We can only echo what the other reviewers have said. Fantastic place to stay to have a Keralan experience. Alex was very welcoming and took us to his family church, a Hindu temple and in the evening we went to a village where they were preparing for a festival the next day. We watched while they made decorations from coconut... More

As all the other reviewers have said, we could have stay an extra night or two. It was so relaxing and peaceful. My husband and I were the only guests, but we were made very welcome by Alex, and his son, and helpers. Our room was lovely, one of the rooms in the building next to the main house. The... More

Sadly,like so many,we only stayed here for 1 night en-route from the beach to Periyar. Alex is a superb host with a delightful team.The food was exquisite and we were always offered more.The room was nice(tho' not really a suite)with our own sit -out area on a veranda where we could sit and watch the amazing birdlife. We had an... More

After rushing around Kerela trying to fit all the sights in a week an overnight stay was just not long enough. From the moment we arrived we were made so welcome and the staff were just so attentative. Alex and his lovely team of young ladies were always available. One of the girls took particular care of us and took... More

Sadly we only stayed one night but will always remember it as it was so tranquil and the staff were fantastic.Alex was a great host and the girls were so pleasant and attentive.The young man from Northern India was very friendly and had such a warm smile. Thankyou Alex for the incense sticks,my daughter's beroom smells lovely.

At Alex place(his home) you got the opportunaty to live and see the real India. You Will be very good taken care of and for shore you Will not go to bed hungry! We cooked together and his brothers children come and played some fotball with our daughter. The hospitality is extra ordinary and you feel like special. We can... More

We arrived at this beautiful retreat and my husband had his feet washed as a traditional welcome. I use an electric buggy so instead of climbing the stairs I entered via a short slope. The staff was very friendly and the food was all grown on the owners private allottment. After a short rest we were served a delicious lunch... More

What an Experience! it was one of the most tranquil places we visited. The hospitality was exceptional and Alex a very attentive host and along with his superb staff made this a visit we will remember for a very long time. It was a great pity we could only stay one night.

We only spent 1 night here, included in our tour, but wished we had time to stay a little longer. We were made to feel so welcome and special as their guests, We had a veranda room which was excellent and so lovely and peaceful, a place to thoroughly relax. Aji and his staff were all so wonderful and friendly,... More