Vacation rentals in Punalur

A Home Away from Home – A Truly Wonderful Stay! Our stay at this beautiful Airbnb was nothing short of amazing! The house itself is even more stunning than it appears in the pictures. It radiates such a warm, homely vibe that we instantly felt at ease. Despite not having an AC, the house remained naturally cool, making our stay incredibly comfortable, even in the March heat. What truly made this experience special was Gopakumar Sir and his wife. They are such wonderful hosts - kind, welcoming, and always ready to help. From the moment we arrived, they made us feel like family. They not only greeted us with warmth but also guided us to nearby attractions, ensuring we never had to worry about anything. Gopakumar Sir was always prompt in responding to our queries, making everything seamless. The location is also convenient, with the market nearby for any essentials. This place is worth every penny, and we’ll surely return. Grateful for such a memorable stay!

The homestay is right behind the varkala helipad. Since it's located in prime spot it's easy to roam around varkala cliff and cafes, restaurants easily. Arun brother was so kind in receiving us .

My husband and I—both musicians—came to Kaayal in Varkala for a secluded retreat to make music, and what we experienced went far beyond our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by Nobby, the gracious host, who made sure we felt at home and fully taken care of. The property itself is an absolute gem—nestled by the lake, surrounded by nature, and so serene that we woke up each morning to the sounds of birds and the gentle rustle of leaves. The view of the lake alone is enough to calm your soul and inspire creativity. Special shoutout to Vicky and Kichu, the incredible caretakers who went above and beyond to make our stay effortless and joyful. Whether it was delicious home-cooked meals, piping hot tea within minutes of asking, or just being on standby for anything we needed—they made sure we could focus on what we came to do. The house was spotless, and the bathroom looked like something straight out of an architecture magazine. Highly recommend this Air BnB!

We can only give 5 stars on every count - I wish we could give more. Binduraj is a kind, thoughtful and interesting soul and his hospitality was boundless! He showed us round the stunning island, delivered us the most delicious food, and allowed us to check in SO early (even coming to pick us up in his boat at 6am). This was easily one of the best Air BnB experiences I’ve had - the village was amazing, the backwaters beautiful. We even ventured out in his kayak! Could not recommend more.

The view from the property is absolutely breathtaking. We enjoyed kayaking, available on the property itself, with additional cost, of course. There was a storm on the evening of our stay, and it was a scene to behold, such vast expanses of water in lightning and storm, through the glass walls of the cabin, definitely a pristine experience. The manager at the property was helpful and welcoming. The hammock by the shore became my favorite spot right from the go. I look forward to revisit at a later time.

Surrounded by peaceful rubber plantations, This place is wort every penny 🙂

We had an amazing stay with my family. It’s a beautiful house with excellent interiors. The house is clean and well maintained. Manager Anoop and his wife was very helpful and polite. I would strongly this place to families visiting kerala. Special thanks to Mr. Sanjeev for his wonderful home.

We stayed at Ayushkamy for three weeks and had the most relaxing, rejuvenating time. Vinod was a wonderful host and runs the place with an ethos of integrity, care and respect for all beings. He has created a lush, green paradise that you can't help but feel nourished by. The planting is really beautiful with many coconut palms and stunning plants and flowers allowing soft shade from the sun. Similarly the layout of the site is very well designed, the little huts arranged so that it feels both intimate but private and each has it's own view over the sparkling lake. The highlights of the days for me were the yoga classes every morning on the mats under the palms lead by Vinod, watching small fishing boats out on the lake and white herons, eagles and kites etc doing their own fishing and the beautiful staff who fed us lovely healthy food each day and we're all so warm, welcoming and delightful. Thank you so much Vinod and everyone, we loved our stay and hope to come back soon! 🙏🏻😊