river island. near yala jungle – Home 616813 Chalet
- 1 bedroom
- 5 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
river island. near yala jungle – Home 616813
- Chalet
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 5
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 1 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
$40 per night and $15 per person after the first 2 people.
the chalet will be given to one family at a time, so even if you are only 2 people you will have it only to yourself.complete privacy.
This 1 acre hideaway is bounded on two sides by streams.the dry zone scrub that surrounds the house is not landscaped but we do plant native jungle trees that are a haven for birds.
It is called river island because it is very secluded and feels like an island due to the 2 waterways. yet it is in close proximity to the tissamaharama road [also called the colombo galle highway],10 minutes by tuk tuk
attractions nearby
Yala National Park 45 minutes
Bundala bird sanctuary 20 minutes
Udawalawe National Park 1hour
Kalametiya bird sanctuary 30 minutes
Lunugamvehera National Park 1 hour
Kataragama (holy site/temples) 1 hour
Usangoda beach. 45 minutes
Galle (world heritage listed fort) 2 hours
Safari jeeps could be organized.
The wattle and daube architecture is characteristic of a village house but it is lockable.
The house consists of an open plan sleeping and seating area, 2 modern bathrooms and a large verandah for relaxing by the stream.steps built into the bank takes you down for a quick bath/swim before lunch. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, cooker, pans crockery and cutlery
Crisp white linen sheets and large mosquito nets make up your five mattresses on the sleeping platform. Towels are provided.
You could ask our manager ananda to go down to the market to buy fresh local produce and cook you up a down south curry and rice for an extra charge. there is a menu in the house. hambantota also has a large supermarket and restaurants.
Basic and beautiful. no a/c and no hot water.
And if you are truly blessed, on a moonlit night you may see an elephant crossing the stream for a wander in your garden.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- 6 Twin beds
- 2 Full baths
Amenities
- Private garden
- Patio
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Deck
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
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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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
Nelun H.
- Calendar last updated:
- 16 Sep 2020
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 9 reviews
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9 reviews
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- 8
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
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“Perfect Haven”
We booked 'River Island' ($35 per night) through Airbnb, and the isolated location right in the forest really appealed - but nothing could prepare us for the beauty and tranquillity of the s… More
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Response from the owner thank you for such a super super review. you were lovely guests.
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“For nature lovers”
If you stay at River Island and want to make a Safari tour to Bundala or Yala, you should definitely go with a guide. Ask Nelun to call Pradeep Kumara (or do it your self at +94 772 261 530). He has g… More
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Response from the owner thank you per. :)
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“A gem of a place”
Me and my mom stayed here for 4 nights and I could not have chosen a better place to escape from my busy life. If you love being surrounded by nature, you will love this place. In the morning, you wak… More
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Response from the owner i am so very very sorry about the disastrous trip to yala. i always use gayan as he is a ranger and very knowledgeable and responsible and so far his vehicles are good. this should never have happened and i have spoken to him. he is very keen on refunding you his fee. please tell me how i could do this. please also apologise to your mother, it must have been a terrible experience for her too. i am happy that you enjoyed our little chalet and thank you so much for a great review.
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“Lovely back to basics place for nature lovers”
River island is a unique place which will appeal to nature-lovers and those who don't mind going back to basics. We absolutely loved having the river and nature close by, and were super-happy to … More
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Response from the owner thank you sooooooooooo much for your super review. it was a pleasure to have you stay
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“Fantastic experience!”
We stayed 2 adults and 3 children (4-6 years old) at River Island for four days, and it was the highlight of our five weeks in Sri Lanka. Living with animals literally all over the place. There are ne… More
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Response from the owner iam so glad you had a happy stay. please do come back again
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“Wonderful place to stay for the nature traveller”
Great place. Fantastic Sri Lankan food prepared by caretaker "Samanthika". Open plan sleeping for 5. Two small waterways run on either side of the cottage. Great place for nature lovers. Our… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review. You must come again
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“The place is unique! Beautiful.”
This amazing house is located away from the tourist track in a small cute village but it was very easy to reach there. Being far from the regular tourist hubs, it is very relaxing to just BE there, surrounded by nature. No hassle at all to reach there. It is a totally safe place. The house is located at a small stream and we were able to observe so many birds, monkeys, snakes and monitor lizzards. It is a place for nature lovers. The caretakers took so nicely care of everything. They cooked great meals for us and gave us the utensil needed for doing laundry. Nelun organised a jeep safari in the Yala National Park for us, which was great. We could observe plenty of colourful birds as well as crocodiles, deers, elephants, monkeys, snakes and many more wild animals. Nelun was not only there for us while staying at her place, but she helped us druing our tour too. We highly recommend to stay at this peaceful place and to relax in this place's energy and atmosphere and to enjoy the hospitality of the caretakers.
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Response from the owner you were such good guests. thank you for a lovely review
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“Mooie plek met geweldige verzorging”
We zijn drie nachten in River Island geweest en hebben het geweldig gehad. Nelun reageert snel op mails en regelt alles prima. Bij aankomst werden we verwelkomd door Samantika en haar man, die alles d… More
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Response from the owner thank you so much for your kind review. samantika was so happy to host you. maybe we will meet again
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“Sleep in the Jungle!”
My family stayed here for 4 nights and we really enjoyed the remote jungle aspect with the quiet, the many monkeys, peacocks and snow herons. It is true there were many bugs near the lights at night, … More
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Response from the owner thank you so much iam so happy you enjoyed river island
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FAQs
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