Elegant luxury, and barefoot bliss on an almost private beach – Home 3079134 Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Elegant luxury, and barefoot bliss on an almost private beach – Home 3079134
- Villa
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The house exudes an aura of peace and tranquility, as many of our guests have commented. Walking in through the hidden front garden, you just cannot help but feel elated by that first wonderful view of the ocean.
We love this beach house, designed for us by our architect son, not only because we were involved in the building process from day one, but because it exceeded all our expectations. The building materials, artisans and labour were mostly locally sourced because we wanted to support the local community, and by doing this we have got to know the people of the area. We came to this village as strangers, but now we have no hesitation in calling this our home away from home.
This is our bolt-hole, to unwind and recharge; but much as we would like to, we don't get the chance to vacation without limit. So, we want to share the wonderful experience of staying at this enchanting location with people from around the world.
Be warned, you will be spoiled rotten by our staff. Our housekeeper Buddika and chef Sachika will cook, clean and generally take care of all the chores and make sure you feel at home from the moment you arrive so that you can get down to some serious vacationing. Do ask if you have any special requests; we try our best to cater to our guests' individual needs and preferences. Sachika makes mouthwatering Sri Lankan fare as well as international dishes, so tell him the level of your spice meter and prepare to feast.
We can arrange transport for your trips, tours and transfers and help you in the event of unforeseen problems. Our property is staffed 24 hours, with Nelson doing night duty when Buddika and Sachika finish their work day.
The staff is available when you need them, but always in the background and never intrusive. They are very sensitive to your need for privacy.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds - 3 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($213.86) €200.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Please shower before getting into the swimming pool.
Bedroom furniture and fittings may not be displaced by guests. Please ask the staff in case you wish to change your bed configuration from double to single, etc.
About the owner
Nirmala D.
Tourist License
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- Calendar last updated:
- 25 Feb 2021
- Years listed:
- 10
- Based in:
- Netherlands
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, German, Dutch
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 18 reviews
Excellent
18 reviews
- Excellent
- 15
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Paradise!”
Our grown up family spent Christmas at the villa and it exceeded all our expectations. The staff were friendly and attentive and the meals were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble including arrangin… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind words. It gives us, your hosts and the villa staff, an immense feeling of satisfaction when we hear that our guests enjoyed their stay. We love meeting all the wonderful people from around the world who choose our rental for a beach holiday.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect luxurious beach holiday!”
Although most of the reviews are so positive we were (to tell the truth) a bit worried about the road noise mentioned in the last couple of reviews but decided to book anyway, and so happy we did. … More
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Response from the owner Hosting you and your lovely family was a pleasure for us and the staff of Olu Beach Villa. Thank you for your kind comments.
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“Nice villa set very close to the beach”
We spent a week here at Olu Beach villa in April (family of 5 with 3 young children). What we loved -The proximity to the beach, accessible via a gate at the bottom of the garden. The sunsets were … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review. Be assured I will look into the shortcomings you mention, the staff is employed to do more than just be pleasant and friendly. We have been experiencing unusually hot and humid weather since March and your stay in April coincided with the worst of it. There has been rain since then and wonderful cool breezes are once again keeping the living areas cool and comfortable.
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“Excellent villa but would advise to self cater”
We loved the villa, the grounds, the beach and the pool. The location is excellent and very beautiful. We had a few issues but these did not prevent us having one of our most enjoyable holidays to dat… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to give us such valuable feedback. I am so pleased you had a pleasant stay with us. Although I am sorry there was a misunderstanding about the staff leaving without clearing up after your evening meal. Generally all the day staff leave by 6 pm, and that is why we ask you to rinse the dishes and stack them in the kitchen to be washed when the staff arrive the next morning. Our guests don't generally have a problem with this. This is keeping in mind that the cook and caretaker arrive at the villa by 07:30 am (or earlier, if requested) to prepare and serve breakfast, which means a 10 hour work day. Our operation is too small to have a larger workforce doing shift duty, hence the request to guests to clear up after the evening meal. Prices for meals must fluctuate according to what you choose to eat. A vegetarian meal will naturally cost less than a meal which includes seafood etc. We can provide full-board on request, but this must be done at the time the reservation is made. I wish you had asked me about this option. The power cut which lasted all of 15 minutes was very unfortunate, and I regret the inconvenience you experienced.
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“Chilled out beach holiday.”
Spent a wonderful 5 days just chilling out at the villa. The staff were absolutely brilliant and could not do enough to make sure everything was perfect. One word of warning, if your on a diet don… More
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Response from the owner Thank you, we are so happy you had an enjoyable stay.
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“Beachside holiday”
The Good; The house is in a beautiful location, right on the beach. The design is light, open and airy, capturing every sea breeze available. the furnishings are comfortable and the ambiance relaxing… More
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Response from the owner I am sorry to hear of the shortcomings you have mentioned about some aspects of your stay with us. Allow me to clarify the points raised by you. We ask our guests to place their breakfast order in the evening for the following morning, but, you had consistently failed to do so. The cook had to purchase ingredients and prepare your breakfast whilst catering to last minute requests. The one and only additional charge was approximately US$2.50 for a bottle of olive oil. There were no other additional charges, so your claim about a charge of $10-15 per day is, to put it kindly, an exageration! The linen was changed in two of the bedrooms when your group decided to change the bedrooms on the second night. The rooms/bathrooms were cleaned on two occasions, the only occasions when you actually allowed my staff access to the rooms. Our staff do not enter private spaces (the bedrooms) without permission from guests. You were actually provided with a towel change, again proving your claim to be untrue. Light duvets were provided when requested - it is generally too hot for duvets even with the ac on, so they are not standard issue. Traffic noise can be heard only in the bedroom on the street side, so yes, light sleepers using this room should use ear plugs. Yes, we have a very eco-friendly wc system which works beautifully with the waste bins for non organic waste. It is clean and efficient. There are never flies in the bathrooms. All our guests until now have shared our high standards of hygiene, and allowed our staff to clean the bathrooms daily! I am astounded that you never once called me during your stay (on the house telephone, at no cost to you), to register a complaint. I spoke to you on the day you arrived at the villa and told you to contact me if you had any problems or questions. By the way, I discovered that Tripadvisor had actually sent you an email reminder, with a copy to me which I found when I did a better search, about the second payment being due. It was no fault of Tripadvisor but an oversight on your part. Your booking was eventually reinstated with no additional costs to you, which I found to be very gracious on their part, do you not agree?
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Absolute Delight”
Booking on the internet all the way from New Zealand seemed like quite a risk, but from the moment we arrived we were more than delighted with our decision. The villa is architecturally beautiful wit… More
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“Wonderful Stay!”
If you are looking for somewhere private and peaceful for a vacation, I highly recommend visiting Olu Beach Villa, as we had a most relaxing time for 7 days. Although it’s a 2.5 hour drive from … More
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“Paradise exists here”
The Olu Beach Villa was truly the ultimate holiday- relaxing, restful and rejuvenating! We were there with two little boys (3 and 1 year old) and the visiting grand parents. We rented all three bedroo… More
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“Paradiset!”
Jag och mina 6 väninnor hyrde Villan 10 nätter i Januari 2015, bilder och beskrivning stämde mycket väl med Villan. Ett fantastiskt läge på en lugn och mycket vacker str… More
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with Nirmala (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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Send Nirmala (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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