Title: A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=104920551&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) ![Exterior - A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) (Chovvara, Aluva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104930000/104920600/104920551/25b70dff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) (Chovvara, Aluva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104930000/104920600/104920551/75001a48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, stovetop, electric kettle, toaster - A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) (Chovvara, Aluva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104930000/104920600/104920551/3efba341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) (Chovvara, Aluva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104930000/104920600/104920551/981e263c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) (Chovvara, Aluva)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104930000/104920600/104920551/9819ccd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - 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 ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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) - 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.122856,76.39419&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7D%7Ex%7C%40uvgqM%3FM%3FQ%40M%3FQ%40M%3FQ%40M%40O%40OBO%40OBM%40QBMBOBODMBOBODMDMDODMDMDODMFMFMDMFMFMFMFKHMFKHMFKHMHKHKHMHIJKHKJIHMJIJIJKHGLKJIJGJILIJGLIJGLGLGLGJGLELGLENGLELELENELELCNCNCLENCLCNANCLANCNANALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FLAN%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40LBNBLDNBLBNBLDNDLDLDLDLFLDNFJDLFLFLFLFJFLHJFLHJHJFJHJJJFJJJHJHHLJHHJJJHHHLHJHJFLHJHLFJFLHJFLFLFLDLFLFLDLDNDLDLDNDLBLDNBNDLBNBN%40LBPBL%40N%40NBN%40N%40L%3FP%40L%3FP%40L%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FNANANCNANALCNCNANCNCLENCLENCNELELENELELELGNGLELGJGLGLILGLGJILIJGJILIJIJIHKLIJKHIJKHKJKHKHKHKHKHKHMFKHMFKHMFMDMFMFKFOFMDMFMDMDMDOBMDOBMDOBMBODM%40OBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%40MAO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCMAOEMCOCOEMCMEOCMEMEMEOGMEMGMGKGMGMEMGKIMGKIMGKIKIKIMIIIKIKKKIIKKIIKKMIIIKIKIMIKGKIMGKIMGMGMGMGKEMGMGOEMEMEMEOEMEMEOCOCMEOCMCOCOAOCOAMCOAOAOAO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Hk4SlPegPxUPKqDcqAt84y67CKQ=) Chovvara, Aluva, Kerala #### What's nearby - Ramakrishna Ashram \- 13 min drive \- 9.9 km - Chalakudy River \- 15 min drive \- 13.0 km - Mahadeva Temple \- 16 min drive \- 10.7 km - Keerthisthambham \- 16 min drive \- 10.7 km - Malayattoor Church \- 17 min drive \- 13.0 km #### Getting around - Aluva Chowara Station - 8 min drive - Aluva Subway Station - 19 min drive - Cochin International Airport (COK) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Expresso - ‬12 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive - ‪Chai - ‬11 min drive - ‪Expresso - T1 - ‬11 min drive - ‪RASATANTRA - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work)? ### What time is check-out at A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work)? ### Where is A Magical Retreat by River Periyar, Kerala, India for Vacation (and Work) located? ## Have a question? 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