Holiday houses in Mararikulam

Baiju and Deepa were exceptional hosts. I was travelling with my parents with a range of health issues that required a unique dietary requirement. Baiju and family were ever accommodating of their needs despite our odd timings. They connected us with the right kind of driver - Joseph. Joseph was kind and considerate to my parents’ limited mobility and took us around town to experience niche places. He even took me out me out of town to meet friends in kochi. The hosts also connected us to the boat ride on the backwaters that was a seamless experience. I am grateful for the assistance and delighted with the experience. I hope to be a repeat visitor to this wonderful home stay whenever I visit Mararikulam in the future.

This home is a hidden gem! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and kindness by Adomson, the wonderful host. The ambience of the place was truly special—peaceful, cozy, and beautifully surrounded by nature. Waking up to the sounds of birds and enjoying a delicious breakfast was the perfect way to start each day. The beach is just a short 10-minute walk away, making it easy to enjoy the ocean breeze and stunning views. If you're looking for a relaxing getaway with great hospitality, this is the perfect place.

I had a wonderful stay at Xolo Airbnb in Alappuzha. The rooms were very good — neat, clean, and well-maintained, offering a comfortable and relaxing environment. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with a smile. What truly stands out is the location — right in the heart of Alappuzha, making it easy to explore the town, backwaters, and nearby attractions. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Alappuzha and looking for a clean, cozy, and conveniently located place to stay!

Such a peaceful place to stay in a beautiful location. The garden is lovely, the rooms are super clean and the house is a short walk from the beach. Also the home cooked breakfast is incredible!!! John and his wife are wonderful hosts, so friendly.

Can’t write it in words how lovely Joseph sir and his wife are! The house is squeaky clean, in fact never found cleaner bed linen anywhere. Everything was perfect. The hosts are amazing, not the usual commercially inclined ones! My son wanted to do fishing, Joseph sir helped him catch a few in his pond. The breakfast made by madam was filled with love and fresh and delicious. He helped us with backwater boating in a reasonable charge, he drove us to an unassuming place with good food. Overall a perfect stay for us. They are genuinely superhosts.

Melvin is an excellent host. He and his family are kind, attentive and lovely to be around. His place is great, exactly as you see in the photos, very clean, simple and comfortable- all you need! The balcony and dining area are great places to watch the sunset. Arthunkal beach comes alive in the evening when local youth play football, fishing boats line the shore and people gather to watch the sunset. The home cooked food was excellent, and Melvin and his wife were very helpful in providing meals that adhered to my dietary requirements (I had just finished 1 month of Ayurvedic treatment and was following dietary advice). Melvin was very helpful in providing local information. He introduced me to other travellers so that we could team up for a houseboat trip. He also personally took me to Marari beach on his bike as I am travelling solo, introduced me to friends of his there who could cook me lunch, and gave me access to a guest house with a bathroom as there are no public toilets on the beach. Excellent hospitality and kindness. Please note that both Arthunkal inparticular, and Marari beach, have quite a lot of rubbish. There were recent festivities on Arthunkal and I believe that in due course a clean up will be organised. As an Australian I'm a bit spoilt for beaches but I was disappointed by all the garbage and think travellers should be prepared for this. I also experienced upsetting harassment at Marari beach, which Melvins friend was very supportive and helpful with, but I would not recommend being solo female traveller here as you may get targeted and revieve a lot of unwanted attention (fully clothed, not even in a swimsuit!) and harassment. The water is beautiful and warm. The palm trees are lovely. There may be stretches of the beach less polluted but I didn't venture too far alone. Neither of these factors reflect on Melvin and the outstanding hospitality provided by him and his family. More of an FYI for travellers, particularly solo women. If you are looking for a place in Arthunkal beach I highly recommend Melvin and the homestay experience provided by him and his family.

My family had a lovely stay! The location is perfect. just a short walk to the beach, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The food (breakfast) was delicious and had a homely touch that made us feel right at home. It’s a great pick for both families and couples. Would love to stay here again for a longer visit!

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