“This is a small two cottage homestay with plenty of nature around. The family is great and we felt welcomed to be there. The included breakfast was delicious and it varied each day with coffee or chai and Vishnu’s wife asks if you have any preferences beforehand. (We ate fish and preferred spicy while the other guest preferred non veg and non spicy) and she was able to accommodate that easy. We ate dinner each night which was just as delicious and reasonably priced. We didn’t feel pushed to do the canal tour but we willingly wanted to support Vishnu’s business and it was well worth the 500 rupee value and the sunrise was great through the backwaters to the lake. They have a bicycle you can use to cruise around the local communities or it’s close enough to walk around. Room was clean and overhead shower had good pressure. ”

“Vishnu and his wife are extremely helpful and friendly”

“The hosts are kind and helpful. Highly interested in helping to understand the culture and environment. Excellent punted canoe dawn tour and afternoon farm tour. Beautiful backwaters. The location is quiet on a canalside. The cottage is simple with 1 room and bathroom. The main bed ia comfortable with mosquito net. We were able to have a second mattress brought in for a second bed. The room has a fan. There is a hot water boiler for tea. Nice porch area. We ate all our meals there. Good curries and local fish. Excellent value. ”

“Wonderful little homestay in the middle of the backwaters! Lovely big clean room overlooking a backwater canal, surrounded by plantation. Free bike hire and the breakfast/dinner was yum! Family are super friendly and welcoming, hopefully I get a chance to come back here one day!”

“This place is wonderful. You are actually IN the backwaters. A very unique experience. Sunset and sunrise boat trips were amazing!!! Rooms are clean with good facilities. ”

“The welcome was fantastic We were met at the gate. We had tea and coffee on arrival. The setting is beautiful. We had a marvellous supper at 7.30pm seated outside under cover. The boat ride that Vishnu took us on from 4.30 untill just after 7pm was fantastic. The place is wonderfully serene. Monroe Island was a haven of peace in our sometimes hectic schedule. Breakfast was superb and nothing was hurried. We felt under no pressure, it was supremely relaxing experience.”

“The accomodation was really comfortable and the owners living next door were very helpful. The setting was idyllic rural. There are no hotels, restaurants or cafes. Our food was prepared by the family. Simple and local cooking for a very cheap price. Staying at Munro Nest was to live in the heart of rural living with very small water ways criss crossing our path including running directly in front of our veranda. Old cranky bikes were available for us to use to meander about on. Vishnu, man of the house, is able to offer either a sunrise or sunset cruise for 500R per person, which was delightful. Vishnu is very well known so if you get lost finding the home stay, everyone knows him!!”

“A beautiful property right on the canal, surrounded by untouched nature and friendly locals. The room is spacious and comfortable, with a very comfortable bed and a fan. Good shower. Cozy chilling area in front of the room. Vishnu is a great host. Very helpful and nice. His mother is sweet too and cooks the best authentic Indian food you can imagine. It’s just the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the island. Tip: Do the sunrise boat tour with Vishnu. It’s really magical!”

“Such a peaceful place. The room looks straight to a green and luscious backwaters canal - you can sit on the porch and watch the occasional 'traffic' go by. By 'Traffic' i mean; kingfishers; friendly neighbours carrying coconuts; wandering travellers carrying exotic instruments; shy or friendly but always polite kids; guys in their long wooden canal boats with awesome headwear letting out odd screams which I finally found out it means they have fish to sell! I saw all this in the one day I was there. I also went swimming in the river which was super clean. There literally isn't a road to the property which adds to the peace (the tuk-tuk driver will drop you at the top of a dirt road and it's just a minute walk) Vishnu is a really peaceful guy - very calm energy - and his wife and mother are lovely. They were really helpful in every way. If I hadn't have already booked my next accommodation I'd have stayed another night. Highly recommend!”

“Vishnu is a great host and has a really kind family! The Homestay is at a nice calm place. We had breakfast and dinner at his place and it was amazing! He also organized boattrips for us and helps you with any other question. ”