First words - be wary of overly-negative reviews. If someone spends three pages ranting without a single good thing to say it's not worth putting much stock in that. We found Johnson on the internet and booked him 2 months before our trip. I e-mailed a couple of times to check details and always got a reply within a day... More

Johnson's home stay is very basic, but the cost (or not) justifies this. The rooms are fan only but spacious and with good bathrooms. Guests can use the washing machine for a minimal fee and Johnson himself is friendly and very helpful, offering great advice from where to eat in Alleppey to moving on to other Keralan destinations. You are... More

My partner and I shared the boat with 6 others and therefore was incredible value for money. The boat itself is beautiful. It is designed for pure relaxation with lots of swing chairs downstairs and an ouside mattress upstairs on which to lie back and enjoy the amazing scenery. The whole trip was truly magical, with amazing food served up... More

Our family (4 and 5 years kids) was staying at mr Johnson's place in january 2013. Good location between the city and the Alleppey beach (beach is closer, walk about 15-20 min). On the beach there is a big playgarden for children. The rikshaw from rlw-station to Johnson's Nest was 25 rupees. In Johnsson's Nest there is also a garden... More

This review should have been written years ago. Just never seemed to get around it. In 2010 my wife and I stayed at Johnsons during the off-season in India (mid-august, during the Monsoon). Johnson is simply the nicest guy I have ever stayed with in India (and I stayed many different places, from north to south, east to west). His... More

We really enjoyed our stay on Johnson's houseboat. The houseboat itself is quite large for two people and whilst not luxurious has a great upper deck from where you can take in views of the backwaters. Whilst the staff onboard don't speak much English they were great and provided many tasty meals, drinks and snacks, yet left you alone most... More

We booked with Johnson for a honeymoon in November and it was one of the best parts of our entire trip!! We opted for 2 days on the boat and with that got two free nights accommodation at the homestay either side of the boat trip making it brilliant value for money. The Homestay was basic but comfortable and at... More

We stayed at Johnson's homestay and then took his houseboot for a day. The boot was very clean, the food was great, the staff very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the big matras upstairs (very comfortable to sit and look at the scenary), and the hanging chairs downstairs. These are so important details to make our stay comfortable. It was a... More

After arriving at Alleppey train station, I got dropped 6kms from the center of Alleppey by a rickshaw tout who refused to take me into the actual town. I was stranded alone, no clue where I was by a quiet canal with only two houseboats. I called Johnson's asking about a room and where I can find another rickshaw. The... More