A True Rajasthani Family Stay in Jaisalmer
Every homestay has a story.
The Second Home has a legacy.
This warm Rajasthani family stay in Jaisalmer was born from the vision of Balu (Jitendra) — a guide and hotelier who has welcomed travelers since 1996. For nearly three decades, he has shared the desert’s history, its legends, its cuisine, and its soul with visitors from around the world.
Over the years, guests often said the same thing: “Your hospitality feels like home.”
So, Balu decided to build exactly that — a place where travelers don’t just stay, but truly belong.
Hospitality feels different when your host can connect with you.
Balu speaks English, Italian, French, and Hindi, allowing him to guide international and Indian travelers with ease.
Many guests say that their favorite part of staying here isn’t the room or the decor.
It’s the conversations.
The stories.
The feeling that the desert is speaking to them through someone who knows every dune, every fort wall, every hidden lane.
Each room at The Second Home is thoughtfully designed for travelers who appreciate space and comfort.
The rooms measure 20 x 25 feet, which equals 500 sq. ft.
This makes them significantly larger than typical hotel rooms in Jaisalmer.
There’s room to move. Room to relax. Room to breathe after a long desert day.
The interiors reflect the warm hues of Rajasthan — sandstone textures, carved touches, traditional patterns, and handmade elements that give each corner a story of its own.
Rajasthani design isn’t just about beautiful carvings. It’s about emotion.
It’s about the golden color of Jaisalmer stone.
The play of light through jharokhas.
The charm of handcrafted details.
The peaceful echo of courtyards.
The Second Home was built with these elements at its core:
Every corner feels personal because it is personal. The family chose each design element with intention and memory. Nothing is commercial or rushed.
It’s a home, not a hotel — and guests feel that difference instantly.
What sets this homestay in Jaisalmer apart is the family behind it.
Guests often join them for chai.
For stories.
For local tips you won’t find online.
For the small gestures that remind you of home — whether it’s a warm welcome, help with travel plans, or food recommendations made with genuine care.
Here, hospitality isn’t a service. It’s a tradition.
The Second Home sits close to Jaisalmer’s top attractions, making it ideal for explorers:
Everything you want to see is within easy reach. Walk, ride, or take a short tuk-tuk trip — you’ll be there in no time.
The Second Home is more than a stay. It’s an experience shaped by warmth.
The combination of Balu’s long experience, his multilingual connection with guests, and the family’s genuine hospitality has given the homestay a soul.
Travelers feel that the moment they step inside.
Some come for a night.
Many stay longer.
Most return again.
Because here, you are not a room number. You are a guest of the family.
And in Rajasthan, that means everything.
A homestay that began as a dream is today a living space full of stories, laughter, culture, and the timeless charm of Jaisalmer.
Whether you’re coming for the desert, the history, the food, or the quiet peace of the golden city, The Second Home promises one thing:
You’ll arrive as a traveler.
You’ll leave with a second home.