Amy H.
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Where to begin with the magic of this place? Debra of course. You will struggle to find a more wonderful, caring and unique host in India. The house itself is more like a museum full of beautiful artwork and fun pieces that Debra has collected throughout her colourful life and signs of Debra's bubbly personality can be found throughout Kaiya House. Bedrooms are gorgeous and the whole place is always spotless. Part of the appeal of staying at Kaiya house for us, is that it is away from the cliff, albeit a short walk, so you're not bang in the middle of the tourist bubble. Instead you see local life happening around you. A peaceful retreat after a day of haggling and sipping beer by the sea. Relaxing on the roof, surrounded by beautiful artwork is one of our favourite things to do!
The rest of the Kaiya house family are also a huge part of way this guest house has such a wonderful vibe. Babuchi, Hement, Leta and Minnie are all behind the scenes making delicious breakfasts, keeping the house spick and span and generally being sweet, lovely people.
We have had some truly incredible experiences staying with Debra including many wild, local festivals, unlike anything we've seen throughout the rest of the country. Usually, we don't know where we're going when we hop in Appu's rickshaw but we've not been disappointed yet!
In recent times Debra has been on a mission to rid the local beaches of plastic waste so you'll regularly find her by the sea with her big sack filled with bottles. So wonderful that she uses her spare time in this way and she can always do with an extra hand!
Whether you want to enjoy the hippie lifestyle and soak up the sun on the beach, or get off the beaten track and explore the more rural areas, Debra can help you arrange a perfect stay. We have visited 4 times now and will be back again, for sure.
