Quaint Wood Cottage-Sherpa khangba - Home Stay in Darjeeling - Darjeeling, India

We stumbled upon this cottage because of a friend and I can't stop talking about the amazing time we had here with my friends and the host(who is now a friend too). Right from the time we met Rapden(host), he has been really the sweetest with all of us. Thank you so much for hosting us, teaching us how to make Momo and taking us out on a run in the morning. I enjoyed everything here. Hope your plans for the Homestay keep progressing. Also I wish you all the best for your upcoming runs!

If I ever felt home somewhere beside my house then this place is top of my list. I highly recommend people to stay in this place for many reasons but the main reason is the humble and generous behaviour of Mr.Rapden. The view from the balcony and also from the room is mind blowing and the rooms are just fantastic and their home made food is finger licking good. But top of that this place is a perfect stay.

Good accommodation can make your travel exponentially better and there is hardly any place better than Quaint Wood Cottage. For those looking for a simple, laid back place for a few days to revive yourself it is perfect. Our host Mr. Rapden is an amazing person and helped us in every way possible, we made lots of requests and he obliged to all of them with a smile in his face. I'd recommend everyone to give this place a go and surely you'll not be disappointed.

We booked for 4 days and ended up staying 10! Rapden Sorjee Sherpa made us feel so welcome with his outstanding hospitality and kindness. We loved our little area of his cottage with our own separate living room, bedroom and a balcony. The view from the balcony is amazing and with the clouds rolling in and out, it's constantly changing. It's a bit of a walk to the town but Rapden organized a driver to collect us whenever we were ready. There's a western toilet and wonderful hot water shower. Rapden is a good cook but his cousins come and cook too and it's amazing food. I wish for the day we come back, and we will!

Through rain & mist we arrive at Quaint Wood Cottage, standing amidst the clouds, on the daunting edges of Tenzing Norgay Road, Alubari!! Though at the beginning it felt wrong to have taken a place that far away from the town of Darjeeling, but once reaching the place, there were no doubts, it was the best place to loose yourself into the nature, to feel the mountains, yet convenient enough to reach the town and find other vehicles for rent!! On arriving, Mr. Sherpa, the host with a warm greeting welcomed and showed us around the place. A cosy and spacious cottage, very well maintained, clean and hygienic, including a balcony with a great view, and rooms that gave us the view of the Sunrise!! Mrs. Dawa (Mr. Sherpa's spouse) over the entire time of our visit took care of us with her delicious cooking, that we definitely will never forget!! Other than the perfect positioning of the cottage and comfortable stay the best part was the hospitality and warmth we were provided with, that made us all feel like home far from home!! The entire Darjeeling trip was a great one, but the best part was to stay over Quaint Wood Cottage, a place with both affordable stay and fooding, with the luxury of feeling home, a feeling hard to express, which made us feel like never leaving! No doubt but someday I definitely would love to go back there!! Anybody planning a trip to Darjeeling is definitely recommended to give them a try, I guarantee an absolute gratification!! Simply put, Seventh Heaven for a Wanderlust!!

If you are thinking about staying at Darjeeling then look no where else. Where else can you get affordable homestay with an amazing tour guide and person. Away from the hustle and bustle of Darjeeling the QuaintWood Cottage is located in my favorite section of the area. it is far enough from the city while being close enough to be a walkable distance. In fact, if you don't mind walking you can experience much more because of the cottages proximity to another neigbhoring town Jorebungalow and Tiger Hill. As for the house itself, the amenities are all there including Wi-Fi, TV, and even a kitchen. The house is very clean and Nilu, the cook is not only genuinely a great person but also a great cook. In fact, every night I was finding a new favorite dish; her chicken dish was the best I have ever had! As for the host Rapden, he really makes your trip here a memorable experience. We stayed 3 days in Darjeeling and Rapden took us on multiple walking tours that let us truly experience the beauty of the area. The local cuisine like Tai P.o. (sp?) and chicken momo were all amazing experiences. Touring with Rapden as your guide really gives you an experience like no other. Our first tour was through monastaries that are not crowded by often rude tourists but very serene. Throughout the trip, we walked pass throngs of Jeeps filled with miseravle tourists waiting hours in traffic. I know that if we had been on the guided hotel tours I would not have enjoyed Darjeeling. Honestly, Rapden and Nilu with their genuine kindness and love of people created an experience of a lifetime while being the most affordable place in the area. In fact, I am returning to the cottage in the near future because 3 days was not enough. If you don't mind walking, I can guarantee you will not be disappointed staying here. Wonderful host, who I consider a friend and what a wonderful stay!

'Atithi Devo Bhava' accurately describes my experience at the Quaint Wood Cottage. Rapden and Dawa are hands down the best hosts in Darjeeling. They took excellent care - from providing seamless check-in and check-out to cooking up amazing delicacies. Rapden is extremely knowledgeable; I strongly recommend consulting him if you're preparing a sightseeing itinerary. The Cottage offers a breathtaking view of the hills - believe me, the stay and its surroundings look much better than in the photos. It is, indeed, 'above the clouds'! Strategically located in the middle of Tenzing Norgay Road (Alubari), the property is away from hustle-and-bustle of the town and makes an excellent starting point for long hikes, to either Darjeeling Mall or Jorebungalow (30 minutes' walk from the property). If you feel too lazy for a hike, you can spend hours in the balcony enjoying the view or visit the beautiful Alubari Monastery located next to the property and enjoy its serenity. More importantly, the hosts are extremely courteous and kind and treat their guests like family. I am booking this listing for my subsequent Darjeeling trips!

The best of both worlds- a beautiful cottage nestled in a picturesque village and yet so close to all the sites one would like to visit. The hospitality of the host, professionalism and efficiency of the other members makes us want to visit again and again. Waking up to the sound of drums from the nearby monastery, followed by the call of the roosters, being served steaming hot cups of excellent tea, followed by sumptuous meals, hiking, sightseeing.....what else can one ask for. Recommended for everyone of all ages.....my son of 1and half years can't seem to forget the experience.....this is the best place to stay if you want a sweet hangover of your travels to stay with you forever.