Zen Boutique Homestay-North Goa

Zen Boutique Homestay – Bardez, North Goa

It is a luxurious homestay located  in a peaceful Goan village 4km from Mapusa. All major attractions of North Goa are within an hour’s drive from here. Baga beach and the Baga-Calangute tourist stretch is a 15 minute drive away; beaches of Morjim-Arambol are half an hour away; Panjim and the Latin Quarter are approximately 25 mins drive and Old Goa is 40 mins away. Tranquil surroundings, a beautiful pool, greenery all around, artsy rooms, and an amazing collection of books makes it a perfect place to stay in Goa

This aesthetically designed home with character and warmth is built on a private forested hill with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. There are two large rooms on the first floor, one overlooking the swimming pool and fields and the other overlooking the central courtyard.  There is a third smaller room on the ground floor. All rooms have attached bathrooms. The host lives on the ground floor with three cats and a dog. The house has many common areas and a large front veranda overlooking the pool and fields. Here you get a unique opportunity of experiencing life with a local family.  It is a minimum-waste establishment and the host is passionate about being plastic free as far as possible. They segregate all waste and compost wet waste. 

Location: 3.5 km from Baga Beach; 4 km from Mapusa
No. of Rooms -3; Total Capacity – 8 Adult, 4 Kids

How To Reach

Dabolim International Airport is 37km and  Thivim Railway Station is 16 km and Vasco Da Gama Railway station is 40 km

Tariff

Classic Room: 8,350/-
Superior Room: 10,000
Extra person: 1,500/-
Complimentary: Wifi & Breakfast

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Wifi • Parking • Air Conditioner • Television • Running Hot Water • Sit-out Areas • Toiletries • Swimming Pool • Library • Pick and Drop Service (Paid) • Smoking Allowed

Food

Breakfast is a generous spread with western and Indian options (poha, upma, idli, parathas, pancakes) eggs with local bread, fruits and good coffee. Simple Indian vegetarian lunch is available for a small additional cost for long stay guests. Also being centrally located, there are many good restaurants nearby.

Activities

Reading • Stargazing • Watersports • Church Tour • Hiking • Swimming • Bird Watching • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation • Cycling • Adventure Sports

Local Attractions

Benz Celebrity Wax Museum (1.5km) • Snow Park (3km) • Calangute Beach (3.5km) • Baga Beach (3.5km) • Candolim Beach (5km) • Vagator Beach (6km) • Museum of Goa (7km) • Flea Market (8km) • Chapora Fort (8km) • Sinquerim (9km) • Aguada Fort and lighthouse (11km) • Reis Magos Fort (11km) • Cruises In Goa (13km) • Panaji (15km) • Bambolim Beach (19km) • Morjim and Ashwem Beaches (17km) 

Excursions

Shirent Waterfall (20km) • Dona Paula (21km) • Wax World Museum (23km) • Divar Island (23km) • Harvalem Waterfalls (35km) • Mangeshi Temple (33km) • Dudhsagar Falls (83km)

Treks: Netravali Waterfalls Trek • Pali Waterfalls Trek • Udaan Dongor Trek • Netravali Waterfalls Trek Sanguem Trek • Vagheri Mountain Trek • Tambdi Surla Waterfalls Trek

Know Your Host

Ayesha Madon, a dynamic lady will host you here. She enjoys sharing her home with guests from all over India and the world. She is running the homestay for 11 years now. The house is filled with books and music, 3 cats and a dog. Ayesh enjoys board games and meaningful conversations with guests.

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