for money. Even then you won't be over-run by crowds. But if you really want peace and quiet, then just go at other times.

[Johpa]

Howie's Homestay in Mae Rim is great but a little over your budget.

Wow, so Howard finally opened a homestay in his walled hacienda.