George is the owner of GK's Riverview Homestay and he states that it is a bird sanctuary. This is not a bird sanctuary, he has no knowledge about birds. He knows nothing about the birds genius, habitats, what the birds eats, where they migrate, how long they stay in a particular area, when they lay eggs. He does nothing when... More

We absolutely loved our stay at GKs Riverview. Why? Because George and his family made it a time to remember, they are really, really great hosts. The rooms are clean, comfy and basic, we had one with a fan in the guesthouse which we loved, they also have two A/C rooms in their family house. When you are there, you... More

Stayed here for a night.The location is quintessential Kerala - green paddy fields, backwaters, tall coconut palms and spice gardens all around in a most rural setting.The rooms were basic but spacious, clean and well kept.George Kutty, the owner, was welcoming and arranged for us a canoe ride through the backwaters which was a great experience.As was the walk around... More

As others have noted the rooms here are very basic. The bathroom is essentially a wet room, the shower is not separated, i.e. no curtain or anything, so most of the bathroom gets wet when the shower is used. The bathroom is generally not very nice and also not very clean, but the bedroom is clean, with the floor wiped... More

Don't be put off by the long journey to get there: once you arrive you'll realise that the homestay's isolation is a big part of its charm. If you get a cab to Kottayam, George will arrange a pick up for you - recommende, as the local drivers are a lot more knowledgable of the area. The homestay itself is... More

My wife and I stayed with George for just two nights but had an excellent experience. George is an outstanding host, and genuinely treats you as family when you stay with him. His home is bordered on one side by a gorgeous canal, on the other by expansive green rice fields, and along the sides by trees and a vegetable... More

George was wonderful in getting someone to pick me up from nearby Kottayam at short notice and make sure I arrived safely at his house in the backwaters.  He has been receiving guests for the last 10yrs yet he is just as interested to hear your story and make sure you are well looked after and well fed as if... More

Spent a weekend here. It is not only a fabulous location, but George is a perfect host. Nothing is too much trouble for him and the food is fantastic. The area is so beautiful and you will see normal day to day life on and around the backwaters. Very relaxing. The trip on the river in the canoe was brilliant. More

We stayed at GK Riverview for 3 nights and wish we could have stayed longer. As others have said the rooms are basic. We were a bit nervous about the heating the water with the electric element. However, the rooms were not what we were there for. We spent most of our time exploring the amazing backwaters or relaxing in... More