Honnavar Homestay – De Antique Pauli's Heritage Home, Since 1960

Yes. De antique Pauli's Homestay is in Tari-Bagel, a short walk from the backwater view points and the boat jetty on the Sharavathi.

Pauli's family runs both the homestay and the backwater boat rides, so boating, mangrove trips and sunset rides are arranged from the house itself.

AC and non-AC rooms start at ₹1,500 a night, with attached bathrooms, hot water, WiFi and TV. Family rooms and packages with meals and boating are also available.

Yes. The house was built in 1960 and the D'souza family still lives around it. Meals are cooked at home for guests, and the host is on WhatsApp day and night.

A few minutes by auto from the bus stand, and about fifteen minutes from the railway station. Pick-up is arranged on request.

For the backwaters, stay on the river side around Tari-Bagel, where the boat jetties are within walking distance and the bus stand is a few minutes away. That is where our homestay is.

Two nights is ideal. That covers a sunset boat ride, Kasarkod Eco Beach, the mangrove boardwalk, Apsarakonda and one day trip to Murudeshwar, Gokarna or Jog Falls.

Yes. The family cooks both vegetarian and non-vegetarian coastal Karnataka food at home, on request. Tell us your preference when you book.

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 88280 91411 with your dates and number of guests. A small UPI advance confirms the room, and there are no portal fees.

The backwater view points are right by the house, Kasarkod Eco Beach and the mangrove boardwalk are 4 km (about 12 minutes), and Apsarakonda Falls is 7 km (about 20 minutes). Murudeshwar, Gokarna and Jog Falls are comfortable day trips.

Yes, on request. Tell us when you book so we can plan the room and the yard for your pet.

Yes. The Group Getaway package books out all the rooms with catering, party boating, a campfire and decorations, for birthdays and reunions.

Yes, at the homestay itself.

Yes. Every room, AC or non-AC, has an attached bathroom with hot water, WiFi and a TV.

Check-in is at 12:00 noon and check-out at 11:00 AM. An early check-in or a late check-out is usually possible if the room is free; just ask on WhatsApp when you book.

Yes. Call +91 95941 61961 for the homestay, or message +91 88280 91411 on WhatsApp to book a room or a boat.

Murudeshwar is 28 km, about 40 minutes. Gokarna is 55 km, about 90 minutes. Jog Falls is 60 km, a little under two hours. All three are comfortable day trips from the house.

No, the room and the boat are priced separately. Rooms start at ₹1,500 a night, and the backwater boat is ₹1,500 per private boat for one hour or ₹2,500 for two hours, at the government-fixed rate, for up to four guests on the hour ride. Both are arranged with the same family on one WhatsApp message.

The family room sleeps four to six guests, with bunk beds plus an extra bed and its own attached bathroom, for ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 a night depending on AC.

October to March is the most comfortable season for the backwaters, the beach and walking. Rooms for long weekends in that window are best booked three to four weeks ahead; the rest of the year has more last-minute availability.

Mirjan Fort, near Kumta, is 31 km away, about 45 minutes by road. It pairs well with a stop at Apsarakonda Falls on the way back.

Yes. Every room, AC or non-AC, comes with fresh linen and towels, along with hot water, WiFi and a TV.

Yes. We arrange a car with driver, an auto rickshaw or a two-wheeler so you can visit Murudeshwar, Gokarna, Jog Falls or the beaches at your own pace. Ask when you book.

Yes. The Backwater Weekend and Coastal Explorer packages both include a Sharavathi boat ride, and the Group Getaway includes party boating. Outside a package, the room and the boat are simply booked and priced together on the same WhatsApp message.

Yes. A campfire in the yard under the palms, with music and snacks, is arranged on request alongside any room booking.

Yes. Guided walks through the Western Ghats forest, hidden waterfalls and village paths around Honnavar can be arranged on request.

Yes. The family caters both vegetarian and non-vegetarian coastal Karnataka food for groups, birthdays and events, on request, in addition to cooking for guests staying in the rooms.

WhatsApp (+91 88280 91411) is fastest for bookings, but you can also call +91 95941 61961 or email pauldsouza04@gmail.com.

Yes. Idagunji Ganapati temple is about fifteen minutes away by road, a quiet stop for a morning visit.

Kasarkod Eco Beach, about 4 km away, is one of Karnataka's Blue Flag beaches. The sea is calm enough for a swim in the dry season from October to May; always swim only where the lifeguard flags allow.

Jog Falls is 60 km away, a little under two hours by road. It is at its fullest from July to October, during the monsoon.

Yes. Besides the gallery on this site, Paul posts photos and videos on Instagram (instagram.com/pauldsouza12) and Facebook (facebook.com/paul.dsouza.39904).

Honnavar's own station, code HNA on the Konkan Railway, about fifteen minutes away by auto. We arrange pick-up on request; just send your train number.

Yes. The Panchaganga Express runs overnight between Bengaluru and Karwar and stops at Honnavar. Check IRCTC for current timings.

Mangaluru, Goa's Dabolim airport and Hubballi are all roughly four hours away by road. Pick whichever has the better flight for you.

Mangaluru is about 180 km on NH-66, Goa a little further, and Hubballi about 170 km over the ghats.

UPI, bank transfer or cash at the homestay. A small advance on UPI confirms the booking.

If a boat ride is affected by weather it is rescheduled free of charge. For any other change to your dates, message us as early as you can on WhatsApp and we will work it out.

A valid government photo ID for every adult at check-in, no smoking inside the rooms (the yard is fine), quiet after 10:30 PM out of respect for the family and neighbours, and outside guests only with the host's permission. Pets are welcome on request.

No. Packages are shown for two or three nights, but a single night is fine on most dates.