We spent four nights at GK's Riverview Homestay and enjoyed every moment. George is a most attentive and engaging host and the perfect location gives visitors an insight into everyday life on the backwaters. We were able to relax and chill - but at the same time there was plenty to do. We loved our circular walk which took us... More

My husband and I spent four nights with George and his family and enjoyed this truly unique experience in the backwaters. George's home is located amidst the waterways and rice fields with small villages and homesteads around. You can take a canoe out and see everyday life at the edge of the water or you can walk around the rice... More

First and foremost, George Kutty's house is the perfect place to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Keralan backwaters. The room we stayed in was excellent, clean and comfortable and the breakfast and dinner were absolutely delicious (as vegetarians Indian food was a delight). We spent a memorable evening sitting outside our room at night during the monsoon, watching... More

Relaxed place to stay in rural Kerala. George is very helpful and attentive, but not intrusive. Like other Indian homestays, rooms are a little basic by western standards, however they are clean, comfortable, with air conditioning, fans, mosquito net and intermittant hot water ( it was so hot it did not matter). Food, all cooked by the family in Syrian... More

A wonderful place to stay in the Keralan backwaters. George and his family looked after us so well - GK is so helpful and knowledgable about the area. Rooms are basic but comfortable and really clean. Loved the hammocks out the back overlooking the fields and an early morning walk along the river gives a real flavour of daily life.... More

This was a great experience to stay with George's family and learn a little of Keralan life in the process. We were newbie's to homestays and didn't really know what to expect but it was fantastic. The surrounding banana plantation, village life and paddy fields are idyllic. And so colourful being able to see village life unfold before your eyes... More

Ignore Ilag, 'sexonlegs' and the other whinger!! My guess is that they are used to staying in posh hotels like the Lake Palace, and if that is what you like then you will be diappointed. But, if you like stunningly beautiful and blissfully quiet surrounds - then this may be the place for you. Our room was spotlessly clean and... More

As you will see from the detailed review below, this was the perfect place to really experience and enjoy the backwaters. It may not have been luxury but that would have been out of place. The bird life was fabulous. This place is a must for anyone interested in birds The first impression, which seems to be normal in Kerala,... More

George of the Kottyam ! His always acknowledging and a Gentleman himself. My last stop of the trip couldn't get any better, here I am at George's home stay . A little far away typically a village setting with alluring green paddy fields visible from the room . Its so green as if I felt being consumed by Green colour... More