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# Anandam stays-relax in the calmness of nature-enjoy backwaters

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
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Escape to Anandam Stays at Vaikom, a charming homestay perfect for weekend getaways and vacations. Enjoy a relaxing retreat with country-boat rides, fishing in the backwaters, or cycling through the countryside.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Anandam stays-relax in the calmness of nature-enjoy backwaters

Unwind and unravel the magic at Anandam Stays at Vaikom! A beautiful quaint homestay to spend quality private time with your loved ones. Anandam is perfect for weekend getaways and those much-awaited vacations. Enjoy all that is perfect about a staycation in Kerala with us. Enthusiasts can go cycling to the countryside, enjoy a country-boat ride, go fishing in the backwaters or explore local cuisines at the local toddy shops. The nearest airport is Kochi (60km) & train station is Ernakulam (35km).

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the villa: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- DVD player
- Stereo
- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Designated smoking areas
- Note from host: Should not dirty the place with cig butt or waste

### Services and conveniences

- Meal delivery service

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- On a river

### Things to do

- Bicycles
- Boat

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Bicycles

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Pets should not dirty the interiors.

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Guests should not damage assets of the property.

### Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Should not dirty the place with cig butt or waste

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8

Note from host: Guests should not damage assets of the property. 

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

## About the area

Located in Vaikom, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Vembanad Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kovalam Fish Market and Cochin Cultural Centre. Wonderla Amusement Park and Vijay Beach Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Vaikom travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Vaikam.dx553248635939585448)

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### What's nearby

- ![Stunning views on our houseboat tour in Alleppey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257282/f1fee5b8-71d3-4ec0-a296-916fcdfc8454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Vembanad Lake  
3 min drive \- 2.8 km
- ![Marari Beach, Kerala, South India.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136911/7118d0db-11df-49b5-b08c-e047c4b4c88d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Marari Beach  
42 min drive \- 33.4 km
- ![beautiful night scene of Kochi chinese fishnets in twilight Kochi, Kerala. Fort Kochin, Kochi, Kerala, south India, neon colors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623998565307/1d7e5dbe-03f7-43df-99d6-0bd9e1e8a694.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Fort Kochi Beach  
56 min drive \- 41.6 km
- Vaikom Park  
3 min drive \- 2.5 km
- Lulu Mall  
52 min drive \- 41.5 km

### Getting around

- Cochin Chottanikkara Road Station  
22 min drive
- Cochin International Airport (COK)  
122 min drive

### Restaurants

- Indian Coffee House  
8 min drive
- Ktdc Kumarakom Gateway  
13 min drive
- Indian Coffee House  
3 min drive
- Indian Coffee House  
22 min drive
- Mystic Spice Restaurant -Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere  
28 min drive

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## Anandam stays-relax in the calmness of nature-enjoy backwaters Reviews

## Reviews

10

### Exceptional