Questions guests ask

600 metres, about a seven-minute walk down a quiet lane. You do not cross the main road to get there.

Check-in is from 13:00 to 23:30. Check-out is between 10:00 and 11:00. If you arrive earlier we will store your bags and you can head straight to the beach.

Yes, but please message us first so we can leave the gate open and someone awake for you. Late arrivals are normal here — a lot of flights land at strange hours.

Cash, in Sri Lankan rupees. There are ATMs a few minutes away in Mirissa and more in Weligama. If you book through Booking.com or Airbnb you can pay through their system instead.

Breakfast is prepared fresh each morning by the family and is our most praised feature — it is mentioned in 29 separate reviews. Ask us when you book and we will confirm whether it is included in your rate or added on.

All three rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with hot water, a fridge, an electric kettle and free WiFi.

Fast enough to work on, and free throughout the property. Guests rate our WiFi 10 out of 10 on Booking.com.

Yes — free, private and on site, including space for bicycles and motorbikes.

Yes. We arrange a private car from Colombo airport, about three hours, with a driver who knows the house. Send us your flight number and he will be waiting with your name at arrivals.

Children of any age are welcome, and the Family Room sleeps four. We cannot provide cots or extra beds, so please plan for that.

Unfortunately not — we are unable to accept pets.

The property is non-smoking throughout, indoors and in the rooms. There is outdoor seating in the garden.

Yes, and we recommend it. We use operators we know personally, arrange the 5:30 tuk-tuk to the harbour, and take no commission. The season runs November to April.

Yes, as a paid service — usually back the same day if you hand it over in the morning.

No. We are set back from the beach strip, so you get geckos and the sea rather than music. There is 24-hour security and CCTV outside the property.

English and Sinhala. This website is available in seven languages, but please write to us in English if you can.

Usually, yes. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates — there is no booking fee and we can often improve on the online price.