from ₹2,000 / night
Waterfront
Karapuzha Mist Waterfront Homestay
A waterfront homestay on the backwaters of Karapuzha Dam, with room for couples, families and large groups.
Wayanad · Kerala · Direct with the host
Homestays in Wayanad, booked direct with the people who run them
Eighteen verified homestays, plantation cottages, tree houses and resorts across Vythiri, Kalpetta, Meppadi and Sulthan Bathery. No platform commission and no call centre - just the host, the tariff and your dates.
- Verified hosts, real photos
- From ₹1,200 a night
- Replies on WhatsApp, usually within the hour
Verified stays18
Base towns4
Places to visit14
Tariffs from₹1,200
Handpicked
Stays we would book ourselves
Every property here has been visited and priced by our team in Kalpetta. Tariffs are the host's own, checked in November 2026.
from ₹2,000 / night
Waterfront
from ₹2,500 / night
Tree house
Tree House Watch Tower
A tree-house watch tower near Karapuzha Dam with dam views, fishing and campfire evenings.
from ₹3,500 / night
Forest stay
Niketh Resort Vythiri
A forest resort in Vythiri, 3.4 km from Pookode Lake, with a restaurant, terrace and garden.
from ₹4,500 / night
Plantation
Coffee Grove Resort Vythiri
Estate cottages inside a 250-acre coffee and pepper plantation in Vythiri, near Pookode Lake.
from ₹1,800 / night
Budget
Nest Banasura Homestay
A three-room homestay near Banasura Sagar Dam with a caretaker on site and scenic views.
from ₹6,500 / night
Private pool
Nest Banasura Cottage with Private Pool
A private-pool cottage near Banasura Dam with a kids play area, BBQ and dam views.
from ₹3,500 / night
Pool
Karapuzha Village Resort
A lakeside resort near Karapuzha Dam with a swimming pool, campfire and family rooms.
from ₹4,000 / night
Hill view
Meppadi Hill Resort near Chembra Base
Cottages, deluxe rooms and villas with a pool near Chembra Peak, Meppadi.
from ₹2,500 / night
Jungle stay
Wild Tusker Resort Muthanga
Jungle-side cottages at Muthanga, minutes from the wildlife safari gate.
Where to base yourself
Four corners of Wayanad
The district is bigger than it looks. Pick the town that matches what you want to see, and the driving shrinks.
Stay your way
Browse by experience
Plantation walks, a private pool, a tree house in the canopy or a simple room in town - it is all here.
18verified stays across four base towns
Why book with us
A local desk, not a listings site
Wayanad Homestays has been placing travellers in the district since 2014. We know which estate is quiet, which host cooks well, and which road is washed out in July.
- We have been to the propertiesThe photos, the rooms and the tariff are checked by our team, not copied from a portal.
- No commission markupYou pay the host's own rate. We earn from the host, not from you.
- One number for the whole tripStays, safari tickets, a guide, a driver - message the same team on WhatsApp.
- Honest about the fitIf a property is wrong for your group, we will say so and suggest another.
Around the district
Plan the days, not just the nights
Pookode Lake and Edakkal Caves in the morning, a waterfall after lunch. Here is what is worth the drive.
Lake · 8 km from Kalpetta
Pookode Lake
A freshwater lake ringed by evergreen forest, with boating and a lakeside walk.
Heritage · About 10 km from Sulthan Bathery
Edakkal Caves
Two natural caves with 6,000-year-old petroglyphs, reached by a climb up Ambukutty Mala.
Trek · 8 km south of Kalpetta, near Meppadi
Chembra Peak
Wayanad's highest peak at 2,100 m, with the famous heart-shaped lake halfway up.
Dam · 20 km from Kalpetta
Banasura Sagar Dam
One of India's largest earthen dams, with boating among green island-hills.
Before you book
Straight answers
Is it cheaper to book direct?
Yes. Booking direct removes the platform commission, so the rate you are quoted is the host's own rate. We do not add a markup.
How do I book a stay?
Send your dates and group size on WhatsApp or call 095627 36804. We reply with availability and the direct tariff, then confirm with the host.
Which part of Wayanad should I stay in?
Vythiri for mist and Pookode Lake, Kalpetta for a central base, Meppadi for Chembra Peak and tea estates, Sulthan Bathery for Edakkal Caves and the Muthanga safari.
Do you arrange food, safari and sightseeing?
Yes. Most hosts cook Kerala meals on request, and we help with safari tickets, guides and local sightseeing plans.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is usually 12 noon and check-out 11 AM. Message us if you need an early arrival and we will ask the host.
Direct booking
Tell us your dates. We will find the right stay.
One local team, 18 verified stays and no commission markup. Message us on WhatsApp and we will reply with availability and the best direct rate.