Kumarakom Boat House With Big Kerala Homestay

Sat, Sep 26, 2009
Kerala, Kumarakom

Kumarakom boat house comes with Kerala homestay

This latest addition to the Mahindra Homestays portfolio will excite those considering a Kerala backwaters trip.

Kodianthara is an elegant and characterful six bedroom homestay set on a rubber plantation in sleepy Kumarakom. Its owners, the Crispins, also have a delightful Kumarakom boat house available for hire – saving guests the hassles and uncertainties of arranging a houseboat trip through agents or touts.

The 150-year-old home is designed according to Vaastu Shastra, the Hindu system of architecture, and in the style of many Keralite heritage homes. A sun-drenched courtyard, relaxing gazebo and lofty communal area are particular attractions in this homestay. The family are eco-aware and make the most of their location, using solar power to warm the water and canoes to travel the watery roads.

Fishing in the Kerala backwaters, open-air meals in the sun or moonlight, swimming, bird watching, cooking lessons and Ayurvedic massage are all options for the type of traveller that likes to get the most from their trip. And of course the Kumarakom boat house, which provides the chance to have a ‘holiday within a holiday’ – a backwater trip on your own boat, with a beautiful home base back awaiting back at Kodianthara.

Tempted? Read more about this homestay, see some more photos and book online. Or browse our other Kerala homestays.

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9 Comments For This Post

Daniel Amme Says:
October 5th, 2009 at 4:14 am

Thank you for the interesting post, I will be stopping by more often.

Dominic Says:
October 5th, 2009 at 9:36 am

Thanks Daniel – glad you like it.

vliegticket australie Says:
October 10th, 2009 at 5:20 am

Hi,

Thanks for the interesting post… Lovely boat house I liked it and want to stay there..What are the charges for that??

Dominic Says:
October 10th, 2009 at 5:10 pm

Hi,

Thanks for stopping by. Pleased you like the boat house.

Rates and availability can be found at http://www.mahindrahomestays.com/homestays/Pages/KL0057.aspx?prpcod=KL0057 (Just select a date and it will display prices for the different room types).

Hope this helps.