Meet Sabita
Friendly, Responsible, Adaptable
we are eager to understand the culture and trends of the country our guests come from. We are straightforward yet courteous. We are simple, homely, honest people, love adventure and the outdoors.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Sailing, Bird watching, Riding motorbikes, Gardening
Hosting guests since
2010
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
A simple, rustic home by the sea welcomes all travellers looking to have a quiet stay. Come to simply relax or to enjoy the sights the ECR (East Coast Road) has to offer.
Our home is built in an open airy style where we live one with nature. Living in India power cuts are normal, We have a small power back up system that works the fans and lights for a few hours, do be conservative in your usage to help it last longer. Note the aircon is not supported by the power backup.
Many foreign tourists find it difficult to adjust to the number of bugs and other such 'wildlife' that for us Indians is part and parcel of our lives. This is the natural environment that we live in. If you are comfortable with the outdoors you will find this an easy space to be in.
Additional Info
English is spoken in our home. I am a teacher of English and can arrange special language classes for foreign guests. There is ample parking available and vast grounds for solitude. Students on special assignments with a valid ID get a special discount. Do write to me with details of your visit.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Patio
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is located midway between the city and the tourist hot spots of Mahabalipuram and Pondicherry. Very close to the sea (just a 2 minute walk) with the warm waters of the Bay of Bengal to bathe in, what more could you want !
Local Area Facilities
- Gym
- Beach
- Cinema
- Amusement Park
- Water sports
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Check in - preferably at a reasonable hour. If you have made a Booking that does not clearly include / state a late night arrival or an arrival before 5am , then you will be charged a night extra on arrival at my home. Please inform me of odd hour arrivals / departures well in advance.
Bed time - We retire pretty early, so if you have the characteristics of an owl, do keep it down while enjoying the starlit nights.
Eco - Do switch off all lights, fans, aircon and other electrical appliances before leaving your room.
Sharing - You are welcome to use the facilities of our home so please treat them with care.
Extra Guests - No overnight visitors please.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
4 Reviews
February 2018
My first night in India was at Nawaz and Sabita’s house. I really enjoyed their place and great sense of hospitality. I highly recommend them.
April 2016
I spent a delightful week at Sabita's homestay just outside Chennai. Sabita and her husband Navaz are anxious to ensure their guests have an enjoyable time with advice of where to go and what there is to do. The homestay itself is comfortable with an ensuite room and just a short walk to the long sandy beach. Not far from the homestay is a good resaurant and some shops. Chennai is easily reached by bus, taxi or autorickshaw. The hiring of these vehicles is by British standard surprisingly low cost. I will gladly recommend Sabita's homestay to anyone for an excellent stay. The pair are lovely people!
March 2014
Sabita and her family were more than welcoming, I couldn’t have asked for a nicer family to stay with; amongst many other things they helped me with my travel arrangements. They cooked delicious food and allowed me to join her family at meal times if I chose to, as well as respecting my privacy.
The house was very spacious and clean, the room I stayed in was very roomy with enough furniture, it was tidy, and it had and on suite shower and toilet. The house sits next to the beach, giving the opportunity to walk along the beach and visit nearby restaurants.
The bus stop was close by and easy to locate, the accommodation was exactly to my needs and great value for money. Sabita has a beautiful family and home; I would definitely recommend staying here.March 2012
a very pleasant stay.
Sabita et Navaz are very nice and friendly people.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.