In the heat of April month I have spent a delightful 4 days at Panioty's villa in Cherai beach. I had opted for the double deluxe en-suite room which was more than roomy for me as I am a single traveler from Switzerland. The proximity of the house is so close to the beach and the sound of the ocean... More

I American who has been to Cochin/Cherai Beach multiple times. I have stayed at different hotels, but nothing even comes close to the experience with Iris. Her house is beautiful. The beach access is amazing. I am talking about walking out her back gate and having the ocean right there. I loved being able to fall asleep with the sound... More

I am a 24 year old American living Coimbatore over in Tamil and have a year to spend in India on a student visa. Myself and 2 friends who travel as often as we can (we are on a very limited budget) made our way to Cherai Beach and just walking north from the main beach we stumbled onto Mrs.... More

I arrived to Cherai after a long day by train from Kannur, and mrs, Iris welcomed me with open arms, served me a delicious dinner and made me feel really relaxed. I spent a little week in Panioty's house, enjoying the good company of Iris and her daughter Hyacinth. They both took really good care of me, and I felt... More

was the only place in cherai beach i found on TA without contradictory reviews. we had great days there, the location is perfect, everybody was very nice and helpful. rooms are big and clean, sea breeze made them chilly. i would certainly recommend this place over those in the neighborhood. I hope to get back there soon!

I stayed at Iris's beach house when I first arrived in India, for my first visit to this unique country. We were warmly welcomed by Iris and her assistanr Sonnee, who both speak impeccable English and provided intelligent, insightful and entertaining conversations during our stay. The house is well equipped, and very comfortable, and located only a few metres from... More

Our last 4 days in India (after 3 weeks travelling) were spent at Panioty's Villa which is ideally situated right beside a quiet part of Cherai Beach. The sea is very warm and the waves big enough for body-surfing (wish we'd had a boogie board...). After swimming, you can have a fresh water shower and foot wash when you come... More

We stayed with Iris and Emanuel at both their houses, the one in Vypeen and the other at Cherai Beach. Both are excellent, spotlessly clean and very well run. Iris is a wonderful cook and her meals are not to be missed. Panioty Villa is right on the beach, just over the sea wall. A gate leads from the garden... More

We, a family of 4 spent the last days of 2011 and greeted 2012 at Panioty's Homestay. It was a great place to end our tour of Kerala, we left with fond memories of Iris's hospitality and her wonderful cooking. We stayed with Iris for 4 days and travelled on two of those to Cochin which is an hour's drive... More