Kerala Island Resort

Coconut Island is an exclusive island guesthouse, including private staff, in the backwaters of Kerala.

The island is 150 metres from the shore in Canoli canal - a man made canal built in the time of British. There are no inhabitants on the island other than Brahminy Kites, Pond herons, King fishers and crabs. There is only one guesthouse on the acre of coconut lantation, canal and mangrove forest. The guesthouse accommodates only two people. The cottage is designed as an old kerala house with an open verandah on all sides. The wooden pillars collected from old wood houses support the roof around the verandah.

The cottage is designed and built according to Vasthu - an ancient Indian knowledge of architecture promising peace, prosperity and happiness to the inhabitants. The cottage consists of a spacious bedroom of 180 square feet and 320 square feet of verandah. The ceiling is done with Mahogany wood in traditional fashion.

The bedroom has two cozy beds on beautifully carved wooden coats. The room is well equipped with large a wooden almiraha, writing desks, and chairs. The room has a small television, phone and dial up internet connection for your laptop. Enjoy the privacy of your room and the beautiful views through six large windows and two doors. The island always has a good breeze with a very fine climate. The bedroom has a ceiling fan and an air conditioner in case you wish to control the climate.

The large, 150 square feet, open roof bath garden has cold and hot showers and all the modern fittings.

There is another house on the island that serves as a kitchen and office/library. The kitchen is spacious and open to guests at any time. The verandah of this house also commands a good view of the backwaters and the local ferry - a country row boat - passing every 15 minutes near the island.

Your stay Includes seafood and a country boat ride in the evening.