I built this house in Puri, and I open it to travellers and pilgrims.
You arrive to white walls and quiet rooms. You leave having painted them
with temple mornings, sea air, and whatever Puri gave you.
Nothing on this list is an attraction. It is simply how a day here tends to go,
in the order it usually happens.
05:40
The temple wakes first
You will hear the conch from the terrace before the town has stirred, and long before you have found your slippers.
07:15
Tea, made by you
The kitchen is yours. Most of my guests make tea before they make plans. A few end up cooking dinner for everybody.
09:00
Ten minutes to the gate
Grand Road is a short auto ride. Go early, leave your phone behind, and tell the caretaker when to expect you back.
18:30
The sea, then my terrace
The beach is close enough to visit on a whim. Come back, sit among my plants, and do nothing at all for an hour.
The rooms
Four rooms downstairs. One upstairs.
Every room has a king bed, its own bathroom with hot water, air conditioning
and a ceiling fan. Four of them sit on the ground floor and share the kitchen,
the dining hall and the 50" television. The fifth has all of that to itself.
4 rooms · sleeps 2 each
The King Rooms
Vanilla
Ivory
Snow
Pearl
Four king rooms, all on the ground floor — no stairs, no climbing with luggage. Book one, or take all four if you are travelling together.
King bed
AC
Attached bath
No stairs
₹2,000per room, per night
Often less — ask me
Only one · sleeps 4
The whole top floor
Moon Light
Two double beds, a kitchen of its own, its own 32" television, and a door onto my rooftop garden. Third floor, up the stairs — worth every step, if you can manage them.
Two double beds
Private kitchen
Terrace access
32" TV
₹3,200per night
Often less — ask me
About the rates
These are the full-season prices. Most of the year, I charge less.
Depending on the season I usually give a discount — sometimes as much as half.
I would rather you call and ask than close this page thinking you cannot afford
a week in Puri. Tell me your dates and I will tell you honestly what I can do.
I ran my own business for most of my working life. The idea of hosting came to
me on a holiday of my own — I stayed somewhere that felt like a transaction,
and decided the house I had built in Puri could feel like the opposite.
I am not at the property every hour of the day, but a caretaker is, and I am
always a phone call away. Ask me which gate of the temple to use, which auto
driver not to pay in advance, and how to get to Konark without being overcharged.
I have lived here my whole life. Use that.
Every word below is from a Google review, exactly as the guest wrote it.
These are the phrases that come up again and again.
clean rooms 10helpful owner 8homely atmosphere 5peaceful location 4near railway station 3kitchen 3humble host 2cozy room 2near temple 2near bus stand 2
I have visited Puri before, but my hotel experience this time was truly wonderful. The hotel is very close to the railway station and also not far from the Jagannath Temple. Shanti Ranjan Kaku's care and hospitality towards his guests are truly praiseworthy. The food arrangements were excellent, and the room and bathroom were extremely clean and spotless. Above all, I never felt like I was staying in a hotel — it felt just like home. I travelled with my parents, and they also thoroughly enjoyed Kaku's warm hospitality and felt very comfortable throughout our stay. Kaku arranged all the transportation for us, including cars and toto rides, which made everything very convenient. Overall, my experience was absolutely amazing. I am truly overwhelmed by the warmth and hospitality we received. Whenever I visit Puri again, I will definitely stay there.
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Pampa BhowmickGoogle · 2 months ago
I just felt like "home" nothing less. I had a wonderful experience staying at Casa Blanka. The host Santi Ranjan sir were super friendly and made me feel at home. The room was clean, cozy, and had all the amenities I needed. The location was perfect with easy access to local attraction's and public transport. Thank you Jai Jagannath
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Sharathchandra KumarGoogle · 6 months ago
One of the best option for homestay near railway station and family friendly. Host Mr. Ranjan Sir is very humble and also helped us to plan our trip with all possible options, god bless him and his family. Highly recommend, especially for families. Jai Jagannath
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Shivam MittalGoogle · 8 months ago
We had a nice stay in casa blanca, The rooms were clean and spacious. Also, all the famous places like temples and beaches are nearby within 5 km. You can cook food in the kitchen and have tea or coffee in the dining hall which is very spacious and can also enjoy watching tv while having your meal. Owner was very cooperative and helped us with all the required details. Thank you casa blanca for making our stay comfortable and memorable.
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Ankita JhaGoogle · 8 months ago
Very good experience, very calm and peaceful area, service is too good and owner is very helpful and fabulous nature, i suggest to all of you guys please visit once I am dmm sure u want visit again and again.
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Priyanka RanaGoogle · 9 months ago
It was a rather pleasant experience staying at this place. The owner, Mr Mishra was very kind to take me around the city for a quick tour. He also suggested me good restaurants in the city that met my expectations. Would highly recommend this place!
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Aditya GadgilGoogle · a year ago
I had the opportunity of staying at this lovely place. The place is clean, homely and near the Puri Railway Station. The rooms and washroom were also up to the mark. The Owner and his family were extremely accommodating and even offered to drop at the Railway station. They helped me plan my stay in the city and I loved their unique perspective on the town Puri. Would recommend for all travellers, especially solo and family. Do mention if you have any special requests while booking with them, they will surely try to accommodate. Homely atmosphere. The owner Mr. Mishra is very kind and attentive.
No booking engine, no instant-confirm screen. Tell me your dates and how many
of you there are, and you will get a reply from me — usually within the hour.
A one-night advance confirms the room and keeps it yours.
Four rooms on the ground floor — Vanilla, Ivory, Snow and Pearl. They are the same room four times over, so whichever is free is the one you get.
In the room
King bed with fresh linen
Air conditioning and a ceiling fan
Attached bathroom with a geyser
Wardrobe, desk and a mirror
Ground floor — no stairs at all
Shared with the house
The kitchen, free to use any time
The dining hall and its long table
A 50" television in the common area
The rooftop garden
The rate
Per room
₹2,000 a night
Off-season
Often much less — call and ask
To confirm
One night in advance
Travelling as a large family? Take two, three or all four — they sit next to each other on the same floor.
The whole third floor. Two double beds, a kitchen that belongs to you alone, and a door that opens onto my rooftop garden.
Yours alone
Two double beds — sleeps four comfortably
A private kitchen, not the shared one
Your own 32" television
Direct access to the rooftop terrace
Attached bathroom with a geyser
Air conditioning and ceiling fans
Please read this part
Third floor, staircase only — there is no lift
Not suitable for anyone who struggles with stairs
If you are travelling with elderly parents, take two King Rooms downstairs instead. Moon Light is the best room in my house and the hardest to reach, and I would rather tell you that now than have you climb it with luggage at five in the morning.
The rate
Per night
₹3,200
Off-season
Often much less — call and ask
To confirm
One night in advance
Call or message me with your dates. I will tell you what is free and what it costs for those particular days. To hold the room, I ask for one night's rent in advance.
What the advance does
The room becomes yours — cleaned, aired and locked
It comes off the calendar, so nobody else is offered it
It is adjusted against your bill, not an extra charge
Why I started asking
People used to call, ask me to keep a room, and never arrive. Meanwhile a family would be standing at my gate and I would have to turn them away for a guest who never came. The advance means I never have to make that choice again — and it means the room you were promised is genuinely waiting for you.
Paying
UPI — Google Pay, PhonePe or Paytm
Bank transfer
The balance in cash on arrival, if you prefer
Plans change, and trains are late. Tell me as early as you can and I will move your dates rather than keep the money.
A proper kitchen with a gas stove, utensils, and a dining hall that seats a dozen. My guests use it freely — it is the thing people mention most in their reviews.
You can
Cook your own meals, any time of day
Make tea without asking anyone
Eat together at the long table
Watch the 50" television while you eat
I ask that you
Wash what you use
Keep non-vegetarian cooking out of this kitchen
Many of my guests are here on pilgrimage, and the house keeps to that. Moon Light upstairs has a kitchen of its own.
An open terrace lined with my potted plants. Open all day, and the best place in the house at six in the morning and again at six in the evening.
What it is good for
Morning tea, before the heat arrives
Drying clothes on the line
Hearing the temple over the rooftops
Sitting still, which is underrated in Puri
One request
I water those plants every day and I am quietly proud of them. Please enjoy the terrace, but leave the pots where they are.
There is a washing machine in the house. It costs ₹50 for a load — that covers the water, the power and the detergent, and nothing more.
Laundry
Washing machine, ₹50 per use
Washing line on the terrace, free
Iron available on request
A laundry service nearby for bigger loads — I can arrange it
Hot water
A geyser in every bathroom, on whenever you need it
Nobody has to ask me for hot water in this house. Turn it on and use it.
Free parking inside the gate, for guests only. There is room for a car and for several two-wheelers.
Space for
One car, inside the compound
Several bikes and scooters
Good to know
Tell me in advance if you are driving down
The lane is narrow — come in slowly
The gate is locked at night; the caretaker has the key
Two-wheelers can be rented nearby. Ask me, not a tout
Wi-Fi reaches every room. Ask the caretaker for the password when you arrive — it is also written on a card by the stairs.
Practical
Free Wi-Fi throughout the house
Power sockets beside every bed
Power cuts are short and rare, and there is backup lighting
Every network has good coverage in Sarbodaya Nagar
If you are here to work rather than to pray, the dining hall is the best spot — a big table, good light, and nobody in your way.
I do not run a restaurant. What I have is a kitchen you can use, and firm opinions about where to eat nearby.
Your options
Cook in the shared kitchen
Breakfast can be arranged — ask me the night before
Small eateries on the main road, five minutes on foot
Mahaprasad at Ananda Bazar, inside the temple complex
Worth doing once
Eat Mahaprasad at the temple rather than anywhere else. Ask me how it works before you go — it is not obvious the first time, and I can save you an hour.
I arrange transport for my guests. Not as a business — I simply know the drivers, and I know what a fair price is.
I can arrange
A pick-up from the railway station
A car and driver for Konark or Chilika
Toto rides around town
A rented two-wheeler
Before you book anything
Ask me what it should cost. Travel agents near the temple quote visitors two or three times the local rate, and there is no reason for you to pay it.
Timings
Check-in
12:00 noon (edit)
Check-out
11:00 am (edit)
Early arrival
Usually fine — tell me your train
Late arrival
Any hour. The caretaker lives here
The house keeps to
No non-vegetarian cooking in the shared kitchen
No smoking indoors; the terrace is fine
Quiet after 10 pm — other guests are up at five
Footwear off at the main door
Payment
One night in advance to confirm the booking
UPI, bank transfer or cash for the balance
Every guest over 18 shows a photo ID on arrival
This is a three-storey house with a staircase and no lift. I would rather tell you now than have you find out with your bags in your hands.
Floor by floor
All four King Rooms are on the ground floor — no stairs
The kitchen and dining hall are on the common floor
Moon Light is on the third floor, staircase only
Bathrooms have a step at the entrance
The caretaker carries bags up, always
If you are travelling with elders
Book the King Rooms. They are on the ground floor and you can walk straight in from the gate. Do not book Moon Light for a group that includes anyone who finds stairs difficult — three flights, several times a day, around temple visits, is more than it sounds.
Call me before you book and I will tell you plainly whether this house suits your group.
I do not live at the property full time. A caretaker does, and he is the person you will see every day.
What that means for you
Someone is at the house at every hour
Check-in works whatever time your train gets in
The caretaker handles keys, water, Wi-Fi, parking and laundry
I am a phone call away, in English, Hindi, Odia or Bengali
If something is not right, call me directly. I would far rather fix it while you are still here than read about it in a review afterwards.
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