Dilip and his wife were the perfect hosts, cheerful and made me feel very welcome. Their house is wonderful, a restored traditional home, with every modern amenities, great place to unwind, soak in rural Kerala lifestyle. Incredible vegetarian food, cooked and served hot when I was ready to dine.

Ayushkamy is a gorgeous oasis between the backwaters and the stunning ocean (which you'll practically have to yourself). Simple sweet bungalows, lovely staff, delicious food, great breezes and hammocks for appreciating the wind, morning yoga option with overhead eagles and bird sounds, and lots of excursion choices. When we walked in, we immediately said "we are never leaving" - it's a perfect place for recharging and to soak in tranquility! Vinod (also the yoga teacher, masseuse, and backwaters boat captain!) is a wonderful host - readily available, very accommodating, and up for interesting conversations of all sorts.

Ayushkamy is a great place to getaway from the noise and rush. It is located right on the backwaters of Kolam and the other end faces the beaches. The cottages are cute, eco-friendly and very well maintained cottages. You can step right off the cottages and into the beautiful lake it faces. The beach is much more clean and quiet beach where mostly only the locals visit. Whats more is Varkala is just 30 minute drive from here. They have inhouse Ayurveda consultaions, yoga sessions and ayurvedic massages. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Since we went there on the eve of new years, they'd arranged for bonfire and grilled fish. This place is hidden jewel, I preferred staying here than the crowded and heavily commercialized varkala beach.

The Ayushkamy retreat is on a great location set between a lake and the ocean. Great place to relax, unwind and take in the beautiful surroundings. Vinod and all the staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place!

It is wonderfull,here on this beautyfull place,nice people,,fantastic food and good ayurveda treatment

Ayushkamy is an oasis of tranquility. Blissful food and possibly the best breakfast you're ever likely to have (make sure you ask for some of their home made Musli to take with you!). The cottages are tucked in between the ocean and the lagoon. The yoga classes are brilliant and they even have surfboards for a cheeky surf at the river mouth. A highly recommended break from your travels.

After a very intense week of Indian wedding celebrations in Delhi my boyfriend and I really wanted to go somewhere peaceful and get away from it all: Ayushkamy was the perfect place. We had a hut with a little veranda where we could sit and enjoy the views out onto the lake during the hot afternoons. The whole place was very tranquil and although there were other guests around, it felt very much like we had our own space and own little slice of paradise to chill out in. The morning yoga was great (so relaxing that my boyfriend fell asleep at one point!) and it was lovely to watch the rising sun whilst limbering up for the day. Just beyond the gates of the retreat is a nice beach which seems mostly deserted during the day, except for a few local fishermen. If you want to go a bit further afield you can rent a scooter from the retreat and head to Varkala, but really the beach and the lake are so beautiful and tranquil why would you want to leave! The food was really tasty and refreshing after the heavier, ghee-laden northern Indian food we had been eating. Vegans would feast well in Kerala generally but particularly at Ayushkamy. My absolute favourite was the garlic pickle served one lunchtime. We would definitely come back to Ayushkamy. A couple of ladies had been staying for six weeks and we could totally see why.

This place is fantastic. So unique, cosy and a really friendly and relaxing atmosphere. We spent a few days at Ayushkamy and had yoga in the morning and then enjoyed the lovely empty beach with crystalclear water.The food is homemade and delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who prefer a calm place to rest and relax. Vinod and Mahesh are such nice guys and helps you out with everything.

Our stay here was absolutely wonderful. If you are in need of some need of peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle or some TLC, this eco resort is perfect. It's a little idyllic hub, with very cool eco huts right by the calming backwaters. There are great lounge areas where you can read, drink tea, write. You can also do yoga classes in the morning or afternoon, get massages or see a ayureveda doctor for any health concerns. The food at Ayushkamy was delicious, extremely fresh and very healthy. The hosts Mahesh and Vinod were absolute darlings, very kind and helpful. I would definitely stay again and recommend to all.

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We absolutely loved our stay here. Not only was everything super clean and welcoming, the food was truly some of the best we experienced in India. The property is set right on the backwaters (you take a canoe to get here!), but also has a small farm with cocoa, vegetables, spices, and chickens! There is a big beautiful rice patty on the property as well. Jacob went above and beyond to make our stay here extra special. My husband and I decided not to book a houseboat. We were still wanting some of the houseboat experience thought (just without the extra pollution, changing crew, and the sometimes questionable accommodations) so, Jacob arranged for us a special, private candle light dinner on the property's chagara (motor canoe). It was absolutely magical. We also wanted to explore the backwaters in a more in depth way than a houseboat would accommodate so he helped us arrange a kayak tour. We were both sick with colds and Jacob prepared for us spoonfulls of fresh honey and freshly ground Tumeric from the farm. We had a brilliant time and can't thank Jacob enough for the hospitality.