Squirrel Nest Guest House

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Scored 8.6
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5
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About this property

Beachfront Location: Squirrel Nest Guest House in Mahabalipuram offers direct beachfront access and stunning garden views. Guests enjoy a serene environment with Pallava Beach just a few steps away. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, air-conditioning, and balconies. Each unit includes a seating area, TV, and electric kettle, ensuring a pleasant stay. Convenient Facilities: The guest house provides free WiFi, a paid airport shuttle service, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional amenities include housekeeping, luggage storage, and free on-site private parking. Nearby Attractions: Located 34 mi from Chennai International Airport, the property is close to Arignar Anna Zoological Park (27 mi) and Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple (13 mi). Highly rated for beach access, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dror
    Israel Israel
    “We arrived from chenay airport.at 23.00 The homestay sent us a taxi, & from that point it was a soft landing in India The small village, the immidiate closeness to the shore& to the fishermen boats,the walking distance to the sculpterers...”
  • Athul
    India India
    “The staff was very welcoming, the rooms were good for the price, and the property had a good ambience overall.”
  • Vicki
    Canada Canada
    “Hosts accommodated all our needs. The property itself is beautiful, gardens and colours. We are just a few feet from the beach.”
  • Ruby
    India India
    “Nice home stay near the beach. Basic but clean and comfortable. Madhvan, the host is very attentive.”
  • Sangeeta
    India India
    “Sqirrel Nest is very close to beach means you just step out and you will be in front of sea. Madhavan and Shobha maintains it they do live there with kids so very safe. We 4 ladies lived there. Rooms are neat and ckean, all basic things are...”
  • Del
    Australia Australia
    “Great location near the beach & helpful owners. Clean spacious room Highly recommend”
  • Benedikt
    Germany Germany
    “Great host and a cozy room just next to the beach. It’s really good value and a nice vibe. Mahabalipuram and Mumu surf school are diggin’ it!”
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A great place to stay if you want cheap and cheerful. Basic accommodation, but comfy and clean. Loved the garden and being able to sit outside on the terrace overlooking it. The bed was super comfy too. Different to other reviews, we found the...”
  • Rosemarie
    Australia Australia
    “Basic but lovely Indian style budget seaside accommodation. Friendly helpful staff who did not invade privacy. Clean and comfortable. Beautiful garden areas. Close to a number of shops and restaurants.”
  • Eva
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Central location in the town and friendly and welcoming hosts.”

Managed by Madhavan

Company review score: 9.4Based on 202 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Myself Madhavan, I am the owner of the guest house. I am a fisherman and I like to go fishing with my boat. So, my wife Sudha manages the guest house.

Property info

Our property is a small guest house with six rooms located near the beach of heritage town Mahabalipuram. Guests need not worry about their safety and vehicles safety as the owner home is located in an adjacent building of the guest house. Our guest house don't provide drinks or meals. Our customers can find some restaurants near the guest house or on the main street.

Neighborhood info

The guest house is situated on a quiet street. Opposite to the guest house is the Radisson garden. Beach is 25 meters from the guest house. On another side a small grocery (selling cool drinks) is also 25 meters from the guest house.

Languages Spoken

English,French

Area info

House rules

Squirrel Nest Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Squirrel Nest Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.