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Family beach front villa overlooking a crystal clear lagoon
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- 10 Guests
The Home
5 bedroom beach front villa
Chef provided
Just as Rudyard Kipling’s timeless poem ‘If’ inspires, so this namesake soothes. Walk along the tropical garden path to the front door soaking up the generous surroundings & take your first glimpse of the beautiful turquoise sea. IF Villa overlook the Indian Ocean offering a soothing embrace to put one at ease.
The soft sandy beach is directly accessible from the private gate & is one of the island’s finest; typically deserted, it’s washed by the warm crystal clear ocean. It’s superb for swimming as it’s protected by an offshore coral reef.
The elegant design of IF was inspired by sketches of beautiful Dutch colonial buildings in Barbara Sansoni’s classic book, Viharas and Verandas of Ceylon. It was the first luxury villa to be built on this stretch of coastline more than 40 years ago.
The interior design echoes the villa’s simplistic build &...
Home Features
Enjoy the comforts of home and beyond with these distinctive features.
Air Conditioning
Heating
Bathtub
Patio/Balcony
Pets Allowed
Building Elevator
Free Parking
Concierge Services
Waterfront
Daily Housekeeping
Onsite Staff
Kids Amenities
All Stays Include
We believe certain amenities should be standard. Every home comes outfitted with these best-in-class essentials for a worry-free stay.
Home Details
Beds & Bath
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Attributes
Waterfront
Private Parking
Beachfront
Ocean View
Free Parking: On-site
No Pets Allowed
Beach Access
Amenities
Hair Dryer
Fire Extinguisher
Outdoor Furniture
Iron
Outdoor Furniture: Sun Loungers
First Aid Kit
Air Conditioning: Central
Grill: Charcoal
Baby Crib
Services
Daily Housekeeping: Included
Concierge Services
Chef Services: Included
Baby Sitting: Available for additional fee
The Neighborhood
Ancient Buddhist Temple - 9.00 km; Cinnamon plantation - 20.00 km; Nearest surf break - 4.00 km; Reef protected lagoon - 5.00 m; Tea plantation - 13.00 km; Tropcal sandy beach - 1.00 m; UNESCO Galle Fort - 10.00 km
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Things To Know
Payment and Cancellation - 30 Day Policy
Grace Period:
- Guests may cancel for free provided that: (1) reservation is canceled within 48-hours of reservation request, and (2) reservation request was made 11 days before arrival.
Payment Policy:
- 30 days or less prior to arrival: Guests pay 100% at time of reservation.
- More than 30 days before arrival: Guests pay 50% at time of reservation, the remaining 50% will be charged 30 days prior to arrival.
- For guests paying with points: 100% of payment will be deducted at time of reservation, once booking is verified within 48 hours.
Cancellation Policy:
- 30 days or less prior to arrival: No refund issued, unless ‘Grace Period’ applies.
- More than 30 days before arrival: 100% refund.
House Rules
- Parties not allowed.