A friend and I stayed here for four nights recently and were glad we did. We were both feeling unwell and tired on arrival but hosts Joy and Jaicy were very welcoming and supportive. The bedroom was very clean, the bed comfortable and the A/C was quiet. The bathroom was also very clean. I didn't get hot water from the... More

We had a very nice time at the Lazar Residency Homestay. Joy and Jaicy were wonderful hosts, and it was a great opportunity to stay with a family in a real neighborhood in Kochi. We booked the AC room -- which was nice and clean, and had a private bathroom (equipped with toilet paper and western towels, along with good... More

We stayed at the Lazar Residency for 2 nights in January 2012. Situated down a quite side street it is located very close to Santa Cruz Basillica and not too far out of the main centre. Our double room was very clean and comfortable with both a fan and air conditioning. We had a nice spacious bathroom which was also... More

I stayed for two nights in February 2012. The place is located in a quiet neighbourhood just a short walk from the major tourist spots and has a very homely atmosphere. I took the single room which was spacious, clean, and cosily furnished. Joy and Jaicy made me feel very comfortable, and Joy helped to arrange a reasonable airport pickup... More

We are a European couple, living in Hong Kong and we stayed at Joy and Jaicy's place for four nights in January 2012. The place is really clean, simple and beautiful, with a nice terrace, it's in a very good location of Fort Cochin, extremely close to the very touristic Princess Street, all old churches, temples, Fort Cochin beach and... More

me and my husband,we stay at lazar residence and we spend a lovelly time there.the rooms are big and perfectly clean,and the mr.joy and all the familly are warm and very kind.the place is very quite and near of interesting places to visit.s.t cruz church,museam gulbenkian,chinese nets,fort cochim,etc.we felt at home.we wish all the best to lazaar familly.and we hope... More

Well having spent five weeks with Joy, Jaicy and Family I feel I am in good position to give an honest and concise review of the home stay. Firstly, I wish I had stayed longer, had it not been for family commitments I would have. Initially I chose Lazar because of the friendly manner in which they replied to my... More

Very friendly hosts. Rooms are good, location- excelent. The food for breakfact, made by Jessy and Joy is great. We came back after trip, as our prfered choice.

Lazar has the best location! Its not on the main road and Jaicy and Joy are one of the most helpful couples. Joy asked us about our plans and informed us of the most economical and cheapest ways to get around. the bathroom was exceptionally clean, basic amentites were provided. The breakfast was included too and it was really tasty.... More