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Boasting garden views, White Butterfly - A Countryside Homestay provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 21 km from Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, full-day security and currency exchange for guests. With free WiFi, this homestay offers a satellite TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a toaster and fridge. This homestay also features a terrace that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The homestay offers bed linen, towels and ironing service. Guests at the homestay can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star homestay. A car rental service is available at White Butterfly - A Countryside Homestay. Napier Museum is 22 km from the accommodation, while Santhigiri Ashram is 6.5 km away. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is 18 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Breakfast to go

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
10
Location
9.0
High score for Trivandrum

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anna
    Austria Austria
    John is just the nicest and most welcoming host ever! Even though I could only spend one night here I had such a good experience. The service you’ll receive here won’t feel like service - it will feel like coming home. John picked me up at the...
  • Skye
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hosts were kind and helpful throughout and went beyond the usual to ensure I was well taken care of in terms of meals, travel arrangements, and medicine (because I was feeling rundown). White Butterfly is surrounded by a garden full of fruit...
  • Geraint
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome from John and his son Johnathan. They were super helpful in happing me with lift to the mobile phone shop in neighbouring tow. And I paid for the airport transfer by John which was a nice touch. The property is really nice...
  • Arpita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My host was exceptional and very helpful. She took me for a walk around the neighbourhood and that was the highlight of my whole Kerala visit. The property had lots of trees. I loved that.
  • Steve
    New Zealand New Zealand
    John & Priti were lovely hosts, breakfast each morning, great conversation. Had lots of ideas about places to visit. I would definitely stay again if the the area.
  • Luzia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    It was a great place to start my South India trip. John is a very friendy and generous person. I booked the airport transfer and a day trip with him and was always at ease. The room is as shown in the profile and very clean.
  • Arun
    India India
    The place is calm and serene. I had quite a good sleep after many days.
  • Swapna
    India India
    For everyone traveling to Trivandrum on leisure, this homestay is the best. I found hospitality, ambience and cleanliness upto the mark. Though it seems to be located a little away from the city, it wasn't challenging at all with services like...
  • Peter
    India India
    Exceptional ambience ! Good value for money. Great Breakfast ! Calm and quiet away from city noise. I was able to relax and do the necessary research on where to go to nearby places. My host John was well informed and sensible.
  • Katharina
    Germany Germany
    The property is situated in a residential area a bit outside of Trivananthapuram but is still well connected to the city. The house is surrounded by a large garden where John, the owner, grows his own fruits and vegetables. I particularly enjoyed...

Hosted by John

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
John
Varkala beach is just 20 minutes away by train ( railway station just behind the property) The International Airport is 16 Km away … Guaranteed cleanliness inside and outside the living space ! A vast garden to see and relax ! Many fruit trees including spices inside the compound of 1.5 acre!
Knowledgeable host who can assist and guide you with local and onward travel. One point contact for all enquires. Can arrange in house meals upon prior notice which will includes local delicacies.
Extremely calming and clean locality ... The International Airport is just 16 Km away .. City Center is also about 15 Km away .. Varkala beach s around 20 Mins away by train... Vehicle can be provided for a safe pick-up and drop at any time to any required destination in and around Trivandrum.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Facilities of White Butterfly - A Countryside Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Laptop
  • Computer
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning services

  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hindi

House rules
White Butterfly - A Countryside Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 11:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform White Butterfly - A Countryside Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.