In Samcheok, Gangwon-do, a city with clean air and clear water, an exotic space tucked away in an alley near Bunam Beach catches the eye of passersby.

MOOTBYEOL

4, Bunamhaebyeon-gil, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea

Open the red gates and you'll find yourself in a cobbled courtyard with stepping stones. As you walk through the gate, you'll see an outbuilding in front of you, followed by an outdoor pool and a fire pit area connected to the main house. One side of the large yard is surrounded by a bamboo forest, like a folding screen.

To start with the detached space in the yard, MOOTBYEOL's detached house consists of a bedroom and a bathroom. If two families were visiting together, or two couples were visiting together, they could have a bedroom in the main house and a bedroom in the detached house, so the bedrooms could be completely separated. The outbuilding has a bay window so it doesn't feel stuffy, and the only view is of the bamboo forest that faces the bay window. If you're looking for some tranquil contemplation while gazing out at the bamboo forest, you can spend some time in the annex.

When you enter the main house, you'll find a cozy atmosphere with furniture made of antique wood and beige furniture. The beige European plasterwork gives the room a warm and comfortable feel. In the living area, which is open to the dining area, vintage speakers take center stage. The much-loved Diterams Brown Audio 300, produced in 1969, still sounds great. Fill the space with your favorite music with this vinyl player that blends seamlessly into the space with its vintage or modern look.

MOOTBYEOL is equipped with induction for simple cooking. You'll want to make the most of your stay, so instead of eating at a nearby restaurant, cook up a storm and sit down to a meal around the stylish, solid wood dining table.

Folding doors open from the living room to the outdoor pool, MOOTBYEOL's signature space that provides an exotic atmosphere. The straight line from the living room to the outdoor space to the pool is uniquely Balinese. The atypical pool gets deeper as you walk in, and the deepest part of the pool is 1.3 meters deep, making it safe and enjoyable for both children and adults.

The staircase behind the dining area leads to the second floor, where you'll find the main bedroom. With a queen-size bed and a single bed, the main house is perfect for three people. After all the fun, the last thing you want to do is sleep in uncomfortable bedding. The hosts have carefully selected bedding that is soft and cozy. For the perfect night's rest, MOOTBYEOL offers premium, lightweight, and cozy bedding inspired by snowflakes.

Past the bedroom, you can see the ocean through the bamboo forest in the distance. The bathroom on the second floor is connected to a jacuzzi area with ocean views. 

The view from MOOTBYEOL's jacuzzi area is unrivaled by any other jacuzzi view in any other space. Add sunsets to the mix and you've got yourself a truly memorable and blissful moment.

As the sky turns pink and dusk falls, the exterior and courtyard are illuminated, and we recommend taking a night swim as the warm colors fill the space. MOOTBYEOL's pools are heated from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with hot water circulation if you choose the heated option. MOOTBYEOL's nights are made even more enjoyable and beautiful with a beam projector that displays videos on the pool's exterior walls.

There are many factors that make MOOTBYEOL a Balinese-inspired space, but one of them is the real rattan umbrellas and sunbeds in the pool area. Even the sunbeds were flown in from overseas by the hosts for an exotic touch. Even if you don't want to swim, you can still enjoy the fire pit or just lie back on the pool bed and enjoy a relaxing and peaceful evening. MOOTBYEOL is a space that reflects the host's meticulous taste. The exotic feel of the space is carefully crafted to immerse guests, with lighting and props flown in from Bali. We hope that by relaxing at MOOTBYEOL, your tired mind will be filled with a subtle glow of serenity.