Riverside Heritage Homestay - Home Stay in Kochi - Ernakulam, India

The Hosts were nice people but the rooms and facilities provided were not up-to the mark. The AC's in both the rooms stopped working in the middle of the night and there was water leaking from the roof. The pictures in the airbnb listing did not match the actual property provided to us.

Excellent food, very friendly, caring and helpful host. Just on the back waters with a natural garden around. It was just like staying at home with warm people.

I would say this was one of the best homestay we have ever been to till now. We stayed there for 4 days/3 nights and had an aesthetic experience. It was a very calm and serene place along backwaters, where we sat and enjoyed the scenes peacefully. Uncle Basil was very friendly and helpful to get local transport and orientation to sites and refered to good restaurants nearby for lunch and dinner. He himself made an arrangement for transport with trusted driver to wander to tourist spots around Kochi. Aunty herself prepared the breakfast for us with much adoration which was very delicious, deeply nourishing and ofcourse a healthier one too. Uncle ensured that we had stomach full meal with utmost care. It only seemed to us more as we went to see our parents to our native with incredibly great heritage and wonderful ambience, wherefore much warm welcome and care was served. Those who want a stay away for a while from city hassles, this spot would certainly be more soothing and harmonious one. And moreover, in my point of view i was able to relate a saying which heads as " to Serve God is to Serve Others", and not just to run this only as a business, but to serve people and get a soulful pleasure out of it.We got Uncle and Aunty's blessings and we started from there. It was full of positive vibes around and happiest memories to cherish long. This beloved couple follows that with immense devotion of love and care and we would recommend this homestay personally as a must try one.

Basil and his wife Annie were awesome hosts and so was their hospitality. We had a wonderful stay. The breakfast was really tasty with different things on the menu each day (traditional Kerala cuisine). We had a three day stay. He even allowed us a late check-out, which helped us a lot and something that we really appreciate. The property is breathtakingly beautiful. At the back of the property they have backwaters. The house itself was traditional. So if you want to experience nature, staying in a traditional setting and great hospitality, this is the place to go.

The place is beautiful and overlooks a pond. The surrounding is awesome and gives a peaceful vibe. The owner Basil uncle is an Excellent individual. He takes personal care during the stay. He guided us for our site visits and made arrangements for kathakali and Marshal Arts shows which was very helpful. Would highly recommend this place.

The location is amazing! Host is very friendly and helpful. They served local cuisine in complimentary breakfast which was yummy. We had 2 kids and they were very cooperative with anything we needed for kids. Highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing staying experience. Mr. Basil warmly welcomed to the home stay. We reached very late, but still Mr. Basil was up and waiting for us and made sure we have all initial things. Food was amazing, thanks for Mrs. Basil for that. She makes sure that the authentic delicious food is provided to guests. Speaking about the place, its very clean and maintained in a great way with amazing backwater view and access. Stay was short, but would love to visit again.

Awesome place to stay. The backwaters literally at their doorsteps. Very neat and clean rooms. Wonderful and very helpful hosts - very homely and serves authentic and tasty Kerala cuisine for breakfast. Basil, who manages the place, helps and guides you with all possible details to make your stay and local visits a memorable one.