Apartment rentals · Pondicherry, India

An apartment in Pondicherry,
5 minutes from the beach

Two new, air-conditioned apartments, a few streets from Promenade Beach and White Town.

Secure booking and payment on Airbnb · Choose your dates

Welcome to Anand's

A family home near the sea

Maison Familiale is a small, recently built house on a quiet street in Pondicherry. Each apartment has a living room, an equipped kitchen, air conditioning, Wi‑Fi and bedrooms with their own bathroom and hot water. The rooftop terrace has a lovely view over the town.

You can walk to Promenade Beach, Bharathi Park and the cafés of White Town. Serenity Beach and Auroville are less than 20 minutes away by scooter or rickshaw.

Anand, your host
AnandAirbnb host for 14 years · Speaks English and French
Front of Maison Familiale, apartment house in Pondicherry Apartment balcony overlooking the trees

Our apartments

Two apartments for rent

Both apartments are on the first floor. Every bedroom has its own bathroom with hot water.

Family Apartment

2 bedrooms for families and friends

  • Up to 6 guests
  • 2 bedrooms · 2 double beds
  • Sofa bed in the living room
  • En‑suite bathrooms

The living room has a herringbone floor and a sofa bed. The kitchen is equipped (fridge, hob, crockery) with a dining table. There is a washing machine and an outdoor walkway where you can eat in the evening.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • TV
  • Workspace
  • Outdoor dining

Cosy Apartment

1 bedroom for a couple or a solo traveller

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom · 1 double bed
  • Sofa bed in the living room
  • En‑suite bathroom

The bedroom locks and has its own private bathroom. The living room and kitchen form one bright open space, with a desk for working. The balcony looks out over the trees.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Kitchen
  • TV
  • Workspace
  • Outdoor dining

Between the sea and White Town, a quiet base for exploring Pondicherry on foot.

Amenities

What you'll find in the apartments

  1. 01

    Air conditioning

    In the bedrooms. Very welcome from April to June, the hottest months.

  2. 02

    Wi‑Fi and desk

    Connection throughout the apartment and a desk to work at.

  3. 03

    Equipped kitchen

    Hob, fridge, kettle and crockery.

  4. 04

    Private bathroom

    One per bedroom, with shower and hot water.

  5. 05

    Outdoor dining

    A table outside for dinner when it cools down.

  6. 06

    Television

    Flat screen in the living room.

  7. 07

    Washing machine

    In the Family Apartment.

  8. 08

    Lockable bedroom

    Every bedroom can be locked.

The area

Things to do in Pondicherry

A former French trading post on the Coromandel Coast, Pondicherry has kept its colonial houses, its French street names and its long seafront promenade. Here is what is close to the apartment.

Promenade Beach and the old lighthouse of Pondicherry from above
5 min walk

Promenade Beach

1.5 km of seafront, closed to cars in the evening. Joggers are out from 6 am.

Yellow colonial house in White Town, Pondicherry
10 min walk

White Town

The French quarter: yellow villas, bougainvillea, bakeries and small shops.

The golden Matrimandir of Auroville, near Pondicherry
7 km

Auroville

The international township founded in 1968, with its golden Matrimandir and organic cafés.

Sunset on the beach near Pondicherry
2 km

Serenity Beach

A long sandy beach with surf schools and beach cafés.

Where we are

Near the Promenade and Bharathi Park. Airbnb sends you the exact address once your booking is confirmed.

  • Promenade Beach5 min walk
  • Bharathi Park10 min walk
  • Serenity Beach2 km
  • Auroville7 km
  • Chennai Airport≈ 3 h drive

Practical info

Frequently asked questions

Anand

Anand, your host

Airbnb host for 14 years, verified identity, rated 5.0. He speaks English and French and usually replies within a day.

What time is check‑in?

From 3 pm. Send Anand your arrival time through Airbnb messages so he can welcome you.

How do I book?

Everything is done on Airbnb, including payment. Choose the apartment and your dates at the top of the page: the button opens the listing with your dates already filled in.

How many people can stay?

Up to 6 in the Family Apartment (2 bedrooms and a sofa bed), 2 in the Cosy Apartment. A group of 8 can book both.

Is there hot water and air conditioning?

Yes. Every bedroom has its own bathroom with hot water, and the apartments are air‑conditioned.

How do I get here from the airport?

The nearest international airport is Chennai, about 3 hours by road along the East Coast Road. Taxis and buses make the trip every day.

Can I cancel?

The cancellation policy depends on your dates. Airbnb shows it before you pay.

Anything else I should know?

As stated on the Airbnb listing, the apartments have no smoke or carbon monoxide detector. The street is lively during the day, so there may be some noise.

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