Lovely stay! We arrived super late and Jose gave really useful intructions that we could give to the taxi driver to help us find the place. The room was spacious and we slept well! He helped us arrange a boat trip (one night) as well as a taxi to varkala afterwards - really helpful local guide!

Christy United Kingdom

The earnest efforts of the Host & Hostess to make & keep the guests comfortable.

Arunkumar United Arab Emirates

Jose was an amazing host, so interesting and helpful and made me feel very at home. He went above and beyond to get me to my train when my tuk tuk didnt show up. The common spaces for guests are great and the offering of an evening meal was a lovely way to meet the other guests and do delicious!! I also did a sunrise backwaters tour that Jose organised which was pretty magical!

Jodie United Kingdom

I really enjoyed my stay here. Jose and the staff were so lovely and really reliable. The room was clean and comfortable with fan and A/C. It had all essential private bathroom facilities including hot water. My room looked out on to their back garden which was very pretty. The home is surrounded by lovely plants, flowers and trees and it’s in a quiet area only a 10 minute walk into town. The breakfast was really good and I got to sample their delicious Keralan food for dinner on their terrace each night. Jose went out of his way to give all the information I needed and booked some great boat trips at a really good price which were fantastic! Jose really thinks about each individual to ensure the best experience. The small boat trip was amazing seeing the life of the locals living on the backwaters and watching the wildlife. Amazing sunrise and sunset! Great home, great staff, great food, wonderful experience. Thank you Jose and family and all the staff for a magical stay.

Sarah United Kingdom

We stayed at Kalappuram Homestay, the owner Jose organised the boat tour very last minute for us. He tried to follow all our expectations and budget with the boat tour and made us a great offer. We had a overnight-Boat on our own, very luxurious and personal with delicious food and drinks. The rout was not crowded and romantic, the scenery amazing. We were very happy, also at the homestay Jose was always there to chat, answer questions or showing us his beautiful garden. Would always come back again or recommend it to my friends.

Julia Austria

Jose was really quick to respond to messages, and to give us accurate, up to date information (on Government ferries that were no longer running, what's available nearby etc). He also organises and helps guests to book onto lovely and good value backwater tours. To arrive and be welcomed with tea and a comfy chair while someone else sorted out the passport/sign in details can't be recommended highly enough! Especially after walking in 35 degree mid afternoon sun. Jose has really clear and detailed instructions (in English and Malayalam) to help tourists and local drivers find Kalappura homestay. And it's a really comfortable, genuine homestay, surrounded by beautiful trees with wild birds, canals nearby and not far (10 minutes) to walk through quiet streets to restaurants, tea shops and other shopping. Other guests ate at the homestay and said the food was excellent, for people who prefer doing that.

Lucy United Kingdom

Very friendly host who takes care of every need and can arrange boatings and other outings. The home cooked food was also delicious. The homestay is vlose to the boat pier but in a quiet area. Would very much recommend this homestay!

Leonie Netherlands

Nice place and home stay. The guys are nice. House boat daily tour was very nice and calm, a bit expensive for me.

Lorenzo Italy

Jose was very accomodation and sorted out a trip for us on the backwaters on his house boat. The home cooked dinner that Jose and his family made for us each night was amazing.

Connor United Kingdom

Rooms with a good atmosphere. Many flowers and a garden in a quiet surrounding of family houses. José organized a good combined boat trip for a group of five of his guests. 10 Minutes walk to bus station or city center or service boat to Kottayam.

Hans Germany