Name: Munroe Nest Homestay
Address: Padannayil veedu nenmeni munroe island kollam, 691502 Munroe Island, India, Padannayil veedu nenmeni munroe island kollam, Kerala, 691502, India
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $14 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.7

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Homestay Munroe Nest Homestay

Padannayil veedu nenmeni munroe island kollam, 691502 Munroe Island, India –

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Vishnu and his wife are extremely helpful and friendly

Uttiya, India

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.

Earthdoctor, Norway

Quiet and relaxing place in the nature, by a small canal. Vinush and his family were very welcoming!

Tiziana, Canada

Vishnu's homestay is lost in the backwaters in broad nature. Him and his family were wonderful hosts for the 3 days we stayed there. It was rainy but they made us feel at home, showed us around and did the canoe tour when weather was better. Food is perfect (we had 3 meals a day there), clean and nice room with mosquito net and fast wifi.

Sébastien, France

Exceptional homely place with a lovely host. Ideal homestay to crash for a week and explore the whole Munroe Island. Room provided to us was spotless and food (everything, but I would like to specifically mention Tiger prawns fry) cooked by Vishnu's Amma (mum) was delicious and spicy. Relax by the chair in portico, gaze or wave at passing canoes, have a cup of tea or read a book like you have all the time in this world with nothing to worry about.

Mahesh, India

Food is excellent. Vishnu, host and guide is very good. Peaceful location among villagers. Accomodation is clean and comfortable.

Barry, Australia

For someone looking for a quiet backwaters stay away from tourists this is a good choiceCleanline Vishnu speaks good English and is eager to help.His sunrise boat trip highly recommended Good bicycles free of charge.

Anonymous, Israel

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.

Petronillah, Netherlands

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.

Rupert, United Kingdom

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!!

Jackie, United Kingdom

10

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Very clean bathrooms
Very comfy beds
Very clean bathrooms
Very comfy beds

What guests loved the most:
“Vishnu and his wife are extremely helpful and friendly”

Uttiya India
“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. ”

Earthdoctor Norway
“Quiet and relaxing place in the nature, by a small canal. Vinush and his family were very welcoming!”

Tiziana Canada
“Vishnu's homestay is lost in the backwaters in broad nature. Him and his family were wonderful hosts for the 3 days we stayed there. ”

Sébastien France
“Exceptional homely place with a lovely host. Ideal homestay to crash for a week and explore the whole Munroe Island. ”

Mahesh India
“Food is excellent. Vishnu, host and guide is very good. Peaceful location among villagers. Accomodation is clean and comfortable.”

Barry Australia
“For someone looking for a quiet backwaters stay away from tourists this is a good choiceCleanline Vishnu speaks good English and is eager to help.His sunrise boat trip highly recommended Good bicycles...”

Israel
“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.”

Petronillah Netherlands
“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. ”

Rupert United Kingdom
“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...”

Jackie United Kingdom

Providing river views, Munroe Nest Homestay in Munroe Island provides accommodations and free bikes. Complimentary WiFi is provided.

Some units feature a seating area and/or a balcony.

A vegetarian breakfast is served daily at the property.

The family stay has a terrace.

If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible nearby.

Kollam is 11 miles from Munroe Nest. The nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, 50 miles from the property.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Munroe Island! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Munroe Island! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Closest Landmarks

Ashtamudi Lake
3.9 miles
Kollam Train Station
7.9 miles
Thangassery Light House
8.8 miles
Varkala Cliff
19 miles
Janardhanaswamy Temple
19.4 miles
Sivagiri Mutt
19.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Ashtamudi Lake
4 miles

Closest Airports

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
40.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“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 ...”

Oren

Slovenia

9.1

“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...”

Sahar

United Kingdom

“The view from the room is amazing. You can sit on the balcony and watch the canal. Vishnu is an amazing friendly host. He made sure that will have everything we...”

Nir

Israel

9.5

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! Any additional older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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Pets are not allowed.

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“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. ”

Earthdoctor

Norway

“Vishnu's homestay is lost in the backwaters in broad nature. Him and his family were wonderful hosts for the 3 days we stayed there. It was rainy but they made us feel at home, showed us around and did the canoe tour when weather was better. Food is perfect (we had 3 meals a day there), clean and nice room with mosquito net and fast wifi.”

Sébastien

France

“Exceptional homely place with a lovely host. Ideal homestay to crash for a week and explore the whole Munroe Island. Room provided to us was spotless and food (everything, but I would like to specifically mention Tiger prawns fry) cooked by Vishnu's Amma (mum) was delicious and spicy. Relax by the chair in portico, gaze or wave at passing canoes, have a cup of tea or read a book like you have all the time in this world with nothing to worry about.”

Mahesh

India

“For someone looking for a quiet backwaters stay away from tourists this is a good choiceCleanline Vishnu speaks good English and is eager to help.His sunrise boat trip highly recommended Good bicycles free of charge.”

Anonymous

“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. ”

Petronillah

Netherlands

“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.”

Rupert

“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!!”

Jackie

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Reviewed: March 19, 2019

PetronillaH
Netherlands

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 14, 2019

Rupert
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Picturesque,, peaceful, clean & comfortable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
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.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 26, 2019

Jackie
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.5

“Peaceful, rural living, under palm trees and beside small waterways. Delightful!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Better bikes would be good
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!!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 20, 2019

Oren
Slovenia
Age group: 35 – 44

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only comment: A bottle of drinking water per person and an extra cup of coffee or tea could have been provided at no extra cost.
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!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 17, 2019

Uttiya
India
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location. It is not on a road, so driving up to the homestay is not possible. You have to walk around 150 meters to reach it. The absence of air conditioning in the rooms were pretty much felt and made the night very uncomfortable.
Vishnu and his wife are extremely helpful and friendly

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 7, 2019

Sahar
United Kingdom
10

“A new kind of traffic ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 2, 2019

Tom
Germany

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 26, 2019

Ingrid
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

“Delightful homestay on the backwaters.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Perfect homestay with a lovely family. Meals were amazing. Vishnu and his wife did everything to make our stay memorable. Highly recommended this place.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 23, 2019

Anni
Denmark
10

“Great place!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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The host , Vishnu and his wife Ponni are most sweat and helpfull people I meet in Indian . Such a Nice and lovly place to stay in backwaters . Not like busy Alleppey. Vishnu tolk me canaking, sunrise. And luckyly there was a beautiful temple festival, with 8 elephants, crossing the river, during my stay. Can only recommend to go there

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 22, 2019

Alex
France
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
😉

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 22, 2019

Alex
France
9.6

“I havent try the other but thats the best homestay in munroe”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Towels were not really good Toilet seat was broken
Really nice staff, vishnu is a cool and helpful guy Good meals Nice and quiet place Big and comfy room Free bikes (old ones but do the job)

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 19, 2019

Donna
Australia

4 helpful votes
9.2

“Great homestay amongst the locals”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It would be great to have directions how to get to this place and maybe a sign before the walkway near the school. We walked around for ages and ended up having to get a tuk tuk as we just couldn't locate it. They had a lot of problems also as they didn't seem to know where it was. Apparently you need to ask for Vishnu's place!!! Would have been good to know this..........
This is in a great location on a little canal. You can sit out the front of your room and pontificate life. The meals here were excellent. We went on the canoe trip with Vishnu which was really good. We went at sunset. The eagles are amazing here. We took the bikes out for a spin one day. They don't really have brakes so you need to be careful on the hills!! We got around a lot of the island this way. You can walk here from the train station in about 15 mins but it is nearly impossible to find even with google GPS.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 3, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
10

“Secluded Homestay with fantastic canoe tours ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We walked from the train station which wasn’t far, but it would be useful to have a sign from the road (you have to turn right down a little path by a football field). Luckily everyone in the village knows Vishnu so you can just ask around! A bin in the room would also have been useful.
We went on both the sunset and the sunrise canoe tours and we loved them both. They had such a different feel to them and we got to see different parts of the backwaters. Vishnu was very kind and friendly and taught us many things about the area.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Neus
Spain
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very rural, very authentic, located in front a little channel where you can feel the peace and real munroe lifestyle. The family is very careful and attentive. A perfect place to disconect

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Earthdoctor
Norway
Age group: 55 – 64

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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.

Stayed in November 2018

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