Vatsalyam Home Stay

I would without absolutely any doubt recommend this homestay. It is a beautiful location, with breath taking views from the balcony. The food is some of the best homecooked food that I have ever tasted. The hosts were brilliant, very welcoming and you certainly feel part of the extended family. The staff were also lovely, & last but not least, Uno, their beautiful labrador made us very welcome also. If you're visiting Shimla, then this is the place to stay.

Vatsayalam homestay is a true home away from home. My husband and I were looking for a quiet place to read and work and couldn't have found a better option. It was exactly the way it was shown in the picture. Neat, clean, and cozy. If you want some peace from the city noises, this is a place to stay :). You can also see several beautiful birds while sipping your tea or coffee. The place is around 8 km from the Shimla main town, but it is easily accessible with taxis. There are also buses. The area is residential and safe. Asheesh, the host, was very helpful and answered our requests very promptly. We also had great conversations with Asheesh and his father. They were very respectful of our space. We would definitely like to stay here again.

If you want to opt for a Airbnb in Shimla, this is the best place for a stay. With no doubt, Vatsalyam has the most mountain facing spectacular view you'll get from your room. They have 1 service appt, 2 & 3BHK rooms as well. I opted for the service appt for a week. Its 5 KM away from the Mall road. As soon as we reached there was breakfast surved. The host Asheesh is a really great, friendly and helpful person. He'll help for everything be it recommending good places for visit/food/site seeing or be it anything. On the last dat, we were hosted by his family for dinner. Asheesh's family is also very welcoming and lovely. We had a great time with the entire family. Plus they have a lab dog too who is very playful. We stayed there for a week and it was very peaceful and relaxing stay. Everyday waking up to the view of mountains and pine tree was a bliss. This place is not less than a 5* place. I would recommend this totally. Its exp of a lifetime.

The trip to Shimla is always exciting and if the quality of your accommodation and food is excellent, what more can one ask for ? Our one week’s stay at Vatsalyam residences this June ensured that we had one of the most memorable stay of our life. Situated barely 3 km from the city’s busy hub of Mall Road in the sylvan surroundings of a Cedar forest, the transformation is eclectic to say the least. You suddenly feel one with the nature and at peace. The property is newly built and very well furnished. The view from every room is fulsome and one could gaze for hours at the vast view. Five out of seven famous hills of Shimla can be seen in one sweep of eyes. The big, airy and sunny rooms with modern bathrooms having 24-hour hot water provision, are most comfortable. The crisp, clean linen and towels make you feel secure in a homely environment . The finger lickable food , cooked lovingly by the hostesses, and served in utmost hygienic environment, is a delight. Don’t hesitate to ask for delicately flavoured Dalia (porridge) and stuffed paranthas. Last but not the least - THE Shardas. A wonderful family with perfect amalgamation of what Himachal, its people and culture stands for. Humble to the core and affectionate in nature, they ensure that you feel like part of their extended family. And , of course, UNO - their pet dog. Whether you are a pet lover or hater, you dare not ignore him. I challenge you to try to avoid him and not get won over by his innocent looks and pleading eyes. Mrs R Sharma and Dr S.K. Sharma, New Delhi

Excellent place to stay for your trip! Been there during May and felt utmost satisfaction from the staff's hospitality and etiquette. The owner and his family are very respectful and generous towards their guests and they also provide adequate facilities to have a problem free trip. They also set up custom suggestive itenenaries at very cheap prices incase you have trouble deciding where you want to go, and also book drivers for the treacherous and dangerous routes of Shimla. Overall, an excellent choice for stay.

'Vatsalyam' as the name suggests, is the exact feeling one gets after a homely stay in the valleys of Shimla. Not to miss the most fascinating part of the entire stay, it's wide coverage of balcony cum terrace area. The love and respect that we got from the entire Sharda family made us feel at ease and home. The most delicious part it's home-made food was just the cherry on the cake. With so much of perfection and cleanliness it was served with so much of love and care. Uncle, Aunty, Asheeshbhai and Ma'am were perfect hosts of our entire stay. Not to forget the most integral part of the family it's pet UNO... again as the name suggests all the family members are at their best and Number one to serve.