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!

Stayed in March 2024

Food was just OK. Some items didnt taste very home-made.

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

Stayed in April 2024

Quiet location But short walk to town.

Stayed in April 2024

My room was in a separate building that isn’t pictured on the listing. It was a budget room so very small but still very good value good money. Next time I would pay a little more to stay in the main house as those rooms looked a great deal nicer.

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!

Stayed in March 2024

This is not about the property but mosquito’s are definitely here! I bought some Odomos which did the trick to avoid being bitten!

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.

Stayed in March 2024

I absolutely loved my stay here. Jose was really welcoming and helpful with every need and his staff were also really friendly. my room was spacious and comfortable (I had an AC room) and had hot water. there is a kitchen area with a fridge and kettle as well as a lovely communal terrace which was so good for meeting other travellers. I ate here most days and the b/f and dinners were always delicious. Jose also organized a couple of boat tours for me. I’d highly recommend the small boat sunset tour. I also did the one day houseboat trip which was also lovely. the location is perfect - a 10 min walk from the bus station and town centre but down a nice quiet street. I would def stay here again. Thank you Jose for a wonderful stay.

Stayed in March 2024

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.

Stayed in March 2024

The odd mosquito. But that's Alleppey...impossible to have no mosquitos!

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.

Stayed in March 2024

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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!

Stayed in February 2024

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Lovely

Stayed in February 2024

Luckily the house boat tour was full day because there was not other booking for the afternoon, otherwise it could be half time but with same price, replaced by a cheaper kayak tour.

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

Stayed in January 2024

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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.

Stayed in February 2024

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.

Stayed in February 2024

No complaints :)

The room had AC and was very clean and had nice beds. Offers a couple of different good boat trips in the backwaters. Hosts are helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

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Absolutely loved this place - bed was comfy, fan was so good I didn’t need the AC. It’s in a quiet and cute neighborhood, great place to explore on foot from. The staff was so sweet and accommodating. And the food!! The food was sooo soo delicious - I got a great introduction to traditional Kerala cuisine! And Jose also helped plan adventures on the canals - a day trip on his houseboat and another on a canoe. Really felt at home here!!

Stayed in January 2024

Great place located in a quiet area of Allepey. Jose can organize canoe as well.

Stayed in January 2024

We loved our stay here. The room was really big and lovely, with a nice little shared space. The food was brilliant, we ate dinner three nights in a row there and were spoilt. And the host was super lovely and helped us organised different boats tours. I would recommend staying here.

Stayed in January 2024

Staying here really helped to make our time in Alleppey wonderful. I really recommend staying with Jose. His homestay is lovely and makes you feel right at home, and he's incredibly helpful and kind. His houseboat is an absolute delight, with wonderful food. He was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of insights with us. We enjoyed a surprise stop at a remote toddy shop along the way, which was a treat. You can tell Jose really cares about what he's doing. It's a great experience staying at his homestay and doing tours with him! His family and staff are wonderful and kind too. The location is quiet but only a short walk to the town and various restaurants and cafes. We also met some other wonderful guests during our stay - the place attracts a wide variety of people, both from Europe and India. You can see lots of birds if you sit on the balcony, and in early evening you will see flying foxes (large bats), which was very cool.

Stayed in January 2024

Great stay at Kalappura. Jose truly is a great host, and he helped us to find a lovely houseboat for an overnight tour. The homestay is in a great location - an easy walk to town and the bus station. It's clean, has a handy kitchen, and has great breakfast options too. The terrace is a great place to sit out on as well. Would thoroughly recommend this homestay, thanks Jose!

Stayed in January 2024

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Great host, great house, beautiful garden, delicious food, comfy and cool rooms, mosquito proof. Jose and his team make you feel very welcome, and can organise or just recommend great things to do in the area. The house is a lovely place to stay, with space to relax and read when you're not busy.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing, everything was perfect and Jose is the best man ever!

This place is hands down the best place to stay in Alleppey! There are so many reasons for this... The cute little homestay is located away from the busy city which is so nice as its in a much nicer and quieter area! The room was also very spacious and large and clean, and we had such a nice sleep ☺ probably the best sleep we have had yet while travelling around India! The house itself is seriously so beautiful with a lovely big garden and flowers and plants everywhere! There is also a very large common area with a kitchen and couches to just chill too which was so nice. There is also cold water easily in the fridge which we also found a luxury and so good 😁 However, this place is the best because Jose is SO HELPFUL and treated us like family!! He always went above and beyond and listened to everything we needed and gave us anything we wanted! When we checked out of our room in the early morning and our bus wasn't until night time, he let us stay in the common room area upstairs and hang out there for the day! He also let me sleep in his kids bedroom when I was tired and didn't have a room 😅 He also gave us breakfast when we were tired from travelling, also helped us book bus tickets and just came upstairs to the common area and literally chatted to us for like a couple hours because he felt like it. What a kind and generous man Jose is, and his hospitality was the best we have received while travelling through India. Thankyou Jose for everything!! You are a star ⭐ We also organised a 24hour overnight Houseboat with Jose's private Houseboat and it was the most amazing experience ever! The captain and the chef were so great at looking after us and the food was amazing. We even went for a swim with the chef and he was a lot of fun! Thankyou for everything Jose 😊

Stayed in December 2023

Lovely stay in a really quaint part of town. Lots to see and do, with an awesome home away from home staff

Stayed in December 2023

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Neat and clean room's Delicious home made breakfast 😋

Stayed in December 2023

The room is spacious, bathroom clean and wonderful staff

Stayed in December 2023