Bonheur at Karambunai

Forty metres from the South China Sea at Karambunai Peninsula, Bonheur is a semi-detached beachfront villa on Precinct Dillinnea with private pool, hot tub, and direct garden access to the sand. Ground-floor layout means no stairs — a practical detail for families or guests with mobility needs.

The kitchen runs fully equipped: stovetop, microwave, toaster, washing machine, and a dining table for outdoor meals on the patio. A kids' pool sits separate from the main outdoor pool, and sea views carry through the living area to the sitting room's sofa and flat-screen with Netflix.

Karambunai sits roughly 30 kilometres north of Kota Kinabalu city, keeping the property away from town noise while staying within range of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park ferries. A 9.5 rating across 187 reviews is unusually high for self-catering accommodation in Sabah.