We arrived at night, exhausted but excited to be in Kerala. In the morning, our view of the Lake was awe inspiring. JoJo Paul is an excellent host and his food delicious. We felt immediately at ease with him and it was great to have a tour of Kumbalangy: to see a little of life there away from the tourist... More

This place is a small paradise, you are just by the lake the evening you can go to walk on lake to observe the sunset. JOJO Paul our hote was fantastic always in the small care the meals excel and particularly helped us for our train tickets when it was complicated. I advice(council) this place to all.

I stayed at West Wind homestay for 3 nights in December. I was travelling in Kerala on my own until my husband arrived 2 weeks later, and was delighted to stay here. Jojo Paul and Gladys made me feel really at home. You could spend hours lying in the hammock at the end of the garden watching the backwaters floating... More

extremely well located, tucked away from the busy city life. It is like a birds nest, carefully made with love and affection, yet consciously placed inside a safe hidden enclosure. Jojo the charming and caring host, will arrange every thing for you. He will take you to fish farms, beach, local churches.... He even guided us to a lovely place... More

I and my wife and two friends stayed over night at Jojo Paul's relaxing home with water front, just a short way outside Kochi. Resting on hammocks watching the sun go down. Jojo was a delightful and helpful host who fed us well with delicious local food.

Me and wife stayed here for three nights. This place is bang on the back waters with a great view. This place is peaceful and ideally located. Far from the bustle of Cochin yet close enough to most places of tourist interest. Kumbalangy island has a wonderful beach which in unspoiled and with very few people. However what stands out... More

We stayed for 3 nights at Westwindhomez, arriving at 11.00pm after a tiring 12 hour drive from the north of Kerala. Jojo Paul met our driver on one of the many bridges in Kochi and guided our driver to their homestay on Kumbalangi island, where they had a lovely dinner waiting for us. Jojo Paul and his lovely family then... More