Kerala is full of culture, nature, and delicious food. If you’re visiting for events like the Kochi-Muziris Biennale or Kerala Literature Festival, also take time to explore Kerala’s peaceful towns. Staying in homestays lets you enjoy real Kerala life—local food, warm hosts, spice plantations, backwaters, and village life.
Here are 9 lovely homestays to enjoy a calm Kerala vacation:
Coffee & Pepper Homestay, Thekkady
A peaceful stay inside a spice plantation near Periyar. Cozy rooms, wooden décor, eco-friendly setup, and homemade Kerala food. Hosts also arrange safaris, bamboo rafting, and plantation walks.
Pannadikadu Homestay, Palghat Gap
A heritage home surrounded by mango farms. Enjoy Kerala and Tamil-style meals, quiet village walks, and wildlife trips to nearby Tiger Reserves. Perfect for nature and peace lovers.
Vanilla County, Vagamon
A charming old bungalow in the hills of Vagamon. Enjoy organic home-cooked food, nature walks, spice trails, cooking classes, and scenic hill views. A calm and cozy family-run stay.
Nazrani Tharavadu, Pala
A historic Kerala home with classic architecture and homely vibes. Big rooms, relaxing verandahs, traditional breakfast, and heritage tours. Great for culture and architecture lovers.
The Paddyview Homestay, Kasargod
Set near peaceful paddy fields, this homestay offers traditional Kerala food, local village experiences, and heritage interiors. They also organize culture trails and village tours.
Nirvriti, Palakkad
A restored heritage home surrounded by farms. No TV—just books, board games, and nature! Enjoy fresh food, coconut farm visits, Ayurveda wellness trips, and cultural shows.
Philipkutty’s Farm, Kumarakom
A famous backwater farm stay on a private island near Vembanad Lake. Beautiful waterfront villas, peaceful boat rides, and delicious family-recipe meals. Perfect for slow travel.
Dhanagiri Homestay, Wayanad
Located inside a coffee plantation with hill views. Rustic cottages, plantation walks, and tasty Kerala meals, including banana leaf sadya. Ideal for nature and coffee lovers.
Why Choose Kerala Homestays?
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Warm family hospitality
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Real Kerala food (banana leaf meals, homemade recipes)
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Nature, parks, backwaters & plantations
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Peaceful village life & heritage homes
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