Coconut Creek Kumarakom Homestay Hotel

This is a major highlight of my trip to India so far! We had the great pleasure of living with Mr. Babu, his wife Regina and their grandchildren’s on the backwater village of kumarakom in the backwaters of kottayam Kerala. .There are a number of family homes involved in kumarakom but I totally feel I scored with getting to stay in coconut creek. When i phoned up, Babu answered the phone. His home was the cheapest option at 2000 rupees per night which includes accommodation in his family home and with breakfast. It was a double room (twin beds put together), very comfortable and clean with fan and its own bathroom with shower. This was in December which was peak season. He told me to take the ferry from muhamma boat jetty which was about a one hour journey through the backwaters which was a fabulous experience in itself and when I landed on the island, (you can take a tuc tuc which only takes 15 minutes but don't get to experience of travelling with locals through the backwaters) I followed his directions and walked 7 minutes to his home and his two beautiful, care taker Lalichan was there to greet me. He had moderate English and beautiful manners and at such a young age a massive knowledge and love for their village and community. A passion I rarely see expressed in such a genuine and humble way. . A highly intelligent and cultured man, we had great conversations about Indian politics and life, religion and most close to his heart, he shared with me the love of his family and his island. Truly rare to see such depth of love. We stayed two nights and wished I could have stayed more Totally recommend this coconut creek homestay and adventures into the backwaters of Kerala.