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# The Riveroots Waterfront Heritage Homestay

Lakefront vacation home in Kochi with free breakfast

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in a tranquil atmosphere, Spice Heritage Homestay offers the perfect escape from hectic life. Relax amidst lush green coconut trees and numerous plants or sit out to enjoy Chinese nets in the waters.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2220 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Water view

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

Check-out

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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.

### The Riveroots Waterfront Heritage Homestay

Cosy heritage home facing backwaters of cochin and used to be an old coconut farm field which was renovated and converted to a homestay for those looking for a perfect getaway from hectics to a private and tranquil atmosphere which would rejuvenate yourself, surrounded by lush green coconut trees, huge verity of mangoes, numerous of other plants and a perfect sitout to enjoy the chinese nets in the waters.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Car not required
- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Dining

- Free breakfast available

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Garden

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Designated smoking areas

### Services and conveniences

- Housekeeping (on request)
- Safe

### Location highlights

- In a rural location
- In a village
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- On a river
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Boat
- Kayak
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Swimming nearby

### 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

- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Unit size: 220 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

### 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 allowed

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

## 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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

### We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

The Riveroots Waterfront Heritage Homestay Kochi

The Riveroots Waterfront Heritage Homestay Private vacation home

## About the area

Located in Kochi, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Vypeenkotta Seminary and Paradesi Synagogue are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Forum Kochi Shopping Center and Spice Market. Wonderla Amusement Park and SNC Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. [Visit our Kochi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kochi.dx6053337)

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Ernakulam, Kerala

### What's nearby

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Vembanad Lake  
5 min drive \- 5.7 km
- Kerala Kathakali Centre  
6 min drive \- 5.7 km
- Santhanagopala-Krishnaswamy Temple  
10 min drive \- 7.9 km
- Ernakulatthappan Temple  
13 min drive \- 10.3 km
- Wonderla Amusement Park  
16 min drive \- 13.1 km

### Getting around

- Cochin Ezhupunna Station  
12 min drive
- Cochin International Airport (COK)  
84 min drive

### Restaurants

- Hotel Aryaas  
12 min drive
- Cochin Bakers  
11 min drive
- Swargam Backwaters Restaurant  
10 min drive
- Indian Coffee House  
7 min drive
- The Backwaters  
20 min drive

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## Reviews

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### Exceptional

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