We had a wonderful 3 nights at Jos's lovely homestay. The cottage is superb value - it's huge and the outside bathroom is fantastic. We loved having the space inside and the wonderful, gardens just in front of us. Lying in the hammock just by the backwaters, watching the fishermen and the beautiful sunsets was the highlight. Jos provided fresh... More

A fantastic place to stay we wish we had booked in for longer.Lie in the hammock and read or sit under the verandah with a beer in the evening. Bliss!! Fort Cochin is a tuk tuk ride away but locally there are plenty of shops and a hotel serving reasonable food just down the road.Early in the morning you wake... More

On the first day of the temple festival there was one elephant, on the second day there were two, and on the third there were three. Jos and his family told me to expect an additional elephant each day at the annual festival that took place just 200 feet from the bedroom where I slept, and just like everything they... More

Gramam is a spectacular place to stay, and Jos is a wonderful host. The cottage is right on the water, with a hammock to chill out on. Very very quiet, you can watch the early morning fishermen whilst reading your book, bliss! The cottage itself is lovely, beautifully decorated, amazing outdoor bathroom, but could do with bigger towels, and nicer... More

Tina and I really loved Jos 's homestay after 2 strenuous but wonderful weeks trekking in the Himalayan foothills. here we could rest , eat the fabulous food cooked by Jos's wife ,gaze at the reflections ,sunsets and chinese fishing nets on the waterways at the bottom of the garden. Truly idyllic. felt in very good hands here as Jos... More

we only stayed a few days in Cochi and felt extremly well. The house is idyllicly situated in an animated hood near by Fort Cochi. Jos and his wife are discreet but any question or request will be answered or meet. Some details - a welcome juice, a farewell sweet for instance - show how Jos takes care of his... More

When we booked this we knew it was a bit of traveling time to Fort Cochin but this turned out to be a bonus. It was a lovely peaceful location. Jos organised a nice canoe trip for us. A previous reviewer has mentioned there is only one restaurant nearby which is true but the restaurant was excellent and we happily... More

We spend 2 nights at Gramam Homestay (Room attached at owners house). After driving through Kochin Area we were positiv surprised about this lovely,calm place within coconut trees located with direct access to the backwaters. Jos was always a very helping hand and his wife a wounderful cook. We could order always our special wishes (Masala chai,Kerala breakfest,Special fish etc.)... More

This is my second trip to kochi in this place and i find really nice atmosphere. I had seen that the owner of this place is really take care of his place The accomodation was beautifully presented in a way of cleanses and food.Is good palace to meat new people here.We ate dinner at the house on the one night... More