Mountain View Homestay

we had a great stay! especially the staff was very welcoming and kind! :) The rooms were very clean and the food was also amazing. Overall a great vibe! :,)

2 months ago

Mountain View was an oasis of peace and friendliness. We booked for 3 nights but stayed 6. The roof top area is the he winner - an extra space to chill out, play cards, eat and meet other guests/travellers. Afsal and Pradul are the best, they provide good music, coffee, lovely breakfast/brunches and great company. They have so much local info and totally helped us out with suggestions of local cooking lessons, treks and spice farm visits. The icing on the cake is some fantastic roof top yoga. The teacher is superb and has got me back into my practice. Honestly it was hard to leave.

5 months ago

I had arrived late in Kumily at around 10 pm and I hadn't booked a place to stay yet as I don't plan my trips in advance and like to get the feel of the place first before I decide on the duration of my stay there. So I was wandering the streets of Kumily looking to find a place to crash for the night. I checked a travel booking app and decided on a place. I had nearly reached that hotel, but then I heard the sound of rock music originating from the rooftop of a nearby building. As I looked at it, it turned out to be a homestay. And that was it. I instantly decided to drop my search and directly went to this place. The host of Mountain View Homestay, Afsal, is one of the most chilled out fellows I have met. He immediately makes you feel at home. He will also make a kickass breakfast for you in the morning. I also had a private trek arranged for me. Pradul, who manages the trek, was also very friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed climbing the mountain with him and one other amazing guest of the homestay. The trek wasn't easy, at least for me. But I completed it, and it felt like an achievement. The homestay also has an in-house yoga teacher named Sophie. I also heard great reviews about her. I wish I had the discipline to take yoga classes. I also met people from different nationalities who had come here as guests and had a great time chatting with them on the rooftop cafe late into the night. As you spend some time here, you feel like you're staying at a friend's place as there is a great deal of warmth about this place, and it has also been decorated in such a beautiful way. Made some great memories here and it felt hard to leave.

4 months ago

Afsal and Sophie are really kind, honest and helpful! Had a beautiful stay here, such a lovely roof terrace, i slept in one of the tents which had a madras and everything, can definetely recommend it!

2 months ago

Thank you very much. You‘ve been an incredible nice host for us. It has been a very nice, relaxed vibe. Good help all the time. Can recommend your homestay for everyone looking for a good starting point to explore this area in india

3 months ago

The perfect mixture between a hostel and a hotel: the rooms are simple but spotless clean and cosy, whilst the roof terrace is a lovely communal space to hang out, meet other travelers, chil in the hammock or read a book. For travellers on a budget - there are a few tents available in a separate area on the terrace (under the roof, so protected). Location is great, a 2 minute walk to the bus station and the town center, 5 minutes to the Periyar Park entrance and ticket office. Food availabilities are amazing and very affordable in Kumily. Staff at the Homestay were very helpful, helped us plan a few things in the area and made us feel super welcome. One of our favourite places to stay in Kerala!

6 months ago

I cannot praise enough this place! Great location, peace and tranquility, and 5 star cleaning standards. Afsal and Pradul will make your stay comfortable and are living examples of good energy humans who spread positivity and kindness.

6 months ago

We had a wonderful stay here and felt at home from the first minute. The place is beautiful, carefully decorated and maintained by the host Afsal and perfectly clean. You can either stay in the privacy of your room, or enjoy the great roof terrace to read a book or and have a chat with other people. Afsal is a wonderful host, helpful and welcoming. We extended our stay as we liked it so much. Thank you 🙏

a year ago