A house held
in the mist,
high above Munnar.
Three identical rooms on a quiet upper floor — each with its own door, attached bath, and a balcony that looks straight into the Western Ghats.
A quiet upper floor,
three doors, one valley.
We built it the way we like to travel — slowly, with a balcony, a hot drink, and not much of a plan.
"A house held in mist. Three rooms on a quiet upper floor, each with its own door, its own balcony, its own slice of the valley."
We sit fourteen kilometres up the Gap Road from Munnar town, on the NH 85 ribbon that climbs through cardamom and silver oak. The air here is cool year round; on most mornings the valley vanishes under a slow, milky cloud and reappears by lunch.
The Homestead was built around how we like to travel — slowly, with a balcony and a hot drink. The three upstairs rooms share a common living room on the same floor — sofas, a view, no agenda. Come for a long weekend; leave the city behind.
One floor, three doors,
identical in every way.
All three rooms share the same layout, the same finish, the same view. Pick a number, or take the whole upstairs.
Room One
Queen bed, attached bath, private balcony with views over the tea slopes. Separate entry from the courtyard stair.
Room Two
Queen bed, attached bath, private balcony with a wide view of the Western Ghats. Identical to Rooms One & Three.
Room Three
Queen bed, attached bath, private balcony catching the early sun. Same footprint and finish as Rooms One & Two.
Identical by design — same queen bed, same attached bath, same private balcony. You won't go wrong with any one of them.
The basics, and
a few quiet extras.
Nothing flashy. The kind of amenities that matter once you're actually there.
A few photographs
of what to expect.
The house, the rooms, the balcony, the valley. We'll keep adding.
morning mist / property exterior
balcony / valley at golden hour
What's close to
the house.
Chokramudi's trailhead is a two-minute walk from the gate. Everything else is a short drive. We'll happily draw you a route.
On the Gap Road,
fourteen kilometres up.
A misty stretch of NH 85, above the town, below the tea estates. Exact pin shared after booking.
Pick a few nights,
we'll email you back.
A booking request — not an instant confirm. We'll respond within the hour, between 9 am and 9 pm IST.
Thirty-one reviews.
All five stars.
Every one of these is a real guest. See all on Google ↗
"The location and property is amazing, but what made the experience truly outstanding was the warmth and hospitality from the entire host family. Special thanks to Mrs Thomas for waking up early and preparing breakfast since we had an early departure. Would love to come again."
"Nestled amidst the serene hills of Munnar, 15 km away from the buzzy town. Chirping of birds, misty atmosphere made us connect with nature. The family were exceptionally warm — especially Puttu with Kadala curry. The rooms were clean, well-maintained, and tastefully decorated."
"Very beautiful homestay near the Munnar Gap Road. Beautiful view from the balcony and windows. Room was very neat and clean. Hospitality of Mr. Thomas and family was exceptional. I would recommend the homestay to any families visiting the Gap Road area."
"Surrounded by lush greenery and invigorating mountain air, it's a peaceful oasis where relaxation comes naturally. What sets Homestead Munnar apart is its warm and attentive service. A place where you can disconnect from daily life and reconnect with nature."
"Great place if you are visiting Munnar. Away from the busy town, they have a cliff view as well. Highly recommend."
"Excellent location. Away from busy town. Well maintained rooms. Good food and excellent service and hospitality. Recommended for family."
A few quiet
understandings.
The basics — so everyone leaves happy.
The things people
tend to ask.
If we missed yours, drop us an email — we usually reply within the hour.
Questions? Just ask.
The fastest way to reach us is email or WhatsApp. We're hosts, not a hotel desk — replies between 9 am and 9 pm IST.
NH 85, Munnar
Idukki, Kerala 685 612
Check-out before 10 am