We booked 2 nights after a backwater tour; and it was perfect. The family is so very nice, and helpful, the location is beautiful, with a grand view on a river. And they cook so very good! We have loved staying with them: walking the riverside and the rice paddy, doing a personal water taxi tour. Our best trip was... More

My husband and I stayed with Josef and Cecily for a few days in December. The house is full of history and stories which Joseph was happy to recount. The food was fabulous with many dishes coming straight from the garden, including a wonderful green papaya dish :-) and an unusual nutmeg wine. Highly Recommended for those not on a... More

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights over the December 2011 Christmas/New Year period. Josef and his son were very friendly and kind hosts. They provided genuine home cooked meals and were happy to help in making arrangements for us. The location of their property is ideal, sitting directly on the river. We had a relaxing and memorable... More

We stayed for one night at Dr and Mrs Poopally's Homestay and I have to say it was one of the highlights of our trip to Kerala. On the bend of the river this beautiful home was built by Dr Poopally's Grandfather 150 years ago. The accommodation was in a lovely teak building in the garden - beautiful large rooms... More

Stayed here for one night while backpacking through the area with a friend. We are both 25 and avid travelers of Indian descent. The location is a bit farther out from the center of town, but in a place like Alleppey, that is probably what you want. We arrived at night and were greeted warmly by Josef. He showed us... More

We stayed for 4 wonderful nights here which included my birthday. Cicely and Joseph made it such a special occasion for me - a lovely floral arrangement for our room, a very tasty breakfast and a special evening meal accompanied by Joseph's home made nutmeg wine! A truly relaxing time with hours spent endlessly gazing at the interesting riverside activities... More

We spent 2 nights with Dr Joseph and Mrs Cecily Poopally. honestly it was not what we were expecting..it was a bit different from what we had in mind but it was great none the less..it gave us the peaceful and relaxed 2 days that we needed.The hosts are lovely,warm,friendly and energetic people (one would never be able to guess... More

We spent 7 nights here at the beginning of November and had a wonderful time. A lovely family home on the river with fabulous views, a great place to relax. The real joy is Joseph and Cicely who are just amazing hosts and great company. Real home cooking that you probably wouldn't find in a restaurant. If you want to... More

We spent 2 nights this past Diwali break with Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Cecily Poopally - what a beautiful experience. We stayed in the room facing the backwaters. It was simple but clean with comfortable beds, air conditioning, 24 hours running water and electricity. The Poopallys are in their early 80s and 70s but you would never guess given their... More