It was great to see the professional arrangements and behavior of Jitin and his mother. The food Jiniti's mother cooked was fantastic specially local fish. The location of this house is perfect for a peaceful private holiday. It's like living on a private beach. Definitely recommended if you are looking for a quiet place to relax.

If you looking for a real family stay, quite place, great food,simple life, for sure this place for you, I had two unforgettable nights with Jithn and his family, they give us everything they can to make my stay comfortable, I never feel I was a guest, I feel they are my family, special thanks to the mother Meni, she care about me with her smile face, thanks to Marai Eden, thanks to Catagcaly Show.

Фото соответствуют действительности , дом практически на пляже рядом с отелем , но вода в море в этом месте грязная , приходилось идти 1 км в сторону ( налево ) , рядом по утрам можно купить свежую рыбу . Семья очень услужливая и отзывчивая . Пользование кухней - платное , хотя дом сдавался с кухней. В остальном все очень хорошо .

Another jewel!!!! Location is fantastic, superb place to relax and just spend time for yourself. Our pets Bruno and Pepper had an lovely time, they had space in the property and lots of space in the beach, which is sparsely populated. The beach candle night dinner arranged by Jithu/Jithin and their brother and parents was surreal and is going to be a cherished moment for years to come. Early morning walk along the beach to see the fishermen in action and a visit to the fish market is interesting. The near by St. Andrew's Basilica is very beautiful and worth a visit. Do work with Jithin/Jithu to know the best season to visit. Their mom cooks some amazing food. They are very helpful to make the stay amazing. Highly recommended place.

We spent three days at this amazing homestay! We missed nothing. It takes 10 seconds to the beach, which is very beautiful. His mom cooks very good meals. We felt like in a very good resort, the service was perfect. But better than in a resort we also felt like being a part of this lovely family! We hope to come back soon because we already miss the great hospitality, the beach, the service and everything else which made our holidays here perfect!

Just a gorgeous place, 2 seconds from the beach. secluded, private and the hospitality is great! Amazing people who make you feel at home. They made our anniversary so special with yummy dinner and candlelit wine and dine right at the beach! amazing stay. love you all

Good, spacious, neat and tidy rooms. Nothing lacking there. But this is not what you are looking for here. You are looking for a place which is different from others. Well, you've come to the right place then. If you ever feel you'd like to know what love is, visit Jithin's place. The secluded place is just what you need to cut yourself off from the noise and feed your soul. Enjoy the delicious local cuisines prepared by Jithin's mum! Or if you prefer some other type of food, you got nothing to worry about. Have a good time reclining in the premises or if you feel like it, walk up 20 metres to the beach and enjoy the sound of waves crashing. If you ever need anything, just call Jithu cheta (big bro in Malayalam) and he will get it done. Also, ladies, watch out for his killer smile. :) Thanks for making the visit my best birthday ever.

Everything was brand new, hot showers, decorated tastefully, deck chairs, clean, a little piece of paradise. Mini and the family were the kindest family we stayed with in India, you could go and and ask her for anything like a tea if you had a bit of stomach upset. She would sort it for you or just stop for a chat - they were a really good family and genuinely cared about your wellbeing. The beach was literally 10 feet away, a quiet, rural fishing beach - def no night life. Great for families or anyone who wants to relax. Although this place was way out of Allepy town it was lovely and quiet when we got there. We thought it was a bit pricey at first but all our food and drinks (non-alcoholic) where inclusive which made it economical. Mimi makes great Masala Dosas with beetroot filling - really healthy and tasty - such a great cook. I highly recommend Mimi's homestay she even let us check out super late with no extra charge because she was honest that no one else was taking the room next. Relaxed, happy atmosphere, a generosity of time and went the extra mile to make you feel completely comfortable. Wished we could stay for longer!

Marari Edens has 3 rooms (1 AC room). All 3 rooms have attached bathroom. Each room has a verandah outside. The room, flooring, bathroom fittings, everything in the home stay was of top quality. We enjoyed our 4 days stay here. The food quality was excellent. We had only ordered authentic Kerala dishes like idiyapam, puttu, kadala curry, fish fry, fish curry, chicken curry, chicken fry, among others. AC did not work during day time due to voltage issue, but it worked in the night when all other electric items were switched off in the premises. The owners should put AC in all rooms and increase voltage loading capacity so that AC works all the time. The beach is just diagonally opposite to the stay and we can see the beach from our rooms. The staff arranged chairs on the beach for us during evening time when we all used to go for beach swimming. The attitude of staff was very welcoming and always with a smile. We would recommend the stay to family, couples and college students alike.

We had a wonderful week at Marari Eden with our three year old daughter. Jithin, Jithou, their mom Minny and their loved ones, took care of us very gently, as if we were members of their family. They were always available, good advice, accommodating and very patient. Thanks to them we learned a lot about Kerala and Indian culture. They helped us a lot when we encountered difficulties (our stay was in full monetary transition). Minny is an amazing cook, the food cooked with love was varied and delicious, morning, noon and evening. Our air-conditioned room was immaculate and the general setting of the house neat and relaxing. The beach at Marari Eden, cleaned every morning by the staff at the nearby resort is sublime, we thoroughly enjoyed our swims at sunset. Level facilities, there is a bus stop to reach Allepey at 300m from the property. In short! Marari Eden is a green setting in the quiet offering a rare quality of service rare at this price with the extra charm of an extremely warm welcome!

Jithin and family went out of their way to accommodate us and even prepared food for us at 2AM in the night. This is a very secluded cottage located near the beach, which is clean and rarely visited by anyone, making it perfect for spending long hours at the beach in silence. The hosts also helped us with arranging transport and they are also working on other activities. Wish them all the best in future!

Our stay at Xanadu Villa was lovely. The host, Mr George and his whole family were very helpful and welcoming. They even had refreshing welcome drinks (fresh pineapple juice) for us when we arrived. The house is exactly as it is put up in the pictures. They had all basic amenities as mentioned on their page. The wifi is great too!(I am sure this is important for most travelers these days). The house is located at walk-able distance from the Mararikulam beach. They also make great food. Overall we had a lovely experience staying with them and I completely recommend this place for people who want a peaceful holiday in/near Alleppey.

Great place to stay, the house is rustic , view amazing, great sit out, a hammock by the lake good hospitality. Good food.. the bathrooms are open and good, traditional Kerala home. Would recommend a visit!

The accommodation is located near to the beach (hardly a 5mins walk) along with a private beach of their own. You are here not for leisure but to amalgamate with the serenity of nature. The hosts are very warm and welcoming, they were up to the service and help, as and when needed. Also, some amazing home cooked meals. I'm glad I chose to stay here with my family. Though I believe you must include a breakfast and must indicate the prices for the meals at home stay. Other than that everything is as per the listing. See you soon Chekkal's!

This is a house located right next to a small backwater lake. It is very beautiful, pictures don't do justice to it. There is a small private beach within the house compound. The hosts were warm and made sure we were comfortable. The best part was that they lent us a small boat to travel around in the backwater. The backwaters are very shallow (max to shoulder height for a normal male) and it was super fun to go around. Overall a great experience, would definitely stay here again!

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Chekkal homestays proved to be one of the best parts of our trip to kerela. Everything about it was overwhelming and just (URL HIDDEN) was everything we could have asked for.. peace, backwaters, nearby beach, nature etc etc..we all loved to stay there and I could just go back to kerela exclusively to stay in this place again..cheers to siddharth, anju aunty and papi uncle..Thanks for being so welcoming and generous throughout ☺☺

The Rishi Homestay was one of the best I've been to in India. The hosts Papi and Anju were lovely. They left us alone but were there when we needed them. Papi even bought us a wifi device as there was no wifi in the home. Anju's cooking was DELICIOUS - every meal was different and it was great to experience proper South Indian home cooking. The house is on the most peaceful sandy island by a lake, surrounded by palm trees. The closest beach isn't perfect for swimming but Marari is a 15 min drive away and lovely. Papi even lent us his car to drive there. We will definitely return! One thing to note (and which could have been clearer) is that lunch and dinner were not included in the price - they were charged at an additional 350r per person.

'Beautiful traditional homestay' We group of 7 friends decided to experience Kerela to beat the Bangalore heat, and selected Rishi's Heritage Home Stay as our abode. After check-in there we were quite sure we have made the right choice, and almost made up our mind immediately to extend for another day which we unfortunately couldn't due to time constraints. We were greeted with pleasure by the owner who is damn friendly. Our rooms were on the first floor which pretty much gave us a over view of the beauty of Alleppey. It also has a beach in walk-able distance which was our plan for that evening. The building showcases the fine features of traditional Kerala architecture and woodcarving. The wooden work gave a totally different feel to the house. The atmosphere is relaxing and the landscape around the home stay is beautiful ! The homestay is surrounded on two sides by the backwaters and there is also a small pond that adds to the beauty. You can also find a small hangout area in the front with sand all over and a hammock for chilling out with friends and family. The AC rooms, made by traditional wood, are clean and comfortable. Food was served in the living room by the owner and gave us a taste of home-made Kerela food. The homestay is one amazing place to be in and would give it a 4.5 rating out of 5.

My friends and I stayed at Siddarths guest house. We were greeted by the caretakers, Jacob and Ansho, who made sure we had all the luxuries we desired - Ansho made amazing home made food. Siddarth was easy to get in contact with and he organised a trip down to Allepey and a houseboat rude. We were able to meet many of his family members who welcomed us into their home and helped make our Kerala trip excellent. Siddarths place is quiet and better for relaxation. However swimmable beach is only a short rickshaw away.

Super endroit et relaxant pour visiter le week-end. Plage face villa vue magnifique. beauté du temps du soir du lieu augmente avec le vent froid soufflant de la mer. La nourriture était très agréable. Peut sûrement recommander à mes amis.

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

Emplacement calm et proche de la mer tout en simplicité juste ce qu'il faut, exotique :)

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.

Отличное место для проживания, чтобы расслабиться после путешествия круглый Индии! Себастьян и его семья очень полезны и приветствовать, рад сообщить вам, что вы хотите знать о Керале, и говорить очень хороший английский. Вкусные домашние блюда, чистые и уютные номера или Homestay коттеджи рядом с пляжем идеально подходят для спокойного отдыха в нескольких шагах от моря. Иди сюда, если вы посещаете Индию впервые, особенно с детьми, Себастьян и его семья будут действительно заботиться о вас. Будет ли возвращение в следующем году!

Abbiamo prenotato il posto di Sebastian all'ultimo all'ultimo minuto mentre sul nostro modo di Marari Beach e abbiamo ottenuto immediatamente una risposta (dalla sua figlia maggiore che gestisce il conto). Sebastian ci ha incontrato per il check-in, che era liscia e la sistemazione era esattamente come le foto. Il piccolo bungalow sulla spiaggia è il posto più tranquillo e rilassante per trascorrere del tempo in Marari e Sebastian è sempre intorno a chiedere / rispondere alle domande. C'è un super duper piccola spiaggia ristorante dietro l'angolo che abbiamo frequentato (consigliato da Sebastian) e se ti annoi di che, la moglie di Sebastian offre grandi piatti fatti in casa da loro altro alloggio in famiglia, a pochi metri su per la strada- catering alle proprie preferenze (pesce / verdura / curry / piccante). Ci hanno consigliato di andare a controllare il mercato del pesce la mattina presto ed è stato completamente la pena la sveglia presto (presto come 07:30 in vacanza) Sicuramente un must do tra relax sulla spiaggia e rilassarsi sulla piccolo patio davanti alla bungalow. Suggerirei Sebastian di come un grande luogo di soggiorno per rilassarsi completamente e non devono preoccuparsi di pianificare troppo del vostro viaggio. Non c'è molto da fare in Marari oltre rilassarsi e bruciare circa sulla spiaggia - che via via sono pulite, caldo e sorprendente.

We planned to stay at Sebastians place for one night and finally stayed for four. The rooms are bright and clean and the location just perfect (right at the beautiful Marari Beach, near restaurants and the village). Sebastian is a great host, very friendly and helpful when needed. He served us a delicious breakfast every morning, which is included in the price. We also once had dinner with his family and food and hospitality were fantastic! We thank Sebastian for the relaxing stay and warmly recommend his place!

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!!

A great place to unwind with friends and family ! The hosts are very hospitable and accommodating. They prepared very yummy authentic Kerala food for us and made sure we were fed well throughout. You don't have to worry about booking cabs or getting an appointment for a good Ayurvedic massage or even go through the hassle to book the house boat the family will do everything for you. It's a 5 minute walk from the house to the marari beach and the sunsets are to die for !

George and Family are incredibly accommodating and the nicest people. They helped us out with whatever we needed and often went out of their way to make our stay more enjoyable. marari and the surrounding area feels remote and beautiful. Recommended.

Good place to stay. Close to the beach but far from the city. Fantastic breakfast and hospitality

We were a big group of 9 people and we had a great time at Xanadu Marari. George runs the place with the help of his wife and daughter. They were all extremely helpful and took the initiative to keep in contact with us well in advance of the trip to organise transportation from the railway station and food. They went out of their way to help us with organising activities, travel etc. during our stay. The place itself is very well kept - clean, has the basic amenities and very good Wi-fi. The location is great too, with Marari beach just a 7 minute walk away. It's also a very peaceful beach compared to the more crowded ones closer to Alapuzha. The best part of the stay was the food. George's wife is an amazing cook and we were treated to superb food of our choice. We just had to tell them what kind of fish we liked and they were happy to cook it for us. It was refreshing to be out traveling but still have food like we would at home. They also kept asking for feedback and made changes to suit our needs. We had an elderly family member who unfortunately wasn't feeling too well the day we arrived but George and family were kind enough to accommodate special food requirements for her and didn't charge extra at all. I would highly recommend staying here. It's a lovely place and more importantly, just amazing people.

A clean, cozy place near a beach. The hosts cook great food and are very friendly!

No hot water facility for bath. Breakfast was served too early, milk wasn't served and we were given black coffee. Also, there were too many mosquitoes which caused trouble in evening and night.

English (en francais après): Very welcoming stay in a family fluent in English, ideal for spending some time in the Malabar coast by the beach. Situated in a traditional Fishing area, you can observe the Fishers in the morning as well as the Famous fish market. An option with dinner served at the guest house is of good quality and of very reasonnable price. I highly recommend this stay. Endroit et individus très chaleureux et bilingues anglais, idéale pour un séjour sur la cote du Malabar, tout près de la plage. Possibilité d'observer les pêcheurs avec les filets traditionnels et le fameux marché aux poissons. Possibilité de diner sur place, option d'un bon niveau qualité prix, plats multiples adaptés à l'alimentation (végétarienne, poissons cuisinés). Je recommande chaudement cet endroit.

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.

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 and his family were great hosts and cooked some lovely food for us; and picked up a few tips to use back home!

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

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!

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!

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.

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.