Homestays in Vandiperiyār

The view from our private balcony was the best. The room was spacious, the bed comfortable.

This place was truly phenomenal. The staff here were so helpful and organised so many activities for us as well as transport everywhere. All of the recommendations of where to go and what to do turned out to be excellent. Rooms were divine and the balcony lovely. A perfect homestay!

The room was nice and clean and comfortable. The garden was really nice. The owner was very helpful when trying to organise our plans. Highly recommend

Well furnished spacious room, beautiful balcony. Location is good.

The personal touch by Mr Lawrence and entire family. They guided us well even where to shop, arranging Kallaripattu and Kathkalli tickets etc. They are maintaining a beautiful garden outside the house. Though a bit away from the centre of town but we felt like 🏠.

It is a beautiful place. The road up to it is little difficult but completely doable. It was possible with a sedan. It is absolutely mesmerizing. The place is on a hill.

This property is an absolute gem and one of my favorite stays in India. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded expectations. Even the most basic rooms are incredibly spacious—more like a one-bedroom apartment—blending traditional charm with modern minimalism. The setting is breathtaking, nestled within a plantation where you wake up to birdsong and crickets. We even spotted deer during our stay! The staff are genuinely warm and attentive, making the experience feel personal and welcoming. Daily Ayurvedic massages added to the relaxation, and a highlight was the cooking class led by Chef Sibil, Arun, and their team, where we learned to make a fantastic Kerala fish curry. Akhila also gave us an insightful tour of the plantation, which made us appreciate the place even more. One of the unique touches here is the drinking water—it is harvested on-site and tastes incredibly fresh! The breakfast spread was exceptional, with perfectly prepared dishes, fragrant fruits, and fresh juices. We also tried the plantation’s coffee, a lovely light to medium-bodied brew. If you visit, do not miss their honey—it is outstanding! Food here is a true highlight. Some of my top recommendations are the All-Spice Chicken, Kerala Beef Coconut Fry, Banana Fritters, and Kerala Parotta. Everything was cooked to perfection. This place offers a rare balance—it is intimate and peaceful, yet has all the comforts of a high-end retreat. My favorite spot was the balcony, overlooking the lush greenery of the plantation—a perfect place to unwind. Smaller properties sometimes come with limitations, while larger ones can feel impersonal. This one is just right—private and exclusive, yet offering everything you could need for a perfect stay. Highly recommend!

Each spacious room has a balcony from which you look out over an immaculately tended, highly diverse botanical garden and into a plantation of cardamom and pepper that is topped by trees, making it look like a lush tropical forest. From the back deck we heard the calls and songs of many species of birds. Antony arranged transportation and trips for us to the nearby Periyar Tiger Reserve and a local tea planation and factory. He personally gave us a tour of the Alencherry Plantation. Antony's wife Lizzie made the plantation a welcoming, comfortable home. Each meal was carefully prepared, unique and delicious. By the end of our stay, we had experienced a wide range of the excellent meals found in the Western Ghats. We were sad to leave the plantation because there was so much more that we could have learned and explored in this area, and especially because of the graciousness of our hosts. We remember them as friends.

This is my second time and it was once again the best stay in Thekkady. Host was very kind and professional. Breakfast was exquisite 😋. We went with the family and they all enjoyed the stay and the breakfast. Very spacious and quiet.