Meet Varghese
Cultured, Sociable, Helpful
This is my Perfection
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Running, Swimming, Extreme sports, Cooking
Hosting guests since
2019
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Greetings From River View Homestay !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Conveniently located Just 12 Km from Cochin International Airport,Kerala,India
The River View Homestay guests enjoy the Victorian charm and comfort, All rooms have one full size bed For three people, All rooms A/C Attached bath facilities reminiscent of Old West inns and European pensiones. Bath and showers are found in four convenient locations just Attached the bedrooms. Daily housekeeping is included in the room rate. We always have on site staff to help you. Laundry and personal laptop Internet facilities are available. The River View Homestay is a non-smoking establishment.
A home away from home for a pleasant and peaceful stay for those who wish to visit Cochin,
Fort Cochin,Munnar,Kottayam/Kumarakom,Athirappilly&vazhachal(water falls)and Alappuzha (Alleppey). The homestay concept is offered at a very attractive rate to domestic and international tourists in a clean, Eco friendly and tranquil environment. We offer mosquito free rooms and traditional Kerala food prepared with farm fresh vegetables and fruits.
we offer all types of transportation,sightseeing,tour packages including guide
with your budget
Our Homestay, situated on the bank of river in Ernakulam is just 12 kilometres from cochin International Air port, The village is an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy (rice) fields, Nut Meg Trees and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting water ways and canals adorned with spices and medicinal plants. It is an ideal place to explore Kerala's traditions, real village life and to stay for a period in a calm and quiet pollution free zone. The village is decorated with ancient Christian churches, Hindu temples, country and snake boats. Arrange by Customer request.
Our hospitality begins right from when the guest arrives in Kerala. we personally meet our guests and escort them to our hide away retreat. Once here at our homestay we ensure the new found guests feel right at home.
Which local attractions and specialties should I try when staying at your property?
Our home-stay is located near the River Ernakulam,Cochin, wherein one can relax during the mornings and evenings doing walking the villages and paddy fields,swimming, fishing and boating (hired). Also on the itinerary is a customized village tour, describing its history, its people, and professions including cultural interactions. We also organize various Ayurveda/Yoga/Meditation therapies with our local partners, cycling tours, and local cuisine tours.
What is unique about this property, what makes it special?
The exterior architecture is Kerala Modern Style built in 2012. It combines the facilities of a modern world, while remaining a home in a traditional sense. It is a 2 storied structure, with an extensive front and backyard. We have a kitchen and flower garden. In our backyard, we cultivate nutmeg Trees, papaya, banana, coconut, tapioca. The interiors are completely in modern style with some traditional touches. Our honored guests have a choice of 2 rooms on the first floor, with additional rooms available if needed on the ground floor. The bedrooms are equipped with double beds, inbuilt wooden cupboards , attached bath western style with common balcony, free Wi-Fi, common fridges on each floor, 24 Hrs hot water, power backup, free Kerala style breakfast.
What made you choose this property?
This is part of our family's ancestral land since 1840 AD, for the past 4 generations. Commanding a riverfront view, it is calm, quiet, pollution free locale, that eases away the stresses & strains of modern life and its vicissitudes. It has been by our all guests experience that after spending some time here, one generally finds a sense of renewal in oneself and life.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Computer
- Games Room
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Welcome to River View Holidays Our property available at Cochin,Alleppey&Munnar Our services Homestays,Boat House and Tour Packages,Transportations
Our homestay, situated on the bank of river in Ernakulam Cochin Kerala,India,is just 10 kilometres from cochin International Air port,25 kilometers from Cochin City Center, 14 kilometers From Aluva railway station 8 Kilometers from ankamaly Town,and 110 kilometres from Hill Station Munnar. 35 kilometers from water falls,20kilometers from Beach,20 kilometers from musiris. The village is an unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy (rice) fields, Nut Meg Trees and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting water ways and canals adorned with spices and medicinal plants. It is an ideal place to explore Kerala's traditions, real village life and to stay for a period in a calm and quiet pollution free zone. The village is decorated with ancient Christian churches, Hindu temples, country and snake boats. Arrange by Customer request.
Local Area Facilities
- Golf
- Beach
- Fishing
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- Train station
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Diabetic
- Halal
House Rules
Please Keep Our Home Clean,Please do not invite strangers in to our home,if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with me in advance.
please enjoy your stay and treat our house as you would your own home.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
2 Reviews
October 2019
Varghese’s house was a great landing pad for me to enter India for the first time- he even arranged his brother to pick me up with my name on a sign at the airport at 2am! I had a great sleep and the river was a very peaceful introduction to kerala waterways! He even showed me how nutmeg grows ! Thank you very much!
December 2014
We stayed at the Riverview Homestay in November (young cuople couple from Germany) for three nights.
Time with the Varghese family was great! The freshly cooked food is amazing, the rooms are spacious, clean and it is very calm and relaxing in the house and garden. If you wish you are provided with tea or coffee in the afternoon which we really loved. The house is directly located at the river, in the late afternoon watch Kingfisher and Bee-Eater birds and fruit bats.The sourrounding village is lovely and not at all touristic. A christian school is nearby as well as churches and small shops (try the fresh coconuts!).
The brother-in-law of the Varghese family is a Taxi driver and provides transport in his comfortable AC car. With him we visited the nearby Athirappilly falls (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athirappilly), a very nice daytrip!
On our last day, we stayed another night and the family brought us to the airport in the very early morning to catch our flight. (The homestay is close to the airport, a 20 min drive, charge at prepaid taxi ticket counter 440 rps.)
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.