Seaside House

The house sits on a hill with a stunning sea view. Getting there is tough for cars, so we appreciated the host arranging tuk‑tuk rides to pick us up and drop us off and helping us book a whale‑watching tour. Everyone around—neighbors, restaurant staff, and the kids at the nearby secret beach—was very friendly. Staying here let us see many peacocks and monkeys up close, and a clever monkey even snuck in and stole our mangoes and bananas, which was unforgettable. The only issue was the electricity: it would have been better to discuss it with guests beforehand rather than turning off all appliances when no one was present, which felt like a privacy problem. Ants also gathered in the room, making it somewhat uncomfortable.

Ruilin·8 months ago

“Unfortunately, a very disappointing stay”

The view was nice. But upon arrival we hit major problems. We tried contacting the host multiple times—the day before and via the provided WhatsApp number—and got no reply. At night we spent about 30 minutes knocking on every door and window, trying to find the entrance or the owner. A pack of stray dogs in front of the property followed us and growled, making the situation very uneasy. After we finally found an entrance and spent the first night, we saw a rat in the kitchen and clear signs of infestation—droppings on the counter and later in the bed—making it extremely unhygienic. Several listed amenities were missing or not working. In the evenings smoke from nearby fires drifted straight into the property, which was uncomfortable, especially at night. Parking was almost impossible because fishing nets and old sacks blocked the space. The listing photos were outdated and did not reflect the current condition. While the sea view was nice, it didn’t outweigh the serious issues we faced. The host only responded after we had already stayed for a day.

Hélena·A year ago

“Отлично”

The villa sits atop a steep hill, so the walk up requires effort, but the reward is a magical view from the large veranda attached to the room: ocean, harbor, and coconut palms. The veranda has a small kitchen and all the essentials for cooking, and you can arrange to buy groceries from the owners. Gekkoes roam the veranda, and if you leave the windows open squirrels may drop by; there are many of them nearby. A secret beach is a minute away—tiny, but next to it another beach lets you swim as far as you like. Underwater, there are coral fish, and a pile of stones between the beaches is a crab kingdom. On the way to the beach you might see monkeys and alligators. The owners will help you book a whale‑watching tour at a good price and arrange transfer. I definitely recommend it.

Sergei·A year ago

“something different to the average stay, see my picture of the villa from the sea,”

The villa’s view is great, and the secret beach and its restaurant are just a five‑minute walk away. The only complaint was that there was no toilet paper, and the mattress was the wrong side up, so I had to ask staff to flip it.

Thushan·A year ago

“Delightful few, caring host”

The ladies who host were oddly sweet and caring, and they cleaned the terrace every day. They also made tasty banana crepes for breakfast, and the ocean view was stunning. The Secret Beach is just a 7‑10 minute walk away. Be careful—at night a chipmunk will come for your bread and leave poop everywhere. On the downside, some items are worn out, like a shower head holder, and the Wi‑Fi signal is weak, so it probably won’t support Zoom calls.

Kseniia·A year ago