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Up to 8 residents · 8 bedrooms · 1 month minimum
Palm Shade Collective is a villa in Arugam Bay with 8 bedrooms for up to 8 residents. There's a saltwater pool for long afternoon swims between calls. Yoga runs on the open-air deck four mornings a week and is included in the rent. Boards hang by the gate and most residents are in the water before breakfast.
Wi-Fi runs at around 110 Mbps, with a 4G backup router. Every room has a desk, and rent includes utilities, Wi-Fi, weekly cleaning and bed linen & towels.
Arugam Bay is the east coast's surf town: a long crescent of sand, a string of point breaks within a short tuk-tuk ride, and lagoons where elephants come to graze in the evening. The main surf season runs from about April to October, when the town is at its liveliest.
Double bed, wardrobe and a work desk. Shared bathroom.
$580 / month
Shared bathroom
Queen bed, desk, AC and your own bathroom.
$720 / month
Private bathroom
Utilities · Wi-Fi · Weekly cleaning · Bed linen & towels · Drinking water · Breakfast · Yoga classes
Free spots per month. Ask the host about exact dates.
November 2026
3 spots left
December 2026
3 spots left
January 2027
1 spot left
February 2027
Fully booked
March 2027
5 spots left
April 2027
3 spots left
Freya · Denmark
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Ruby · United Kingdom
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Lena · Germany
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Arugam Bay, East Coast, Sri Lanka
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Grace
Singapore
· Stayed September 2026
A calm, friendly base for a month of work. The pool after a long day of calls was the best part. The yoga sessions were gentle and easy to join as a beginner. Rizwan took us to the local market and cooked rice and curry for the whole house.
Jack
United Kingdom
· Stayed August 2026
Felt at home from the first evening. Rizwan and the team made everyone feel welcome. Only downside: the road outside can be noisy in the morning. Can't wait to come back next season.
Sam
South Africa
· Stayed June 2026
Came for one month and stayed for three. My room was clean, bright and quiet.
Sara
Italy
· Stayed April 2026
Lovely place with a really good crowd. Rizwan shared all the best food spots nearby. Thanks for a wonderful month!
Kenji
Japan
· Stayed January 2026
One of the best months I've had on the road. A scooter helps, as the shops are a short ride away. Highly recommend it for anyone working remotely.
Felix
Germany
· Stayed July 2025
Exactly what I was hoping for.
Nina
Austria
· Stayed June 2025
I arrived knowing nobody and left with a group of friends. Perfect for intermediate surfers, and beginners get lessons right out front. Boards on site and a break five minutes away, so I surfed almost every morning. Rizwan was incredibly helpful with everything from SIM cards to scooter rental. Already planning my next stay.
Tess
Australia
· Stayed April 2025
A really well-run house. The surf guiding was a highlight: Rizwan knows which break works on which tide. Morning yoga on the deck set the tone for the day. Rizwan sorted out an airport pickup and a local SIM before I even landed.
Zoe
New Zealand
· Stayed April 2025
A great balance between work and island life. Communication with Rizwan was quick and easy before I arrived. Hot water was a bit hit-and-miss during my stay. Would definitely come back.
Freya
Denmark
· Stayed March 2025
Everything just worked, which is rarer than it should be. Rizwan checks in without ever being in the way. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Ben
United States
· Stayed January 2025
Second stay here and it was just as good. My room was spacious and had a great desk. Bring mosquito repellent for the evenings. Big thanks to everyone in the house.
Hana
Czechia
· Stayed January 2025
Booked on a whim and so glad I did. Late-afternoon swims in the pool became a ritual. Whenever something broke, Rizwan had it fixed the same day.
Hosting since 2021
Rizwan grew up nearby and opened Palm Shade Collective in 2021. Rizwan lives on site and is happy to help with scooters, SIM cards and the best rice and curry in town.
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