A hill villa built by local craftsmen, set in a fruit orchard with the Panchachuli peaks on the horizon. Come for the fireplace, stay for the bonfires.
Relax, eat, enjoy, pray & live. A home in the hills, run with love rather than like a hotel.
Joie de Vivre is a boutique homestay in Sashbani–Letibunga, a quiet village about 12 km from Mukteshwar town in Uttarakhand. Local craftsmen built the stone walls, wooden staircases and attic rooms in traditional hill style. Our caretaker Naresh and his family live on the property and cook every meal.
Book the whole 3 BHK villa for your group, the two attic rooms as a 2 BHK, or a single attic room on weekdays. Breakfast is included with every stay.
Rates are per night for 4–6 guests. Each additional guest is ₹2,500 per night. Holiday, Christmas and New Year rates differ. See the villa & rooms →
Add these to any booking. We plan them around the weather, the season and how slow you want your day to be.
Hatha yoga and guided meditation with certified teachers.
A walk through the jungle to a private picnic by the waterfall.
Authentic Kumaoni meals cooked by locals, and breakfast with every stay.
A fire pit in the stone courtyard, a grill and a sky full of stars.
For groups of six or more: your stay, every meal, guided hikes and trails, and daily yoga and meditation. Made for friends, families, wellness circles and small team offsites.
MorningMorningStart on the grass beside the conservatory, where the first light lands. Yoga, chai, or just birdsong.
All dayWatch the light move across the hills from the cushioned benches. There's always a chessboard set up.
AfternoonCake and pakoras at the long table, then a nap in the garden hammock.
EveningSunset over the ridges, then a bonfire and barbecue on the stone courtyard.
NightBack indoors, the brick hearth is crackling. Pick a board game, or a book from the attic library.
Village trails and a waterfall start right outside the gate. The Mukteshwar Temple, Chauli ki Jali and Bhalu Gaad are a short drive away.
Chai at the twin culvert, then a path down to a waterfall you can see from the house.
The local bazaar, with cafés along the Sargakhet road.
An ancient Shiva temple and a sheer cliff with wide Himalayan views.
Temple towns and lakes within driving distance.
Joie de Vivre is a family home, not a hotel. Here's who'll be looking after you.
Joie de Vivre is Reema's home in the hills, built by local craftsmen in the traditional Kumaoni style and filled with art, books and music. Guests say she is warm and helpful, always happy to suggest trekking spots and local places to eat.
“Reema is an amazing host and makes the stay even more comfortable and memorable.”— Shivani S., Google review
Naresh lives on the property with his family and looks after the house, the garden and you. He cooks Kumaoni and North Indian meals with local produce, and the food comes up in almost every review.
“His healthy and delicious food truly feels homely.”— Shivani S., Google review
The Hostizzy team hosts Joie de Vivre on Reema's behalf. They handle your enquiry, booking and check-in details, and are a WhatsApp message away before and during your stay.
Say hello to Chintu and Bruno, our friendly resident dogs, who greet guests with wagging tails. Worth knowing if anyone in your group has allergies. Guests can't bring their own pets.
Making a house in the hills is very different from making a home in the hills… Joie De Vivre is a home. And you feel that with every breath, every glance and every touch. You can visualise happy families huddled near the fireplace, excited cackles wafting out into the nippy night.
Beautiful and awestruck property surrounded by serene nature… The place is extremely neat, clean, and peaceful — perfect for a relaxing staycation. Special thanks to Naresh, the cook and caretaker… His healthy and delicious food truly feels homely.
This was our second stay at Joie de Vivre in Mukteshwar, and it was just as wonderful as the first. The property is beautifully located amidst serene hills and forest, far from the usual tourist crowd… Reema, the owner, was warm and helpful—she suggested some nice trekking spots and local places to eat.
The best place to stay in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand… Every room has been carefully curated and tastefully done… They even do Barbeque with Veg and Non veg freshly sourced food from the local market.
We stayed for 11 days at Joie de Vivre and it was all the things we needed .. a break , a staycation, a quiet time , a home away from home… If you are looking for a home to stay and work or even relax in , this is the place !
There are so many things to love about the property, the Attic room, glass room, ample sunlight in the rooms with glass ceiling, rustic interior, lawn outside the cottage, board games, books and above all peace and tranquility.
We had a fantastic experience staying at Joie de Vivre homestay. Starting from the home cooked food, to the cosy tastefully done interiors and ofcourse the fantastic surroundings made our short but sweet stay memorable.
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Alternate number: +91 98102 35304
