We had an amazing time at Sebastian's place ! It is very comfy, has every utility (wi-fi, mosquito net, fan,...) and couldn't be closer to the beach. Moreover Sebastian was devoted to help us anytime we needed his help and spent a lot of time explaining us where to go and how. Also the family's cooking is excellent :) I greatly recommend

Sebastian met me from the taxi and we walked to his place, it's 100 paces across the beach. If you're a beach bum then you'll love this place as it is on the beach. Facilities are all there albeit the basics. A couple of places to eat locally but i only stayed one night and Sebastians wife cooked a fantastic chicken meal. All facilities as in his advert. Bed comfortable. Just so relaxing with bird song all day and no traffic polution or noise. Would stay again.

Sebatian, thanks for having us to stay in your lovely beach hut! It was a highlight of our trip! You and your family were so accommodating and friendly. The accommodation was exactly as you described, with the location just off the beautiful Marari beach. Breakfast was lovely and we were given a traditional meal on our first night and then we're shown how to make it the next evening. We are looking forward to attempting them! The beach hut was clean and had all the basics we needed including a mosquito net. I would highly recommend this place and Sebastian's hospitality for a relaxing retreat off the beaten track.

Sebastian is an amazing host and the cottages are at a very good location. It was a nice stay.

Perfect position right on Marari beach, close to a couple of restaurants, local tuk tuks and all the goings on of the village fishermen. The cabin is private, clean and airy with a fan and mosquito net. There's also a little balcony with cane chairs facing the beach. Sebastian is an excellent and friendly host who went out of his way to help us. He organised yoga lessons with a local master which we really appreciated. Sebastian's wife is also a wonderful cook!

Dear Sebastian, Diana, Cecilia, thank you for the lovely week! We had a very pleasent stay at Marari beach! It was our pleasure to meet you. We especially enjoyed the dinner times with you, the beach and the fish market!

Great host, serves breakfast and dinner on your own terrace. Rooms are right at the beach. Lots of nature sounds. Fan worked very well. Airco not needed for us. Price/quality is good. Sebastian brought us to the train in the morning and helped buying a ticket. Great guy.

The chalet is on a beautiful beach. This is quiet and not very touristy. You still have the fishermen bring up their boats to the beach in the morning. The chalet is clean private and exactly what you need. Sebastian and his family are very helpful and provided delicious breakfast and dinner. Highly recommend this place

This place was such a gem. Also The transport by boat was a nice touch. The room is locate d right on the water so you can watch the boats pass by. Also a nice hammock out front to catch the breezes. It was so relaxing. Lal was an excellent host and Divya communicated very well and helped me arrange transport which was nightmare because I flew into the wrong airport :( Also the food delicious. The only things that could have been improved was the Wi-Fi connection. The router is located far from the room so you have to go tori main area to use internet. Also, there were bugs but it is to be expected based on the location. Overall the place was clean. Would highly recommend!

This is a rustic getaway at its best if you prefer it that way. Divya was a true host, available to take care of every need. The best appeal for me was the fact that this place is accessible only by boat... The steady stream of boats passing by, the location, the food, everything was wonderful.

We stayed at Divya's cottage and spent a great time! The cottage was lovely and clean and the communication was great. Even though we arrived late at night, they were extremely flexible and looked very well to us! Thank you Divya and staff for the pleasurable stay :-) Sam & Alex

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Divya's place was great to have a peaceful close to nature stay in alappuzha. Divya was not physically available but always prompt to answer phone or over email. Her staff was extremely helpful and they arranged for our food and a private boat trip on our request.

The hostel is a wonderful place to relaxe in the backwaters. The staff is friendly and we really enjoyed our stay there.

We've stayed in numerous amazing Air B and Bs in India and this place topped them all. Divya is extremely welcoming and very interesting. We loved chatting and having our meals with Divya and the other guests outside by the waters edge. The food Divya cooked was just incredible!! The accommodation was also great: clean, comfortable and quiet. We loved relaxing in the hammocks and thoroughly recommend the canal boat tour of the backwaters that Divya organises, which includes a lovely traditional lunch on a banana leaf and a village visit. Overall we couldn't recommend this place more!

We had a great stay at Divya's place. It's a very quiet and beautiful place by the canal. The place has hammocks right outside and we lazed there for a long time while watching houseboats and canoes pass by. Divya was always reachable and very prompt. She cooked dinner which was simple and very tasty North Indian food, probably the best you can hope to find in Alleppey.

I definately can recommend this place! The house is like a temple and just amazing and breathtaking! It is clean, decorated with love and well situated. jessy (shibus wife) was so nice and became a real friend. She helped in organizing a scooter, backwatertrip and even invited us to a templefestival!

Shibu and his wife Jessy are truly wonderful hosts. We stayed for 3 nights and were very impressed with the cleanliness, comfort and beauty of the new building. The bathroom was easily the nicest we've had throughout our stay in India and the room was the cleanest. It's also about a 5 minute walk to the beach and the delicious seafood shacks. These amenities pale in comparison to the kindness and generosity of Shibu and Jessy. Jessy is an amazing cook and always happy to have a chat or help out; she assisted us with the organisation of a backwater tour, scooter rental and taxi arrangements. We were even treated to a dance recital and a tabla performance from their lovely daughter! We had a really special visit here and we think anyone would be lucky to stay!

We loved our stay with Jessy and Shibu. The house was beautiful and the room was comfortable, clean and relaxing. The location is also splendid as it is only a 5 minute walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again and recommend this place to any future Kerala travelers.

Мы были удивлены, что дом выглядит точно также как на фотографии. Он действительно как дворец! очень красивый и удобный. Огромная ванная, даже не в каждом втором отеле такая! небольшое патио посидеть вечером (и что странно, не было комаров). Все чисто и аккуратно. Крыша для йоги и просто с утра посидеть была в нашем распоряжении. На крыше небольшая кухня, где можно готовить. Горячая вода (что по Индии редкость=). Это "хомстей" - а значит, хозяин ( а точнее хозяйка) готовит завтрак( включен в стоимость) и можно договориться за допплату ланч и ужин. Тк в этом месте вообще с едой туго, то это плюс, особенно, когда действительно вкусно! вокруг зелено, двор убранный, бегают белки. Очень понравилось. И как оказалось, для этой местности, это совсем не дорого. И, что не мало важно, пляж в 5 минут ходьбы. Нам арендовали тут же байк. И такси, когда мы уезжали. Спасибо за прием! Мы будем рады вернуться, если на то будет Воля.

Sebastian was a very good host who has ensured that our stay was comfortable. The place was very nice tucked away from the noisy city. Right at the beach, his place is a delight for solace seekers. Getting amenities and parking is a bit of an issue at this place since it's secluded, but can be traded off for the serenity of the place.

We had a great stay at the cottage at Mararikulam beach; the location was excellent. Such a peaceful setting right on the beach, with easy access to town (Mararikulam, Aleppy, Cochin) via bus or autos. We were in the area for work and Sebastian was very helpful in helping us get around, use his bike, etc. We only wish we had more time to spend there! We had a great time exploring the small hotels (restaurants) nearby and even found a toddy shop with amazing food. Next time, we'll be sure to have some meals with him and his family.

Sebastian and his family made us comfortable right from the beginning. He was always available and helped us fix a couple small initial issues immediately. The breakfasts were wonderful and the couple of dinners we shared at his family's restaurant were economical, and the tastiest food on the beach. The bungalows are nicely situated a few minutes walk from the main Beach Road where the auto-rickshaws are available, as well as snack shops and restaurants. We actually forged friendships with the other couples in the adjoining bungalows. An ATM is a short walk away as well as ayurvedic services including massage. The beach features long stretches of quiet sand and warm water. A great place to unwind or prepare for re-entry into the urban areas.

Sebastian and his wife were the perfect hosts. During our two night stay, they cooked for us, advised us on the local area and even accompanied us to a local fish market to haggle for some jumbo prawns. Cecilia's cooking is marvellous and the property is right on the beach so location wise it's brilliant. Facilities are simple but everything is clean and spacious. I would definitely recommend staying at Sebastian's place!

Sebastian's place was great. Its literally a 2 min walk to beach which is so calm, peaceful, clean and inviting (unlike the beach at Alleppey). Since we were staying so close to it, we would end up chilling at the beach most of the time, seeing sunrises and sunsets etc. Sebastian was very warm as a host and he helped us out with everything. He was very quick to respond to our queries. I would definitely recommend this home stay for young couples/bachelors (like myself) who will find this to be a piece of happiness and peace.

Sebastian's place is very nice! You can choose between 3 huts on the beach, they are all in the second row, but directly on the beach. The cottage is nice, clean, with fan and ac, as it is shown on the pictures. Sebastian is very flexible with check in and check out times and he is very helpful if his guests need anything! Breakfast is in the price included, you can have it indian or western style! Sebastian brings it directly to the cottage. Lunch and dinner is also available at his personal home, he lives about 400 meters away from the beach (where you can also stay in 2 rooms). The meals are cooked by his wife and are very delicious! Marari beach is the most beautiful beach we have seen in India, even better than Goa! The best thing: it is not touristic! There are only 4 little restaurant huts on the beach, that's it. No touristic shops, nothing. Best and beautiful place to relax some days! We highly recommend Sebastian's place and Marari beach itself! When we get back to South India one day, we will definitely come back!

If ur looking for a place just to stay a night on d beach this is a good spot with a clean beach. Don't expect a hotels privacy and amenities for the cost.

A very nice stay, at the beach, for people who like to have a quiet and relaxing stay. Sebastian and his family are very much caring and try their utmost to fulfill any wishes. As there is always rooms for improvement I would suggest to focus and invest on the housekeeping service to make it an absolute perfect place for longer stays :)

Amazing host. Available, devoted and friendly. Kitchen is actually not free to use and friendly invitation to home made dinner actually costs 250rps/person per meal. Otherwise, place was amazing, relaxing and secure.

Great place to stay to relax after travelling round India! Sebastian and his family are very helpful and welcoming, happy to tell you anything you want to know about Kerala, and speak very good English. Delicious home-cooked food, clean and comfortable homestay rooms or the cottages near the beach are perfect for a quiet stay a few steps from the sea. Come here if you are visiting India for the first time, particularly with children, Sebastian and his family will really look after you. Will be returning next year!

Perfect place to fall in love. We really enjoyed staying at Sébastian's cottage. View of the beach from the balcony, outside shower, shops around and the possibility to rent a scooter directly from him. Kitchen is functional to cook breakfast or more. We strongly recommend this place!!

Basic room meters away from the beach, the room has a working fan and anti-mosquito net (both necessary) and a basic and clean bathroom. It's meters away from the beach and next to the best restaurant hut around. Sebastian is the man to know there and will take care of everything you need there with a smile. Top guy Sebastian.

Great and relaxing place to visit on weekend. Beach facing villa great view. Evening time beauty of the place increases with cold wind blowing from sea. Food was very nice. Can surely recommend to my friends.

A very warm welcome. The house was very neat and comfortable.Very next to the beach.Enjoyed the stay altogether.

One good place to feel the peace and introspect oneself. Very accurate as mentioned in the description, and great hospitality by the host.

Sebastian is very good person , Helpful , when u need some thing . Great place for relaxing Thank u sebastian

Do not expect everything what you see in Airbnb description. DO NOT get boating and other activities arranged by Lake and Paddy. For a boat service they charged ₹1200 per hour when the normal charges were ₹500 per hour when you get it directly. They did not provide tea, coffee, breakfast and towels as described on Airbnb.

The house is perfect really clean and had everything I need. Close to all locations locality is great. I would recommend to choose this location for stay in Bangalore. At the end thanks chirag!!

This is not a good place to go with your family, mainly everything that was shown in the website cannot be expected from the place. There is decent amount of unhealthy atmosphere all around the place.

Good experience. Recommended

The backwater experience was definitely an once in a lifetime experience worth doing. I would suggest you to have this trip on weekends so you can meet the tour guides daughter Sandra - who definitely adds a good amount of value to this experience. An entire day well spent visiting the backwaters and making new friends.

Oscars river cruise is the beat way to enjoy the back waters. Blissful to just hear nothing else but the gentle sound of the oars splashing in the waters. The silence was brilliant and much needed for us city folks. Clean simple breakfast and lunch at the boatman's place. Totally recommend it for anyone visiting Alappuzha. Oscar and his team are really great hosts. Thank you again Oscar.

Please note that this is a canoeing trip and not a stay. A good way to spend a day in alleppy. The host Oscar took us to a small back water village using a public ferry at 8:45 AM. We then head for a traditional breakfast. After we went to a canoe trip in small boats of 6 in the backwater village. This was followed by a delicious traditional lunch and the trip ended at 5:30 pm.

We had a really nice canoeing day through the backwaters of allepey. The tour was well organized and exactly like it is described! Starting with a ferry and going on with a local's canoe where we could enjoy the beautiful view of plants and canals. You also get some really nice keralan breakfast and lunch and you can see how the locals live :)

It's a great and different experience with canoeing trip . Compare to big houseboat experience we liked this trip as it will take you to the interior villages of Alleppey and get to know the local's lifestyle and given an opportunity to mingle with the nature and trip will be very quiet to enjoy the nature . The boat man Benny was very helpful and explaining the things on the way. Breakfast and Lunch was provided in the captain's house which was very tasty especially after having 4 hours of canoeing. The weather was also good (we visited in the last week of July) not much rain and sunny which made the trip very pleasant. I recommend this trip if you want to blend with the nature and enjoy the Kerala backwater. Suggstion: Carry Sun Glass,hat/cap, Water bottle and some snacks for kids.

Great tour. Loved the silence and the beauty. The breakfast and lunch were also very plentiful and delicious. Extremely worth your while and incredibly cheap for everything included.

We briefly met Oscar who put us on the ferry and we were met the other side by Sandu. First Sandu too is to his home and we had breakfast which was lovely. Then we went out in the canoe through the smaller canals past backwater villages and fantastic scenery. It was quite difficult to get in and out of the canoe but we managed in clumsy style. Great day out Sandu and his family were gracious hosts. Recommended.

I was travelling with my one year old daughter and was apprehensive about my stay. But everything was beyond expectations.We enjoyed a short village walk in the evening when boat halted at some village.Rooms were very clean free from mosquitoes. Food was very delicious. Staff were welcoming. Overall its was memorable stay and thank Indiavacationz team for creating memories.

Exactly what is promised - a floating resort. A luxurious experience that you should not miss when you're in Kerala.

This was our first stay at houseboat and we liked it very much. We had a group of 10+ including elderly people , adults and kids. All of us enjoyed the stay and kids liked it very much. It is safe for kids but need to keep an eye on infants/toddlers (as we may have to keep the windows open to enjoy the breeze) Considering that it was a houseboat (i.e, space and power constrained), it contained almost everything to keep the stay comfortable... Hosts were great and accommodative. We were quite late (by 3 hours) and they waited for us at one of the pick up points. We felt sorry for making other guests also wait :- ( Based on photos , I was assuming a bigger bedroom etc. It was quite compact and can take two adults and a kid (max). After sometime, it kind of gets bit bored and it would be good to have some entertainment (games, movie etc). One thing to note is about the A/C. The bedrooms are with A/C, but it will be turned on only between 9 PM and 6 AM. It gets stuffy inside (houseboat) and not an option to be in bedroom if A/C not turned on. may be, these are quite normal for houseboat but new to us since we were first timers. Houseboat gets docked around 7 PM (as per govt rules) and docked near a beautiful small village. Hosts recommended a nearby massage centre (kerala style) and it was a perfect one !!

An Epic Stay! I had very high expectation from this stay and at the end i would have to stay my expectations were substantially exceeded. It was an inch perfect stay with everything taken care of to the minutest detail. The staff was very hospitable, our house-boat was pretty clean and the decor was amazing. Loved It!

Loved the spacious room, the food, the hosts onboard. The aircon was functioning the entire time and that was a big plus too! For a houseboat, it was really clean and I would definitely recommend this stay to anyone considering a houseboat experience in Kerala. However, the listing advertised Free wifi, indoor games and fishing that we did not find on our boat. The check-in location mentioned on the listing also needs to be fixed as the correct location was at a different spot. Instead of the luxury 6 bed boat advertised, the host also placed us in a 2-bed boat without asking us, as they thought we were a couple in need for privacy. All in all, a pleasant experience minus the facilities/boat we imagined we will get.

We had a fabulous time here! We received a warm welcome from Shreya, who then showed us around. The house was well-appointed with great views from every room. Done up in tasteful decor, the rooms and washrooms were large and very clean. The caretaker prepared an excellent dinner for us with freshly caught prawns and fish, served by the lake. Admirably, the hosts have been able to bridge the gap between being environmentally sensitive and providing luxurious accomodation. We are already looking forward to the next time!

We travelled as a group of 6 friends from Kochi and had an absolutely amazing weekend at Villa Vikasa. The property is stunning with all modern amenities and a backwater view to die for. The best part about the villa is the private pool where you can laze around all day. Special thanks to Mr. Kuruvilla and his family who made us a yummy Kerala breakfast and ensured we were extremely comfortable. The rooms are big , spacious and very aesthetically done up. A special mention to the owner, Shreya who went out of her way to make sure our first Airbnb experience was smooth and one to remember. Will definitely be coming back here :)

Beautiful house and surroundings, on the waterfront of lake Vembanad with fishermen and house boats going past. Very convenient amenities and an ingeniously planned eco-friendly energy and waste system only adds to the experience. The friendly caretaker and his family enrichened our stay with their service and excellent food.

Stayed here for a week. What a great place. Highly recommended.

We stayed at the place for 2 nights 3 days. The property is located at a scenic point. Away from he cacophony of town. The balconies and the pool look straight into the pond and the back waters. You can actually see the house boats passing by. They even have a small butterfly habitat where u can find plenty of them. The pool was clean and clear and perfect for swimmers as well as non swimmers. The room size is actually huge with all the beautiful paintings and books to read. Jeetu and family (the caretakers) helped us with almost everything, right from food to local spice market and drinks. They actually take and try to modify the meal as much as possible for the visitors need. Being away from town doesn't mean they are any short of all the luxury that you want. Only point to be noted was that we experienced power outages late night. But it was corrected the very next day. Overall a wonderful experience with great hosts.

Villa Vikasa really was the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city . A totally self sufficient property, you can spend the entire day lazing around and taking in the lovely views of Vembanad lake. The house is tastefully decorated and one feels at home as soon as you walk in. The rooms and toilets were very clean and well kept. Mr. Kuruvilla, the caretaker at the property, was very helpful and was available at all times.He was instrumental in organizing a house boat trip for the family and helped us get in touch with a local Taxi person who was extremely efficient. The entire house is off the grid and is powered entirely by Solar panels. The hosts have introduced many systems to ensure the house is as eco friendly as possible. The pool is amazing and perfectly located to make one feel one with the lake. Fresh food was prepared for us with a variety of seafood and meats. The Vegetarian options were amazing as well . It was all made to our taste and we loved it. Our host Shreya was very helpful and was always available over the phone for any queries. We will definitely visit this property again and stay for longer the next time.

Johns place was perfect for us, as it was just next to the vegetarian restaurant which also has a non vegetarian restaurant just beside it, we wanted to taste the local foods and take a backwater boat tour, which was the best part and his house is neat and clean and close to all ammenities and fully worth every penny we spend, great hosting even though he is new but willing to put the extra effort to make his guest happy !!

I can only recommend a booking at Thomas' place. The check-in was super easy and I felt welcome the moment I arrived. Thomas' homestay is calm and relaxing. With a walking distance to the beach it is still not far from restaurants as well as shops. Both Thomas and his wife are so kind and helpful and communication was smooth at any time. Thank you!

Clean, Nice place to stay. Very close to beach and Thomas is a nice person who makes sure your trip is nice.

We had a nice stay at Thomas's Airbnb. The place was clean, and right down the street from the beach. The best part about the place was the roof deck where there are swing seats, a hammock, and a view of the beach - a really lovely place to hang out. We even got to have a yoga class on the deck, as Thomas had a yoga teacher come over for us (at our request).

Nice place with easy access and view of the beach.

Great Homestay! Thomas is a really nice guy and he cares a lot about your comfortness. We even spent one more night because we liked it so much. Absolute recommendation!

Me and my friend had a great time at Thomas' place. The place is located just beside the beach and the upper deck of the house provides an amazing view of the sea. Thomas was super nice and suggested us a lot of activities to do while we were there and he even took us there personally. All in all it was an incredible stay at his place. Thank you Thomas for your hospitality. Will definitely be back again.

Thomas's place was near Allepey beach which was great. Thomas was very gentle and helpful. He arranged elephant ride for us, Also arranged a rental scooter, shikkara boat ride and guided us regarding the places to visit. He even kept our bags while we went to visit various places after our checkout time. Would surely recommend.

nice and well located place.

The backwaters of Kerala are well worth exploring. We hired the boat for four wonderful nights and thoroughly enjoyed every relaxing minute. The crew are fantastic and nothing is a problem. Great food and plenty of it. Switch off, sit back relax and enjoy. Thankyou a great way to wind up our holiday in India.

We had a few fantastic days at Mr Pothens houseboat. Excellent hosting, fantastic food and views of the backwaters. The service onboard was also very good. Also, Mr Pothen is also very quick in answering all my questions on mail before our trip to India, which we appreciated. I can strongly recommend the trip.

I have a unforgettable trip with this house boat, everything from to timing, clean place, friendly staff, great food, everything was great, it was really unforgettable trip.

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James' place is very good. I originally planned to stay only for 3 days, but finding the place to be wonderful I extended my stay for another 2 days. James' family is welcoming, cheerful and extremely helpful. His wife guided me to buy some authentic keralan sweets and spices. They also arranged drop and pick up from Kochi airport, helped with renting a scooter, and booked a spa appointment. They also guided me properly about going for the backwaters tour. Their homestay is centrally located, with the Allepey beach, restaurants, and shops located within a 2 km radius. It is a clean, spacious, and homely place. The neighborhood is quite and safe, and is easy to reach. I'd recommend Mariya homestay for longer stays.

We were six Norwegian girls who were travelling to Alleppey during our long weekend, aside to our studies in India. James met us at the bus stand, and we communicated very well before, during and after the visit. He provided transport to the homestay when we arrived, but also arranged transport to the airport early in the morning. We had no difficulties at all during the visit to Alleppey and they were so helpful throughout the entire visit. They made our stay both safe and comfortable, and they offered to help with every little thing, even breakfast every morning. The neighbourhood was quiet and nice, and the house was very close to Alleppey beach, and a five minute drive from the main street in Alleppey. I really recommend this stay if you look for trustworthy, down to earth people who really, really want you to have a good stay and time in Alleppey!

James's place is really budget friendly and near to the Allepey beach which was clean with less crowd. He and his wife served us local delicious breakfast and helped us to plan our trip. Really friendly and hospitable family. Place is upper floor of their house 2 bedrooms with attached bathrooms. One room has AC and we had Indian billiard like game called 'Karom board'. It was really good stay. Recommended for budget travellers.

The host Mr.James was really nice. He took very good care of us right from when we got down to when we left !! The rooms were in a residential locality and were in a quiet neighbourhood.. he treated us like his guests, helping us with every small thing.. provided us with tips and directions to various locations.. The food we were served with was really delicious !! A fantastic stay and would recommend for anyone !!

James and his wife are wonderfull hosts.the place has 2.5 (URL HIDDEN) one with ac .good cable TV. Good wifi. Tasty breakfast.10 min walk to the beach.

Absolutely wonderful experience overall. James is such a down to earth person with very good host skills. If you are looking to wind down , or maybe take your loved ones on a trip, I would definitely recommend this place. His place is just as he described in the description. Whether it be breakfast, or making some hot tea/ water, James resolved it immediately. I am glad we took this trip and the stay definitely made it a lot better. We even made away with a few plants as well in the end. Thank you James!

The place is nice for solo travelers or a small group of friends. It is a good budget accommodation and is located 500 to 700m from the beach. The boat jetty to take the backwater boat rides is a little far but Autos are available easily. The homestay description mentions "providing backwater tours" but it was not mentioned or suggested to me during my stay. Though Uncle James gave suggestions about where and how to take the ride from. The hosts are very warmhearted and humble people and give you an 'at home' feeling. As it was Christmas, they also treated me with some cake and wine which was delicious. We had a small chat over the cake and wine where we shared life some stories. It was fun. Good place to enjoy Alleppey and come back and relax.

The family are very helpful, a simple check-in and they were extremely amenable in washing our laundry at a reasonable price. Would recommend

Excellent hosts, very helpful and attentive, breakfast was delicious! The property is very clean, well described and is in a great location.

Great home stay, best of both worlds: own private apartment and warm, friendly family downstairs. They went above and beyond to make it a great stay. Would definitely recommend!

Santhosh is super helpful for anything i needed since arrival. He booked a houseboat tour for me which is an amazing experience. Recommended for everyone!

We had a memorable stay at Goku's homestay! :) Santhosh and his family are such friendly and welcoming hosts. The room was spacious and the furnishings were perfect for the weather. We only stayed a day; wish we could have stayed more. Santhosh also arranged a houseboat for us and that was the best experience of our India trip! I highly recommend Santhosh's houseboat (Divine) as well.

We had a great stay here, due to Santhosh and Sherna being wonderful hosts. From the outset they were communicative and we found their place easily (walking from the train station). The room had everything we needed, and as it is in its own part of the house gave us our own space, incl a balcony. We had worried about going without ac, but with two fans were totally fine. The location was good, with set real nice restaurants nearby. What made this stay special, however was the way that Santhosh and Sheena welcomed us into their home and did everything they could to help us during our stay. Santhosh seamlessly organised a houseboat trip for us, which was a highlight. Sheena provided us with homemade breakfast and even offered to let us use her kitchen to cook in. Highly recommend staying here.

The room was nice and Santhosh was an excellent host, very friendly, very informative and very helpful.

The room is quite basic, but clean. The homestay may be a bit difficult to find because it is in a very quiet road off the main street. Not too many restaurants or shops closeby, but still within walking distance. Santhosh and his family were very friendly and welcoming, I could always approach them with any problem or question I had. Santhosh helped me arrange a canoe trip in the backwaters and he and his wife were always there to explain to me how to get to the places where I wanted to go. All in all I had a great stay here!

Santhosh's place is very close to the railway station and it is very easily accessible, It is really easy to find the place. Santhosh and his Wife are a very warm people and they treat you like family. Santhosh is a very helpful person, who get around the city quite easily by arranging us a cab and Rickshaw. I really recommend Santosh's place to all tourists as you can be assured of 100% security and warmth.

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It was an amazing stay! We hade the absolutly best food we ever had in india here and so cheap as well! The rooms are like a hotel room. We difinitly recommend this place!

Wonderful stay at this friendly family-run villa. The other reviewer saying they had the best food in India at the homestay is hard to believe, but totally true. John's mother is an incredibly talented and generous chef and you'd be hard pressed to find a better meal out. It's a simple room with a comfy bed, great AC and a nice, new bathroom. Super quick walk to the beach. Arrangements for scooter and airport taxis were all taken care of. John's Villa is a very homey place to stay and I highly recommend!

Johns place was more than what we could bargain for the price quoted. 2 min walk from the beach and amazing place to spend time cooly. Had a great time there. John was kind enough to come with us to find ATM and to shot the things we were looking for. And not forget, his mom is one of worlds best cook. Had best of food at johns place. If you are staying at johns place, you should have his moms home cooked food. Better than any 5 star hotel.

Beautiful Place, Near the Beach, Central in Marari Beach, as described! We loved it. Jomon and his Family are so nice and friendly! And the Food there is extraordinary! To have Dinner there was a pleasure! We really enjoyed and will come back!

A very nice homestay which seemed to be very recently renovated. Very clean and fully working AC and good shower. 5 minute walk to Marari Beach which is very quiet and very beautiful. The host was very helpful booking us taxis and with laundry. All food was home cooked food which was very very good food. The fish curry for dinner was

John and his mom were great hosts. The place is calm and peaceful, located at walkable distance to the scenic Marari beach. The rooms are neat & clean with a nice bathroom and surrounded with greenery. Food served at John's villa is home cooked, fresh and tasty and we could also request for any item to be prepared. The dining table is beautifully set under a thatched roof in the frontyard of the villa. John helped us with arranging rented vehicles for local transport and cabs to the airport. John is just a phone call away. Although the place is a 30min drive from Alleppey, the peace and calm with great food and hospitality is absolutely worth it.

I recommend this place to tourist who want to visit kumarakom & wagoman. Honeymoon couples, family trips,Or a traveller who like to stay in nature's Lap and relax. Highly safe for families or working professionals . Rather than arresting urself in hotel rooms,fake smiles from hotel staffs. You got a house and Jeff's dad as company ,as I requested for someone to stay in the home in the nights. So spacious and truly matches Wats written in Airbnb. Food & vehicle are available on request basis. Arrangements are perfect you can't ask for more. You are taken utmost care by host genuinely. Had a sound sleep no mosquitoes ,inspire of all trees ,bushes,grass weeds river in front of varanda. Go there and forget urself. All this at around 800/ night

Si lo que buscas es llevarte una gran experiencia de Kerala, llena de naturaleza y buena (URL HIDDEN) casa de Jeffrey es donde tienes que estar! Desde el primer momento se mostró muy amable y dispuesto a ayudar para encontrar el destino, mostrar las instalaciones y que no falte nada para una buena estadía... El cuarto estaba en perfectas condiciones, sabanas limpias, almohadas, toallas, jabón y también con una bienvenida de sus deliciosos plátanos cosecha de la casa! Recomiendo a cualquier amante aventurero de la naturaleza y la buena comida, pasar por este paraiso del sur de India, recorrer las backwaters y pasar tiempo contemplando los campos de te o salir con amigos a disfrutar de un día de playa. Kottayam lo tiene todo y ha sido gracias a la hospitalidad y gran hostess Jeffrey que recomendó los lugares exactos para que mis últimos días en India fueran maravillosos! La casa tiene un ambiente relajado, ideal para estar desconectado de todo, junto al agua, ruido de pájaros y amplios espacios para moverte con libertad... Si tu planeas pasar por Kerala, debes de contactar al mejor hostess y hacer de tu viaje una mágica experiencia!