The best place to have a few days off. The best hosts ever

Barkha's place is the perfect getaway if you're a nature lover and looking for peaceful, non commercial environment. Located in the middle of the mountains, Ty Mellen offers an absolutely brilliant view, overlooking the beautiful Doon Valley. It is extremely cosy, and is equipped with all possible amenities that one would need. The hosts are also exceedingly helpful and are always a call away for even the smallest of issues. On top of this there are extra goodies like a free pick-up and a scooter that is available for rent with the host. We had a crazy time there.

I happened to visit the homestay in July, I was absolutely mesmerized by the weather in Mussoorie and Tymelon cottage. TyMelon- A French for yellow cottage has been built with love, care and extreme attention to detail by Barkha and Ronan. It's a gem nestled in Kaplani, 6 KMs from main market. You will feel like home at once. Their are more amenities than you can ask for. The full view of the Doon valley is visible from the room itself. One should ideally stay here for 2-3 days. Overall, we had an amazing stay. Also, we got stuck due to the cloud burst, but Ronan was sweet enough to pick and drop us to Mussoorie. We will be back here soon.

In case you are looking for a quite close to the nature sort of a holiday then this is the place.. you may have to walk a bit but then every bit of it is worth it!!! Barkha and her family are perfect hosts

Brillant pace to stay for a get away! Very helpful hosts who organised an airport pick-up. Very knowledgeable about the area and helpful with anything that comes up. Highly recommend this place!

My stay was fulfilling in all ways. Hosts took very good care of all the needs. Will look foward to visit again.

great ambiance, enchanting view from the cottage and excellent piece of hospitality from the the hosts all together makes trip even more memorable

It was just another day, just another outing, but surely not just another place. Nestled at distance of 6 km from Musoorie, I had no idea that this place will be the gem in the Queen of the Hill's crown. The aura of nature that envelopes the cottage is simply mesmerizing, and add to that a couple who host you with all the warmth in the world. Airbnb made me come across this absolute stunner of a home stay. As you enter the place you are welcomed by a quintessential Pahadi couple. Little can you guess before you get to know that the couple is half-French. The place is as discreet in its appeal as it is in its location. It has a strange attraction that can pull the most reluctant of people right into it. A clinically crafted place in all respects, attention paid to the detail can be felt even by the impervious. The selflessness of the hosts is killer to such an extent, that you'll be often left awestruck by the kindness. And the best part it's not just all show, it's great value too. The Ty Melen Cottage doesn't just give you a roof to save your heads, it gives you an experience worth more than the whole trip. The love and affection with which the hosts have made the place is the very cement that holds the house and relations alike.Away from the urban tantrums of life, you are allowed to fall in a retreat of your own liking. Talking and cooking i couldn't really fathom when i exhausted my 3 day stay at the place. Due to the course of time i was forced to refuse the complimentary extension of my stay. As i headed back i bid farewell to an experience of a lifetime standing in front of me in the form of Barkha's family. If there is home away from home, it has to be this or at least like this.

Simply 5 star ***** very neat and clean. Great host

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. You can experience customer service at its finest at Shashank's place. The food was delightful and the staff were extremely courteous. Shashank and his family were always around to help and guide us around the place and even the children had lots of fun. A definite contender for "Best place to stay in Dehradhun". Thanks to Shashank and his family for making our trip very memorable and enjoyable.

Great place to stay in Dehradun. Nice, comfy, good infrastructure for family and alike. The host is great in hospitality, wonderful, caring and homely atmosphere. If you are able to get reservation, go for it... Its a great stay.

Had a wonderful stay. Awesome hospitality. Good, clean rooms and value for money. Will stay again if needed.

Awesome place to stay... peaceful and quiet.. awesome food.. a good place to live for few days..

A very pleasant stay indeed. Comfortable rooms with good food. Helpful caretakers. Highly recommend it.

Excellent place to stay away from the main city of Dehradun but within 10-15 minutes reach. Friendly and caring hosts. Excellent home-made food.

It was a memorable stay at a neat and clean residential environment with view of Litchi and Mangoes. The food was awesome except that it was pure vegetarian, we all enjoyed the hospitality of Ajay, Shashankji and Mrs. Chaturvedi...the divine feeling of pooja was also received from her. Thank you very much for your warm hospitality, although with loss of booking charges....will definitely see you in Dehradun and recommendations will be made to our friends for you. Thanks and May God Bless you

Great place for holidaying.View from the window was awesome.Iwould like to visit again.very good hospitality with personal touch.

Great place to visit with family

We loved our time at Aloha. The view is unrivaled, and the pool and property are lovely. Vijay was a terrific host--welcoming and responsive. Thank you!

The apartment and view is exactly how it looks. The host was great and prompt in answering all our queries. We had a great time. Thank you!

Really great apartment in a tranquil setting. Spacious, with two large bedrooms with ensuite and very well functioning air-conditioning (very important in the extreme heat!). Breakfast was delivered to our door which was really nice. My kids loved the pool and we even had a nice drink and snack in the outdoor restaurant of the hotel.

Had a wonderful stay ...Beautiful home with all facilities ..Perfect for travellers who look for homely and peaceful environment while travelling..Great job done by mr Vijay...

I would have given 4.5 stars of the was an option to. This trip was a first for me in more ways than I can count. One of those many firsts was Airbnb. I was absolutely delighted with everything except a few things here & there. I know I'm nitpicking by getting into these things, but I think a fellow traveler would like to know. I would have loved it if the listing also had the pictures of the actual apartment. Don't get me wrong. The pictures in the listing are still accurate. The view and everything is actually there. But the apartment booked by us, its pictures are not. Other than that, one other thing that left a bit to be desired for was the food options within the complex. But that's completely out of the host's hands. And as it turns out, the host, Vijay, had given us the option of calling one of his people up and get whatever delivered to us we wanted and we would have had to just pay the actual bill. So, the food limitation part is on me in a certain way. About the host, Vijay was always available and accommodated all of requests generously. Even the breakfast they serve at the doorstep was satisfactory to my heart's content. I definitely recommend this property specially if it you have your own car.

I stayed at Mr. Vijay's apartment recently with my family. I would highly recommend this place as the apartment is neat and clean comfortable and very accessible. The view from this place is very beautiful. It is in the premises of the Aloha resort and we used their recreational facilities like swimming pool n games etc as well. The host was cooperative and hospitable. This place is absolute value for money would like to visit again.

I really enjoyed the place. Its a new building, mordern and clean. It's away from the noisy main road, but still close enough to get to all the attractions quickly. Vivek is a great host. Spontaneous, kind and open for surprising adventures.

I was on my way to Valley of Flowers and

I was on my way to Valley of Flowers and wanted to try airbnb for the first time. This room gave me a very good first impression. I was surprised to see the well set kitchen because I thought it would just be a room to crash in. The building was new and the room was neat and clean. There was a geyser and the bathroom was clean. The location is perfect as it is not so far from the main road and yet the view was amazing. The host helped us with the bus tickets to Govindghat as well. Very helpful and informative. Thank you, Vivek!

The room was amazing, it was very clean, spacious and cool, with a very useful fully functional kitchen attached to the room, perfect for cooking your own food. The building is located just above tapovan, the rest of the building is well kept and clean, with great views of the surrounding area, especially from the rooftop. Vivek is extremely helpful, and there to help with any information, or helping you explore rishikesh intimately. I will definately be booking here again.

Vivek is a perfect host and the apartment was nice! It is a little bit up hill but easy to walk from the central area/bridge. The apartment is on a nice and calm place. Vivek is a super nice and patient host. He picked me up with his motorbike to bring my heavy bags to the apartment! Bed was nice and the place was clean.

Peaceful...remote location...host is helping.....kitchen is not equipped well... filtered water not available for drinking...

Everything was good.

The place is little bit secluded but that's the exact beauty of it. You will be enthralled by the night view of Mussoorie from this place. The food was healthy and yummy. It is very convenient if u have your own car. The host is so generous and welcoming. They made every effort to make our stay as cozy as it can get. Since there was availability of rooms, they upgraded our rooms by themselves. They have a beautiful backyard with pool. The place literally fits the phrase 'in nature's lap'. A must experience for all young and old.

There were many aspects of this property to be liked and the best was the PEACE one feels when you come here. The beautiful garden, the gazebo, fish swiming in an open aquarium and above all, awesom host. If you want to visit the main city, then this place a bit far but if you go to main city from this place, you get to see many beautiful parts of the city on your way to city. The place doesn't have any big market nearby and hence, you can ask the host in advance to prepare the food. The host was ever ready to serve tea or coffee. Strongly recommended.

The place totally gave us a feeler of home in the green valley of Doon facing the 'queen of hills'. Wonderful place embroidered with a serenity, a natural freshness and fragrance. Convenient location, nice & comfortable accomodation in affordable pricing, simple yet delicious meals, serene & positive surroundings topped up with the warmth of our host - significantly contributed in making our trip of seven members group a memorable one…....Completely mind blowing experience.

Was homely and inviting. We had a good time. The hosts are kind and understanding.

It was perfect stay for group. Homemade food was awesome..

Amazing family plac

Honestly one of the best homestays ever... Arun sir received us warmly and since our train was late, he had already arranged dinner for the night at his own expense. We had the entire apartment and enough privacy. Further, he suggested us various places and the modes of transportation available to roam around in Dehradun and Mussoorie. To top it all, it suited our budget perfectly. Well deserved 5 stars and definitely recommended for a stay in dehradun.

I loved the place. It was as it is described... The space is on the first floor of the house which was totally ours for the stay.. our privacy was absolute. Arun ji is excellent host and ensure that we had a comfortable stay.. since I was travelling solo with my little son... I was bit apprehensive about my trip but Arun ji gave some great recommendations about eateries places to visit. The rooms are well maintained and has all basic amenities. The place is perfect as it is well connected to both Dehradun city and nearby tourist attractions. I managed to get auto rickshaws very conveniently from around the area. Arun ji was reachable, approachable and very helpful person. In other words...' Feel Like Home Away from Home' yes that's how this place is tastefully built with each and little things taken care of... Clean, Cozy, Comfortable, Arty, Elegantly decorated, with good positive vibes all around the house. I certainly come again whenever I will get a chance to visit Dehradun. I highly recommend Arun ji House ... Value for money... 5 stars from my side

We had booked this home after reading all the good reviews about Arun ji and we were not at all disappointed. Arun ji is a super host. Right from the time we confirmed our booking, he called us and assured us of every assistance. We were in Dehradun to leave and settle our daughter in hostel. Arun ji was there at every step to guide us and help us. His house is neat and clean with all the necessary amenities. Arun ji was there to receive us at the station early morning. We didn't have to worry about breakfast that day as the fridge was stocked with bread butter eggs and milk. He had arranged for sugar and tea leaves also. Another day we were treated to yummy home made idlis and chutney. He took us for a local market tour and a visit to the Buddha Temple in his car. In short, it is actually ' a home away from home '. Arun ji was just a call away for any assistance. He has a very kind and helpful nature. Our first Airbnb experience was wonderful and satisfying. I strongly recommend Arun Ji's home to every one traveling to Dehradun. , for one, if and when I come to Dehradun again will surely stay there only.

This was my first AirBnB booking. I went there with my family and had a six day stay. The house has all types of small and big facilities. Arun has a big home with good services and facilities. It is more beautiful than the photos. We were welcomed with snacks and tea. The bedroom has a big TV and cooler. Kitchen is well equipped with fridge, induction and microwave and general kitchen stuff. There was also a big and full-view terrace. We had come to buy a home. He gave us his full-day time to take us around and is very knowledgeable about everything in Dehradun. He is a biker, painter and an athlete with a humorous personality. Aunty took us around to buy daily things. We felt as if we had come to a distant relative's home. Arun uncle has now become our cheerful friend. He is helping and caring and won't let you have any problem. He devoted all his time for us. We just had to go there, he took care of everything else.

If you are visiting Dehradun and need a 2 BHK accommodation choose Arun's without hesitation. He is a master host N I bet you will not regret.

Super amazing service! The house was spick n span. Felt like my own house! My first Airbnb experience was totally worth it!

We loved our stay in Arun's place! He was very attentive to our needs. Knowing we were unfamiliar with Dehradun, and had arrived at an unearthly hour, Arun even met us at the train station on his motorcycle, and led our auto rickshaw back to his place. The next day he took us on a walking tour of the neighborhood, showing us the nearby restaurants and stores. A good shopping area is about a five minute walk away, and there is an auto stand and a very good bakery within ten minutes. Arun and his wife made delicious breakfasts for us -- upma, poha, idlis!! Most evenings we sat on the rooftop terrace and looked out over the clean and quiet residential neighborhood, admiring the glorious sunsets. He and his family live downstairs, and the guest stays upstairs. We found his place to be very clean and neat, warm and welcoming. We made many of our meals in the well equipped kitchen. We have stayed in many AirBnb homes around the world, and this is among the best we have seen. We highly recommend Arun's place, and we would be delighted to stay there again on future trips to Dehradun.

Arun home stay is a very nice place to stay. Comfortable and clean. Away from city crowd and hustle.

The Bird House is a beautiful property just off Mussourie Road on the outskirts of Dehradun. The location is important because it means that it is away from the crowd and congestion of Dehradun proper and yet just a short drive from town. Where the house is located is green and leafy and quiet, and the garden in the house which almost surrounds the property and is filled with an astonishing range of flora and beautifully landscaped, adds to the feeling that you are in an oasis. The rooms are large and clean and so are the bathrooms. The property is quite an old one, and a lot of the furniture inside the rooms are antiques that I fell in love with. The room upstairs which has windows all along the walls is the prettiest. All the rooms are charming, however. Diwan Singh, the caretaker, is a jewel. Not only did he cook amazingly tasty meals, and was there for any and every request, he even let us have his car to drive into town. My kids played the whole time with his two lovely kids. Wi-Fi was intermittent. Which was actually a blessing for us. We all read and chatted a lot as a result :-) This was a lovely experience. And Babs is a thoughtful host. I recommend The Bird House hugely!

What an amazing property. We (Me and my team) had a great experience. The photos put up don't do justice to the beauty of the place. It is spacious, full of light and positive energy. The caretaker and his family took great care of us - food and amenities! We would definitely love to stay again (maybe for a longer period next time!)

Our stay was too short. The cottage is warm and cosy and perfect for a quiet retreat. The views are amazing and Sonia's collection of books is superb. Sonia recommended a lovely eatery just a minute away from her house which serves awesome, authentic gardwali thalis. Don't miss it. Sonia is a lovely and courteous host who was always available for any question we had. Thank you.

Very beautiful place

First, let me start with the positives. The place has a spectacular view (and that's probably why you're looking at it). It really is a sight to see. Even though it was perpetually cloudy/rainy while we were here, we still marveled at the gorgeous scenery out the windows and from the deck. There is lovely landscaping around the property, with wildflowers and evergreen trees. The groundskeeper and the housekeeper are both lovely people. The owners of the property are not often around, and were outside the country during our visit. However, despite the wonderful views, there were a number of factors which kept us from really enjoying our stay here. First, there was absolutely no connection of any kind at the house. Our mobile phones would not work at all. There is a DSL router that gave strong coverage all over the house, but which gave no connection to the net. And finally, the landline phone line was completely dead. The hosts had helpfully compiled a binder full of emergency numbers, restaurant brochures, taxi services — none of which we could contact during our entire visit. If you came for the views, you may be completely fine with this. However, for us it posed several problems. We had no expectations of blazing fast internet for Youtube or Netflix or anything like that, and frankly you probably wouldn't stay at a place like this if you just wanted to sit around on your computer. But we did need to do simple things like arrange car transportation to the airport, check into our flights, etc. I had an semi-urgent issue with my overseas bank that I needed to address using my computer, and I have not been able to do it during our entire stay. Since the phone didn't work, we never got a cab to Mussoorie, so we basically just stuck around the cabin and ate the food prepared by the housekeeper and caretaker. And God forbid one of us had fallen or had some other kind of accident. If being able to reach the outside world is of any importance to you, think long and hard about making this booking. We could get a data connection on our mobile phones by climbing up to the road and walking 5–10 minutes in either direction. Decide how reasonable this will be for you, especially during monsoon. Strangely enough, almost everywhere else in the surrounding area had excellent 4G service, but this property almost seems to be in a Faraday cage. We let the hosts know that neither the phone nor the internet worked at the house. The response we got was that the internet had just gone out the day before and that the phone was "flakey" but would definitely be back in fixed. The owners texted us that a repair would be made between noon and 1:00 PM on the 2nd day of our stay. No repair was ever made. Phone/network dead as a doornail from the moment we arrived until...

Great stay and neat and clean

Great place to be up in the clouds. Private and cosy. We loved it!

Beautiful place and very comfortable home. Lovely views and the hosts are amazing and generous. Very kind and understanding though they live off the property giving you your space and privacy. We went for some calm n peace and loved the quietness n the birds chirping....

Hustlers Den is a lovely, spacious cottage for those who like nature and prefer to be away from markets and noise. Each day we woke up to a charming sunrise and great views, thanks to the outdoor sit out. The owner does not live on the property. The cook was super helpful and not only made us delicious meals but also guided us around town. Location wise, it is right next to Woodstock school, surrounded by thick forest and ideal for nature lovers. There are around 50 steps, down from the road, to get to the house, and its about an hour's walk to Landour's Chaar Dukaan. All of which we enjoyed, but it could be tricky for non -walkers. We would have loved it even more if the indoor fire place had been functional, since it was the first week of January and very cold. Also, one bedroom leads to the other, with a shared bathroom, and this could impinge on your privacy. Nonetheless, we had a superb WiFi connection, which we weren't expecting. We also got the house help to get a fire going for us in the evenings, on the sit out, which eventually worked out for the better.

We stayed with Gurinder for three nights over new years and had a lovely time. The cottage is on a secluded Road at the lower end of Landour, and though not very conveniently located unless you have a car (a walk to nearby markets is about 30-40 minutes), the seclusion makes for a great tucked away stay. The cottage is very comfortable, with a fully functional kitchen and clean bedrooms and a bathroom. The cottage has great views and Gurinder and his wife are very gracious with any assistance you might need during your stay including breakfast! Had a great time overall, and a very comfortable stay.

Nestled in the midst of jungle, this place is a perfect stay. The caretaker, Sunil bhai, deserves a special thanks. Also, our host, Shruti, was always available and quick to respond. With best of facilities and beautiful location, this house is a must visit. Cheers!!

Awesome place And great peace You will enjoy for sure

The name Sukoon Farm is apt for this place. The Farm is amazing, absolutely loved it. Perfect place to relax and unwind, the best part was that it was just a 6 hour drive from Delhi and 15 kms into the forest from dehradun. The house is fully equipped with all things you ll need, rooms were super clean. The hosts Shruti and Guarav were a delight, they dont stay at the property but were always connect and ready to help. The caretaker Suniel ji was very sweet and helpfull, gave us all the privacy we needed. Perfect getaway for friends and families, would definitely come again to enjoy the Sukoon.

We really enjoyed this place and shruti was really a great host. Its a perfect place for everything .

Although I only spoke with Gurleen over the phone she was very warm and welcoming. Her housekeeper looked after us extremely well and made is some delicious veggie food. The villa is beautiful, with lovely clean rooms in a nice peaceful location. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere relaxing.

Gurleen and her mother were great hosts. Although we did not met Gurleen personally, she was available all the time if needed. The place was clean and the room was really comfortable. Her mother is the BEST BEST BEST cooker ever!! The only disadvantage is that the house is out of the central area of Rishikesh. Still you can be there in 20 minutes, by the blue and cheap shared Tuk Tuks. (Only 10 rupees per person)

The stay at ixora villa in rishikesh was great!! Its a little far away from the city but travelling is not a great issue. One of the nights due to power cuts the air conditioning as well as fan stopped working and was really suffocating. That was the only bad experience here. Good service and rooms. Satyam the caretaker was very prompt and polite! Will surely recommend it to anyone travelling to Rishikesh.

Great place although a little far from the main attractions of Rishikesh.

We had a great time here. Gurleen's son was so wonderful and accommodated all of our needs. The house is beautiful, and the room is clean comfortable and spacious with a hot water shower. The bed is super cozy and you'll get a great nights rest, which is always most important for me! We would definitely stay here again and recommend you do too!

Ixora Villa took good care of us during our 5 day stay. Unfortunately we didn't get to meet Gurleen but her mother went out of her way to make us welcome... and very well fed. On arriving late at night after some indian bus dilemmas, Gurleen's mother kindly came and collected us in her car. She then warmly showed us her home and gave us dinner for the night; even at the late hour. Room was clean, tidy and comfortable and we felt like we had our own space during the stay. They provided us with great breakfast with the options of western or traditional indian and the choice of lunch and dinner if we needed. The place also had nice outdoor seating to relax after a busy day. The only complaints would be the bed being a touch hard as it's only a thin mattress & the location is a bit out of the way from the touristy parts of Rishikesh, with about a 15min scooter ride to Luxman Jhula. All in all, we enjoyed our stay. Thanks for the hospitality Gurleen and wonderful family!

wondefull to feel people take care of you as a person and not because you are a client! my second time was also perfect. Clean room, nice terrase and the best Vegi Sandwich of Rishikesh! My next time: again Ixora.

I had a beautiful stay here, and would definitely recommend Ixora Villa. I was traveling alone, and so I wanted a home-like environment where I knew someone would be available to help. Satyam is a really nice young man employed here, and he helped so much with arranging transportation, doing laundry and making delicious meals. The room is also very comfortable, with A/C and a cozy bed and sitting area.

Amazzing hospitality. The personal touch and the openness of the place made us completely at ease from the moment we stepped in. The courtyard, the spacious rooms with attached balconies were awesome! The stay was one hundred percent heart warming and memorable. Shashank n mom were great hosts and thanks for all those memorable and candid conversations. I and my whole family would once again want to salute your endearing spirits and your passionate drive for customer delight. We just loved it!

This is third stay for my relatives and colleagues at Shashank' place. It has repeatedly maintained its reputation of providing best value for money. Apart this, the support staff are more than happy to serve you and made our experience a memorable one.

Great stay!

this was my third stay at harisharanam appartments, and as always it was great. value for money, awesome hospitality, and friendly host. we loved our stay and would definitely stay again.

Nice and clean place. Highly recommend.The do provide tea, coffee and meals on request.

It was an amazing experience staying at Vivek's home. I wanted a place away from the chaos of market and this was it. Vivek is a friendly host who understands your personal space, but when in need, is always there for help. I found the room and washroom very clean and tidy, exactly how it was shown in picture. The balcony overlooks paddy field and beautiful mountains. Restaurants and cafe are in walking distance. For all those looking for homestay in Rishikesh, I highly recommend this.

We enjoyed a fabulous and memorable stay at Arun's home. The dedication which he took to satisfy all our needs were mind blowing. He was a wonderful host who reminds us of the great Indian saying : 'Adhithi Devo Bhava'.

This is the best airbnb experience I have had so far from a service standpoint. The home is located in a quiet residential area, very close to ISBT and railway station. The house was clean and had the most well-equipped kitchen I have seen so far. But nothing beats the hospitality of Arun sir who was kind enough to pick me up from the bus stand and also give me a tour of the Buddha temple next day. I would have incurred so much cost in just these small trips but he was always there for the smallest of the things. He is also extremely knowledgeable about the places around, and Dehradun's culture and history. Plus, if you are coming alone and want a nice company, he will narrate you some highly engaging stories. All in all, I would say the host gives more value than what you pay for - so much that as a customer I asked him to increase the rent of his house. Thank you Arun sir for being such a good friend to a complete stranger in a strange city. I recommend you all to not look for any other homestay but this if you plan to stay in Dehradun.

If there is any award for best host in Airbnb, then it should go with stunning Jee. I never see such a person like him. He picked us from Derhadun station at 8.30 pm being waiting more than 2 hours there. He guided us and travelled with us to explore the hidden side of nature. We (me and my wife) felt more than 100% safe and always with our elder brother. We have enjoyed a lot with full freedom of life. He is just not a host, he is a honest, energetic, friendly and peace loving person. I strongly recommend everybody to experience his company whenever they plan to travel to Dehradun and it's surroundings. Stay blessed my brother. See you soon.