Joan's Homestay

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1200 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • River view
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
    In all areas • 28 Mbps
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Spacious Accommodations: Joan's Homestay in Vaikom offers a spacious holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, family rooms, and a balcony with garden and river views. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include a washing machine, dining area, and outdoor seating. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Located 1.1 mi from Vaikom Mahadeva Temple and 37 mi from Cochin International Airport, the homestay is near Kochi Biennale (25 mi) and Mango Meadows Agricultural Theme Park (7.5 mi). Highly rated by guests.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful stay. It was our favourite stay during our 6 week India trip. We loved how welcoming, friendly and accommodating Joan and Joseph were. We felt very welcomed into their beautiful home which made a very relaxing time. The...”
Niels
Denmark Denmark
“The place is beautiful and our very lovely hosts served us many delicious Keralan dishes. We marvel at the depth and variety of flavours! There were local celebrations taking place at both the temple and the church in Vaikom, which made our stay...”
Carl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location on the river,very peaceful,you have the whole flat to yourself.It is a beautiful property,Mr and Mrs Joseph will do you wonderful meals if you want and take care of anything you need,or you can go out to restaurants if you...”
Jagdip
India India
“Their genuine affection towards their guests and eagerness to give the best local experience. The warm hospitality is commendable. Their villa on the riverside backwaters is awesome. The boat ride fetching us from the villa directly is so...”
Stefan
Germany Germany
“We had a wonderful stay in Vaikom! The flat was excellent, spacious, super clean and very comfortable. The house itself is very nicely located nearby the water, one has a very nice view from the balcony. The hosts are very friendly, warm and...”

Hosted by Joseph K Abraham

10
Host Review Score
Joseph K Abraham
River side villa. Upstair exclusive 2 AC bedrooms with 2 beds of 36in X 78in(= 1 King size bed) with common living, dining & kitchenette combo. All windows and doors are fitted with mosquito proof netting. 43inch Android TV with free wifi and internet access. Kitchen has gas&induction stoves, microwave oven, toaster, electric kettle and refrigerator. Dining island with high chairs. Balcony and living space with riverview Balcony, Living , Dining and kitchen space common to guests in the 2 upstairs rooms. Common Ground floor sitout, carporch, riverside sitout. Exclusive morning rides on shikkara boats to lotus lakes nearby, and boat rides to villages and Vembanadu Lake on advance bookings. Please note that we don't have facilities to accommodate drivers.
I am a retired banker. Built and converted the up stair riverside rooms into the homestay in 2023 so that those who stay here could enjoy the ambiance the property provides besides meeting and interacting with new guests
About this place *On the Lap of upper Kuttanad nestled within paddy fields and tiny villages. *On the banks of Kariyar River *1.5 km from Vaikom Mahadeva Shiv Temple *14kms from Kumarakom bird sanctuary *5km to Maravanthuruthu Resposible tourist village *35km to Aleppey *29km to Marari Beach
Languages spoken: English,Hindi,Malayalam

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Amenities of Joan's Homestay

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that air conditioning is only available in the bedrooms.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Joan's Homestay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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