Omana’s House is a quiet two-bedroom mud-brick villa tucked into a leafy residential pocket of Varkala, created as an homage to slower living and the memory of a beloved grandmother. Built entirely with natural materials, the house brings together Kerala’s traditional building wisdom with a calm, contemporary sensibility. Thick earthen walls keep the interiors cool, while wide windows allow sunlight to pour into rooms that feel open, warm and deeply connected to the garden beyond.
Inside, the villa is designed to feel like a home rather than a hotel. Soft natural textures, deep bathtubs and a generous dining space invite guests to settle into a slower rhythm. The layout flows easily between living spaces, private bedrooms and the garden outside, creating a sense of openness that works particularly well for families or friends travelling together.
Two large bedrooms with private bathrooms and four poster beds
Earthen architecture, sun-filled interiors, private garden calm
Natural mud-brick construction, non-toxic materials, low-impact design
Launch special from INR 7700 per night for the entire villa
Trivandrum International Airport (approximately 50 minutes by car)
Book this stayStaying at Omana’s House places you right in the middle of Varkala’s distinctive coastal life, where the Arabian Sea shapes much of what the day brings. The villa sits on a leafy residential street between North Cliff and South Cliff, making it easy to wander into town while still returning to a quiet corner at the end of the day. A morning walk might lead you towards the cliff path where the sea stretches wide below, fishermen haul in their lines, and small cafés open their doors for coffee, fruit bowls and Kerala breakfasts. Varkala’s dramatic cliffside is one of the only seaside cliffs in India, and exploring its pathways — pausing for an ocean swim or browsing the small clothing boutiques that line the promenade — quickly becomes part of everyday life here.
Food is another pleasure of spending time in Varkala. The town’s café culture has grown steadily in recent years, with a mix of casual bakeries, seafood restaurants and thoughtful modern cafés. For breakfast, inDa Cafe and Cafe Trip Is Life are favourites for coffee and generous morning plates, while the cliffside restaurants — including Darjeeling Cafe, Abba, and Cafe Del Mar — offer relaxed meals overlooking the sea. If you’re curious to try more traditional cooking, Chimney Restaurant near Varkala town is known for its rich Keralan fish curry. Together these places give Varkala a relaxed but quietly creative food scene that travellers tend to remember long after leaving.
Back at the villa, the atmosphere shifts into something softer. Evenings often unfold slowly — cooking together in the kitchen, sharing a meal around the table or simply stepping outside to feel the warmth of the night settle over the garden. Guests can also arrange private yoga or massage sessions at the house, bringing Varkala’s wellness traditions directly to the villa. The result is a stay that balances the pleasures of Varkala’s lively cliffs and cafés with the simple comfort of having a calm, private home waiting nearby.
