George and family were wonderful hosts and I loved the two nights I spent here. I had planned to hire a houseboat with a friend, but when she couldn't come, came here instead. The ferry from Alleppey was wonderful and I didn't feel that I had missed out. While at GK's, I didn't see another tourist the entire time I... more

Mr and Mrs George Kutty invite you into their honest home in the middle of green and gorgeous Kerala and provide service which goes above and beyond any 5 star hotel concierge or service desk I have experienced. I recommend all luxury hotel customer service trainers stop what they are doing with their books, conferences and flow charts and go... more

George Kutty arranged taxi pick up from Sajhome, Cochin, Rs 1300 - pretty good price. Room with fan, 3 tasty Keralan meals a day, $40 pn, worked out at £17.80 pn. Out in the wilds, overlooking paddy fields, garden has coconut palms, mango trees and other foliage. Amazing bird life! Saw all sorts of beautiful birds. George told us of... more

I could not reccomend GK riverview more highly.. beautiful scenery, perfect tranquility, delicious food, amazing hosts.... I was only there for 2 nights, but next time I'll make it 2 weeks. If you want to experience the Keralan backwaters as they really are, stay here. The reviewer on here who was critical of the 'basic' facilities should not have bothered... more

George and Dai were the most excellent hosts on our visit to their homestay on the edge of a paddyfield in the depths of the backwaters of Kerala. Fantastic home cooking, chatter about Indian culture and lifestyles and how to eat your bananas! The rooms look out over the paddyfields at the back of the garden. Many hammocks strung in... more

I recently spent 3 nights at George Kutty's homestay near Kottayam. My only regret is that it wasn't 3 weeks. George is a most superb, natural host and the location is wonderful. I spent many happy hours relaxing in a hammock watching the birds and wildlife around the garden and the paddy field. George's lovely wife, Dai, produced mouthwatering meals... more

Every guide book about Kerala insists that the Backwaters are a must. I headed for Alleppey and was dismayed at the commercialism of the houseboats. The impression I got was that tourists follow one another around on the lake and are unable to penetrate the maze of canals and waterways, so they barely get a glimpse of what life is... more

It is amazing place. Specialy because of the family of George. They all are so friendly, warm-hearted people. It is not easy to leave their house. The rooms are basic, but people you meet are much more important than the luxuries. Excellent food, tranquillity, the beautifull nature, singing birds, smiling people around. I will never forget the place! more

George ( the helpful owner who speaks perfect english) arranged for a car to pick us up in Kochi and deliver us to his door in the backwaters near Kottayam. We were located on a sliver of land with a canal on one side ( with a 200 year old canoe at our disposal parked in front of the house... more