These charming lakeside cottages are easily the best choice for a relaxing, affordable stay in Kollam. Host Prabhath Joseph offers a warm welcome, with ecofriendly architectural design (solar power, rainwater harvesting), colourful decor, gleaming bathrooms, hammocks swinging between palms, a library of Kerala books, tasty meals, and free kayaks and yoga mats. Munroe Island tours are also available.
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