The location is superb. It is bang in the centre of the city and close to the best of restaurants, sights and embassies. Minesh and his parents are very sweet, helpful and will guide you very well. We stayed for 3 nights and never felt for a minute that we were away from home. We found it to be excellent value for money.

Centrally located propert with a wonderful host

The room was decent, I really appreciate Minesh allowing us to check in early & helping with the directions to the place. However, everything apart from that was unpleasant. We were forced to return by 10:30 PM as the hosts would sleep & close the door. This wasn't mentioned in the 'House Rules' section, otherwise we wouldn't have booked the place. To make things worse, the next day morning we were asked to leave the house so that the hosts could go out i.e you aren't allowed to stay inside your own room if hosts have to go out anywhere. Also, we were asked to check out early in the morning next day for no reason. Left with no option, we checked out in advance & booked a hotel room in Chennai. It was a wastage of lot of money. We would be okay if we were Couchsurfing for free, but if I'm paying for something, this is absolutely unacceptable. I would recommend a hotel room for the same price. -

Minesh was an excellent host, we arrived late at night but Minesh made us feel so comfortable. We had good breakfast, and Minesh parents were so helpful and guiding us the places to visit in Chennai. Overall it was pleasant stay and I feel you should visit his house once for the kind of interiors and learn how well each small things should be maintained.

The hosts were a marvelous and friendly couple who make you feel at home. They were quite flexible to accommodate my early morning check in and check out. Location of the place is a major plus point. It is centrally located on Sterling Road, easy to access. Room is equipped with air conditioner (must for chennai weather), tv and set top box connection, some interesting books, photographs etc., Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was simple and tasty. I was in for a very short period as most of the time I was out in the city. Ideal for those travelling for short trips. I believe a lot of guests come for visa purpose which makes sense as the place is located close to the embassies.

Good room, good location. Definitely a very pricy option, and each meal besides the included breakfasts is 100 rupees. The hosts are definitely more reserved than the other Airbnb's I've stayed at, and privacy was a small issue since there is no lock to the door. Had to wait outside the house one night alone in the heat after a long day of travelling because the hosts had gone out for dinner and due to a miscommunication, I didn't know. But overall, Minesh is a good and knowledgeable person.

Choosing Minesh's place was one of the best decision I have made. Our main intention is to shop and Minesh's place is just 5-10mins away to T Nagar by share auto. It only cost us ₹15 per person. Minesh and his parents are very friendly and helpful. They showered us with lots of love and delicious food! They did not hesitate to guide us with tips and things to do around Chennai. If i do visit Chennai again i'll sure look out for Minesh's place.

Minesh's place is in a great location right off Sterling Road in Nungambakkam. My train into Chennai was delayed and I reached his place only by 10:45pm. But there were no issues and Minesh helped me with directions. The room is very big comfortable with a small walk-in closet/dressing area and a fairly large bathroom. I also loved the cot and the firm mattress. The AC in the room worked very well too.

The location is right next door to the US embassy. The place itself is in half of an office kind of setup but it is clean and quiet. Probably not up to western standards but a perfectly nice room for a quick central chennai location

Good place for the price I paid - The US Embassy is only a 2 minute walk away, which was very convenient for us. We were able to come and go very quickly.

Ideal and economic. My family with two kids stayed for a short while to visit US embassy. I felt safe and secure. Thanks very much Arun.

Arun is a great host and everything about his place was as advertised on the website. His place is very close to the US consulate and could be a real time saver for people who are visiting to get their Visa. Even otherwise, the place is very close to the beach (~3.5kms) and is ideal for solo travelers.

Located nearby airport, 100% find pure chennai love with care. Love to stay again if I get chance. big thanks to another mother.

Enjoyed stay here. Host is very friendly. Great breakfast

It's a good place..

Nalini's place is exactly as described and a very authentic place. Nalini's incredible effort to make sure that I have a great stay - organizing transport or making sure that I don't go to bed hungry and many things more - is exceptional and made the stay unforgettable. If the term 'super host' would not already exist, I would have invented it for her.

This is a traditional home on a narrow side street off a main road. Travel time from the airport or Myapore old town is about 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic that said, it's still only a $2-3 USD ride. Be aware that this is a traditional Heritage home.with 5 foot high doors and a bucket and ladle instead of a shower. Nelinis's husband says that it's not about the money but the person to person contact and I agree. It is an experience worth having

I consider this to be my best decision choosing this place to stay. Though my trip was very small but I loved every single minute I spent there. Couldn't expect such comfort and amenities in this price. Thanks a lot Nalini and Amma for taking good care of me. :)

The most generous and kind host ever! The space was clean quiet and easy to direct to with an uber, the host is in constant communication and the internet was super duper fast (easily the fastest we've had in India). Not only did we receive complimentary chai and coffee whenever we liked (made by the host's lovely mother) but we had fantastic breakfasts, and the host even invited us over for lunch! They then helped us book our bus the next day and even sent us on our way with a small tour across the city. Awesome hosts and we were blown away by their kindness :)

Very nice experience. The host is very kind and helpul. can recommend to my friends.

A delightful experience indeed. Hosts are very accommodating and their space is really lovely. Perfectly located near the ever so happening Besant Nagar/Beach area, so ones going out needs are definitely taken care of. All in all I'd love to come stay here whenever i do come back to Chennai:)

Location is in quiet street, good amenities. Ensure you confirm check in dates before arrival and receive thorough information on location of property (landmarks etc.). Nobody speaks English on the property so do your research before arriving as you will be alone.

The room is extremely clean and tidy. The location is very convinient and the house is located in a very residential area. It is very close to Elliot Beach, and Murugan Idli Shop. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone stopping by in chennai

Amazing place. Really close to the beach and eataries

Second time staying here. The location is great, the stay is clean, fresh and very comfortable. Perfect for my tiring weekend

Meenakshi's place is at an ideal location, with quiet surroundings, and at the same time close to the beach, good restaurants and tourist spots. Our check in and check out was smooth. The place has all the basic necessities, and we had an overall comfortable stay.

It was good. Host was very Co operative and kind. Approachable easily and good house. It is safe and clean.

Nice, clean and a comfortable stay. The place is well located and the host is helpful too!

Awesome place to stay in Chennai!!!

The place is perfect if someone wants to enjoy his stay in Chennai. The place is clean & has all the basic amenities (like refrigerator, AC, basic cutlery in the kitchen, TV, Wifi, Study table, Geyser etc.). It is near to Saidapet railway station and hence the place is excellent if you wish to explore Chennai. There are food joints nearby (Balaji's and Gowri Hotel) where you can enjoy the South Indian food. Mr. Thiru is a very helpful person. He guided me right from the airport to his place and after that also. Every morning he provided me the delicious breakfast. It was nice staying with you. Best of luck. Thank You!!!

I wanted to book it for a month but due to some confusion ended up staying there only for 3 nights. And regretted my mistake of not being able to book it for a month that I needed it. I am not sure I'll find a place like this for the remainder of my stay in chennai. Well appointed, clean and equipped with all essentials for a long stay. Highly recommended.

This place has a really great location. Clean, comfortable and really nice hosts too.

Krishma's place is perfect for single female travelers in Chennai. She is available at home most of the time and is extremely approachable and helpful. Once you understand the address, it is really easy to find on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps and a very safe neighbourhood with all items of necessity within a five minute walk. The room is quite comfortable. It feels like living in your own home. The place is really peaceful. I was worried about a room without windows but the partition in the room has glass that gets light from outdoors and the bathroom is well ventilated, plus the cieling is quite high so it didn't feel claustrophobic at all. Such peace of mind. You can be as distant or as friendly as you like, since there is a private access to the room I really enjoyed my 4 nights stay PS: If you're not used to heat, you should check out her A/c room offering instead.

Had a wonderful and quiet stay. Krishma was extremely sweet and helpful. The place is located in a very quiet neighbourhood, but only few yards away form the main road where everything is available. Felt really safe staying here which was one of my concerns while booking a stay.

My stay at Krishma's place was very nice, I would wholeheartedly recommend it. I booked her place on very short notice as the other place I was supposed to stay didn't work out at the last moment. Krishma was extremely warm and helpful, and made my stay very comfortable. The house is charming, as is the area. It is also very well located, with most destinations near at hand. The room was clean and comfortable, with independent access, an attached bathroom, and WiFi access. The stay at Krishma's is absolutely value for money. I would definitely stay here again when next in Chennai. Highly recommend!

This stay is Budget

The place was very comfortable. Krishma was a warm and welcoming host. It wasa very pleasant stay and I would definitely recommend.

Occupancy for two would be comfortable, as promised 4 isn't possible since only one room is maintained and other room's AC isn't working at all. Very difficult to stay in Chennai without an AC in summer.

Pros: 1. The place is in the heart of the city 2. Rooms were really clean. 3. On request, they cleaned and made arrangements for basic cooking facilities at the kitchen. 4. Service was really good. Since my brother's family were coming from US, our arrival time was in the mid night. The host made sure that he was available at that odd time and made us comfortable. 5. AC cooling was really good. Cons: 1. We were not provided the same rooms which we were promised. 2. No mirror and window screen. Since the kids were experiencing jet lag, they had issues for sleeping in the day time as there were no window screen 3. 2 out of 4 beds that were given to us had so many bumps which made us difficult to sleep. Overall: A nice experience since the location is in the centre of the city, all the places are just 10-15 mins away. Recommended for stay, just make sure that you were provided that same room as you booked.

It was a good stay. Venkatesh and Rupesh were very helpful and went out of their way to help. The place is extremely close to both the Biometrics place and the US consulate. There is a good vegetarian restaurant below the apartment.

It is centrally located. A very comfortable and homely stay. Host is very helpful.

Very convenient if going to chennai for us visa Diagonally opposite to the consulate 2 rooms quite big with good facilities Good to stay for 2 days

Very Nice and Comfortable Stay!

Just diagonally opposite to the US consulate and 10 minutes walk to biometrics center. Can comfortably accommodate a family. Great place at a great price for those going to the consulate. Linen, soap, towels were provided. Bring other toiletries. Room is air conditioned. Tata Sky DTH on a 32 inch flat screen TV. Water available. Newspaper to read as well. Water heater available but didn't use since it is the summer. The apartment is in C wing, 3rd floor (come out of the elevator, turn left and it is in the left side). The entrance to the building is via the gate just before The Park hotel. Restaurants in ground level (Apoorva veg) and within walking distance (Kumarakom kerala restaurant, Palm Grove). Was able to receive responses from the host within few hours whenever I contacted. He even accommodated our request for early check-in. Total people stayed: 5 (family, all adults) Number of nights: 1 Highly recommended for a short stay at an affordable price.

Good quiet place to stay. Close from all good places in chennai

Abraham greeted us really well and even came to pick us up from where the cab guy dropped us. He greeted us each morning and looked after our well-being and any essentials that were required.

Decent place for the price good for a single day stay . Location is convenient. Please ask for towels , bathroom water flow and hot water in advance.

The place is inside the office. Don't worry you are totally secluded from it giving you much needed privacy. It is nearby to Shanti colony, (commercial street) , so all your needs are at stone throw away distance. Though the host is not present, you are well assisted by his able assistant Abraham. The room is spacious and AC is working perfectly. Overall pleasant experience

The room was spacious, had good air conditioning and a private attached bathroom.

Ken was a warm and helpful host. Fetched me and my friend to good location for lunch and introducing traditional food. He is always available to help through (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) and even lent me his extra sim card for data. The place is good for its price but the interaction was priceless. Thanks Ken!

We had a very nice stay at Ken's home. He and Maddy were very helpful and kind. The house and the room were exactly as described. The neighborhood, Thirumanviyur, is a bit of a distance from Chennai's center, but a very nice community. It's also easy to get anywhere in Chennai on a rickshaw, a taxi or even the metro/railway system.

Very nice place to stay and really really close to beach. Ken is also friendly and helpful. Given a chance to stay here again will definitely take that chance :-)

Liked the temple being right next door and the proximity to Tara books .Ken His wife and child are out all day and give permission to use the living area in thierbabsencr . I NEVER FELT THAT COOKING THERE WAS A POSSIBILITY . there are restaurants and cafes nearby however so that was not a problem There was a plug available for recharging devices and a kettle in the room .I enjoyed some morning's on the roof terrace overlooking the sea and the temple . KEN WAS VERY HELPFUL IN MANY SIGNIFICANT WAYS .. THANKS KEN ZMADDY AND Annousshka for welcoming this lone traveller on her first visit to India. NEITHR YOU NOR India disappoints

Ken and his family we're really welcoming and gave us invaluable help as we arrived. It was our first time in India and Chennai is a confusing city for beginners! Ken helped our taxi driver navigate to his house and offered lots of helpful tips for our first few days!

Before we arrived in Chennai, Ken had emailed me his phone number and told me to get the taxi driver to ring him for directions from the airport. This friendly act made me think that we were in for an enjoyable stay and we weren't disappointed. Ken, Maddy and Anuska were all home to meet us and made us feel comfortable straight away. We were given a lot of information about the local area and Ken also organised a car and driver to take us sight seeing. The people in the complex where Ken and his family live are very nice and also made us feel welcome in the neighbourhood. Would recommend a stay here. Some lovely eating places around and friendly people.

We did not meet Ken as he was away for work, but he was still incredibly responsive by internet, and his wife, Maddy, was very attentive and helpful. We had everything we needed, including our own bathroom, space in the refrigerator and access to the kitchen. All in all we felt very comfortable and welcome!

My wife, twin babies and Myself loved our ten days of stay here❤️❤️ ------------------Overall------------------------- You can't get a better place in Chennai for this low price. Can't get a better Gentleman host even if you give a fortune. Blindly go for it! ----------------Pros------------------------------- 1.Perfect location in the centre of the city. Accessible to evey hot and happening place in the city 2. The perfect host. Kind, sweet speaking, courteous, always available, well mannered, was sweet with my babies and din't even say a word even though my twins broke few things in his living while playing. Can't get a better host, bet you on that 3. Early morning view of the river from outside my room was like a painting on canvas 4. Airconditioning was good 5. Wifi a big thumbs up 6. Satellite television thumbs up 7. Good RO drinking water available 8. No power cuts 9. Best food joints nearby with amazing variety available on the food delivery app-Swiggy 10. Cab services available in a jiffy 11. Peaceful environment and no city pollution or noise 12. Kitchen was very much useable with induction stove, induction kettle, coffee, tea milk provisions, fridge and necessary cutlery 13. Alternative day prompt cleaning of room by the house maid. Mr. Sanjeev used to ask me if I needed a replacement of bath towels and blankets everyday 14. Living room is very spacious with airconditioning. Two tables are available as a workdesk Workplace, one inside the room and the other the dining table in the living 15. Any sort of home delivery like stationary, electronics, medicines, essential grocery available with the app 'Genie'- suggested by Mr. Sanjeev 16. Personalized experience tour available at the All Famous 'Madras Boat Club' offerred by Mr. Sanjeev who was the ex-President and Secretary at the club. The club has best liquor choices and food varieties available. 17. Jogging path and walkway with clay tennis court and kids play area available adjacent to the parking -----------------Cons-------------------------------- 1. The apartment appears very old from the entrance gate by the road, but as the saying goes,' Never judge a book by its cover' 2. We had a couple of times 'Lift under maintainence problem, but I guess the new elevator will be arriving withing two weeks after writing this review. 3. There is an mild odour of the river which floats in the air, but you will start loving that smell once you get to see the beautiful view of the river in the early mornings and during the rain. 4. The washing machine wasn't available when I stayed, since he was replacing it with a new one which din't arrive yet.

Homely place. Great view. Humble and good host.

Mr. Sanjeev is a great host along with his two grown up children. They made us feel at home. Readily available for any kind of need/ help. We could comfortably make our own food everyday and had nice chats over coffee a couple of times. If what you are looking for a wonderful home stay (not shiny polished hi fi latest property) go ahead and stay with Mr.Sanjeev. Will definitely see to stay with them on my next visit to Chennai

Salman and Shauna are very friendly hosts. I stayed in their home for 3 nights and it was very comfortable stay. The room was of international standards. The most wonderful moment I had experienced was the welcoming dogs. In brief the accommodation is very economical with international standards and friendly hosts and pets.

Really enjoyed by stay. Great location and hosts and sad that my stay was so short (only able to stay 3 nights). The room was clean, had AC, amenities and anything I needed. Highly recommend.

I had a pleasant week at the Salman's house. Salman is a very welcoming , advicing and ready to share person... For example he drove me with his family at a swimming pool, I share with them a pretty nice cinema evening in awesome place...And he helped me a lot to get my indian sim card running. The house is well placed, in a green and calm environnement, closed to a main road to catch one rickshow or one taxi. It is clean and well maintained. I recommand you I wish you will have a nice trip in the company of Salman,Shauna, Athena, Sylvie, June, and Roxy, Pepper, Brutus, Elvis, snowy about animals.

I was greeted by a pack of puppies of various vintages and pedigrees as I walked up the pathway to this bungalow. A welcome meal of chicken and potato in coconut curry was much appreciated after a 19 hour train ride and the room was comfortably cooled on my arrival. The Indo-American couple who rent this house in a leafy upmarket area of Chennai are very friendly and laid-back and took me to the dance classes they run in a yoga studio. The kitchen was always redolent of curries cooked by Sylvie and my stay was comfortable.

Salman and Shauna were wonderful hosts during all of our stay. Welcoming, caring, sharing, they were often at home when we were too so we were able to talk and share. They even offered to babysit our daughter so that we could go to a pub a night. This was so sweet. The place is really nice, their dogs are all very friendly. Our only regret is to not have stayed longer!

Super location and warmth welcoming !

Salman was a great host ... he did everything he could to make me feel comfortable. The place is in a nice neighborhood and well connected to all important places in Chennai city.

Correct listing, comfortable stay an welcoming host.

It is a nice clean place with unobstrusive hosts and quiet neighborhood. Hosts were helpful and nice.

My stay at Arun Villa was a pleasant one. The room was very clean and the place is very quiet for comfortable rest. Usha, her Son and their pug were a warm host. Thanks

I felt immensely welcome at Usha's. The stay was very comfortable. The location was just about a kilometre or less from the beach. And the best part is, the beach was very clean and there was hardly anyone there! Usha's place is comfortable and offers all that you need for a comfortable stay. The breakfast offered on all days was excellent. The room in itself is cosy, with an attached bathroom. Their pet Lia (a Pug) was gorgeous and very friendly. I spent a lot of time with her. The hosts in general were very warm, affectionate, and well-informed about the places around. They are also very non-intrusive, which is always so important to me! I highly recommend staying at Usha's.

Unforgettable experience made by Usha's home a perfect luxie room it was wonder to stay for single traveller..

Very comfortable place with a genial atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Clean and professional! Staff are very courteous! I'll stay there again!

My second stay at Red Lollipop, and I extended by another two nights as I didn't want to leave! Murugan, the owner, was out of town when I stayed this time, but his staff were really good and helpful and looked after the guests really well. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Chennai! As we say in France, "jamais deux sans trois!"

The auto driver had dropped me a bit far but Murugan guided me correctly to the place. The place is exactly the way it's listed & the best thing I like about the place is the cleanliness. It's located conveniently near a bus depot, shops, restaurants, close to the beach, etc. The terrace is a really good place to chill out (just beware of the crows who have a nest in a nearby tree). Was there on a short visit so hadn't planned much but in my next trip will surely explore Chennai.

Beautiful place in the heart of the city..................enjoyed

perfect for backpackers, centrally located. Warm and friendly host!

Really neat and cozy place at a central enough location. Met a bunch of cool people. Friendly people who work there, Tamim the chef paid a lot of attention to details. If you are afraid of the Chennai heat, this would be the place to stay for sure!

Value for money hostel to stay.

Stay at this hostel! What a gem. Great vibe, super affordable, delicious breakfast and so much more! Highly recommend and if staying in Chennai on a budget- it's a must.

Vanita's home is very good, I enjoy it a lot! Their house is so big, and they also have a swimming pool too. Wifi is stable and fast, beach is very close, five minutes walk. Breakfast is perfect. Also have people to clean the room every day.The most important thing is Vanita is a very warm house host, she took me to a party, we enjoyed the night, and make me feel at home here. Super host for sure!

Vanita and Rohit are excellent hosts. Their home is beautiful and comfortable and they are very generous with the public spaces in the home. This was mostly a working vacation for me, I teach online and Internet speed and stability is very important for my work. They had very fast and very stable Internet. We were also very close (a short walk) to the beach. They did a wonderful job of helping us find delicious food and provided a lovely breakfast with coffee and tea each morning (this was unexpected). They helped us arrange transportation (it was not easy for us to get phone cards in Chennai) and also made additional travel suggestions. The room was well appointed and had a separate exit from the rest of the home, a warm shower, towels and it was very clean. Vanita and Rohit made sure that we had a wonderfully pleasant stay in Chennai!

A very well-furnished place in a beautiful spot. Vanita and Rohit were wonderful hosts. The place is perfect for people who want an escape from their daily routine. Unfortunately, we didn't get to stay longer than a day. Will definitely go back again.

Best place to stay, host is very friendly:) location is just walkable to Thiruvanmayur seashore, everything was great, especially swimming pool and projector with home theatre and high speed wi-if:)

Rohit and Vanita are the perfect hosts! Very friendly an took care of every little detail from the time we arrived till we left. They were always available to go the extra mile to make our stay comfortable. While the room itself isn't too big, the rest of the house totally makes up for it. Our lil one totally had fun in the pool and just didn't want to leave the place! There is a mid size calm beach that is walkable from this place and the other bigger beaches are fairly close too. Totally worth the money and would love to come back!

Nisar's place is really close to the major clothing stores in T. Nagar, Chennai. The place is clean, spacious and should be good enough for two people. They were responsive to calls and let me in at 5 am in the morning. The only issue I had is that there is no wifi which might be a bummer for most travelers. Though wifi is not listed in their amenities, people might miss it. I would rate it a 5 for location and convenience but due to the lack of wifi this place gets 4/5.