We stayed here for 3 nights in mid-January. As other reviewers have said, this is a magical and very special place, with the very best of hospitality. If you are looking for modern hotel amenitied, look elsewhere. But if what you want is tranquility, comfortable accommodation, excellent food and a sense of life in a 300 year old household - this is for you. It is warmly recommended.

As mentioned in our previous post-Oct 2011, we took our son
who is visiting us from California to Olapmanna Mana during
the Christmas Holidays. Again, needless to say, right
from the start till the end we were treated like family during
our entire stay. Mr. Damodaran , the host and his wife Mrs. Sreedevi
run this place with great zeal and commitment. They are truly warm
and friendly family with lots of grace always. The Keralite Vegetarian
Food was just outside this world. We being vegetarians are amazed
at the variety and novelty of Mrs. Sreedevi’s cooking.
The ancestral buildings in the property give a true picture
of the glory of bygone days.
The aura and tranquility of the place is something pleasantly
different from regular tourist Spots. The rich cultural and
religious heritage of this place is amazing.
Mr. Damodaran is very knowledegable about the area and
always willing to offer tips for day trips.
The whole experience was fabulous. We are sure that we will be visiting
this place again with our other friends and family in the near future.

It is hard to describe how wonderful this place really is since it is so full of surprises. Getting to watch a beautiful and intricate Hindu ritual at the family home, swimming in the pristine river, a sunset hike and long conversations about Gandhi and India's history...these were all things that we had not expected but which made the time truly wonderful. The hosts are quite incredible and the history of this family provides a unique and rare window into the recent history of India itself. The meals were really the best I have had in India. The only complaint being that we were seriously overfed :)! This place is truly a must. We were particularly touched by how warmly they provided for and welcomed our driver, as this is an important thing for us.

A wonderful home stay with very gracious and attentive hosts. My husband had his birthday during our stay and we were welcomed with a birthday lunch and a special for gift. Mr Damodaran also arranged for a private ceremony to bless the 'birthday boy' which made this a very auspicious day for him (and us). This is a very unique property, one in which to savor past traditions and relax amidst the tranquility of the extensive grounds. Cuisine is very traditional, plentiful and prepared with skill and flair by Sree Devi (his wife).
A highly recommended stay to experience a side of Kerala not exposed to the normal tourist agenda.