Rochas Valley Homestay

Located within a plantation, the setup of the place is nice

However, it's really eerie at night and the location is a bit further away from most places. The washroom fittings and cleanliness overall could be a lot better. We were struggling with using the washroom because of the unkept tap and facilities, no dustbins in the common area and kitchen and a damp smell that was a bit unpleasant

The house is spacious with three bedrooms and a peaceful outdoor area surrounded by greenery. It’s a good location close to the main road, and there are a few restaurants and general stores nearby. The serene environment and proximity to coffee estates make it ideal for a quiet getaway.

There was no housekeeping during our two-day stay, so the rooms weren’t cleaned, and essentials like bed sheets and towels weren’t replaced. The water pressure in the taps was very low, making it difficult to get hot water. Communication about food options and nearby restaurants was lacking, and we only realized after arriving that food delivery apps like Zomato and Swiggy don’t deliver here. The outdoor area, though charming, wasn’t well-maintained, and we found snails inside the house on two occasions. While the caretaker was polite and available, he didn’t make us feel supported during the stay.

Overall experience was nice, caretaker Sabu cheettan was really helpful and his behaviour deserves a thumbs up. The owner Mr. Fadl Afridi was available on WhatsApp whenever required. The property was neat and clean with all kinds of facilities available.

The bbq grill was not proper, I informed the owner about it, he promised that he will buy a new one soon and didn't charge for the bbq. Ps: Bbq and bonfire are chargeable at the property which is quite normal, bbq is 800 and bonfire 1000. Not a negative review just a piece of information.