Reviews of Johnson's Homestay With Pool & Ecohouseboat near town beach
Lal Bagh, Convent Square, 688102 Alleppey, India

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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe host was so polite and friendly
Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewBig room. Could fit our full family. Best was swimming pool. Very clean. We had a blast. I will recommend Johnson uncle house to all decent families. Best of luck to Johnson uncle and his staff.
Thank and best of luck to u too.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWhen i went there, almost every other rooms were filled with families. Even though I was alone, the property owner treated me like a family.
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Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSwimming pool
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewThe owner of the place is a very good person with a kind heart and helping nature. A memorable stay to remember.
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewJohn is one of the good person he was helped alot like picking from railway station.. dropings as compliment i .loved the stay.. tq johnson
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI was searching for property in Alappuzha with a swimming pool facility at an affordable rate. I felt really satisfied after getting this property at a cheap price, maybe because it was a weekday offer. The pool was very clean as well as the rooms. The garden outside was very pretty. The owner helped me booking a shikkara boat ride also at a very cheap price. Very satisfied with the property.
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Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFantastic swimming on the property. Close to beach. We had great time here.
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 9 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewJohnson is a very nice and accomoding person. Smooth arrival, even if it was delayed by my train issues as Johnson was here to welcome me. Bedroom and bathroom were clean, provided towel and soap wish was very helpful to me. I really appreciated the autonomy to go and come back, especially for walks to the beach that is nearby. The swimming pool was a special bonus for me to conclude my long day of exploring the backwaters and enjoying the very welcoming city of Alleppey.
Perfect stay for me, no mistake to point out : )
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe stay is comfortable and the pool is very clean. Johnson is very helpful and helped us even with the houseboat booking. The overall experience is really good.
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Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified review🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Excellent Stay! Highly Recommended We had a wonderful experience at Johnson’s Homestay. The place was neat, clean, and well-maintained. The rooms were comfortable with air conditioning, and we really enjoyed relaxing by the swimming pool. The host was friendly, responsive, and very cooperative, which made our stay even more pleasant. Overall, a peaceful and comfortable place to stay — would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area!
Thank you
Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI’m a budget traveller and I was surprised to find a property at such a low rate with a swimming pool, friendly staff, homemade food and clean rooms. It’s close to the beach not far from the town either it’s a really good stay for the price. He also organised a day trip on a houseboat with me and some other guests for free.
Nothing it was a really good experience no complaints
Reviewed: 19 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe privacy, the balcony
The eco houseboat charges quoted are much higher than the market rate
Yes, our rates are higher than the market rate. So is the onboard service, which is why our review scores are much higher than most other houseboat operators.
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewJohnson's Homestay was a perfect base for our stay in Alleppey. The beds were very comfortable, the AC worked well, and the brand-new pool was a fantastic bonus. Johnson is one of the kindest hosts we've met—always ready to help with a smile and full of great local advice. He's also a really interesting person to chat with, full of great stories, and his lovely family made us feel right at home.
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Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewGood 👍
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly person and very help ful
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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