The highlight of our trip to India, Neema’s homestay experience on Vypeen island in Cochin was a home away from home. After just getting engaged the day before, Neema and her lovely family welcomed us with open arms. Adorned in beautiful antique wood and marble floors, her 80-year old 3 story home is immaculately kept. Our room was literally spotless... more

We spent ten nights in Kerala, the last two at The Bungalow on Vypeen Island. It was as if we had arrived home two days early! Neema and her family are just like ours – full of laughter, conversation, joy and love of being with each other – Neema, her husband Prasad, daughter Olivia, and Neema’s mummy and daddy, Mr... more

Myself and my other half were spending 3 weeks traveling round India (briefly in the North and 2 weeks in Kerala) – we were to stay with Neema and her family for 3 nights and after reading reviews on TA, decided to go ahead. From the minute I contacted Neema at the Bungalow, I knew I had made the best... more

Our stay at The Bungalow was the very best two days we had in Kerala, and it was all because of Neema and Prasad, the owners of the homestay. We felt like a part of the family from the moment we arrived, and it was certainly the most pleasant property of our entire trip. When we first arrived, we could... more

During my visit to India in September 2009, I stayed at The Cochin Heritage Homestay for couple days. I would recommend this lace for your choice to stay as ithe place is clean and in a good atmosphere with a decent decoration. Further Mr. Ajit who is the owner is very kind. Cochin is quite nice and very peaceful in... more

We were the first Aussies to stay at this most welcoming homestay. Good to be the first and there should be many more to follow. The four of us all arrived at different times from different places and it was no trouble at all to our hosts, Neema and Prasad. If you stay here you will be spoiling yourselves with... more

Arrived in Cochin and started our two week tour in Kerala which Neema had personally organised and arranged.The first 3nights we stayed at The Bungalow,a beautiful house with all the facilities you need,superb food and a warm welcoming family,what a fantastic start to the holiday.Neema had arranged a driver and we visited the elephant training centre,tour of Kochi,harbour boat cruise... more

What a wonderful way to start a holiday. Arriving here after a long flight, was like coming home to a safe haven. The house had interest and was very clean. The area has interest and is fairly quiet. The family were all welcoming. Neema had proved helpful before a friend and I got here; by getting train tickets for the... more

We stayed last January at The Bungalow Heritage Homestay on Vypeen Island Kochi, Kerala. It is a lovely building, about eighty years old, full of character. The family who own it are very hospitable and welcoming. The meals are a fine example of Keralan cuisine with interesting dishes for breakfast and the evening meal, should you want to eat in,... more