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Salt Tide House

4.9 9 reviews Arugam Bay, East Coast Beach house Sample listing
Beach at Arugam BayWaves rolling in at Arugam BayWhiskey Point near Arugam BayKottukal rock near Arugam BayKomari Lagoon near Arugam Bay

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Beach house hosted by Shifana

Up to 6 residents · 5 bedrooms · 2 weeks minimum

  • 80 Mbps Wi-Fi with a 4G backup
  • Right on the beach
  • Community dinners twice a week

About this coliving

Salt Tide House is a beach house in Arugam Bay with 5 bedrooms for up to 6 residents. Boards hang by the gate and most residents are in the water before breakfast. It sits right on the beach, with sun loungers under the palms and a sunset view from the terrace. There's always something on: market trips, sunset sessions, weekend road trips with housemates.

Wi-Fi runs at around 80 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.

Rooms and prices

Private room

Double bed, wardrobe and a work desk. Shared bathroom.

$660 / month

Shared bathroom

Private room with en-suite

Queen bed, desk, AC and your own bathroom.

$830 / month

Private bathroom

Ocean-view suite

Corner suite with a sea-facing balcony and a large desk.

$1,160 / month

Private bathroom

What this place offers

  • Fast Wi-Fi
  • Dedicated desks
  • Hot water
  • Shared kitchen
  • Weekly cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Surfboard storage
  • Surf lessons
  • Outdoor shower
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  • Ocean view
  • Beach access
  • Community dinners
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Scooter rental
  • Breakfast included

Included in the rent

Utilities · Wi-Fi · Weekly cleaning · Bed linen & towels · Drinking water · Breakfast

Availability

Free spots per month. Ask the host about exact dates.

  • November 2026

    5 spots left

  • December 2026

    2 spots left

  • January 2027

    Fully booked

  • February 2027

    Fully booked

  • March 2027

    1 spot left

  • April 2027

    2 spots left

Who's living here

  • Ruby · United Kingdom

    DevOps engineer

    SurfingSwimming

  • Freya · Denmark

    Startup founder

    CookingBoard games

House rules

  • Shoes off inside the house
  • No parties. It's a home, not a hostel
  • No smoking indoors
  • Turn off the AC when you leave your room
  • Clean up the kitchen after you cook

Where you'll be

Arugam Bay, East Coast, Sri Lanka

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4.9 · 9 reviews

Marta

Spain

· Stayed October 2026

Lovely place with a really good crowd. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves was unreal. Whenever something broke, Shifana had it fixed the same day. Highly recommend it for anyone working remotely.

Mia

Sweden

· Stayed September 2026

Felt at home from the first evening. Lots of spontaneous weekend trips with housemates. The beach is literally at the end of the garden. Shifana checks in without ever being in the way. Big thanks to everyone in the house.

Ines

Belgium

· Stayed September 2026

Exactly what I was hoping for. Shifana and the team made everyone feel welcome.

Sophie

Germany

· Stayed June 2026

Came for one month and stayed for three. Family dinners twice a week made it easy to get to know everyone. Communication with Shifana was quick and easy before I arrived. Can't wait to come back next season.

Pablo

Mexico

· Stayed May 2026

Everything just worked, which is rarer than it should be. The kitchen is well stocked and there is plenty of fridge space. There were a couple of power cuts, but the 4G backup kept us online.

Jack

United Kingdom

· Stayed February 2026

A calm, friendly base for a month of work. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with good mattresses. The kitchen gets busy at dinner time, but people are good about cleaning up. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

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Luca

Italy

· Stayed May 2025

A great balance between work and island life. Perfect for intermediate surfers, and beginners get lessons right out front. Shifana shared all the best food spots nearby.

Nina

Austria

· Stayed April 2025

A really well-run house. Boards on site and a break five minutes away, so I surfed almost every morning. The surf guiding was a highlight: Shifana knows which break works on which tide. Shifana was incredibly helpful with everything from SIM cards to scooter rental. Would definitely come back.

Ravi

India

· Stayed March 2025

Booked on a whim and so glad I did. A great mix of people. We still have a group chat going. My room was clean, bright and quiet.

Hosted by Shifana

Hosting since 2018

Shifana grew up nearby and opened Salt Tide House in 2018. Expect a warm welcome from Shifana, a WhatsApp group with your housemates and plenty of local tips.

  • Speaks English, Tamil
  • Usually replies within a few hours
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