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About this property
Elegant Accommodation: Little Chembaka in Kumarakom offers a country house with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a 24-hour front desk, and free on-site parking. Comfortable Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, private bathrooms with baths, tea and coffee makers, and river views. Additional amenities include a dining area, refrigerator, free toiletries, and a TV. Local Attractions: Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is an 18-minute walk away, while Cochin International Airport is 71 km distant. Nearby attractions include Vaikom Mahadeva Temple (14 km) and Alleppey Lighthouse (32 km). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate Little Chembaka for its sailing, boating, tour service, and convenience for nature trips.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Natasha
India
“We had a wonderful one night stay here! It’s a cute one bedroom cottage right on the backwaters and has a lovely garden in front. The bed was super comfy and WiFi was great. And the food… prepared with so much love and care by the host Jes, these...” - Paramita
India
“Everything … starting from welcoming us with their beautiful smiles & the last goodbye with a tight hug - it is the best property to come when you are thinking about backwaters and when you want to feel and experience it in the local way - their...” - Edna
Israel
“Everything was perfect.a beautiful location on the water,a modern equipped room but most of all Jes and the staff who were exceptional. Jes was a friend in minutes and hosted us including a delucious chef meal. This is not just a stay .it is an...” - Boaz
Israel
“Staying here was one of the highlights of our 3 weeks trip to India. The room is very comfortable and beautifully designed, the waterfront location great, but the exceptional value here is the super friendly and personalized hosting by Jes and the...” - Marnie
Australia
“The property is exceptional and the whole experience with the host, Jes, is outstanding. Beautiful room, wonderful food, great activities and terrific value. We will be back!” - Ronit
Israel
“A carefully designed, atmospheric, clean housing unit. The owner, who studied cooking in Europe, comes with a worldview of connecting guests to Indian culture. A charming guy. He cooked for us and explained the dishes. It was delicious and...” - Gary
Isle of Man
“It was clean, well furnished and equipped, it lay right by the waters edge, at a point where most tourists on the big house boats go in one direction but they’re smaller boats were able to go in the other, down the smaller and I. My opinion much...” - Mauli
India
“Stay at Little Chembaka was a beautiful end to our Kerala trip... After cancelling 2 air bnbs we finally chose this one and it was the best decision. The property was so beautiful and cozy, such warm and lovely hosts, special mention to Jes for an...” - Peter
United Kingdom
“The property is great but you go there for the complete immersion in to life in the Keralan backwaters. The team are passionate about their local food and environment which makes for a fantastic experience.” - Gail
Israel
“We loved the location and ambience but above all the two owners and staff were just such great people and are clearly passionate about giving visitors a unique experience.”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.









The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Little Chembaka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.