Beachside Villa, Private Chef and Driver, Pool, Tennis Court, Boule, 3 Bedrooms
This Villa Margareta is one of 4 villas (Ad Astra Villas) sharing 1.5 acres of land by the sea in Wadduwa 35 km south of Colombo. The property includes a 16 meter swimming pool, a tennis court, staff and guard houses. The villa has direct access to the beach with the seawater always maintaining 30 degrees Celsius. Our Chef will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner at your request. You pay for the ingredients which you either buy yourselves or ask the staff to buy. You can use our Nissan X-trail jeep, max 4 persons. You pay for the gasoline and driver Rex 2000 Rs for lunch and 3000 Rs for dinner. 2 sets of golfclubs are available. The Royal Colombo Golf Club is one hour away and the new Canterbury Golf Club is 40 minutes away. Use Rex and the Nissan jeep and have a nice combination of golf and beach.
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking.
Not to ask any of the staff to leave the house against their wish..
Entrance only granted to the persons listed in the Booking Conf Form
Important information
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Property Registration Number SLTDA/SQA/PRO/BUN/0171
Property # 8061698
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Wadduwa
Located in Wadduwa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Brief Garden, Bevis Bawa and Dehiwala Zoological Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Majestic City and Marino Mall. Scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Does Beachside Villa, Private Chef and Driver, Pool, Tennis Court, Boule, 3 Bedrooms have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachside Villa, Private Chef and Driver, Pool, Tennis Court, Boule, 3 Bedrooms ?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachside Villa, Private Chef and Driver, Pool, Tennis Court, Boule, 3 Bedrooms on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$285, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beachside Villa, Private Chef and Driver, Pool, Tennis Court, Boule, 3 Bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beachside Villa, Private Chef and Driver, Pool, Tennis Court, Boule, 3 Bedrooms ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
Where is Beachside Villa, Private Chef and Driver, Pool, Tennis Court, Boule, 3 Bedrooms located?
Situated in Wadduwa, this beach holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Pothupitiya Beach and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Wadduwa Beach. Kalatura Beach and Kalutara Bodhiya are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is a perfect place to go for a getaway. The pool is immaculately maintained, and you are steps away from the beach. We watched fishermen hauling in their catch each morning, drank coconut water from freshly-picked coconuts, and had amazing meals prepared by Pushpa each day. Rex took us on interesting and noteworthy day trips around Wadduwa and shared his insights on all things Sri Lanka. This is truly a place to relax and unwind, listen to the ocean, and forget your troubles.
Beth
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jiri S.
1 April 2019
Great holiday
We have stayed in the willa unfortunately only 1 week....what a shame! We traveled as 2+3 children and everything was just great, location, villa itself, our guide Rex and great cook Pushpa. Without them our stay would be just half experience. Rex showed us amazing places like Yala national park or even the trip around Wadduwa was unique experience. He is such a great person! Food was great as well, we had to take some recepies from Pushpa to try to cook some of the curry at home....although I don't think it will ever be the same. Not to forget all the stuff - they were all such friendly people. Villa + pool = just great.
Dear Olof, I have to thank you for letting us stay in your villa, we will come back again for sure!
Jiri S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Dear Jiri with family,
We really appreciate that you liked it and your kind review. I agree that our staff Pushpa and Rex do add a lot of value. You are most welcome back again.
Olof
Verified
10/10 Excellent
david c.
13 March 2018
One of Sri Lanka’s best holiday homes
We were lucky enough to have only two of the four residences in this beautiful development occupied. This gave our house an extra special air of exclusivity.
How can anyone not love waking up to overlook beautiful gardens, an enticing pool and the sea beyond. Add to this the care of Pushpa the housekeeper and chef who ensures you enjoy the best of Sri Lanka’s food delights, whether for breakfast or an evening meal. She allows you to have a real self indulgent experience.
The sea is a delight - extensive beach which is kept relatively litter free for Sri Lanka and a sandy shore that makes plunging into the waves a joy. The waves are not big enough for surfing and there can be an undertow but hey, lovely warm water to frolic in is wonderful.
Whilst local transport (tuk tuk) is easy and cheap the local sights are somewhat limited and there is a dearth of the usual local restaurants.
This does not detract from the joys of your “home” at the villa itself.
We would have liked better bed linen and towels but this was more than offset by a house that works! The shower is excellent, the bed comfortable and the furniture in good condition. There are books and dvds and generally you are at home in this lovely property.
Then there is the tennis court - it has its limitations but it is an excellent facility to work off those self inflicted extra pounds. The court is set within the flower surrounded ‘compound’ which is not just 24hr. guarded but cared for in the very best fashion.
As a well travelled couple we can only recommend Villa Margareta as an excellent relaxing holiday venue.
david c.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Dear David and Ruth,
Thank you so much for your kind review. We would love to have you back.
Pushpa, Rex and Olof
Dear Olof
We all loved everything about our stay in your beautiful Villa Margarita
Pushpa looked after our every need and cooked the most delicious meals that everyone including my 2 teenage children loved!
The house & it’s stylish decor were spotless and downstairs floors kept clean throughout our stay.
There were comfy sofas up and downstairs & the beds were the best I’ve ever slept on, all with mosquito nets. The bathrooms were spotless & had very good showers.
In the early morning from our balcony, my husband and I loved to observe & listen to the stunning birds amongst the palms and beautiful foliage in the garden surrounding the villa.
Another gem we witnessed was the local fishermen pulling in their catch a few hundred yards along the beach, early one morning.
We enjoyed playing tennis on the excellent court and swam in the large pool several times a day.
My only regret was that we didn’t stay longer at your property, as being an artist I would love to have had time to to paint the fishermen sea & gardens.
Our first couple of days were a bit grey so the light hadn’t been conducive to painting. The day we left the sky was blue & the light was perfect for painting!
I took plenty of photographs so have material for working from but it is not the same as painting on location. If you would like to see any of the photos I took just let me know & I’d be happy to share them with you.
On our last afternoon Monica the elephant paid us a visit while we were in the sea. The children were thrilled and both rode on her back while she walked along the beach.
Thank you so much for letting out your beautiful home
We hope to be back again one day.
With warmest wishes
Liz, Jag, Maya, Oliver, Monica & Arthur DeAlwis
Elizabeth D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you Elisabeth and family for your kind review,
It was very nice to have you here t would be interesting to see if your painting comes through.
Best regards and welcome back.
Pushpa, Rex and Olof
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin W.
1 November 2018
Fantastic! immaculate and beautiful!!!
We stayed for a week with our family my wife and kids plus the grandparents and had the most relaxing and fun holiday!
The house was perfect with plenty of space for us all and very comfortable indeed.
The gardens were beautifuly looked after and the pool was immaculate! We enjoyed this so much! We played Tennis a few times as well despite the rains causing a few tricky patches on court!!
Now to the best part! Pushpa was truly wonderful! such a lovely person who took care of the house and most importantly the exquisite food she prepared for us was a highlight of our stay! Thank you !
I must also mention the invaluable Rex of course he was always on hand to answer any questions and he took us out on some great adventures and in who’s company we felt very safe. Nothing was a problem for Rex! Thanks
We would all love to come back in the future!
Benjamin W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. Pushpa and Rex are really valuable for us and contribute a lot in making a stay memorable.
You are most welcome back.
Olof
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Prudence H.
7 November 2017
Wonderful Stay!
We spent a week at the beginning of November relaxing at Villa Margareta. We were thoroughly spoilt by Pushpa's wonderful cooking and Rex was a fantastic guide around the small part of the island which we had time to explore. We were lucky with the weather and had 4 beautiful days by the swimming pool and on the beach. Thank you Olof for creating an excellent holiday destination and we hope to return soon!
Prudence H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Dear Prudence with family,
Pushpa, Rex and myself are very glad that you liked it and that your expectations were met. We hope to welcome you again in the near future.
With best regards
Olof, Pushpa, Rex
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mark L.
5 August 2017
Wonderful stay! Brilliant staff!
Spacious, smart and relaxing Villa. Brilliantly helpful staff. Excellent food!
Mark L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you very much for your kind Review. Our staff tells me that they really enjoyed to serve you and we wish you welcome back.
With best regards
Olof
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra K.
1 April 2016
Wonderful
We spent a week in the villa, and what a wonderful time we've had! This place is absolutely fabulous and we had the most relaxing time we've had in years. The nature, the sound of the ocean, the villa, pool and garden will make you feel like you are in paradise. There are lovely people looking after the house, and who are the best hosts ever. Pushpa's cooking should get Michelin star and she was making sure we have all we need to feel as comfortable as possible. She was really caring when our little boy got sick, and Rex the driver was happy to help us in the middle of the night to look for pharmacies. He was also a wonderful guide on our daily trip.
There is a friendly dog - Nangi that our kids absolutely adored and who kept us company everywhere we went.
We felt so comfortable that we did not want to leave the house :)
There is lots of books in the house which is fantastic. What I would take for our next visit though would be few board games or pack of cards to play and keep the kids away from pool for couple of hours :)
Thank you Mr Olof, we had truly amazing holidays.
Alexandra K.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. It will be a pleasure to welcome you back.
With best regards
Olof
Archival
10/10 Excellent
4 May 2015
6 days in paradise
We had a truly memorable and relaxing time at the Ad Astra Villas. The villa was perfect for a family (4 and 5 year olds and grandparents) get away and we were pampered by Pushpa and the staff. While there is not to much to do in Wadduwa we happily whiled away the hours relaxing by the pool and enjoying the gardens and strolls on the beach. When we wanted to go out Rex was happy to assist with day trips and recommendations on what to see and do. The villa itself was spotlessly clean and with more than enough space for all of us.
All in all a great relaxing break for our family. At the end of the week we were reluctant to leave and we would definitely love to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you soo much for your kind review, and thank you for not complaining about the pool tiles, which have shown a need to be changed. We will do that now in May, and I can promise you that when you return you will not only have a retiled pool but also softer beds and softer towels.
Welcome back
Olof
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
15 July 2014
A truly memorable holiday
My family and I stayed at this Villa for 10 days and were absolutely bowled over by its location and surroundings but the real impact and lasting impression has to be the wonderful local people we had the privilege of spending our time with. Pushpa cooked us amazing meals everyday of our stay and is such a lovely person, Rex organised excursions to Safari where we saw Leopards, Sloth bears as well as 3 week old Elephants roaming free in their natural habitat in Yala. Rex and Pushpa then took us off shopping and exploring in Rex's Tuk Tuk which was great fun and a real experience. Silva was our resident security guard making sure we were left free to enjoy our holiday uninterrupted and secure in the knowledge he was on hand whilst we were fast asleep in our beds. That's not to say we ever felt unsafe or threatened once but the piece of mind was very reassuring. Monica the Elephant came to visit the Villa and gave us all a ride up the beach and back as well as a fair well cuddle. If you are looking for a complete family relax and unwind then I think you would be hard pressed to beat a stay here. Olof the owner made booking and organising transfers to and from the airport very easy and we thank him and the wonderfully sincere and genuinely humble people who look after the Villa whilst he's not there for allowing us to share their little piece of paradise. We stayed in July and had very good weather - 30 to 32 degrees most days and only one night time storm which was actually quite exciting, but we were reminded by lots of people that we had come in the off season, but because of school term times and our Children's A' level and GCSE exam schedules could not come any other time of year, but we may well be back in high season when all that is over as we are led to believe the sea is very calm and tranquil in December. Chris, Lisa, Abi and Nat.
Chris S.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Dear Chris and family,
Thank you soo much for your kind Review. We look forward to your coming back within shortly.
Warm regards
Olof
About the host
Hosted by Olof & Margareta
I and my wife have lived and worked all over in Asia for over 30 years now. We love being in Asia although we regularly return to Sweden for holidays. My family and I have used holiday homes around Asia and know what holiday makers want based on what I expect myself for my own family and listening to holiday makers.
Why they chose this property
We actually built the house following my retirement from employment. We are 4 families who built one house each, sharing swimming pool and tennis court. The reason we selected Wadduwa is simply because it combines the tranquility of the countryside with the commuting distance to Colombo.
What makes this property unique
The convenience of having everything within reach and the luxury of having staff, chef, maid, driver, gardeners etc.