Joseph and his family are very helpful and interesting to talk to. They arranged for their friend James to take us for an all day trip on the backwaters on his vessel the MV Christ. What a superb day! He took us to many out of the way places which larger vessels cannot reach. Excellent swimming in the middle of... More

Sona is a 10 min drive out of town and a 10 min walk to where you can hop on a boat. The room was large, comfortable and clean with your own table out on the veranda. Joseph was very friendly and welcoming. The breakfast is delicious! And they can order in take-away for you if you don't want to... More

Absolutely the best place where to stay in Alleppey! The house is clean, comfortably and close to the city center. Sona is great knowledge and a good manager. He helped us to organize a great canal trip and the train transfer to Cochin

I am really torn about writing this review. The owner of Sona couldn't have been more helpful and wonderful, offering us great advice and spending time with us chatting away. We didn't want to spend time on a houseboat and he instead organised for their colleague 'James' to take us out on his boat. He picked us up from the... More

We really enjoyed our one night stay in Sona's home. Incredibly friendly and a great breakfast was just what we needed!!!

I spent 2 nights at Sona's Heritage Homestay set in a charming location. Mr & Mrs Joseph were very accommodating and friendly providing information for the local area and arranging a magnificent days boating on the Backwaters. However, the owners of properties listed in the Lonely Planet should not get so complacent and be upgrading rooms annually which clearly has... More

It was a quiet and quaint place, to just rest and enjoy the solitude. Mr Joseph, a really wonderful character full of stories and very well versed in the english language and knowledge to where and when to visit the touristy spots. This place is not for those who expect luxury but for those who wants to drink in the... More

Charming place, in a nice heritage Keralan house, within a beautiful garden. The owners are welcoming, original and funny without being intrusive. They provide good advices about anything around (backwater trips, lunch and dinner, beach..). Rooms are really nice, especially in the main house and well kept. Good breakfast in the garden. So get there.

i spent 3 nights at sona heritage homestay amidst a well kept matured garden good rooms with hot and cold water mosquitos net in every room moreover apacy terrace of 10square meter where my family and myself could enjoy a tasty breakfast we like the information and the tips the owner gave us regarding in the back water on visiting... More