Nimal and his family are such wonderful hosts! We stayed for 6 nights over Christmas and had a fabulous time. The rooms (upstairs) are nice and very clean with big, comfortable double beds, equipped with mosquito nets. The bathrooms are very nice, the cleanest and best ones we had on our whole stay in Sri Lanka (only cold water showers, but we didn't mind). The rooms share a big balcony overlooking the greens in the lovely, calm neighbourhood. Perfect for families or friends to share. We loved Dodanduwa, perfect if you want to stay away from the tourist crowd, but still in walking (or tuk-tuk, or local bus) distance along the beach to Hikkaduwa. Nimals place is located by the lake (you go in from the main road by the big white sign for "Chineese food", cross the railway and just 2-3 houses away on your right hand side you find the homestay. If you see the small shop on your left hand side you have gone to far), away from the traffic noise. Breakfast and dinner (dinner on request) is served on the first floor, where the lovely family lives. Both Nimal and his fantastic wife Chani are excellent chefs! They also arrange cooking lessons, and Nimal will be happy to arrange tours and sightseeings for you if you wish. This is a place we do recommend by heart! Thanks a million for a wonderful stay and so many nice memories to bring back home :) Love from Angelica with family