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olu villa – Home 6836548 Villa

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

A spacious villa with a fence around the property and a beautiful wooden gate. Only few minutes from the beach and set in a quiet neighbourhood. The bedroom balconies are overlooking the backyard were you will find a polished cement patio with a dining area, a built in BBQ, work space, a huge dining table and seating area! A relaxing place to have breakfast and dinners or to entertain friends. The front garden is green, lush and full of flowers and a lily pond.

Coast/Beach:

A 3-5 minutes tuk tuk drive or a short walk to the closest beach. Unawatuna beach also has a lot of shops (in the backstreet) restaurants, bars and night-life.

Special interest holidays:

In the area you can find cookingclasses, massages, yoga, turtle hatchery, temples, stilt fishermen, paddy fields, mangrove forest, Galle Town and Fortress and the spice garden.

Travel:

We can provide pick up at the airport. To easiest way to get to the house from the airport, is by hired van with a driver, taking the new highway. There is a small toll fee for using the highway. There is also buses and trains leaving from Colombo, situated about 40 km from the airport. To avoid the traffic, try to schedule you arrivals in the early morning or late night.

Distances:

Galle town is about 2 km from the house. Here you will find most things you might need, utilities stores, supermarkets, fruit and vegtable market, fresh fish and seafood, wine shops and clothing shops. Galle Fort is also an amazing place to visit with small streets, antique and jewellery shops, tea/coffee places, interior shops, and a spectacular walks on the fort wall.

Further Details:

Theres is a supermarket, post office, and a pharmacy in about about 5 min walk from the house. There is a big antiques store about 15 min walk away that is great to visit if you are a treasure hunter. Theres is no ATMs at the beach areas in Galle district. ATM machines is to be found in Galle City 2 km away. Very few places on the beach takes credit cards of any sort.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

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
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* 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

About the owner

Nina Therese L.
Calendar last updated:
12 Jul 2021
Years listed:
11
Based in:
Norway
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
31 reviews

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“Best private villa experience in Unawatuna”

Reviewed 3 Jul 2019

If you are looking for a comfi villa with beautiful garden, quiet spot, close to beach and friendliest local people, than OLU VILLA is the place you need! We (family of 4) were supposed to stay for a … More

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Response from the owner Hi, thank you for a great review! it was so nice getting to know you. We will stay in touch and we will be back in 6 month:) Nina & Niluk

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“Fantastic Dreamy villa”

Reviewed 10 Feb 2019

We spent ten lovely nights at OLU VILLA and loved every second it. We were made to feel like family . Nina and Niluk was on hand to help plan trips and requests that you may have. The villa was big a… More

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Response from the owner Hello to both of you:) And thank you for a great review! It was a pleasure to have you as guest and nothing warms my heart more, than when people really feel relaxed in our villa. We made it with love and it was for many years our home. Now it is a joy to see others feel the same way. Maybe we meet again:) Nina & Niluk

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“Perfect start of our Sri Lankan experience!”

Reviewed 25 Dec 2018

Villa: in great shape, beautiful interior and decorations. Garden: nice gardens and in great shape. Location: Calm, quiet, perfect outside of Unawatuna. Children Friendly: We had a 1 year old with us … More

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Response from the owner Hello, Thank you for your great review.. People are different in how much follow up and information they want/need. But i will have a talk with the staff and make sure they have a clear understanding:) Nina

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“Sheer joy”

Reviewed 21 Feb 2018

We stayed for a week and were sad to leave. The photos don't do it justice at all and so were taken aback by just how beautiful it all was. You will just love it, the house, the location and the … More

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Response from the owner hello and thank you for a great review. We love having you staying with us and we really hope you come back one day. Lots of love from Unawatuna:)

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“Idyllic location, stylish villa”

Reviewed 14 Jan 2018

The description doesn’t really do this justice. It is a spacious and luxurious villa perfectly designed for the heat and relaxing in a peaceful garden location. You get daily visits from amazing… More

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Response from the owner Hi Gillan, I am so happy you enjoyed your stay:) If you ever comeback please let us know as we have a 10% discount for returning costumers. Love from Nina and the whole family!

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“Perfect in many ways....!”

Reviewed 18 Dec 2017

Olu Villa is beautifully maintained with mature gardens front and back, clean, colourful, characterful, authentic (playful monkeys swing through the trees surrounding the property) and private - in on… More

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Response from the owner Hello Sian, sorry for my late replay. We loved having you and i hope we see you again. Who knows maybe you will find your dream house in Sri Lanka:) Best wishes from, Nina and the whole family:)

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“Huge villa with beautiful gardens”

Reviewed 7 Sep 2017

Villa Olu is huge and very well equipped with great comfortable beds and lots of outdoor seating areas. Aircon in bedrooms is great, the main living space which is HUGE has fans only so does get very … More

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“Fantastic villa”

Reviewed 23 Feb 2017

We have just returned from the most perfect 2 week holiday staying at Villa Olu. The villa is ideal for a family stay with it's beautiful gardens and well equipped house. Nina and Nirok are real… More

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Response from the owner hello Jess, thank you for a fantastic review:) i am so glad you enjoyed your stay and i hope to see you again! Nina

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“Fantastic stay, made for a wonderful holiday.”

Reviewed 12 Jan 2017

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful villa over Christmas and New Year. All the previous excellent reviews were confirmed, and our expectations were met in every department. The house itself is b… More

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Response from the owner Hello James and the whole family:) It was a true pleasure to have you all staying and thank you for a great review! I really mean it when i say, please come see us again:) Love from us all (and give Rose a hug)

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“Beautiful Spacious Villa. Excellent Location. Helpful Owner.”

Reviewed 8 Dec 2016

Nina's communication is excellent with very fast and effective responses to any questions. Once our booking was confirmed we received a comprehensive information pack that really helped us with o… More

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Response from the owner hello, Thank you for your great review:) it was a pleasure having you all and thank for looking after the puppy some hours! I hope to see you again! nina

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Nina therese (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.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Nina therese (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.

How do I contact Nina therese (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Nina therese the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Nina therese (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Nina therese (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Nina therese (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

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?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Nina therese (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Nina therese (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Nina therese (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Nina therese (the owner) a message.

If Nina therese (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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