Welcome to Sunnyside Up

The coziest homestay
in Kodaikanal

Come stay in a hideaway in the hills, where everyday moments feel special. Enjoy a cup of tea in a flower-filled garden, warm your toes by the indoor fireplace, or watch our ducks wander by.

Sunnyside Up’s Location

Sunnyside Up is tucked into a corner of a 100-year-old family property, right in the heart of town, but in a residential area. You'll find a comfortable space to relax and unwind, with everything close by: just a 5-minute walk to the main bus stop, 5 minutes to the lake, and only 1 minute to Coaker's Walk.

Peaches and plum trees. Sweet, red strawberries. Birdsong. Bumblebees and hidden four-leaved clovers. And, of course, our resident ducks, always up to some mischief.

The room, and everything that comes with it

You’ll be staying in a separate building within our compound. It has a separate entrance so you have privacy, and can come and go as you please.

Your building has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and 1 sitting room with an indoor fireplace.

There is space to park within the compound.

  • A cozy, light-filled room that invites you to curl up with a good book and feel right at home.

    Two comfortable twin beds with duvets (as well as extra blankets in the cupboard) will keep you extra warm.

    Amenities

    • Drinking water

    • Free wifi.

    • A huge collection of books for every mood, from novels to local tales.

    • An electric kettle and a variety of teas for you to make yourselves a warm cuppa.

  • The bathroom has a western toilet, and a bucket bath with attached geyser. This room has a low ceiling, so if you're taller than 5'6", you'll have to mind your head!

  • Perfect for cozy evenings, whether you’re sharing stories, playing a game, or just unwinding with a warm cup of hot chocolate.

    Amenities

    • Firewood (extra charge)

    • Games and puzzles

A cozy bedroom in our Kodaikanal homestay with a bed covered in yellow bedding, a cat lying on it, a yellow desk with plant, white cupboard, a bookshelf with books, a mirror, a wall clock, a lamp, and a large leafy plant in the foreground.
Cozy living room corner in our Kodaikanal homestay with a wooden bookshelf, a potted plant, framed pictures on the wall, a window with sheer curtains, and a table holding bottles and a flower pot.
Open cookbook showing a recipe titled 'Sweet Potato Feast' with a photo of a cooked potato, leafy greens, onions, and cranberries. A guest at our homestay in Kodaikanal is holding the book and wearing pajamas with a green leaf and red berry pattern.
Corner of a fireplace room in a homestay in Kodaikanal , decorated with artwork, bookshelves. There is a small fireplace. A basket with a blanket and a small round table are near the wall, along with a decorative patterned rug on the wooden floor.
A narrow hallway leading to a bathroom in a homestay in Kodaikanal. Hanging on the right wall are reusable shopping bags, one with a dinosaur design. A pair of pink flip-flops is on the floor near the wall.
Living room corner in our cozy homestay near Kodaikanal lake, with a bookshelf, a potted fiddle-leaf fig plant, a table with magazines and brochures, a beige sofa with a cushion, and a yellow blanket.
Person relaxing in front of a lit fireplace with an open book in their lap and their feet up on the floor.
A small, simple bathroom with white tiled walls and floor, partially painted yellow ceiling, a mirror above no sink, a bucket with a handle, a small white stool, and toiletries on a ledge.
A small bathroom with a white toilet, framed eye chart on top, and a trash bin. A shower hose attached to the wall, a small window with a decorative towel, and a framed sign.

Testimonials

Guest rating of 4.97 for Sunnyside Up, a homestay in Kodai located near the Kodai Lake

“Sunnyside Up is one of the best places we’ve stayed at! You will feel at home as soon as you enter the place. The entire space is so carefully setup, and every detail will keep you amazed. The family is so welcoming and they create the perfect ambience for your trip. - Neha

Contact Us

Phone
+91 8095615069

Instagram
@sunnyside.up.kodai

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