Wake up in the Western Ghats, minutes from Kodige Falls

A friendly, spotless homestay with waterfall views, open grounds for games and campfire evenings.

Plan your stay

A home in the hills, run by a host who treats you like family

Kote Homestay sits among forest, fields and misty hills in the Western Ghats. The rooms and washrooms are kept clean and hygienic, and the sound of flowing water is never far away.

Your host is always around: giving directions to the falls, joining the evening campfire and keeping a first-aid kit at hand. Guests arrive as travellers and leave as friends.

  • Friendly owner, always available
  • First-aid kit on the property
  • Clean and hygienic rooms and washrooms
  • Open grounds for cricket, volleyball, badminton and lagori
Ask the owner a question

See the place before you book

Fly over the estate, then walk around the homestay at dusk.

The estate from aboveA drone flight over the homestay, the forest and the hills.
A walk at duskThe veranda lights, the hills and the evening sky.

Rooms for couples, friends and big families

Swipe through the photos or tap one to see it full size. Rates depend on season and group size, so ask us on WhatsApp.

Double bed with floral bedding, two chairs and curtained windows
Bed beside a window with a clean tiled floor

Private, quiet and bright

Double bed room

A bright room with a double bed, two chairs and curtained windows, easy to keep cool and quiet. A good pick for couples and anyone who wants a calm stay.

  • Double bed with fresh bedding
  • Chairs to sit and look out
  • Curtained windows
  • Clean tiled floor
Twin beds with wooden headboards and a louvred window
Single bed with a folded blanket

Separate beds, shared plans

Twin bed room

Two wooden beds with headboards, fresh linen and a folded blanket on each. Right for friends, siblings or colleagues travelling together.

  • Two separate beds
  • Headboard storage
  • Fresh bedding and blankets
  • Window with natural light
Family and group room with several beds and folded blankets
Row of wooden beds with colourful bedding
Two large beds joined together with blue blankets

Room for everyone

Family and group room

Our largest room, set up with several beds so a family or a group of friends can stay together. It is close to the open grounds, so the games are only a few steps away.

  • Several beds in one room
  • Fresh bedding and folded blankets
  • Close to the games ground
  • Ideal for families and friends

Washrooms you will not have to worry about

We keep every washroom clean and hygienic. These photos are exactly as guests find them.

A day at Kote

Slow mornings, open-air afternoons and fire-lit nights.

Mist drifting over forested Western Ghats hills near Kote Homestay

Mist on the hills, water in the distance

Step out to cool air and mist rolling over the hills. Kodige Falls is only 2 km away, so you can be at the water before breakfast.

Everything for a good stay

Games for every age, a warm host and the basics done right.

Play

  • Cricket

    Open ground for friendly matches.

  • Volleyball

    Set up the net and play till the light fades.

  • Badminton

    Rackets and shuttles for all ages.

  • Lagori

    The classic seven-stones game, loud and fun.

  • Campfire

    Evening firecamp with the whole group.

  • Waterfall trips

    Kodige Falls 2 km. Bandaje Falls 10 km.

Comfort and care

  • Clean rooms

    Fresh bedding and folded blankets.

  • Clean washrooms

    Kept hygienic and spotless.

  • Waterfall view

    Wake up to the sound and sight of water.

  • First aid

    A first-aid kit is kept at the homestay.

  • 5-star hospitality

    Warm, personal service from the owner.

  • Friendly owner

    Local tips, directions and a big smile.

Find Kote Homestay

In the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Two waterfalls are a short trip away.

Sketch map from Kote Homestay to Kodige Falls and Bandaje Falls Kodige Falls is 2 km from the homestay. Bandaje Falls is 10 km from the homestay. Not drawn to scale. Kote Homestay Kodige Falls2 km Bandaje Falls10 km
Sketch map, not to scale.

Questions guests ask us

Not here? Message the owner on WhatsApp and you will get a personal reply.

Where is Kote Homestay?

Kote Homestay is in the Western Ghats of Karnataka, near Chikkamagaluru. Kodige Falls is 2 km away and Bandaje Falls is 10 km away. Open the map in the Find us section, or message us on WhatsApp for directions.

How far are Kodige Falls and Bandaje Falls?

Kodige Falls is about 2 km from the homestay and Bandaje Falls is about 10 km. Ask your host for the best time of day to go and how to get there safely.

What can we do at the homestay?

Play cricket, volleyball, badminton and lagori on the open grounds, and gather around the campfire in the evening. Both waterfalls are a short trip away.

Are the rooms and washrooms clean?

Yes. We keep every room and washroom clean and hygienic, and the photos on this page show them as they are.

Is Kote Homestay suitable for families and groups?

Yes. We have a family and group room with several beds, plus open grounds for games, so families and groups of friends can stay together.

Is first aid available?

Yes. The owner keeps a first-aid kit at the homestay and is on hand to help.

How do I book a stay?

Choose your dates in the booking bar or the enquiry form and send it on WhatsApp. The owner replies personally to confirm availability and rates. You do not need to pay to enquire.

What are the rates?

Rates depend on the season, the room and the size of your group. Send an enquiry and the owner will share the tariff.

Tell us when you are coming

Fill in the form and tap send. WhatsApp opens with your enquiry already written, so the owner gets it straight away and replies to you personally.

  • No payment needed to enquire
  • The owner replies personally
  • Great for families, friends and groups
Interested in

What guests say on Google

Our guests share their stays on Google. Read what they say, or add your own review.