Coconut palms dot the backwaterfront gardens and Chettinadu tiles adorn the floors at this 120-year-old heritage home, on Vypeen Island 5.5km north of the ferry jetty. Its simply styled rooms primarily host travellers booked in for ayurvedic treatments at the family's renowned Ayurdara centre (2.5km south), and yoga and ayurvedic vegetarian food are part of the experience.
Air-con is available for some rooms at a ₹300 surcharge.