This was my first stay through airbnb. The stay was comfortable and relaxing. This place gives you beautiful view of the lake and surrounding hills. Clouds are seen covering the nearby hills. The spatious house is situated in the dense hilly neighbourhood. The climb up to the house is steep however I enjoyed it everytime. Prashant came midway to recieve us when we were facing difficulty in locating the house at around 11:00 pm in the night. Special thanks for that. Availability of tasty homely vegetarian food was a plus point. The sight of neighbourhood children going to school, in the morning made me feel like home. P.S: beware of the street dogs at night time. They start barking at strangers.

This was my first time renting a room through airbnb and we weren't quite sure what to expect. However, Prashant and his parents made sure that our taxi driver took us right to our homestay and they even helped us to carry up our bags! The view from their home was breathtaking and auntie and uncle took such great care of us. From aunties organic homemade chai tea and cookies every morning to uncle's amazing tips about beautiful cities to visit near Nainital our experience was one ill never forget! If you plan on visiting Nainital you simply must stay here at Prashants home. You will not be disappointed!!!

I am very happy to share my experience with Prashant and his parents. I felt so much care of me and my son, like I came to visit my own relatives! I would surely recommend this host to all my friends and to all, who prefer quite, peaceful location just ten mins far from the Naini lake. My overall experience - five of five stars! I have very warm memories about my Nainital visit. Thanks to Prashant and specially to his mother! Missing you a lot =) I just want to warn guests who goes for drinking alcohol - don't disturb this very kind and traditional family, please! Find hotel or other guest house!

It is always nice to have a warm reception especially when you visit a new place. The property is located in the hilltop of Nainital. It is accessible only through steps in the hillside, you really need to break a sweat to reach there. The scenic beauty of the lake from the property is breathtaking (worth the effort). The rooms are quite good and they have a pretty decent vegan menu. Must say a few words about the host. Tiwariji & family are such a wonderful host that I would definitely love to visit the property once again.

Perfect getaway place if one is looking for a solitary stay at Nainital. Prashant made sure the booking & approval process was easy. He also guided on the best transport means to reach the place, which was helpful in planning my trip. The place has the best view of the lake and what a serene backdrop to wake upto! The place also has a special view spot where one can enjoy a cup of tea, read a book and have a spectacular view. The food served was good and the tea was best. The host made sure our stay was comfortable and feel like home. All in all, it was pleasant stay. My first Airbnb experience in India turned out be perfect.

Prashant was extremely responsive to my initial inquiries and very helpful with all information he provided, particularly as I had very poor and slow mobile internet connection, so his explanations really helped me. I had hired a motorbike, and he even helped by driving me up the steep roadway to the bottom of the steps when I arrived (I definitely couldn't have done that! And it really helped reduce the length of the steep uphill trek!) The room itself is as shown in the picture, except it now has a double bed with pillows under the dancing Shiva wallhanging shown. The bed was very comfortable, and all the family - Prashant and his mother and father - were very friendly and conversational, and a mine of information about the locality, which really helped me make the most of my short stay there with really good local information and suggestions for places to visit and things to do given my limited time in the area. Prashant's mum also cooks delicious food, which I was very thankful for after a long days travelling by bike. The view from the house and its lovely gardens is really fantastic, looking over Nainital lake and across to the mountains, and it's a very quiet and peaceful place, so I really enjoyed staying there!

It was a pleasant stay with a great view of Nainital from the place. Getting a cab to reach the place from the bus stop was difficult since post 6pm the road has been made one way, which made it hard for us to carry all our bags uphill. It is better to make prior transport arrangements. The hospitality was very good and Prashant's mom had made very good paranthas for breakfast. We went there to relax and the place with its serene view and chilled breeze was very relaxing!The room was also cosy for two and had good books to read.

It is amazing experience in nainital I can see the fantastic view in the home garden and i can enjoy meditate in the garden And room is very comfortable And uncle and ann are too kind It is experience that i can't forgot it

Very beautiful view and Excellent hospitality. The neighborhood was quite peaceful. Perfect place to relax with your friends and family.

My family stayed at Gyanesh's place for three days and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place is as described and pics do justice to the view from the balcony. Gyanesh was always approachable and helped us throughout. Pushpa aunty (caretaker) makes good food (charged 100rs per person per day), we found it reasonable and enjoyed it. We would love to stay again at this place.

The cottage is just like a home and equipped with all the basic amenities like TV Fridge, soaps , geyser, utensils etc. The location is quiet and very clean. Gives you a great view of Nainital lake from both the rooms which have large windows and offers a very refreshing feeling. Though you would be charged 300/s Rs extra for using the kitchen and also if you need the cook. The cook Pushpa is really sweet and takes care of everything you need and has maintained the cottage like her home. In short go for it. Its worth trying.

The place is maintained properly the caretaker are very helpful as well. The place has a very nice view and is located little far from the main attraction mall road. Overall the experience i had was very nice i would definetly love to visit again.

First thngs first: This homestay runs only because of one person and that is Pushpa didi, the cook. She is cooks well, takes care of the kitchen and is super sweet and always smiling. There is Raju bhaiya too who helps to get stuff from the market. Coming to the place: Pros: As the name suggests, its located in a tranquil location with a direct view of the naini lake. You get the feel of home, a small home to yourself with no interference. Gyanesh has been helpful and clear with his communication. Cons: Location: Its located uphill and one has to climb down a number of stairs to reach the house.Not suitable if you are with elders or infants.Yes there is a short cut but that dsnt help much. Incase you want to go down to the lake or the Mall Road, book a taxi in advance for the round trip (cuz otherwise you are stuck). Taxis are very hard to find during the peak season, cuz no taxi wants to drive up such a short steep distance. We had to wait an hour on the main road but couldnt find a taxi to drive up and finally walked all the way (may be it was just us : ) )... The house: The place needs serious upkeep and maintenance. Please get a mesh or transparent sheet fixed in the balcony grills as they are so wide that a small child of 1 year could fall through it. We were paranoid the whole time and didnt enjoy the view coz of being afraid tht our one year old would fall off. The wooden floor is broken at various places.The paint is off around the house. The almiras have so much of stuff already filled in that there is no place to keep your own. The kitchen could do with more pots and pans. Ventilation is a serious problem here as there is no window having grills. You eventually have to keep all doors and windows closed throughout.

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This is an amazing place. Superb location and view. It is maintained very nicely, fully furnished with all appliances, even a washing machine. The host is courteous and helpful. The only downside is the accessibility, as its difficult to walk back to the cottage however you can hire a taxi which will drop you almost to the door step.

The property was great and so was the view of Naini Lake. The cook was also very polite and prepared delicious food. It is on a height (15 minutes walk up hill from Mall Road) and it is recommended that the elderly travel only by local taxi to reach the cottage from Mall Road.

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Good view!!

Always my first preference for a stay at Nainital, Prashant with his supportive and helpful guidance, and Aunty with her unbeatable food and care, this has turned out be my faviorite places to go in Uttarakhand. Staying here for a second time actually felt the same as coming back to my own house after a long time, it was even better than our previous stay! If you happen to be visiting Nainital and would like to have a peaceful and pampering stay with the best view of Nainital, don't think twice and book this gem of a place. Although, this place is not suitable for those tourists who would like to do a lot of touristy-activities as it is far from those spots and main areas, in a quaint and quite locality with a 10 minute path that may not be suitable to all, we didn't have a problem with it though. Thank you Prashant, aunty and uncle for giving us the best treatment throughout our stay once again. I promise, I'd be coming back soon to enjoy the "best masala chai ever" and for the amazing hosts and view!!

The listing description did not show the complete facts of the property. Especially the access path, the wash room inside etc. The hosts should try n maintain a small note regarding the facts around - places worth visiting, good restaurants around, things to do around the property - walks / treks / cycling etc., These local inputs make a strong & positive impact to the comfort of the guests apart from being a strong relationship binder. All facts should be exhibited along with images / photographs prior to the booking confirmation. Since, we do not get access to the host prior to the booking it can get very irritating / disappointing later.

We spent two nights at the listing. The family was very warm and took care of us very well. The view from the Airbnb is spectacular and the house is peaceful and away from all the noise. The only downsides are that the approach way was a bit steep, as disclosed and it turned out a tad expensive. All in all a highly recommended place!

We were 9 and booked Orchard and Meadows both. The place has 2.5 pros: great view of the whole lake, great hosts specially if Prashant is around and british architecture of Orchard. We met Prashant's Mom, who is a wonderful person and a good and caring cook too. She will make you feel like home. There are severals cons too: 1. Given the price, you can get cheaper/comparable rooms on the Mall road. There are some extra costs in living up there: Porter charge to take your luggage up there, house keeping charges, and car drop to the hill whenever you go down. Though you can walk all the way from mall road to the nearest morotable point of this place, but I suggest you not to and save your energy for the foot climb from the road to these properties. So count extra 500 bucks here. 2. As I was saying, it is pretty up above the hill. Normally you dont want to get sweaty while you are on a relaxing vacation and not a trekking. So it is advisable to skip this venue if you are in a oneday tour. You will feel pretty lazy to come down and climb up 2-3 times a day. People above 40 age with health issues are strictly advised to avoid the property. 3. There is only one toilet each for the medeows and orchard so for a large group, it is a problem. We got an additional toilet of the other property which was unoccupied then.

Traveled to Nainital with wife and mother in first half of October. Stayed at Orchard for 3 nights. Overall Experience: Very pleasing. Hosts: Prashant and his mother were very welcoming and approachable. Felt at home. They were very helpful in all respect and we had a good time talking at length with aunty knowing things about life in Nainital. Property: Located high on the hills. Room was nice, clean, warm and spacious. Property has a beautiful garden from where you can view the Nainital lake. View: The view of Nainital lake from the garden is the USP of this place. You get a bird's eye view of the entire Nainital lake and the city. No tourist points provide better view of the lake than this place. If you stay here, you can save time visiting those points. Food: Aunty manages the entire property including cooking for all guests. Her ajwain puri's at breakfast and special Kumaoni thali at dinner were delicious. It was lovely experience to have breakfast sitting in the garden enjoying the breathtaking view of Nainital lake. Accessibility: The place is not accessible by car to the last mile. You need to climb a bit and it is difficult for elderly people. My mother had some difficulty doing the climb everyday. Having said that, the magnificent view of the lake makes the effort worthwhile. To all credit to the hosts, they have mentioned clearly about the climbing part in their listing. Overall, a very satisfying experience and a place worth recommending to others.

Great Stay at Prashant's place! He wasn't in town when I was in but his Mum and dad made sure we had everything we needed. We shared some great conversations over some superb tea made by aunty! Do not miss out on this tea! View from the place was amazing and it was really nice to just sit out and enjoy it for a few hours at a stretch, quiet and beautiful!

The highlights of this place were the view and the food cooked by Prashant's mother. Prashant's parents, who live upstairs, are truly lovely. They were warm and welcoming, and they treated us like family. The room was spare but comfortable, and the bathroom was reasonably clean. Be warned, though, that this place is a steep ten-minute climb from the road, and if you'd like some touristy/restauranty action on Mall road, you'll have to take a cab or walk about half an hour. Go here if you'd like a homestay experience. The home is an old house dating from British times, and the view of the lake is beautiful. As I said, Prashant's mother cooked us some outstanding home food, so do eat at least one meal here. (Food is extra, but reasonably priced.)

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Best beast and blast trip for me and all credit goes to Mr. Achlesh and big thank to his kindness and helpful nature. Man you and your property Amazing guys go for it thanx to airbnb also got a best deal from portal and property owner. I recommend these property for nainital trip. Beautiful weather and welly and beautiful view from villa. Nainital and Achlesh be ready for next trip..... Here i am coming...

Good price, beautiful garden and friendly staff. Highly recommended!!!

The hotel was really the best for several reasons: 10min walk from the station, bus and main street, super pleasant and helpful staff, delicious coffe and dinner One of the best hotel in this budget

Best villla in nainital for long stay with family group. I would love to stay there everytime I visit nearby. Everything was just great. 10 out of 10.

It was an awesome experience,very clean, staff was very friendly, excellent services , good food. Next time when l visit to Nanital will stay here only.

The place is in a quiet place, walkable distance from mall road. Very well maintained premises. Doesn't offer a direct view of the lake but worth staying if you are looking for private time with family/friends.

Bhaavya's apartment is located right opposite the Nainital high court in a quiet locality. The apartment is really spacious and easily accommodates 6 people. Bhaavya and her team is easily approachable and really active on messages. The mall road is a 10 min walk from the apartment and local stores are in close vicinity for basic necessities. Would highly recommend staying at the listing.

The place is very centrally located very near to the mall road and market. Perfect for a family. It was very easy to communicate with the. host.

Varun's house is very centrally located. You can walk to everything, food, boating, mall road, the High Court- if you are interested in strolling through and admiring a colonial period building. The property has its own parking so you can drive all the way to the house, which is a blessing if you are traveling with family members who have trouble walking uphill. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen is fully equipped so you can whip up your own breakfast. Varun is a great host and he is always available for anything you might need. He was kind enough to take us to The Boat House Club for a lovely evening. I would totally recommend staying here, you truly feel like a local resident of Nainital when you tuck in to call it a night in Varun's home.

An excellent property still retaining an old world charm . while being close to the center , away from the noise & crowd . Extremely comfortable for 3 couples . The added convenience of 2 very enthusiastic helps to run the kitchen & small errands added up immensely . Definitely recommendable for the town folk looking for a little quite .. Sunil Bhatnagar

AMAZING experience staying at the Vienna Lodge. For someone who grew up in Nainital and visits at least once every year and has stayed at more than a dozen hotels, our stay at Vienna Lodge was extremely comfortable and rejuvenating - probably the best we've had there in recent years. We were a group of eight adults and two babies (<12 months) driving up from Gurgaon in mid-May when Nainital tends to get overcrowded with tourists from all over. Vienna Lodge is located on a secluded hill, just a couple of kms before Mallital, surrounded by loads of greenery and seasonal flowers, in vivid colours. The fact that it rained on our way up, made everything look even more picturesque. The cottage itself has a very nice old-world charm to it and has been done up tastefully. It comprises of three ultra-spacious bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a drawing and dining room, a fully functional kitchen, a large verandah, sit outs and garden areas. They also have 2 – 3 extremely sweet helps around the property to help with anything and everything. They are very good cooks as well and whipped us some very good meals – the mutton curry, aloo subzi and parathas, pakoras, numerous rounds of tea – everything was absolutely spot on. All you have to do is tell them what you want to have and give them some money to buy the ingredients and they take care of everything else. They also have a few cats on the property and a young lab called Eska, who our babies absolutely adored.. I want to congratulate Vidyun (and her family) on building such a beautiful cottage in the first place and thank them for opening it up to folks like us who long for such life, and for being such wonderful hosts. Highly recommend this place to all. Will be back again soon..

Kudos ṭo the host!! And special thanks to Kailash and dinesh,the help. They really took good care of us!! Home cooked food was just awesome. Great job

We were 5 friends. Totally choosy people about where we stay. But WOW! The place was totally easy to find. We arrived early and found a wonderfully clean cozy cottage. We found three Rooms with attached bathrooms and heaters. A backyard with a bonfire and picnic tables. Large living room with cozy recliners. We were beyond amazed. Not to mention the warm delicious food we were served..on request of course. Mall Road is a 10 minute walk and a 5 minute drive. We would love to go back. Cant wait to go back on a warmer occasion!

The place is very nice and i loved the location. Its a massive private location with a great amount of space. The look and feel is old which makes the experience even better! Its a comfortable distance away from the maddening crowd of the Mall Rd but very accessible. The host is great and very warm! The guys working for them are very helpful... Great experience. Awesome for families and groups.

What a glorious location, and a beautiful house! I don't think either of us were prepared fully for the rains, but any inconvenience was minor due to the diligent staff, the incredible surroundings and our helpful host. I would love to return in the summer months. Thank you!

Vienna Lodge is an absolutely delightful place. It has an enchanting old world charm to it and has all the modern facilities. Oodles of space... Felt like royalty! And Dinesh and Kishan made such heavenly Kumaoni dishes and took wonderful care of us. The place is close to Nainital market too. About 2km away. Highly recommend this place.