Reviews of Venitia Homestay

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.

Nothing!

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 ♥️

Good breakfast, near to see

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.

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