Would sincerely appreciate advice from the "Rich & Famous" regarding the "Tipping Protocol & Etiquette" when renting a 4 unit at Villa Pauli Mar, Terre Basses. I have never vacationed like this before so need some guidance.

Thanks

I guess there aren't many rich and famous readers on this board.

20.00 per day is what i alway gave for a 4 bedroom at the end of the stay

There are a few points to consider before putting a number into your budget.

Does your rate include cleanup and bed make up every day?

In a number of villas you may only get "maid service" once or twice a week during your stay.

For 4 bedrooms we would probably note the worker and tip them $20.00 on the days service was provided. Pay it direct to the maid....find out who she is and don't leave in an envelope for others to remit.

Enjoy !

Tip fore house manager ... Caretaker

If it helps, I've read this from this blog.

Clean up after a meal. Some of the best villas in Phuket have dishwashers so cleaning up after every meal won’t be a hard thing to do. If a dishwasher isn’t available and there are tons of utensils that need washing, leave everything on the sink and ask politely if one of the villa staff could help you clean up.

Throw waste in trash bins. There are several garbage bins situated on corners of a typical villa so make use of it. Some of these scraps especially the non-biodegradable kind (I.e. plastic bottles, wine bottles) gets recycled so you’re actually doing Mother Nature a solid!

Leave furniture and gadgets in good condition. From the air-conditioning system to the classic mahogany chair in the living area, make sure to leave everything unscathed since paying for damages can leave a nasty mark on your vacation.

Respect the owner and culture. Villa owners work hard in ensuring the place remains comfortable and accommodating for their guests and it’s just right if you treat everything with care. After all, good things and karma come to those who respect the place and everything that is included in it.