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# A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work)

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in Chowara village, this retreat offers a serene escape on the banks of river Periyar. Enjoy a private veranda with views of the river, surrounded by nutmeg trees and lush greenery. The facility includes two bedrooms, a bathroom, living room and kitchen.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work)

More than one of our guests described the place as "magical." The forest-like environs is sure to fascinate nature lovers.  
  
The retreat is located on the banks of river Periyar, the largest river in Kerala, South India. It is nestled in a garden of mainly nutmeg, with several other varieties of trees and plants, providing a cool environment.   
  
The location is Chowara village, midway between Cochin International Airport and Aluva Railway Station. Chowara was the summer resort of erstwhile rulers of Kochi in pre-independent India. Chowara is a bustling village now, with a supermarket, urban conveniences and plenty of transport options to different destinations.  
  
The facility itself consists of a whole house, with two bedrooms, a bathroom, living room, spacious and neat kitchen and a sit-out at the back providing a view of the river.   
  
River House offers high-speed Wi-Fi and dependable internet. Convenient workstations are there for working with your laptop. Several of our guests were "workationers" combining work and vacation!  
  
While the kitchen is fully equipped to do your own cooking, you also have the option of ordering food using food delivery apps. Additionally, a number of eateries are available a short auto ride away.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Meal delivery service

### Location highlights

- In a village
- On a river
- On the waterfront

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Towels (changed on request)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

## About the area

Located in Aluva, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Lulu Mall and Prestige TMS Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chalakudy River and Chittilappilly Square. [Visit our Aluva travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Aluva.dx6253605)

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Chovvara, Aluva, Kerala

### What's nearby

- ![Waterfall✔️view✔️magical✔️  
#AquaTrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136938/7bc7b8ed-984b-4cfd-91c9-f1e81e2bd69c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Chalakudy River  
18 min drive \- 13.7 km
- Ramakrishna Ashram  
11 min drive \- 9.9 km
- Malayattoor Church  
15 min drive \- 12.6 km
- Mahadeva Temple  
16 min drive \- 14.4 km
- Keerthisthambham  
16 min drive \- 14.4 km

### Getting around

- Aluva Chowara Station  
8 min drive
- Aluva Subway Station  
19 min drive
- Cochin International Airport (COK)  
20 min drive

### Restaurants

- Burger King  
11 min drive
- Expresso  
12 min drive
- Chai  
11 min drive
- Expresso - T1  
11 min drive
- Hotel Aryaas  
8 min drive

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