Went with expecting lots after browing thro page after page of positive reviews and came back disappointed. Travelled with my wife during May end. Plus points - Nice owner couple, wants to help Tasty non veg food. veg was only average Non expensive room Negative points - Dirty after the rain, couldnt go out at all because every where it... More

This is one of the nicest homestays we have been to. The location is excellent for experiencing the rural life in Kerala and taking nice walks in the surrounding area. Rooms are clean and simple, with a new annex being finalized. But the best of all are the hosts, who do their utmost to make you feel at home and... More

This is by far the best home stay I have been to so far. Mr Vargese and Beena were wonderful hosts and treated us like a part of their extended family. Rooms were clean, food was drool worthy and the whole place was so tranquil and peaceful. Choose Varnam if you: 1. like to experience heartfelt and genuine hospitality 2.... More

What a beautiful place. My wife and i were in search of somewhere relaxing for a few days, having come to the end of a four month trip around asia. Varnam was perfect - in beautiful surroundings, very welcoming, very tranquil... And with great food. Beena took such good care of us and both she and her husband ensured we... More

Having stayed in many home stays across Southern India in the last three months, I can safely say that this has been the best, and by a considerable margin: very good accomodation which is being maintained to a high standard, a beautiful peaceful location, excellent authentic food, all of which is freshly produced using organic produce from their own farm,... More

We visited this HOMESTAY twice and we were realy happy with the service and hospitality....the people were very generous and "down to earth"..the food they served was very tasty...the place was awesome...i personally liked the surroundings. The lady in charge BEENA was very very good and generous...she tried her best to make us feel at home...we visited the waterfalls and... More

When we came down the drive of Varnam Homestay, my heart skipped a beat. At last, after 3 months in India, we had finally found a little paradise where we could chill out, away from all the noise and pollution, with just the sound of crickets, frogs and the birds in the trees. We had booked for 3 days, but... More

I really dont understand why so many people are saying all these great things about some place which is best described as average. If you combine the sheer disregard to the guests and also the dirty surroundings then it can only be rated as terrible. The first thing is, TA has posted this as speciality lodging in kalpetta. I dont... More

A friend and I stayed here after it was recommended by hostel owners in Allepey. We were floored! The Varnams were outstanding hosts - we sang songs with the family and guests on our first evening, and they were very helpful in guiding our stay with them. We felt at home immediately, and the room and bathroom were truly amazing,... More