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Backwater Heritage Homestay

Kumarakom 686015, India
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Ranked #2 of 11 Kumarakom B&B and Inns
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
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Bangalore, India
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I stayed for 2 days in Backwater Heritage home stay along with my team mates 4 months before. I should say that the place is awesome!!!! The food Xavier and his family prepare is superb. We had a nice time in house boat as well. The rooms are clean and the service is great. I am planning to go there... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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6 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Right from my first interaction via e mail to my last when he was wishing us a safe journey Mr Xavier Joseph was the epitome of genial host. All my queries via email and I certainly had a long list, were met promptly and courteously in spite of my not having given him a confirmed booking at that time. As... More

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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

I have visited this place with my family during my holidays. I am working in Australia as a RN and i stayed there for two days with my parents. I cant forget the excellent food and hospitality provided by Mr Xavier. The appam and chicken curry is the hot menu here. you will not disappoint by the beautiful nature of... More

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Kochi (Cochin), India
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Its a best place to stay with family or friends.. Very safe cottage for family Stay. Also food can rated as Top Class , served with hospitality. feel like home... you have all facilities needed.. rooms are neat n clean .. Everything, right from ambiance, location, surrounding, view, food, service was PERFECT... enjoyed the real Kerala food and the host... More

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Kannur, Kerala, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Thanks Mr Xavier for the wonderful experience. I have stayed in this place with my family for two days. I have explored the beauty of backwaters from this place. Xavier arranged a covering boat to kumarakom, which covered all the local places and the bird sanctuary. The food prepared by xavier's wife was just awesome. We all enjoyed a lot... More

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Bangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Its my pleasure to say that Backwater Heritage Homestay is the best place for those who are planning to spent their vacation in Kumarakom. I spent three days here with my friends from Banglore and it was one of the best times in my life. I booked this place through internet as their reviews were very good especially their homely... More

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Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Being to Kumarakom with my 4 year old was definitely an experience that I would never regret in my life. Especially Backwater Heritage Homestay! The most wonderful experience there is the hospitality of the Hosts there. They are so committed to providing excellent home experience and parallel to that, leaving the visitors enthralled with their traditional Home and hospitality style.... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

We stayed at this home stay coming in from munnar in March during the term break of my 6 year old daughter. We had booked this with Mr. Xavier in January and though we discussed an advance payment he told me we could pay on arrival. I was a bit apprehensive that he might not hold the booking without a... More

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Navi Mumbai, India
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10 hotel reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The property,the courtesy,the moments all adds up to an amazing experience for the vacay. As with other homestays,the experience is more of playing Hosts and Guests. And Mr.Xavier,his wife and his team did pretty well to maintain it at a good level. He did give out lotta information on places around,would come around to have a brief chat once in... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Travelling as a family in the first week of april. Lots of greenry , but the weather was a dampener. Mr Xavier and his wife were great hosts . On our arrival , chilled coconut water was served, followed by great mango shakes. Have to admit , it was one of the best tasting Mango shakes ever had. All this... More

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Also Known As:
Backwater Heritage Homestay Kumarakom, Kerala
Address: Kumarakom 686015, India
Region: India > Kerala > Kumarakom
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Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant
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Ranked #2 of 11 B&Bs / Inns in Kumarakom
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