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Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom is a recently renovated vacation home in Vaikom, near Vaikom Mahadeva Temple. The air-conditioned accommodation is 25 miles from Kochi Biennale, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. The accommodation provides a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. Providing a balcony and river views, the spacious vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can also relax in the garden. Cochin Shipyard is 21 miles from Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom, while Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is 8.8 miles away. Cochin International Airport is 37 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Vaikom

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Prem
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the hospitality and the traditional Kerala breakfast!
  • 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

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10
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Joseph K Abraham
River side villa. Upstair exclusive AC rooms 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.
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

Area info

Amenities of Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

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

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Good free Wifi 28 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

    Kitchen

    • High chair
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Shared toilet
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sitting area
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Outdoors

    • Outdoor furniture
    • Balcony
    • Garden

    Food & Drink

    • Breakfast in the room
    • Tea/Coffee maker

    Activities

    • Fishing
      Additional charge

    Outdoor & View

    • River view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Transportation

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Car rental

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • CCTV outside property

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Malayalam

    House rules
    Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom takes special requests – add in the next step!

    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 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 4 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
    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

    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 Near Kumarakom 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 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.

    FAQs about Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom

    • Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fishing
    • Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom is 1 miles from the center of Vaikom. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom on this page.

    • The prices at Joan's Homestay Near Kumarakom may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.