Riverside Retreat
Karumady, Alappuzha 688561 India
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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 with a smile. There's no alcohol here and you don't need it. The food speaks for itself with the tastiest assortment of vegetable curries waiting for us at lunch, all home cooked and then a delicious range of fish and chicken for dinner. Really, really tasty. You'll not find a more hospitable place to recharge the batteries in Kerala.
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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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 sticks and line, and houseboats chugging by in numbers. Next to the home stay is a dry dock for houseboats where people are repairing boats. The local town in Ambalapuzha is a small place with a railway station and a few restaurants and a place called Coral where you can drink or buy beer, a rare bonus in Kerala. We went for short local walks along the waterways and Jiji organised us a great 3 hour boat trip in a motorised canoe. We enjoyed the rest of our time sitting out watching the world go by. The room was clean and the food, prepared by Jishi and Benny, was excellent, probably the best we had. Breakfasts were good and other meals were charged for at 250/350 rupees lunch/dinner. Lunches were generally veggie. We had 3 nights here, not really long enough. We will be back!…
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Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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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 short walks to neighbouring villages and meet the friendly local people. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: February 2017Trip type: Travelled with family
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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 ensure we were enjoying our stay. The location is tranquil and peaceful, offering a beautiful view of the backwaters whilst not being noisy. The nice thing about this part of the backwaters is that it is still mostly untouched by western society - with locals still living quite traditionally. The food was hands down AMAZING - some of the best local cuisine I tasted in India. So thank you to Jiji, his wife (the best cook ever) and beautiful daughter anna for making us feel so at home. We will never forget you :)
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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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 and was very happy for some of us to join her in the kitchen for an ad-hoc cookery lesson. The room are simple, but comfortable and the wonderful garden and relaxing riverside views make this a wonderful place to stay.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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What a magical place to enjoy the Kerala Backwaters from the balcony outside your room? Clean, simple yet very comfortable room and really good home cooking. In particular the coconut pancakes for breakfast were delicious! The host family are both genteel and engaging striking a perfect balance of hospitality and your own space. A beautiful, colourful garden offering plenty of areas for shade from the baking sun and a wonderful hammock next to the river must be enjoyed.
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Date of stay: January 2016
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For the price we paid I would call this stay disappointing.. Sorry to Gigi and his family but they need to change some things to make this a more comfortable stay! The rooms are average (hard beds, Mosquitos everywhere) the price for dinner is expensive (350) especially because there are no other options for dinner in the surrounding area.. That also goes for lunch, you have to walk quite far to the nearest village to get lunch We got charged for water which we personally thought was free of charge with our meals but only got half a bottle each. The rooms were also not cleaned at all during our stay, and the communal area was not cleaned also so it was pretty dirty by the end (with no bins for rubbish anywhere, and I ended up sweeping the area myself) If the price was cheaper this would of been a great escape on the backwaters! Hope they take this message to fix some little problems with the place! Ps. When we left we were put in a rickshaw by the owner to the train station (4km away) and we were charged 150 rupees.. I brought this up with gigi as I KNEW it was too expensive (we had done the trip before) so was unfortunate that he ripped us off! Some upsides to the stay were that the food was really nice.…
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Date of stay: October 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This home stay is situated on the backwaters not far from the Sri Krishna temple at Amballapuzha. The beautiful garden is a wonderful place to relax and watch the world go by. We were able to visit Alleppy for shopping and Arunmula to see where the famous mirrors are made. The food was as delicious as ever and Jiji and his family are excellent hosts. I'm sure we will visit again
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Date of stay: February 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I had been to this place 2 years back. Its a nice place to relax. Location is superb. Evening we went to back water with a small boat for 2hrs. That is was a superb experience. People are also good. They take care of their guest. I recommend this place...
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Date of stay: September 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed at five places on our three week journey around Kerala and this was the best. JiJi and his family are lovely and couldn't have been more helpful The food was fantastic, the ambience peaceful and always interesting, from the little boys having swimming lessons in the river at 6;30, to the egrets returning to their roosts at 1830!! Bliss
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Date of stay: January 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Rooms facing the river are the best.
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PRICE RANGE
$33 - $34 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IndiaKeralaAlappuzha DistrictAlappuzha
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Retreat
Which popular attractions are close to Riverside Retreat?
Nearby attractions include Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple (2.4 km) and St. Mary's Forane Church Pulincunnoo (5.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Riverside Retreat?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, free parking, and kids activities.
What food & drink options are available at Riverside Retreat?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Riverside Retreat?
Conveniently located restaurants include Memories Multicuisine Restaurant, Avees Puttu House, and Bianco Restaurant.