Mayakkunnu Home, Kovalam, Kerala

A perfect place to stay, while you enjoy the beauty of Kovalam.
Silent place; roof top sea view. Relax in the gentle breeze under the thatched roof top overlooking the sea.

The property is enclosed in a garden with a compound view and there is a beautiful view of the sea. There is also a roof top terrace on which to relax and take in the view. The villa is well furnished and is the perfect place to relax and visit the lovely beaches of Kovalam.  Kerala, Gods own country. According to the National Geographic it is "One of the must visit places in a lifetime". It is a region to the south west of India, with a coastline on the Arabian Sea. It is a hugely popular tourist destination with its beautiful countryside and beaches.

Kerala at a glance:
Location: Southwestern tip of India.
Capital: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Language: Malayalam; English is widely spoken.
Religion: Hinduism, Christianity, Islam
Currency: Indian Rupee
Climate: Tropical.
Summer: February - May (24 - 330C)
Monsoon: June - September (22 - 280C)
Winter: October - January (22 - 320C)
Kovalam / Vizhinjam area The property is located in the Hills behind the famouse Lighthouse beach, Kovalam.
The way down to the beach is hardly of 15 minutes walk.
The beautiful Hawabeach is the main attraction of Kovalam and even entire Kerala.
The beach and the beach side restaurants have been a hub of tourist attracations since decades.

Thiruvananthapuram is the nearest city and is of great historical interest, with forts, palaces and temples.
These are spots of tourist and cultural interests. Besides, the Kovalam beach, there are backwater spots, High ranges, Theme parks around the Trivadrum city.
We can arrange you cab for touring these locations.

The biggest local supermarket, is 2kms away. There are autorikshaws which can take you any where around at really very low rates!

Vizhinjam is a coastal town with a small port and it is well known for its Ayurvedic treatment centres and rock-cut temples. You can watch the fishing boats out at sea or even take a sail to the sea in the "Kattamaram"
How to get there Well connected by air, train and road.

The Trivandrum International airport is 14 kms away - its just half an hour drive to the property through the Highway road.
We offer airport pick up at no extra cost. The cab driver will wait for you with your nameboard on, and take you right to the property ..whatever be the time of your arrival !

Please note the land marks to reach the home.(Just in case you are travelling alone)

1. The highway will take you from the Trivandrum Airport till Kovalam Town.

2. You have to take deviation after Kovalam junction at AZHAKULAM into the HARBOUR ROAD.

3. Go through HARBOUR ROAD till APPU HOTEL- Take devation to right by the side of APPU HOTEL- Go further down


4. Further 400 meters down, you will see a deviation. Take THE RIGHT SIDE deviation , go futher down 200 meters through that road.
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The home is see on the left side with a black gate and rock wall.

We arrange car rentals as well.

Distances (approximate): Trivandrum City: 35 mins, Backwater Rice Boat - Allepey: 3.5 hours, Wildlife sanctuary and Hill Station - Munnar: 6.5 hours, Cape Comarine: 1.5 hours, Varkala Beach and cliffs: 1.5 hours, Kovalam Junction 15 mins walk or 5 mins by rickshaw.
Within easy walking distance are many restaurants, banks, money change, internet cafes, tailors, shops, supermarkets, alcohol and beer shop.
There are many Ayurvedic treatment centres around (renowned historical treatment for back pain, injury and other muscular and bone ailments, yoga, meditation, facials, manicure etc.)There are short-term programmes for rejuvenation, slimming, relaxation, de-stressing, spine and neck care, anti-arthritis and much more.

This is a unique opportunity to use these services whilst enjoying a Kovalam holiday.
It has been proven that the monsoon period June to October is the ideal time of year to undergo such treatments. During the monsoon it rarely rains all day as the rains tend to be short and dramatic but has the advantage of freshening the air, making it an ideal time for a vacation even if it is low season. Nearest Travel Links Airport: Trivandrum: 15 km Railway: Trivandrum: 15 km Ferry: Vizhinjam: 5 km
Activities near Kovalam Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
City breaks
Facilities Luxuries: Sea view General: TV, Wi-fi available Standard: Toaster, Iron Utilities: Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer Rooms: Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (2), Shower rooms (2), Solarium / Roof terrace Furniture: Double beds (2), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 6 Other: Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels. Outdoors: Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden Access: Secure parking Further details indoors:
There is an extra bedroom, which can used at a extra rental rates*

Each bedroom has a double bed with wardrobes. The rooms are well ventillated with large French windows.
The beds are well kept.
Mirrors, dressing tables are available. Linen, bedsheets, towels provided

The bathroom are spacious with showers, online water heater, mixing units and wash basin.

Kitchen has granite work tops, cabinets, microwave, burner, coffee maker, sandwitchmaker, kettle and fridge.

Internet access (Wi-Fi via USB Modem) provided.
Inverter facility for the living room and bedroom for protection from electric power supply failures.

The living cum dining room has furniture with dining table (can seat upto 6).

Maid service is provided. Cleaning of the interirors and done once every 3 days Further details outdoors:
The roof top (terrace) is with coconut leaf thatched roof.

Verandah is well enclosed to give more security.
There is also a car parking porch.
Further details 30% of the total amount to be paid as advance (non- refundable) at the time of booking. Full amount to be paid at least 6 weeks before date of arrival.
Cancellation refund :
Cancellation prior to 6 weeks - 90% refund.
At 3- 6 weeks - 50% refund.
At less than 3 weeks- No refund
Conditions There are 3 bedrooms in the villa.

The rental rates given are for the 2 bedrooms along with the villa. ( Ideal if your group size is 3 - 4 persons.)

If your group size is of 5-6 persons, you can rent the 3rd bedroom along with with villa - extra rent of 30-40 GBP per week. Total rent is 120- 250 GBP per week ( depending on the season).


If your group size is of 1 or 2 persons and if you need only a single bedroom( with its attached kitchen and bathroom). The rent is 50-90 GBP per week ( depending on the season).
Rental rates Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ Convert to: American $British £Euros €Australian $S. African RCanadian $Swiss CHF   Period From
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stay Weekday Weekend   8 Mar 09 1 Jun 09 110£ 110 0- 0- 1 Week   1 Jun 09 1 Oct 09 90£ 90 0- 0- 1 Week   1 Oct 09 1 Dec 09 150£ 150 0- 0- 1 Week   1 Dec 09 1 Mar 10 210£ 210 0- 0- 1 Week31 NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. 15% discount for stays more than 8 weeks.