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Had a great stay at L&S. It's on the last hill before you get to Kamala and is run by an Italian man and his Malaysia wife. They had their grand opening only one day before the tsunami hit -- talk about bad luck -- and then opened the place up to about 200 refugees. There are only 10 rooms, they are very large with hot water, cold a/c, satellite TV, etc. A nice open-air restaurant and covered pool table with future plans including a swimming pool, massage parlor, etc.
Guests really are made to feel like one of the family --- and they are very accepting if you want to bring back a BG to stay (I picked up one from Let's Go Bar on Soi Eric my very first night and she was given a free breakfast in the morning!). In fact, on New Year's Eve when I came downstairs before my planned trip into Patong, the owner wife had two girls waiting for me to choose from. The one I picked ended up staying in my room with me for the next week (no extra charge). That's what I call room service!
Yes, it is a bit removed from the action but they offer motorbike rentals or one of the helpers will take you wherever you want to go for a minimal fee (less than what the motorbike taxis in Kamala or Patong will charge you). Or, just walk up to the road and hail a tuk-tuk (usually 100 Baht into Kamala, 200-300 into Patong depending on your negotiating skills). To return, be prepared to describe the hill and tell the driver it's not actually in Kamala as many drivers aren't familiar with it's location yet (4 km from Patong, 1 km from Kamala). They also got me some very good rates on local tours (paying Thai prices rather than farang prices).
I'm already planning my next trip (probably in four or five months from now) but as much as I liked L&S, I'll probably get a place right in Patong next time to save on the tuk-tuk costs (which can add up over time). I may spend a weekend or two at L&S to visit with the owner and get a bit of peace & quiet...
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