Slow mornings, green all around.
Tucked between coconut groves and the gentle hush of Kumarakom’s backwaters, The Shelter is a quiet little home that opens its doors to travellers like family.
A home that grew into a farmstay.
The Shelter began as a family home in Mooledam, Kottayam — surrounded by rose apples, ceramic pots, and the smell of fresh filter coffee in the morning. Today, five quiet rooms welcome travellers who want to slow down and live Kerala the way it’s actually lived.
We’ll cook for you, point you to the boat jetty, and leave you alone with a book on the verandah. That’s really the whole idea.
Small comforts, generously offered.
Kerala home meals
Appam, stew, fish curry — cooked the way amma makes it.
Wi-Fi & comfort
Fast internet, AC in select rooms, spotless bathrooms.
Parking & drivers
Private parking on site. Driver accommodation available.
Backwater trips
We arrange Kumarakom cruises and bird sanctuary visits.
Family hospitality
Five rooms, one family — you’re never just a guest.
Garden & verandah
Quiet outdoor seating tucked between trees and plants.
A look around.
Every corner has a story — the kitchen, the garden, the verandah at sunrise.
Plan your visit.
The easiest way to book is to call or message us directly. We’ll help you with rooms, meals, transfers and everything in between.