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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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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Natasha
    India 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by GOVOYAGE HOPITALITY PRIVATE LIMITED

Company review score: 9.8Based on 78 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Our story started with a bunch of passionate folks, all on a mission to give travellers a real taste of local life by hooking them up directly with locals. As we kept going, more like-minded souls joined us, adding their own flair and skills to our gang. Together, we've created a fantastic place full of creativity and new ideas, where everyone's thoughts and dreams are totally welcome! At GoVoyage, we believe in embracing diversity and welcoming those who share our dreams and aspirations. We beckon the dreamers, the believers, and the seekers of a higher purpose, to unite with us and create something truly extraordinary. Our gates stand wide open, inviting individuals who yearn to make a difference and weave their destinies into the fabric of our shared vision.

Property information

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams! Little Chembaka was started by a group of passionate people who live in the backwaters of Kerala and want to make lasting connections between travelers and the local people. We have a one-bedroom villa, a shared dining place, and a group of fun-loving locals. The small canoes and kayaks at our location make sure that you will get a chance to explore the narrow canals through which the bigger boats and houseboats can't cruise. You will have plenty of options to be with the locals while enjoying small activities hosted by the neighboring- people. If you are a person who likes to interact with locals and values the idea of sustainable travel in changing local people's lives, Little Chambaka is a place for you!

Neighbourhood information

Our neighborhood is a tranquil place with serene views of the backwaters around. Once you are here, you can meet the local people with warm smiles, know more about their livelihood and explore about their ways of living. You can take part in a village walk, learn local handicrafts, do fishing or have a visit to a nearby market and city.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi,Tamil

Property surroundings

House rules

Little Chembaka takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.