We had a great time. The place is very beautiful and cleanliness adds to its charm. The caretaker and her husband are very nice people who are always on their toes to help or fulfill your demands. The best part of the trip was we could take our furry friends to make it a complete enjoyable vacation. Would definitely love to come back

Location is beautiful and peaceful. Also I liked naukutchiatal more than nainitaal because its less crowded. Ramesh bhaiya were very helpful. Home is spacious and clean. Reaching there is tricky only for last mile , for that too I got enough help from Doctor sahab and ramesh bahiya. All my family members liked it. I would definitely like to come back here.

This is ideal place to stay away from hustle and bustle of Nainital. Average temperatures are little higher than Nainital but weather is pleasant. This property is newly built and has all basic facilities. Our stay was very comfortable. We enjoyed services of caretaker. Home cooked food was really awesome. Approach to this place is little tricky but both host and caretaker were helpful in giving proper guidance.

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La belie vie house is nicely decorated, very cozy and spacious, plenty of space for just 2 people, and could easily fit in at least 6. It's kept very tidy, by Mahesh, but there is a little issue with the smell of mould. You can't air it out, because of Mosquitos or monkeys getting in so what would be good is possibly mosquito nets on all windows, to allow for more fresh air circulation. It's a very good location for a quiet and calm get away. There is greenery all around, and some beautiful lakes and mountains. Weather in September was mostly warm but never too hot, can get rainy quite quickly, so it's good to come prepared with some indoor activities in mind. There were 2 bathrooms at property, out of which 1 had hot water and was absolutely fine, while the other had cold water and the pressure was quite low, so that might need a little maintenance. The food prepared was local-very tasty dhal and puris. And the housekeeper Makesh was extremely helpful. Just don't play chess with him, he'll beat you .The portion seize was quite big, we found that even when ordering half portions was a bit too much food for us. House is situated quite high up in mountains, so the drive up is beautiful, but if you are not used to altitude, it can make you feel a bit tired quickly. If you are looking for quiet, serene place in nature where to have a simple relaxing break -this place is great. We had a wonderful time practicing yoga, taking I the beautiful views and peaceful surroundings.

We had such a relaxing time and came back feeling so rejuvenated. The house is so very well designed, with attention to the smallest of details. Special mention to the piping hot home-made food that was simply sumptuous. I'd highly recommend this for a relaxed few days far from the noise of the city.

If you are looking for some quiet time up in the mountains, near a lake, with amazing indian food and a house you would want to move in right away, then look no further. We had an amazing week at La Belle Vie, too much of Mahesh’ s outstanding food and weren’t even that much bothered by lots of rain for the first half of our stay. The house is well designed, with a great eye for detail and a very calming atmosphere. Our two young kids loved it as much as we did, they kept finding new corners to play in, climbed up the ladders a hundred times and fell asleep under twinkling lights every night. Arun, the manager is super helpful as well and will organise anything you want to do. Same goes for Rupam and Oli, our hosts, which went out of their way helping us to organise the transport from Delhi to the hills. Keep in mind that this is a fairly remote location and therefore the internet, electricity and hot water can sometimes get cut off. There are lots of warm blankets to cuddle under and no one ever died of a cold shower :) Especially not when you warm up with a hot chai masala right after. Highly recommended. We will be back.

Wow, what an incredible host, home & visit. We could not have asked for a better base of location to visit Naukuchiatal (Uttarakhand). As a host Oli & Rupam was incredible . The Villa was much better than what we expected to be. Rupam guided us in a very nice way to reach the destiny spot and the Hospitality was excellent. The cook Mahesh arranged by you has made dishes very delicious.

We had a lovely time at La Belle. It is strategically placed location, just 0.5 kms from Club Mahindra Resort, thus offering the best of both worlds...privacy of a cottage as well as recreational facilities through tie ups with Club Mahindra. The Manager Arun arranged for paragliding, water sports and roping activities which we enjoyed a lot. Moreover, La Belle is very beautifully designed, decorated and landscaped. All minute details are taken care of...Koda speaker and Finesta sound proof windows, I have already started recommending it to all my friends. Thanks Oli for a great experience.

Quite away from the noise of city. If you need to cut off from your routine this is the place.

One of the most beautiful Airbnb properties in India. Every corner of the house is thoughtfully done. So happy to have stayed there. Their kitchen is fully equipped and functional and deserves a special mention. The staff was very helpful. Super happy with the experience

We were a group of 8 friends who stay at this cottage towards the end of February. Our stay was excellent, specially thanks to the wonderful cottage. The accommodation is tastefully decorated, it's kept clean, it's fairly secluded so noise-free and has a great caretaker. The food provided was as you'd eat at home and like us you can cook up a small bbq too. All in all a fantastic stay and memories that will last us really long. Tips: - Go with people who are easy going and don't have hang ups or egos, you're bound to have a pleasant stay. - Let Mahesh and Arun, the caretaker and manager respectively, know what you want in advance so they can arrange for things. - We found the food portion size quite large and had leftovers for next day, so order carefully (check with Arun). Have a good stay yourself. We'd love to visit the place again.

This was my first trip to The Camphor Tree (and Naukuchiyatal, although I have been to the nearby Bhimtal) The place is neat, clean and very comfortable to stay at. It's at a beautiful spot, and the perfect place to come by with a bunch of friends or with family. You'll find two very friendly dogs at the premises, and the owner, Samir will be more than happy to tell you some very interesting (URL HIDDEN) about them. The place is right next to the lake, so exploring Naukuchiyatal doesn't require anything more than some walking around. It is also well connected to nearby attractions like Bhimtal and Saattaal. Finally, a shoutout to our host: Samir. Not only is he extremely courteous, forthcoming and available, he went out of the way to help us out (even when he didn't have to) to ensure that our stay was a pleasant one. Highly Recommended for stay!

We had a wonderful time at Firdaus this May 2016. We were 7 people including myself, hubby and kid along with my parents and in-laws. We took a Shatabdi express from New Delhi to Kathgodam and hired a taxi from station to Firdaus . It took us about an hour and a half to reach the place. Last few minutes of the drive was a little rocky due to narrow roads. Taxi guy charged 800 Rs for a Travera car. Mahesh the caretaker was available to welcome us. Firdaus is a 3 BHK duplex independent cottage with lawn on the ground floor with a small manicured garden and open space to sit and barbecue , bonfire etc.. There was a terrace and a balcony on 1st floor . Kitchen with fridge and microwave. Entire house is tastefully done with attention to details. Wardrobes in rooms are stocked with spare clean towels , pillows and bedsheets in all rooms. Breakfast is included so Mahesh will cook u whatever u like provided u let him know om advance. We had all our meals except 1 at Firdaus too so he bought the stuff for us and cooked too. It s a tasty homemade light food. We reached in the afternoon and lunch was ready for us. We had planned to spent the remaining day at the cottage only. We played Antakshari and cards in the open lawn in the evening with yummy chai and pakoras. Cottage is overlooking naukuchiyataal and green mountains With an amazing view. Had a guḍ night s sleep. Next day started early with light rains and an amazing weather. Had our breakfast and left for nainital around 1130am. Mahesh helped us book an Innova for entire day in 3000/-. We did all sightseeing and had lunch at the boat house club at nainital mall road. Nice place with tasty food. Reached back Firdaus at around 7pm. Nainital is about 25 kms and took 1 hour to reach. Mahesh took us on a local tour the third morning in and around areas amongst the forest and lake... It was too good. Started for station at 1 from the place. Overall a wonderful trip away from the crowded city life. My family including senior citizens and kid had a gala time. We did fall in love with the hills :):) Thanks Smita and Mahesh...::

It was an amazing experience at Firdaus...very comfortable,luxurious,soothing and relaxable place with very lovely interiors. One can easily write a book or paint over there. We enjoyed a lot..house was well maintained by care taker ...got a great view of (URL HIDDEN) can easily enjoy nature over there..

Stayed at Firdaus with my family for a weekend. Each one of us liked the house to our taste. Parents liked it much because of the early morning bird chirping and the awesome tea they got to enjoy with it. Rest of us loved it for the quaintness and proximity to everything. The place had awesome views outside and most soothing decor inside.. Smita has done the place up so well that you end up wanting to re-do your house back home.. i am definitely recommending this place to everyone.. the only small issue that bothered us were the number of dogs around the place..some wild, some pet -they can create a nuisance at times..

Our visit to Firdaus was heavenly. It's a three room basic cottage and has been decorated with various artifacts. There's a caretaker, who's very humble and can help with simple meals for a small fee. The ground floor consists of one big room and small living cum dining area. There's a fully equipped kitchen which one can use for tea/cofee/maggi/snacks. Caretaker is very responsive. For a bigger group, I would recommend that one orders food from the nearby hotel/restaurant. First floor has two rooms with a common area. Outside the house, there's a sitting area and lawn. The view is incredible as the lake is visible from the rooms/balconies. The cottage is located a little away from the main road and the last 300 meters is kuccha/village road. We have been here earlier and had our expectations right, i.e. we were in a home and not a hotel. The house has everything one can need. We used to have morning tea in the middle of the hills with birds chirping around and evenings sitting under the stars. All in all, it is the kind of break a family like ours needed from hectic city life.

Our stay at Firdaus was fantastic! Smita was a great hostess and stayed in constant contact with me during our trek to Firdaus to make sure I had no trouble finding the house. Once we arrived, no one in my group wanted to leave. Our group arrived after midnight after a long drive from Lucknow, but the minute we arrived at the house in Firadaus we forgot all about our long drive. We were immediately in paradise. We were greeted by Mahesh the housekeeper and he was amazingly helpful. In the morning we were treated to great chai and a fantastic breakfast. The views from the house are incredible and breathtaking. We also were able to walk down to the lake and go for a swim after a hike through a lush trail. All in all, our stay was well to short. I am looking forward to visiting again.

Perfect! Magical! Must Visit! Running short of words to describe our stay at Smita's beautiful home... The home has been beautifully done up and is nestled in a secluded corner with breathtaking views of the lake. The caretaker Mahesh left no stone unturned to make our stay comfortable and make some great pahadi food and was very courteous and respectful. Our stay was rejuvenating and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommended for a quick get away from Delhi.... We'll be back :)

Smita (owner) has taken care of everything here.. amazing location.. great hospitality.. and a superbly done up home.. it feels as if you just wanna settle here.. loved it completely..

When you feel overwhelmed by traffic, routine, deadlines, meetings and need to unwind in a place where you can hear birds chirping, fresh air to breathe and sky full of stars.Then you are thinking of Firdaus. Extremely tasteful decor and a fantastic helper in Mahesh are tremendous value adds to this already fantastic abode. Highly recommended for family vacation or group of friends.

This is a great vacation Home! We loved it. Go for it!

If you talk about pool then dont even expect a common clean pool. The cook is humble and good but they don't have many option for food available with them.

Krishna Kunj is a wonderful home amidst nature. The resplendent view of Bhimtal makes this a unique place to stay. The home is cosy and you'd immediately feel the warmth after arrival. Even though the hosts were away on a holiday, they made sure that all arrangements were in place and the caretaker took care of all our needs. We look forward to a longer stay in future.

What to Say...when I reached there..found the place very calm, away from all hassle and yes its a fact...a place closer to serenity and peace.... The house is facing the Bhimtal lake and yes a splendid view it was...the car comes up to the door steps..and if you need to walk down or up towards the lake..its a very comfort level walk the slope.... We all loved this place..which made us feel like home and no restrictions :) that was the best (URL HIDDEN) the evening you can relax in the Hari sir's garden over the "Jhulla" and have a look over the lakeside... My morning walk was a great experience....which was relaxing walk across the lake side and @ the house..... The surroundings to any locations was less then 500mts...groceries if reqd..(to have it inside the house), food there is a veg restaurant (Rituraj) explore that....and Kiran which for Non Veg..... The caretaker Sushila and the kids were a good companion for us.....the BF prepared by Sushila was like having a homemade BF (breakfast).....she can cook the way you want...but I would suggest go as per the local make which she can make... Hari Sir / Maam....you home has made us a "Deewana" for this place and we surely would come back again...Thanks for being in touch across the days we were there...and also never to forget, Zakhir Bhai, an experienced driver and person who knows what is around. Have a pleasant and peacefull day / year ahead

Highly recommended for comfortable stay . Great location , Greater hosts . No non veg . Thoroughly enjoyed the experience .

Brig Pant and KumKum aunty were so caring that we felt at home at their little paradise. Kumkum aunty ensured our stay was comfortable and guided us well to nearby places and activities. Their interest and knowledge about ayurveda/homeopathy is immaculate that one yearns to learn more from them. The place is as described in the listing with your own private entrance with a car park. It is a perfect setting for people of all ages. You get to enjoy tranquil nature right by the lake side and the neighborhood is quite safe. Easy connectivity to all activities is an added advantage. Travelled with my wife and 2 yr old daughter. Yes, she did enjoy it to the fullest.

This was for us a last minute detour due to the monsoon rains. We had been looking at the property for a while and the moment the rains played spoil sport on our 3 day vacation we knew we had to try and see if we would be accommodated at such short notice. The booking effort was easy on the go and Mrs. Pant was prompt to say the least. Post that it was just a matter of getting there. Quite contrary to it's other more popular and crowded cousin (nainital) , bhimtal is quite the opposite. The hard driving rain made it even more magical. The house is located literally across the road from the lake. The interiors are clean, rustic and smell of home. A lot of times for me the 'smell of the place' does the trick. And it's not literal but metaphorical. You have everything you need inside the walls and thrown on top of it is the unlimiting view of the water from the small living room, the porch, the driveway etc etc. the hosts are extremely welcoming and non intrusive. Mr. Pant is a man of many vocations and hence extremely engaging conversations are on the offer. The food is as good as home food gets and the service excellent. My wife, my son and I came back extremely happy with our little stay in the lake side and the fact that we met two extremely interesting folks who played host and shared their patch of paradise with flair. Thank you both!

Though a short stay of just one day, we had a good, peaceful time staying at Himalyan Lakeside Guesthouse Hari Sir and Kumkum Ma'am are wonderful folks who have lived an itinerant life and one can enjoy long, engaging conversations with them on varied topics. They are warm and caring folks who make you feel at home instantly. Highly recommended!

Location is perfect....right on lake and market but still fully private

This was my second visit to Mr. and Mrs. Pant. This time I visited Bhimtal with my wife. We reached 2 am in early morning but still uncle was there to receive us. He made sure we are comfortable. We were greeted with Home baked cake and a great red wine. Staying with uncle and aunty and sharing stories with them is always great way to relax and spend time in bhimtal. Both of them are full of life and make their guests feel at home. The property is located next to Bhimtal and one gets splendid view of the lake and mountain range. For our family it is like a vacation home. We look forward to meet uncle and aunty pretty soon. swapnil

Super place. If you want to relax in Bhimtal, this is the best place for you. Simply loved it. Humble people who helped us throughout the stay. Stunning view from the room.

Beautiful and comfortable place with all the possible amneties. The weather was awesome and the blooming flowers made the stay even more refreshing. The house is on 2 levels and each unit is self sufficient. We were a big group of 13 people and never felt strained for space. Nice cosy place with good upkeep. The house has a beautiful and spacious lawn and terrace apart from balconys on each floor. The place is walking distance from the jheel though the climb is a little steep . The view of the jheel is mesmerising from the terrace. We did the trek to the temple twice and got good directions from the host. Our host ,kunal ,was available all the time either on phone or on (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) to guide us and assist us . Overall a good vacation and would look forward to more.

VARUN is a super host . I briefly interacted with him during my short stay but not for a single second it did I feel that we are strangers . Their home stay is amazing . Bang for your buck . Stocked with any and all amenities and utensils one could need .I never felt like that I was away from home . The balcony the open garden with fountain was the icing on the cake added on to the calm evenings. You get the privacy , the cleanliness is unmatched . The balcony/ garden is lovely hangout at and watch a sunset with chilled beer . The care taker Surender is such a genuine person . It was my first experience staying in home stay and he made me comfortable staying there . I sincerely would like to thank him for his hospitality and taking care of me . I wish I could have stayed longer . But that’s not the end . I intend to return back whenever I visit BHIMTAAL . I recommend every tourist or guest to consider staying here because , no other lodging will provide you the feeling of indigenous touch like VISTA LAGO gives. Thanks for everything VARUN , we will smile every time we think of BHIMTAAL ! Love , JAI.

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