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SECLUDED, COMFORTABLE AND WELL-EQUIPPED BUNGALOW WITH UNLIMITED WI-FI

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SECLUDED, COMFORTABLE AND WELL-EQUIPPED BUNGALOW WITH UNLIMITED WI-FI

'Thilina' is a well-equipped and comfortable detached bungalow located 3 km from the scenic, palm-fringed beaches of Hikkaduwa, a busy tourist metropolis on the south coast.

'Thilina' is a peaceful retreat located in a tranquil glade about 30 yards from the main house where the Sri Lankan family who will be hosting your stay live.

Cooked breakfast is available to order at a cost of Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) 800 per person as is a home-cooked traditional rice and curry for dinner at LKR 1,900 per person.

Unlimited Wi-fi provided.

Transport from/to Colombo International Airport:

The head of the Sri Lankan family, Udaya, who lives in the main house near to bungalow 'Thilina', operates a tour guide/transport/excursion service with his SUV vehicle and, should you wish, he can collect you from Colombo international airport (Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake) on your arrival and take you straight to Hikkaduwa. At the end of your stay, he can also return you to the airport.

The distance from the airport to Hikkaduwa is about 130 kms and the journey can take up to 3 hours at peak traffic times, although the opening of the Southern Highway (the first highway in Sri Lanka) in November 2011 has reduced the time. The one-way charge for pick up at the airport is Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) 21,000 ; the one-way charge for drop-off at the airport is Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) 20,000.

Any tours of the island can also be arranged and guided by Udaya according to your chosen itinerary and duration.

Welcome Pack:

For your arrival, tea, coffee, milk, sugar, two bottles of water and a box of biscuits are provided.

Property manager

Marc Eeley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 431 sq ft (40 sq m)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets allowed
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hikkaduwa

What's nearby

  • Narigama Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hikkaduwa Coral Reef - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hikkaduwa National Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Hikkaduwa Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Galle Fort - 19 min drive - 17.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kalla Bongo Lake Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surf Control School bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Home Grown rice and curry Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Garage - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SECLUDED, COMFORTABLE AND WELL-EQUIPPED BUNGALOW WITH UNLIMITED WI-FI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is SECLUDED, COMFORTABLE AND WELL-EQUIPPED BUNGALOW WITH UNLIMITED WI-FI located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Narigama Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ratgama Lake and Jananandharamaya. Hikkaduwa Coral Reef and Hikkaduwa Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

SECLUDED, COMFORTABLE AND WELL-EQUIPPED BUNGALOW WITH UNLIMITED WI-FI Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James L., Edmonton, AB Canada

Peaceful retreat
We loved our week at Thilina, but as we told Loku and Udaya, the house is very comfortable but the positive experience is more due to their attention and generosity. The bungalow is spotless and generally very well-equipped, but cooking facilities are limited (no proper cooktop or hot water in the kitchen). The only real issue we had with our stay was beyond anyone's control - there were multiple and lengthy district power outages and a subsequent lack of water pressure - a mild annoyance in the shower. We were very pleased we took advantage of Udaya's touring skills and Loku's obvious abilities in the kitchen - the suggestion that she can prepare a "rice and curry" vastly understates her culinary prowess - we marveled at the excellent meals she prepared for us and even suggested that she could offer cooking lessons. They are delightful hosts who epitomize the spirit of the Sri Lankan people - warm, giving and helpful. We also really appreciated the services of Koshala, the very attentive and friendly tuk tuk driver. We will certainly recommend Thilina to our friends and will fondly recall afternoons on the veranda listening to the birds and watching the squirrels chase each other through the trees. It truly is a peaceful, green retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016

6/10 Okay

Maurice P.

Overpriced and dated, but still charming
Mixed: The hosts are nice but the place is not very clean (yes I understand that's an effort in the tropics.Bed teeming with ants when we arrived at 1am. Really unpleasant. The bungalow clearly has been around for a while and needs a good scrubbing and a new coat of paint. Don't go to the Ayurvedic clinic that Udaya suggests, and don't take his tours. He is cutting corners: poor prep, rotten jeep rental at the national park. Vastly overpriced for what you get. Thilina is 3km to Hikkaduwa so walking isn't really an option. Kohala the tuk-tuk driver is (mostly) reliable, and charming. If you want to stay on the beach (which may be preferable, or not - the bungalow is an a lush, quiet residential area uphill out of reach of any tsunami-type trouble), there are zillion of options, some of them very nice-looking.