Flanked by the Manimala River on the southern side and emerald green paddy fields on its north, Emerald Isle is a 150 year old tharavadu or ancestral home with traditional red oxide floors, teak paneled walls and an ara or granary. Located in the heart of Kuttanad, near Nedumudi, it is the perfect place to explore the famed backwaters. 4 comfortable rooms make up this heritage property. Take a country boat cruise through the meandering lagoons, motor- boat cruises to a 1000 year old Syrian Christian Church, learn to throw a fishing net, watch the toddy - tapper tapping the local brew from a coconut tree, have an ayurvedic massage or simply laze on a hammock and read a book.