Genesis Houseboats – Home 7516593 Boathouse
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
Genesis Houseboats – Home 7516593
- Boathouse
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 14 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Welcome to Genesis Houseboat
A leisure trip on GENESIS houseboats offers a panoramic view of Kerala backwaters. You will get a chance to explore the greenery and the traditional village culture of Real Kerala. We will take care of your requirements with great pleasure and ensure that you return back with wonderful memories of this paradise. Houseboats are the symbol of simplicity and creativity. A cruise on the houseboats of Royal Genesis is an experience that is a fine blend of tradition and modern luxury, making your holidays a unique Kerala Experience. Relax in one of the most elegant comfort zone on the move. Book directly from the owner No agency fees, no confusion, and no hassle.Your Kerala Backwater tours of Kuttanad with GENESIS are sure to leave you with unforgettable memories. Your houseboat will be trailed by flocks of ducks, coir workers processing coir look up from their tasks and wave as you pass by, otters and water birds can be seen on the edges of the waterways, and the sound of rippling water is a soothing lullaby as you sail along on a houseboat through the backwaters of Kuttanad.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed - 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Waterfront
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Fridge
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 12:00, Check out time: 09:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
2.Houseboat will be stopped near the river shore from 5:00PM to 8:00AM (as per government safety rules).
3. AC timing are from 9:00PM to 6:00 AM. Full time AC will be extra chargeable.
4. Food includes a Lunch, a snacks, a dinner and a breakfast.
About the owner
Kevin J.
- Average reply time:
- 2 hours 4 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 13 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- India
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 60 reviews
Very Good
60 reviews
- Excellent
- 42
- Very Good
- 12
- Average
- 2
- Poor
- 2
- Terrible
- 2
“Esperienza irrinunciabile”
Per logiche di percorso ad un certo punto del nostro viaggio in India io e mia moglie avevamo pensato di cambiare itinerario e rinunciare a questa tappa. Avremmo perso un’esperienza speciale e d… More
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“Excellent place to stay”
We really loved our stay on the boat house. Boat is really neat and new looking. We were welcomed onto the boat by juice followed by lovely lunch. Crew on the boat are very nice and polite. We would r… More
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“A brilliant anniversary on a serene backwater house boat cruise”
The house boat experience is a must and we were lucky to have been hosted by team Genesis led by Mr Joseph. Extremely well managed and well kept houseboat ! The food on-board is fresh and authentic. L… More
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“Boating and Stay”
Had a wonderful stay at Genesis Houseboat and Travels with breathtaking view . The experience was mind blowing from the moment we got on the boat till we stepped out. The staffs were friendly and cour… More
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“Good and pleasant stay”
The Staffs were good and helpful. Food cooked was tasty. Had a great experience on my trip. The lights were not enough in the Dining area.
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“Houseboat”
Well managed tour & food quality good... boat interior also good with deck view.. value for money.. strongly recommend
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“OK For What It Is - But Some Things To Be Aware Of”
Its a house boat so don't expect hotel comfort. Enjoy the scenery passing by and visit the places suggested by the excellent captain and enjoy the lovely food prepared by the chef. But - the be… More
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“Not as luxurious as expected”
The top feature of our stay was the morning canoe trip, when we asked for the option to paddle ourselves rather than sitting in a little motor boat. Kevin made it happen, and the silence brought out t… More
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“Relaxation at it's best!”
Our boat had only 2 bedrooms so as friends travelling together we used one each. The boat was much bigger than I expected but had everything we needed, albeit NO TV or Sound equipment which was perfec… More
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“owner's attitude was bad”
owner (Joseph) attitude was bad. they way he handled the conversation and any communication gap resolution forced to the verge of abandoning the trip in between. typical 3rd world attitude. food serv… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Kevin (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Kevin (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Kevin (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Kevin the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Kevin (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Kevin (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Kevin (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Kevin (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kevin (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Kevin (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Kevin (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kevin (the owner) a message.
If Kevin (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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