Vacation rentals with a firepit in Kumarakom

Shelter is a Paradise! A dream of Alice and Jacob, imbibed with a lot of love & Passion. We were so grateful to meet them and spend a day with these wonderful souls at The Shelter. The make and built of Shelter is an ART and they’ve scaled up every corners of the space. The natures touch along with Jacob’s farm and Alice’s garden makes the Shelter more green. You could experience every moment lived here with a touch of love and care. Hospitality is off impeccable standards. Please make a note, this can’t be a one time visit as we tend to fall in love with The Shelter. PS: Don’t miss it out and thank me later

The location is amazing, immediately next to and with a great view of the Periyar river. The villa is large with 5 bedrooms with attached toilets and AC, with spacious living, dining and kitchen. It has a pool with a large lawn and open spaces. The 3 bedrooms on the upper level of the villa have the feel of a traditional 'Nalukettu' kerala house with lot of wood works. There is a caretaker staying within the property available for assist. Food can get delivered to the property with Zomato or Swiggy. There is a good sea-food restaurant 'Al-Saj' close to the property. The host, Roshan, was very responsive and easy to communicate with.

My first stay on Airbnb n I was fortunate. Visited many homestays over the years and am certain I can't find a better place. Thoughtfully done all-in-one property - A century-old (or young) bunglow with ~Indian/Portuguese/ British furniture and artefacts ~Modern, functioning fittings and amenities ~Amazing library ~Multi-purpose hall with Denon/ Polk AV system, pantry, washroom that can be utilised for formal/ informal gatherings or to play TT, indoor games ~A full-fledged gym - most useful on long stays. ~Quiet bedroom with plush bedding. Sleep quality was good - Important to have my head clear. ~Popular destinations - Fort Kochi, Bolgatty, Cherai within 15 - 40 minutes drive I convey my sincere gratitude, regards and appreciation to Mony Aunty, her staff who took care of me very well, Mr Titi, her son & cohost who was available during my stay. I couldn’t find any glitches that required attention. The only regret was that I stayed just one night, buy I'll return for more. Cheers.

Wow! I love this place! Roy is an absolute mega-host, the room was big enough for yoga and exercise, the WiFi was fast and stable enough for me to work, and Roy, Raji, and the whole host family welcomed us with open hearts. I also appreciated the outdoor shower (great for washing sand off my feet) and the great times we spent with Roy, his family, and neighbors, playing music, dancing, and eating delicious home-cooked food. It’s felt like the perfect home away from home, right near the beach!!!! 🏝️

I had an incredible stay at Jeffry's Airbnb - it would be better to say I made a new friend in Kerala. Jeffry is incredibly helpful with recommendations and has in-depth knowledge about Kottayam and Kerala. He even introduced me to his family and took me to the family Christmas lunch. I'm glad I stayed at his place and will certainly stay again when I visit Kerala. Thank you, Jeffry, for your hospitality, the wonderful conversations, and the kind introductions to your friends, family, and people of Kottayam.

The place is amazing, calm and relaxing! For anyone who wants to zone out from busy city life and get a nature filled break! This is it! The host was super helpful in every way possible. His wife and him even cooked us a very special home made meal and the food was excellent!