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Reviewed 1 November 2017 via mobile After an hour of relaxing on a boat on Kerala's backwaters we arrived at the Riverside Retreat Home Stay. It was so relaxing and the view over the lake was serene tranquility, watching other boats pass by, a lazy wave as you see them pass...More
alanbently64
Stroud, United Kingdom
Reviewed 3 March 2017 via mobile Jiji and Jishi offered us a lovely welcome to this home stay south of Allapuzha (Alleppey). This was the highlight of our India visit, a quiet and relaxing oasis alongside a wide waterway. You can sit out and watch India passing by, people fishing with...More
Reviewed 3 March 2017 via mobile This is the place for those who are looking for peace, nature and delicious food. The setting is stunning! The family were charming and helpful and provided us with anything we needed. Endless opportunities for watching birds and life along the river. You can take...More
Katrina C
Brisbane, Australia
Reviewed 15 March 2016 This was probably my partner and myself's highlight of our 6 week trip in India! This was our first stay here - but we felt so welcome. Jiji and his wife greeted us as though we were old friends, and made it their priority to...More
peterjg63
Windlesham, Surrey
Reviewed 11 March 2016 This is the second time I have stayed here, the first being 8 years ago. The pleasing thing is that it hasn't changed in the interim and the welcome from Jiji and his wife is still very warm. Jiji's wife made some wonderful local food...More
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US$ 21 - US$ 40 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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#44 Charming Hotel in Alappuzha
#26 Romantic Hotel in Alappuzha
#29 Quaint Hotel in Alappuzha
#54 Budget Hotel in Alappuzha
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"Ask for one of the cabins. Also, ensure you have Jiji's mobile number so the taxi driver can get..."
"Rooms facing the river are the best."
"Cottages are more atmospheric and larger options"
"facing river huts r good"
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