Nasim and her husband Alim tried at every moment to make us feel comfortable. We had the opportunity to meet their family and chat about our respective cultures. Every morning we enjoyed a yummy breakfast surrounded by the nature of the courtyard. The cottage is just like the pictures, plenty of amenities and nicely decorated by Alim's sister. Bedroom is big enough and very clean. House is well located in a quiet neighborhood. We strongly recommend to stay with them if you visit Panjim.

Hi! This is a perfect place for you if you are poored from average Hotels and want to experience a bit more of local life. This little and nicely decorated appartment with a private entrance and backyard is located in the most quiet and nice area of Panjim. Just on the edge of old quarters with tiny streets and beautiful colonial arcitecture around it. But most important is the family who rents out this property.They do go an extra mile with absolutely everithing. There were cut flowers, free fruits, snacks and cold drinks waiting for us in the appartment. Nasim cooked us delicious breakfasts and brought us hot chai from time to time. They did everithing to make us feel as good and confortable as possible and also left us enough privacy. Thank you guys again and I wish you good luck with your business. You are very kind and lovely people.

Nasim and Alim took really good care of us. The cottage is indeed charming and not far from any place of interest in Panjim. The cottage is private with its very own courtyard. We had a great time and thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking for a home away from home.

We felt very homely and happy. The place is exactly as in the pictures. Nasim and her husband are very nice and helpful. The decor of the room is really nice. Overall it was a happy and a memorable vacation.

My stay was comfortable and my hosts were very helpful.

Nasim & Alim have a perfect place to stay in Goa. There is nothing more you could ask for. The place is very well maintained and easy to reach. Hosts are really helpful and always there for you to take care of your needs.

Nasim and Alim were fantastic hosts and the place was great. They made sure we had everything we needed for our stay and were also sociable and friendly. Nasim is a fantastic cook and provided us with breakfast everyday. The place itself had a beautiful courtyard that we used quite often and the area was quite so you could get some reading done. Overall a great experience!

Unparalleled hospitality from Nasim and Allim. I along with my wife visited goa first time. we enjoyed our stay in Nasim's place. Charming cottage located in the Panjim (Centre Goa), was very clean & cozy with open backyard makes it lovely. Enjoy yummy breakfast everyday in the open backyard served by our host. Alim & Nasim both tried to make our stay memorable & unforgettable. they help us in finding location, directions and suggesting places to visit. they arrange public transport whenever required, we have attend one local event where we enjoy the music of goa. in a nutshell , our stay was memorable and we would love to visit goa once again and would like to stay in the same cottage.

Mateus was a great place to stay and was close to many restaurants and cafes. Really enjoyed it.

Beautiful renovated Portuguese home in the old town on Panjim. Lovely staff and tastefully decorated rooms - highly recommend!

Hotel Mateus is a beautiful building that fits in perfectly with the fountainas. The rooms are emaculate and we instantly fell in love with them. This was a perfect stop between beach huts and hostels and also in the perfect place to explore Panaji. Raj could not be more helpful as a host and his staff are equally friendly. This place is a bargain for the price.

Wow wow wow - I fell in love with this place last week. My husband and I had been travelling around Goa and Hampi for two weeks and needed somewhere to stay in Panjim....came across Mateus and instinctively something told me to book it.... And boy it impressed!!!! Antonio is just lovely and the rooms are so cool - I felt so relaxed and wanted to stay another night. Location was fabulous a short walk from the Latin Quarter, Immaculate church and buses..... If we return to Panjim - this place will definitely be our first port of call.......

very warm welcome, faroop hosted us to the bestest; double value for the buck we spent

Penha de França is a town in Bardez, Goa. It is north of the capital Panjim in North Goa. It takes its name from the patroness of its church, Nossa Senhora da Penha de França which it shares with Penha de França in Lisbon. Nestled in the center of this community is a quite and comfortable home we chose to inhabit for our limited duration adventure in goa. The place is centrally located well furnished and has a rutic charm to it. The night view from the balcony is quintessential. The view of the mandovi river with the lustre of a scattered few floating casinos is breathtaking. Be it for adventure or for relaxation this place is highly recommended if you want to stay in north goa.

Nice place if u want to stay away from hustle bustle of the crowd. Easy access to Beaches

This is definitely a place worth staying! Farooq, his mum and wife are really hospitable and helpful. We loved the room abd the location wasn't a problem for us! Just a Wifi issue was a slight difficulty, but it was a temporary thing so I think it shouldn't influence your decision to stay with those people! Amazing!

Simply amazing ! Would love to come back and stay again ! Thanks for being an amazing host Farooq, cheers !

Good place for stay.... Warm and friendly welcome. Do not follow the location given in map... It's incorrect

The room was clean and neat. Farooq guided us very easily to the residence and we were welcomed by his mother. They allow us complete freedom during our stay and were very flexible in providing an extra mattress as well upon request. He also suggested nearby places to visit.

Allowed for early check-in, and also provided information on restaurants, local sightseeing.

The place is fine.

Everything was exactly as described in the details. The stay was comfortable. The locality was great. The accommodation had all the facilities that I needed. The responses were quick and the host provided early check in. Would definitely recommend this place.

Very spacious and a fully furnished apartment. Plus the host was always there to address our problems. All in all, it was a great experience.

Great place to stay, great location - spacious and plush

It is well furnished apartment near miramar beach, panjim. Very clean, tidy. We got more than what we expected. Enjoyed our stay.

Loved the place. Location is great and so is service / communication.

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Perfect location and place to stay home away from home clean , fully furnished, pleasant and all tourist attractions within reasonable walking distance , taxi , public bus , street shack , restaurants , boat cruise , Dolphin tour and the place is ideal for family.

This apartment is in a residential area close to caranzalem junction. All basic amenities are available from shops close by at a walkable distance. Good food for veggies is also available at a restaurant which can be reached in 10min on foot. several buses plying to Panjim and bambolim stop right infront of the (URL HIDDEN) are the most economical mode of transport.even the rooms are (URL HIDDEN) Veer is very helpful all through.best place for business persons and backpackers.

Amazing place near the city centre, room is bit small but perfect if you intend to stay at the place only for sleeping. Effective AC and quite clean.

Everithing was great! Veer is a very nice and interesting person. The flat was clean and there was all we need. Good place to stay.

I stay for a couple of nights in veers flat. He is a nice and friendly host. Every time helpful. Room are big, clean and with a/c. Restroom also clean. Near to the beach and not so far to the city.

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Veer is a very special person in the heart of panjim. he will not just wait for you outside his place to welcome you in a very personal way, but he will do also his best to fullfill all your wishes and more! the place is abnormal clean and good situated. i recommend his place for people, who want to meet a very interesting local in goa!

Mr. Veer Kothari was a very gracious host. He would try his best to ensure that his guest has a pleasant stay at his place. Further, he would also try to walk the extra mile, by doing anything to the best of his ability, to ensure that any specific need of his guest is catered to. The thing that I would appreciate the most is the extent of transparency that he maintained throughout the time, right from the time of booking till the check out. I knew of all the limitations about his place before I made the booking. I had a nice time, looking forward for another trip to Goa, with him as my host.

Ajits place is fabulous. Beautiful, tastefully decorated, perfect location, calm, serene and everything one would need for a family outing. The kids loved the splash pool. Both Ajit and the caretaker were available for any assistance or help required. The place is everything you see and even more. Overall an amazing stay. Definitely will visit again

Clean and lovely place but far from Baga

The place was really beautiful. It was clean and was well maintained. The property is located in a residential area. The host was gracious and the caretaker was really helpful too. All in all, a really good experience.

We came across this wonderful villa situated in Dona Paula and it has been really amazing experience for us. If you are looking to have a pleasant and relaxed time with your family or friends then I would definitely suggest to visit here. The neighborhood is calm and quiet and you could enjoy privacy with the pool for a refreshing vacation if you have one on your mind.

The nice things first: 1) The place easily accommodates two couples (4 people) with two bed rooms, two bathrooms, self-contained kitchen and a spacious living room. We stayed at the first floor facing the ocean (On the second floor Geetha and Shankar (Owners) stay. 2) I loved the quietness /stillness of the place. If you are someone who loves to read a book, enjoys waking up to a sea view with beautiful birds singing in the mornings and evenings, this is your place. The location of the apartment is away from main road. Hence there is no traffic or noise pollution et all. 3) Geetha and Shankar are great. Meticulous, organised, thoughtful and lovely people to have good conversations. All the stuff u think you will need for your stay is well organised. Practically everything - I liked that we had water-filter, iron board and iron, basic things stocked in refrigerator, utensils, washing machine, clean towels, well functioning air-conditioners, fans (ventilators), television etc. 4) Data available for hotels, taxis, things around etc is well documented for use by the hosts - saves a lot of time to discover things from scratch 5) A grocery store about 300 meters away stocks milk, yoghurt, snacks, drinks, basic supplies for daily cooking, spices, breakfast museli etc - (No fruits / vegetables) 6) Less than a km away there is "World of yoga". I didn't manage to explore it this time. But seems like a good place to check out if you are into yoga. Things to watch out for, 1) I was with my Mom, my cousin sister, her one and half year old daughter and her mom-in-law. We always needed a car to move out to explore calangute / Baga. About 25 - 30kms from here to these beaches. For a to and fro trip, it would easily cost us 1200 Indian rupees. Cabs are expensive and no Ubers / Ola cab services work here. So budget this in the cost if you intend to come here as a family / couple 2) The bike rentals per day is 300, starting from morning 9am - for 24 hours. (as on March 2017). You need to walk down to main street to get the bike. About 600 - 800 meters away. 3) There is also a auto stand (usually it is easy to find Auto towards early evening or late mornings). About one km away to travel some where close by. We visited the Miramar beach on some mornings for morning walks. It is a quieter beach for walking / running 4) Cidade Goa is less than one km is great if you would like to enjoy some good restaurants (read expensive) 5) While Miramar is nice quiet beach, there is mostly only Indian food in some restaurants there. You will need a bike or something to get here. All in all if you are seeking either tourist friendly beaches like calangute / baga or more Ashven kind of beaches (foreigner friendly food...

Great place great host!

Great place, great host, highly recommended

Staying at Geetha's home in Panjim was a wonderful experience. Geetha and her husband greeted my sister and I on arrival after providing detailed directions. The apartment is immaculate, spacious and contains everything one would need for either a short or long stay. The apartment is located about a ten minute walk from an area where it is easy to find autos into town or elsewhere, as well as restaurants, vegetables and fruit. It is also near a booking agency where we were able to reserve a scooter for the duration of our trip. A general grocery store is about a five minute ride from this main area. While the area is highly convenient, the apartment is located in a serene ocean view enclave surrounded by beautiful gardens. The mornings are quiet and serene with chirping birds and crashing waves. Geetha and her husband were easily available for all of our queries and were very friendly, accommodating hosts. Geetha very thoughtfully got our trip started by stocking a few basics in the refrigerator and alerting us to the man who daily brings fresh bread. My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!

We thoroughly enjoyed a peaceful week in Geeta's property. She was sweet, warm and very welcoming. The place is just as shown in the pictures overlooking Dona Paula. She ensured that we were provided with regular household perishables. As we spent Christmas morning there she gifted us such a cute handmade card that really put a smile on our faces. I would highly recommend her property for a visit in Goa as I myself will be going back on my next trip.

The place is located near Dona Paula which is like the centra part of goa. It's not a very beach friendly location, and having a private vehicle is important if you plan to stay here. There aren't any adequate public transport, but that's how goa generally is. The apartment is located in a wonderful posh locality which feels safe and comfortable. It is also a beautiful apartment with car parking and all necessary amenities like washing machine etc. The place is exactly like the pictures. The two rooms are fully furnished. One has a private toilet. There is one common toilet also. Basic kitchen supply were also there. Overall we had a very comfortable stay and hope to return next year.

Geetha is an amazing host and kept in close communication through the duration of the stay making everything infinitely easier. Her folder with cab companies, car rentals and food deliveries is god sent :)

Best place for family to stay. Quiet place. Geetha is great host. Food and grocery are available nearby. I would recommend this to family and friends.

The best part about staying here was the hospitality of the host and his family. Antonio was very helpful in suggesting places to visit and even helped us arrange transport late at night when we didn't have a vehicle. There were no hassles during our stay. Antonio is a fun, helpful and communicative host. As for the house, it's a pretty decent place to stay when you're on a budget. It's much more spacious than expensive hotel rooms and even has a balcony. However, it's a bit old, slightly dusty and may need a few repairs here and there. It's more of a place to keep your luggage, get ready for the day and come back to rest at night. It's probably better for younger travellers - college students and such - than for families looking for more upscale options. Overall though, basic amenities were provided and I can say without hesitation that my stay was very comfortable.

Antonio is a great host who went above and beyond to make sure all our needs were met. His house was clean, and great value for budget travellers looking for some peace and quiet away from the city. We'd love to visit this quaint heritage house again.

Good value for money. It is a old house so you be able to see a roof with tiles. Gives you a feeling of going back in time. Antonio is a very good host. He has helped in number of occasions. Bus stop is right outside so easier to commute if you can't get a rental bike. We enjoyed our stay

What a beautiful house- fantastic wood beam ceilings with terricotta tile. Antonio and his family are wonderful, warm & caring hosts that will do whatever it takes to make you feel welcome. A true Goan family very honest and trustworthy. These folks are the real deal - the amenties are very basic but if you are like me and out and about all day then this is the perfect place. Thanks Antonio & your sister & dad for everything.

Thank you Antonio. The stay was really awesome. 3 of us stayed in this house. It was very spacious, worth for money and awesome service. Initially we booked for 1 day and We extended our stay for 2 more days... Antonio is very friendly, this was our first visit to Goa... He helped us alot by suggesting places to visit and arranging transportation etc,.. If you plan to stay in Panjim... I will surely recommend this house

Antonio was a good host and was extremely receptive to all our requests. This is an ideal place for budget travellers and is also centrally located.

Best place to stay. Clean . neat . perfect. You will just feel at home . Antonio is the best host you can get. If you are looking for a place to chill this is the place to be .

住处离海很近,傍晚可以散步到海滩看日落,而且海滩人不多,很惬意。附近有很多便利店和蔬果店,干洗店裁缝店也不少。 房间面积令人满意,其中包含一个阳台,一个卫生间,一间卧室和一个起居室。 房主十分热情,几次找我们询问到达时间和提出来接我们。最后我们的确是被房主从车站接到住处。当然,后来我们也发现,住处一出门就可以搭上巴士前往车站,一个人十卢比。 房间的卫生状况值得称赞,卫生间放着的玫瑰花让卫生间显得更加有魅力。我们研究如何开启热水器研究了半天,不过最后还是成功了。第二天卫生间的灯坏了,但是房主提早在房内准备好了蜡烛,照明问题基本得到解决,还增加了点小情趣? 不过晚上传来的人声和脚步声让人有些担心,插座有些少但肯定够用。除此之外就没什么缺点了。

This is our first trip to Goa and we had a great experience stayed with host Shiny. She is always well response for our inquiry, giving us recommendation where to go, where to eat. She also helped us on booking airport transfer, motorbike rental.

The host: Warm, attentive, accurate and responsive. Goes the extra mile in ensuring guests' comfort. She helped us with airport pick up, gave us tips on Goa sight seing and also helped rent cars at very good rates. The property: Located in a residential neighborhood, 5 minutes to Miramar beach. Overall a very good location with a big market at 5 minutes walk including an old Goan bakery. The living room looks out to a well maintained swimming pool. The bedrooms are a decent size with clean bathrooms and good, working air conditioners. Quality of linen supplied is satisfactory. The kitchen is well stocked with fridge, MW, water purifier and kitchenware enough for a group of 10! Good wifi, a CRT colour TV with cable connection. The caretaker: Skilled, efficient and a very good cook. We used her services for breakfast( extra charge) and she delighted with her cooking. I recommend this property to anybody looking for a comfortable stay in Goa. We rented cars to visit places but the location is perfect for a relaxed stay. You will have a great stay, just remember that in Goa things happen at their own pace and with a little patience everything works out. Leave your worries to Shiney and she will sort them out.

It was a wonderful and very comfortable stay at this villa. A well maintained facility with all required amenities. Beach is at a walking distance. Kids enjoyed swimming pool too. More important thing is to have a host guiding you with all minute details right from stay at the villa to good food joints, shopping places etc. All her suggestions were very unique and matching to our taste. This support really made it a memorable vacation for all of us. I could enjoy the vacation without being disconnected from my work. Thanks Shiny! Looking forward to enjoy many more Goa vacations at your place.

Host was very humble and supportive. The property was exactly as it is shown on the site. Location is very convenient and close to Miramar Beach. It's a good locality, silent ambience and healthy atmosphere

The experience was everything it was promised to be. Shiny is a very caring host and ensures you are well taken care of - putting you in touch with the right contacts for your needs including car rental options. The house itself was very comfortable and perfectly located for us to experience both north and south goa. Would definitely recommend.

The place was a delight to stay at.Our host was very particular that all our requests could be fulfilled to the fullest of her capacity.She gave us reviews for the places and food joints to visit as well as which to avoid .There was a proper list for food joints around which we could order in from as well as numbers for taxi and personal vehicle dealers. The house has a swimming pool overlooking its balconies and we did enjoy quite a few swim sessions there .All these times we were the only ones in the pool and it was all ours to splash around.All the surrounding villas are occupied by families who don't poke around.The kitchen is fully stacked with utensils and kitchen works so for someone with a chef's curiosity can also work up some food of their own. All in all a good place to stay for single bachelors who like to party or a family who have come all the way to goa to take its beauty in.

Now this is how the big hotels needs to learn the hospitality. The Place was nice clean and everything was taken care of well in advance. Apart from this Ms. Shiny(The owner of the property) actually took special care about how we could plan our vacation. Places that could be visited. About the Property : The property was beautiful, with a safe society. For us it was perfect holiday for 3 couples.

I couldn't get appropriate words to define how amazing out stay was at shiny's cottage... For us "Atithi Devo Bhava" experienced this perdonally backed by superlative hospitality... Despite shiny not in town she ran the show like a pro and made sure we were not falling short of anything... Perfection redefined