03Farm stay in Wayanad, Kerala
Riverloft
Riverloft sits on stilts at the far end of the farm, where the ground drops toward the water. One room, a cosy attic above it, a private deck with an outdoor tub, and the river a few steps down.
Photographs of Riverloft at Kabani Riverside.
- Guests
- Up to 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Beds
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- River view
- Outdoor tub
- Firepit
- Breakfast included
The place
Overlooking the Kabani, Riverloft was built for people who wanted nothing between them and the farm. The cottage is air conditioned, with one room, a loft above it, a balcony and a private bathroom. The lower bed sleeps up to three and the attic bed two more.
It stands inside a two-acre mixed farm where we grow coffee, pepper, nutmeg, areca, coconut, other spices, vegetables, fruit and rice. Across the road is a 300-acre paddy collective that gives year-round work to the tribal villages around it — walking those fields is the truest thing you can do here.
Evenings are for the deck. A game of cards in the attic, a drink in the open air, the outdoor tub, and a campfire that takes the edge off the chill that settles after dark.
Where you'll sleep
Bedroom
1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 hammock
What this place offers
The setting
- River view
- Garden view
- Waterfront, right beside the Kabani
- Private back garden, fully fenced
- Private patio and balcony
- Private entrance
Outdoors
- Private hot tub, open all year
- Firepit
- Private charcoal barbecue
- Hammock
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor shower
Inside
- Split-type air conditioning
- Ceiling and portable fans
- Hot water
- Bath
- Cotton linen, extra pillows and blankets
- Wardrobe
- Books and reading material
Working and connectivity
- Wifi and pocket wifi
- Dedicated workspace with a desk
Kitchen and dining
- Crockery and cutlery
- Kettle and coffee
- Wine glasses
- Barbecue utensils
- Dining table
Practical
- Free parking on the property
- Self check-in with farm staff, 24 hours
- Breakfast included
- Pets welcome
- Cot, children's books and toys
- Luggage drop-off
- Cleaning available during your stay
- Paid washing machine
- Fire extinguisher and first aid kit
- No kitchen
- No TV
- No tumble dryer
- No smoke alarm
- No carbon monoxide alarm
- No heating
Things to know
- Check in
- After 1:00 pm
- Check out
- Before 11:00 am
- Maximum 4 guests, not counting infants.
- Smoking is allowed.
- Commercial photography is allowed.
- Pets are welcome with prior approval from the owner.
- Guests clean up after their pets, and linen is never used for pet cleaning.
- Footwear is removed before entering the house.
- Switch off lights, fans and air conditioning when you step out.
- The farm and everything growing on it are private. Please ask before picking.
- Bottled drinking water is not provided; filtered water is.
- Housekeeping runs once every two days, between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.
- Breakfast is served 8:30–10:00 am. Lunch orders by 11:00 am, dinner orders by 3:00 pm.
- Campfire ₹800 per hour. Barbecue setup ₹800 for two hours, plus the cost of what you grill.
- The bathtub runs at room temperature; hot water is not plumbed to it.
- The Kabani flows right beside the farm and is reached through a gate at the far end.
- Exterior cameras cover the front gate, the parking and the farm walkway. None are near any private area.
- There is no smoke alarm. A carbon monoxide alarm is not required — everything here runs on electricity.
- Pets live on the property. There are stairs to climb.
Reservations are non-refundable within 6 days of check-in. Outside that window, write to staybykabani@gmail.com and we'll sort it out with you directly.
While you're here
Walks along the Kabani
A gate at the end of the farm opens onto the bank. From there the walkways run along the water for as long as you want them to.
The paddy collective
Three hundred acres of paddy farmed collectively, right across the road. Walking through it and meeting the villages that work it is the most honest thing you can do in Wayanad.
Around the farm
Coffee, pepper, nutmeg, areca, coconut and a long list of other spices grow here. Ask, and someone will walk you through it and show you what each one looks like on the tree.
Campfire after dark
A chill settles over the farm in the evening. The firepit is the reason nobody goes inside.
Every corner
Riverloft, in full.
What guests said
4.79 from 225 stays.
- cleanliness
- 4.7
- accuracy
- 4.8
- check In
- 4.9
- communication
- 4.8
- location
- 4.8
- value
- 4.6
Had a really wonderful stay here. The location is beautiful, right in the middle of the forest, with amazing views and a very peaceful and serene atmosphere. It's the perfect place to get away from the noise and busy life of the city and simply relax surrounded by nature. Waking up surrounded by greenery and spending time in such a peaceful environment was truly refreshing.
Bishal
We loved our stay in Riverloft. The cottage is at the far end of the property, so very quiet. The cottage makes use of the space beautifully. So cozy. Nice sit out. We didn't go anywhere — just spent time relaxing here. The food was amazing. Complimentary breakfast was so good. One of the best meals I've had in an Airbnb.
Roopa
Surrounded by farmland, the property offers a peaceful escape, and the open bathtub was a unique and lovely touch. At night, the fireflies added a magical, natural glow to the surroundings. It was an amazing getaway and a perfect stay in a serene farm setting.
Ujjawala
The property was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and beautifully organized. The ambience was cozy, calm, and perfect for a private getaway. The attention to detail and hospitality truly stood out.
Sam
Getting here
Wayanad, Kerala.
Riverside Villa · Riverloft · Waterfront · Writer's Cabin
Kabani Riverside Homestay, KoyileriMananthavady, Wayanad, Kerala 670646
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