Venitia Homestay

Very clean, great location, 2 mins away from a nice quiet beach. The room was very comfortable and safe. The owners are lovely, friendly and very helpful. They helped me organise an amazing backwater tour the day before and had the number of a nice tuktuk driver who could take me to places for a good price.

Shower pressure could be a bit better

Die beiden Besitzer*innen waren super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Man wird direkt willkommen geheißen und fühlt sich wie ein Freund der Familie. Backwatertouren werden einem gerne organisiert und das frühstück war selbstgekocht und herrlich. Auch über eine Kokosnuss am Nachmittag durften wir uns freuen! Der ventilator im zimmer ist leise und angenehm zum schlafen ohne Halsweh zu bekommen und das Zimmer war sauber. Wir würden sehr gern wiederkommen.

The property is very close to the beach, the food was homely and tasty, the owner is very friendly, and the atmosphere is very good.

Everything was perfect..the welcome from the owner..he does everything for us..property is just perfect in regards to amenities..cleanliness..and location..it is located in a calm locality yet walking distance to beach..owners goes to extra mile..my stay seems short..would like to be here longer..but will definitely come back

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Incredible hosting, the food was amazing, we had requested traditional local cuisine and everything was fulfilled with utmost love and care. The stay was comfortable overall. The location is easily one of the best if you want to spend a peaceful time at the beach, it's literally a stone's throw away from the beach. There are a couple of good food options as well nearby. Highly Recommended!

Host is super friendly and helpful. Treats you as part of extended family. Felt like home away from home. Genuinely good people. No farce. Hard to find such experience nowadays. Highly recommend this place to anyone. Will definitely come back if I visit Alleppey again.

Just an observation. Not really anything unpleasant. Bathroom could have a small exhaust fan or a small window. Being fully closed makes it difficult to dry and have to keep bathroom door open.

All services are really very good 😊

Very very courteous hosts, good neat homestay.

Great location, very friendly and kind hosts, they were very accomodating of our requests

Would have loved to have TV within the room but absolutely no other cons.

Very friendly host, very clean room and toilet.

Although the location is close to beach, the road to the homestay is too narrow for big cars. But not impossible to take your car there.

Amazing experience. Clean rooms, very friendly hosts, good location.

Excellent

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The saty was amazing

Quite place

the rooms were clean and the bed was comfy. We liked the two balconies that are shared with the other guests. The place is located in a friendly neighbourhood and we really meet kind people there. Francis and Daja are really what makes this place feel like home. The homemade breakfast chanced every morning and included Chai or Coffee as well as delicious food. The provided service was great. From booking taxis over recommendations for the area, they will help you! We even got a banana shake in the middle of the day and Daja shared her recipes with us and even made as a traditional Kerala Dish we couldn’t find in a restaurant so we could try it. If you are looking for a place that feels welcoming and warm, i can not recommend it enough to stay with this couple :)

water pressure could have been better in the shower

Francis et toute sa famille, très accueillante, à l’écoute, aux petits soins. Les petits déjeuners sont excellents

Great hosts, francis owner seriously couldn't do enough for guests. Wife does amazing breakfast not doubt same for other meals but i only had breakfasts. Aircon excellent (and appreciated) bed really comfortable. Cannot praise hosts enough, stayed in afew homestays since being in kerala, this the only one i will be happy extending stay at. 10/10 all day. Oh, and very close to beach. 2 min walk and i have mobility issues.

Nothing/nish/zero. All pretty much perfect. Obviously if came here to look for faults (like anywhere) i'd probably be able to find some, but i wasn't looking and none popped up so absolutely 10/10

Wir hatten einen rundum wunderbaren Aufenthalt. Die Unterkunft war absolut sauber und sehr gepflegt. Das Bett war äußerst bequem, sodass wir sehr gut schlafen konnten. Auch das Frühstück war sehr lecker und mit viel Liebe zubereitet. Die Gastgeber waren ausgesprochen nett, fürsorglich und hilfsbereit. Wir wurden fast wie Familienmitglieder behandelt und haben uns vom ersten Moment an willkommen gefühlt. Außerdem standen sie uns jederzeit mit tollen Tipps zur Seite, was unseren Aufenthalt noch schöner gemacht hat. Wir können diese Unterkunft von Herzen weiterempfehlen und würden jederzeit gerne wiederkommen.

Kind owner, nice common space between rooms

Room was rather basic

We loved how helpful and patient Francis was with any questions or concerns we had, he was an extremely responsive and engaged host and helped us organise activities to do whilst we were there, he sorted out everything from transport to payment! Breakfast was delicious and we could choose what time suited us best which gave us a lot of freedom to schedule our days how we wanted. The room was spacious and clean and we were able to do laundry for a small extra fee! The homestay is right next to the beach and there’s nice cafes and a lovely restaurant nearby. I highly recommend this Homestay and would definitely stay again!

We couldn’t seem to get the hot water working out of the main shower head but it did work out of the bottom tap!

L'accueil de la famille hôte. Le confort de la chambre et le petit déjeuner qui est excellent. Toujours prêt à rendre service. Superbe hébergement.

Rien.

Чисто ,комфортно ,недалеко пляж ,очень приятные хозяева ,помогли нам с экскурсией и купить билеты на автобус до Кочина

Нет такого ,все отлично

We had an incredible stay with Francis and his wife, though honestly we must admit we were a bit overwhelmed when we first arrived. Having been treated like a "bag of money" in previous travel experiences, their extreme kindness actually made us a bit cautious at first, we were trying to figure out if there was a catch! We soon realized there was no catch: they are just genuinely kind people. The place is clean, and Francis is incredibly proactive. From the moment we arrived, he had fresh lemonade and bananas ready for us. What we appreciated most was the transparency and trust, he didn't ask for money the second we walked in, but simply settled everything at the end of our stay. A few things that made our stay special: -Backwaters Tour: they arranged it (1000 rupees per person) we met people (foreigners) -Fair Pricing: He organized a bike for us (500 rupees for the full day) and it was waiting at the house with helmets ready to go. He also handled our laundry for a very fair 200 rupees. -Theey provided bottled water and even made us Chai in the morning before our tour. -They arranged a Tuk Tuk to the station for us for 120 rupees. We felt so well-cared It is rare to find a place that balances such professional service with such a warm, human touch. Thank you, Francis and family, for making us feel so welcome

I stayed twice at this wonderful homestay. I think it says enough that when i came back to Allepey i choose Venitia homestay again. It really is a nice place to stay that I truly recommend

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A really lovely homestay with very friendly and helpful people that make you feel welcome and at home. The breakfast is absolutely delicious. The rooms are clean and spacious. Its close to the beach where you can see a beautiful sunset. Its in a nice and quiet neighbourhood.

Everything was great

Host's behaviour and the location and the room I had booked

Everything was fine

Amazing staff. So attentive to anything you need. Felt like part of the family. Breakfast was excellent.

Our first room needed a bit of extra cleaning. However, they were very apologetic and cleaned it straight away.

La proximité avec la plage, la possibilité de réserver des activités directement par le biais de l’hôte. Et surtout la disponibilité et la gentillesse de la famille qui a fait en sorte que notre séjour se passe bien! La chambre était confortable et propre

Juste petit bémol en lien avec la chambre où nous n’avions pas la télécommande de la Clim, nous avons un peu souffert de la chaleur. Sinon tout était parfait !

Place, host, and the welcoming atmosphere.

It was a little difficult to get auto to the property from the railway station. But the host handled it well by talking to the auto driver.

The property was very clean, WiFi was very good, the bed was comfy. Francis and Mary were lovely and made us feel very welcome in their home. Nothing was too much trouble. The Kerala breakfast was also very good. The property was ideally situated a stone throw from the beach, but in a quite residential area away from all the crowds. We had two balcony/terrace areas and used them both. There were shops and restaurants all within a short walk. Francis arranged an auto- rickshaw to take us to the station.

Very friendly atmosphere.

We are so happy we found this place in Alleppey and stayed in home of this wonderful family! I booked the room for just one night, but we liked everything so much that we extended our stay for more 10 days. The atmosphere here is very warm and pleasant, the people are kind and welcoming! We became very close during this time and truly felt like part of the family. We also got to know more about the local culture and traditions, and even celebrated Easter together. I’m very grateful to Francis and Jeeja for their hospitality and the delicious breakfasts — you can feel the love and care in every dish. This is now a special place for us, a place we would love to return to! The rooms are also very nice — clean, comfortable, there is a balcony and terrace in the house. The location is also great. Only 3-minute walk to the beach. There’s also a fantastic restaurant nearby — “Viggy’s Sea-side Resto”. We really enjoyed it.

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I liked the location, just a bit outside the main Alleppey beach area, nice local vibe, clean and colorful area. Family was very kind and room was good. We enjoyed our one night stay here, thank you for having us :)

One of my favorite homestays ever. The family is amazing—they’ll take great care of you and treat you like one of their own. The beach is right next door, and you can watch beautiful sunsets there. I can 100% recommend this place.

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We LOVED Venitia Homestay - we really felt super comfortable and welcome! The breakfast was AMAZING! So so yummy! The room was very spacious and AC worked really well!

Its very conveniently located - few steps from the beach. And you feel like at home. Hosts are very nice - and really helpful - treating you as part of family - helped me organize my bus ticket, and made me a local dessert that I couldn’t find in any restaurant, and we spent evening chatting on a terrace. Really like home away from home - thank you ♥️

Very friendly hosts. Mary is an excellent cook and prepares a great breakfast and on request authentic keralan veg and non veg seafood. Francis can help arrange backwater boat trips from Alleppey and taxis. Marari beach is better and not too far for a day trip from the homestay.

There are no sunbeds or shade available at the local beach other than in the Catarmaran Cafe which is a great local eaterie. Extra charge for use of AC.

Good breakfast, near to see

Really nice room at a convenient location close to the coast, town and backwaters. Francis and Dooja were fabulous hosts, helping us book everything we needed.

Francis and his wife were very friendly and helpful. Francis told me about a direct bus to the airport rather then having to break the journey in Kochi. Very clean and spacious room with outdoor spaces too.

It has been an unforgettable experience staying in the home of Francis and Mary. They are incredibly kind and attentive people, and we want to express our gratitude for making our stay such a warm and welcoming experience. They truly made us feel at home with their hospitality and warm personalities. Breakfast was delicious every day, and at one point, we had the honor of enjoying a dinner with Mary’s wonderful homemade cooking. It was an unforgettable experience, full of flavor and the comforting taste of home. My mother and I are deeply grateful, and I am sure that I will return in the future to visit this beautiful family, who made me feel like a part of them!✨💖

Nice big compound - ample space for parking your 4 wheeler / bikes . Nice home with clean big rooms with ventilation . Beach is at walkable distance i.e 200-300m . Hosts are amazing and friendly folks . They will help you for anything in Allepey . Personal Thanks to Francis who escorted us for the Shikara ride in early morning , even though he didn't have to .

Thank you so much! Everything was perfect, the room is super clean, the house is directly at the beach and the food was absolutely amazing! Not to say that we drank the best masala tea in the whole trip. Thank you for everything absolutely recommend!

We had a fantastic experience staying at Francis’ homestay in Alleppey. From the moment we arrived, Francis and his wife made us feel incredibly welcome. The home was spotless, well-maintained, and provided a cozy and peaceful atmosphere—just what we needed after a long day of travel. The rooms were comfortable, and opting for the additional air conditioning was absolutely worth it in the warm Kerala weather. Francis was also incredibly helpful and accommodating, ensuring we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. We stayed in two rooms, me and my daughter in one and my husband in the other. One of the highlights was the delicious traditional home-cooked breakfast with chai. Our little one, especially loved the toast (as she prefers plain food) that reminded her of how her grandfather makes it! It’s these little touches that made the stay feel like home. Francis also happens to be a professional photographer and was kind enough to take some family photos for us, which was such a lovely gesture. Overall, if you're looking for a warm, welcoming, and comfortable place to stay in Alleppey, we highly recommend Francis' homestay. The hospitality, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches made it a truly memorable stay.

We were well looked after by great hosts. The property is right next to the beach for great sunset strolls. Thank you for a great stay!

Francis and his wife were so incredibly helpful and sweet as we fell sick on arrival due to a prior trip and they even helped us with arranging logistics for our onward travel!! Really lovely, clean space and we can’t thank them enough for their hospitality.

Nothing! Lovely house.

The house is beautiful and this family it is just so welcoming and helpful. They have helped us with the excursions, the taxis, doctors… and they make amazing food if you need. We will miss them

We really enjoyed our stay here. Francis and his wife were very kind and helpful. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious (and very generous portions!).

good location, very friendly owners and very clean and big rooms! :)

We had such an amazing stay her. The hosts were such friendly, funny and helpful! They went out of there way to constantly make us feel comfortable and happy, whilst leaving us with the privacy we needed! The property was clean and comfortable. We will definitely recommend if staying in alleppey. Is also very close to a lovely part of the beach with lots of restaurants etc around. Will definitely return if we were in alleppey again:)

We had such a nice stay here! The rooms and the property itself are very clean, they have filtered water available, rooms are super comfy and the owners are lovely! They were so welcoming and accommodating, they even made us some delicious chai in the evening :) thank you!

We had a perfect stay at this homestay! The welcome was warm, the cleanliness was impeccable, and the location was ideal, just a short walk from the beach. Our host went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and was always attentive to our requests. He can also help you book a backwater tour if you’re interested, which we highly recommend. One tip: definitely go for the air conditioning! 😄

Nice homestay Near to beach Owner nature is so good

We recently had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful homestay during our visit to Alleppey, and it was an unforgettable experience. The owner and his family were incredibly warm and welcoming, treating us like their own. They went above and beyond to take care of us and assist with anything we needed, ensuring our stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Their hospitality and kindness truly made us feel at home. We highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Alleppey for a peaceful and homely stay. Thank you for making our trip so special!

Quiet, relaxing, awesome location, so close to the beach! Great welcome and delicious home-food. Highly recommend!

Can not praise it enough. Francis and Mary are lovely knowledgeable hosts, who made every effort to support and make our stay a lovely one.

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Francis and his wife are the most welcoming and caring hosts, we extended our stay there because it was so good!

Lovely room, very close to the beach. You will live so close to the best sunset spot! Good bed. Hosts are very kind and are ready to help you with every issue you encounter. There was hot water. Area is peaceful, there is a balcony ideal for reading. Able to work online with the wifi (incl. meetings). I also walked to the city center of Alleppey (abt. 40-45 mts). You can also get tuktuk. The host, Francis, can also help you with a good massage place.

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Breakfast was a nice South Indian light meal that we loved. Their homemade wine and cake (speciality for Christmas) was amazing!!

The hosts were welcoming and very friendly. The stay was simple and provided the required comforts.

The location is close to the beach and has very narrow roads. Large 4 wheelers are difficult to navigate the single lane roads.

Wonderfully friendly owners, parents and their children.

Very far away from the center (but on the beach directly).

We had a lovely stay at Venitia homestay. The hosts are very friendly and hospitable. Francis is an amazing cook, she also had homemade wine which was delicious. They also helped us with anything we needed regarding sightseeing.

Host is so kind and welcoming, I would love to come again and stay longer.

I liked everything,

Firstly the hosts were the most genuine, kind and lovely people. They said that everyone that comes in to their home is family and you were truly treated like that and felt so welcome. We were gutted we couldn't stay longer at Venitia Homestay due to how we planned out our our travels with only one night in Alleppey. The hosts helped us with anything we needed and offered to cook us food. They liked to sit down and chat and wanted to get to know you which was nice. The location was literally minutes away from the beach and less than a 10 minute walk to shops/restaurants. It was also only a 10 minute tuk tuk ride to central Alleppey town. It was the perfect location and would recommend to everyone.

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The accommodation is 3 minutes from the calm beach, there are also some really good restaurants and cafes close to it so it's perfect place to chill. But most importantly, the hosts are very welcoming and the loveliest, and the breakfast was some of the best food I've had so far!

The homestay was very nice. The atmosphere awesome. There is an open balcony and terrace where we can see the beach. The room and other facilities were very good. And the owners of this property are very friendly🥰. They gave us instructions and support during the stay. Venitia homestay is a good choice..😊😊

Highly recommended in Alleppey.

You will not get facilities like a hotel but you will feel like you’re at your home. Thanks to Sheelu and Jija for making our stay so comfortable and homely. It really felt like we’re at home. Moreover, the location of this property is perfect and beach is just 2 minutes away.

A cup of complementary tea/coffee at the room might have been a bonus. Still, it was a perfect place to stay.

The family will welcome you really nicely, and you'll be 2 minutes from the beach!

Francis and Mary took the best care of us - no request was too big for them to fulfil including taking me to get my hair cut, watching Mary make her lovely food and helping us get to the doctor when needed. The room was perfect and we got our best sleep yet in Kerala there. Would definitely recommend - it is right next to the beach and loads of good places to eat near by.

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Frances and Jeeja and their lovely home are what made this stay so enjoyable. The house is spotless and modern. The breakfasts are amazing. I stayed a week just to have some relaxing time. Its quiet this far out of town but there are places to eat along the beach. My personal favourite was Catamaran, recommended by Frances. Great to see village life, watch the fishermen mending their nets, and the women praying each evening at the small shrine, for the safety of the men out at sea. Do the backwater tour by paddle boat, a great day out.

I didn't have A/C and the room does get quite warm from the sun. Otherwise everything was perfect.

A range of great local-style breakfasts every day were provided, with flexibility on what time I ate. I really appreciated the genuine welcome and homestay feel of the place, and as I stayed for 3 weeks I really got to know the family well. The location is ideal as you can walk to Alleppey Beach in under a minute, but also along the to quiet beach road or shoreline to restaurants that are 5 to 10 minutes walk away, or venture inland for longer walks 20-30 mins to small shops/churches/the lighthouse/other beaches. It's real fishing village life here, which I enjoyed observing and I respected. Local people's smiles are genuine, and (like in many international unspoilt villages) strangers say hello as they walk by you. I always received the correct change when paying and felt very safe, local food options also good. It is generally not a location for parties or alcohol, so if that's your thing there's other destinations to consider first. Beach was clean in that I never saw plastic rubbish drifted up onto the shore.

I'm not keen on stray dogs and there's a quite a lot of them in the village. They're not at all aggressive but they need treating for various conditions and they bark a lot. I work online so I had plenty of things to keep me occupied and I'm not in a rush, but I saw many travellers just pass through (as they do) spending 2 days taking photographs of tourist sites to tick them off the list and then pass on to the next place, so what they really missed is the slow authentic vibe of the place/people. I would say a week to slow down to the pace of local life is a better experience. Some of the boats for the river cruises looked a bit tired, maybe oversupply.

*Exceptional Homestay Experience* Located just 2 minutes from the beach, this modern and beautifully decorated property exceeded our expectations. The room was spacious, airy, and immaculate with a comfortable bed and clean linen. Modern, clean, attached toilet. Owner Sheeu and Jeeja's hospitality was top-notch, arranging cars, autos, and shikaras for seamless sightseeing. Amenities included - - Personal parking - Cozy sofa couch and balcony sitting area - Electric kettle and refreshments - finger licking customized food - open terrace - child-friendly - pet-friendly - free WI-FI Safety was never a concern, even during late-night strolls along the beach. Sheelu and Jeeja's warmth and kindness made us feel at home. They even returned my forgotten umbrella without any courier charge! Perfect for vacation, I highly recommend this homestay for a beautiful and memorable experience.

To say good bye.

Francais and Jeeja, I can't thank you enough for my stay in your wonderful home. From the moment I walked through the door it was like returning home. I received a warm welcome, Francais and Jeeja are both very kind and accommodating people, they really want to give you a beautiful experience, they are hardworking, sincere, generous people, who now feel like my family for sure. I have memories that I will treasure - I can't recommend staying here highly enough. Their home is located about a minute walk from the beach, and a couple of minutes walk from local restaurants, I particularly enjoyed the atmosphere at Catamaran. The beach isn't necessarily a place to swim or sunbathe, of course you could if you really wanted to but the locals tend to stand around or play various games. But the sunsets on the beach are really magnificent! I often walked into the town centre which is about a 45 minute walk, here you have access to lots for restaurants and shops. Francais and Jeeja recommended a place called Namaste Tiffins which does really good food. It was great for me as a solo traveler and someone who doesn't always want to rely on tuktuks and public transport, to be able to walk around to different places. One of my favourite things to do at the property was sunrise yoga on their rooftop. There's lots of trees and greenery in the surrounding area and the ambience of the early morning, tree tops and bird song was really special. I had a very decent size room with plenty of room to practice yoga in my room also. Wifi connection is also good for those needing it to work online. You will not go hungry in this household that's for sure. Jeeja is an amazing cook and supplied an incredible variety of local breakfast foods and the yummiest bananas grown in their garden. On request, you can eat here for any meal you like and they are happy to be accommodating to any requests you have for food, e.g if you wanted more western type food.

It was a cute homestay; I have been a traveller all my life, what I have learned is homestays are more about the hosts then the luxury. The host's family was so welcoming, the vibes in their home were truly divine. Their younger son helped us with amazing sight seeing plans; his father helped us with everything.. In the middle of the rain, they came to give us our bag as we got late coming back. True gentleman, God bless him and his family. -- The property is newly constructed; very well cleaned (usually you don't get this level of hygine in homestays) Bed was comfortable. Most important (all ladies will totally agree): washrooms were neat, tidy and well maintained. I mean, it was totally worth it, I strongly recommend this. Also, I forgot to mention, don't miss the yummy home made breakfast with home grown bananas

All was well; nothing specific

Behaviour of the house owner is nice and helpful whole family is sweet and lactation is also near to beach.