The beautiful state of Goa offers different types of accommodation options for tourists who flock to the coastal state every year. Several hotels, resorts, guesthouses and lodges are available all across the state to meet the accommodation needs of different travellers with different budgets. However, many tourists wish to experience the true essence of Goan life during their holiday in Goa. They wish to stay at a place that gives them a feeling of being at home despite being miles away from home. Private villas are the perfect option for those who prefer such kind of accommodation. Private villas offer a nice alternative to the typical hotel or resort. They offer guests more privacy as compared to what is offered at a hotel or a resort. Guests can enjoy the feeling of being at home, without being disturbed by anyone. Here’s a list of the best private villas in Goa for those who wish to enjoy a home away from home experience on their next holiday in Goa.
The Island Villa, Chorao
Front facade of The Island Villa at Chorao (Image: http://www.islandpoolvilla.com)
Starting the list of top private villas in Goa is The Island Villa. The Island Villa is located in the quiet village of Chorao. It is situated in a picturesque area which is great for short and medium-range walks along with the fields or by the river. The Island Villa is a quiet place with a beautiful garden that contains mango, jackfruit and chikoo trees. It is surrounded by swaying coconut palms and has a private pool with a sun deck set out at the rear in total privacy.
As you enter the main door there’s a large sitting room with high ceilings. The dining room can easily seat 20 people. This is followed by a master bedroom with an antique double bed, spacious cupboards, a wooden ceiling and an ensuite bathroom. There is yet another bedroom with 2 single beds on the ground floor.
A view of the living room (Image: http://www.islandpoolvilla.com)
It has a well-equipped spacious kitchen with many cupboards set in an old-fashioned manner but with a modern cooking hob and chimney. There is also a fridge, a blender, cutlery and all the necessary pots and pans required for you to get going.
The master bedroom lies on the first floor with its ensuite bathroom and a wooden ceiling. Again the bedroom has lovely large windows overlooking the pool and also a huge loft above the bathroom. On the other end of the first level, you have a huge bedroom. Here this room has a stunning open-air bathroom.
At the rear of the house, you have a 15 meters long amoeba-shaped pool. Guests can laze on the sunbeds around the pool the whole day and fire up that BBQ with the Weber charcoal grill (provided with the villa) when you feel like it. The house has an inverter system to keep the lights on when the electricity goes off in Goa.
A view of one of the bedrooms (Image: http://www.islandpoolvilla.com)
Shanti Villa,Calangute
Entrance to Shanti Villa at Calangute (Image: www.facebook.com/Shantivillagoa)
Next on the list of top private villas in Goa is Shanti Villa. Shanti Villa is an exquisitely renovated four-bedroom Portuguese villa that has stood the test of time. This history-laden luxury villa in Goa is situated on the famous Calangute Beach and is within proximity to various tourist attractions in North Goa. A villa is a great option for anyone looking to spend some quality time with their loved ones in a secluded and private villa in Goa that is close to a beach.
At Shanti Villa, guests are provided with top-notch service, thereby making it one of the best places to stay in North Goa. The villa features 4 elegant private rooms which are painted in warm beige tones and accentuated with woody hues to emanate an aura of relaxation. Each room at the villa is equipped with modern facilities and a host of services. The rooms are built spaciously with a private patio/balcony. The villa is equipped with various amenities like a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen with a microwave and fridge, an iron/ironing board and desk, air conditioning and daily housekeeping. The villa offers services ranging from babysitting or childcare services to laundry services, free parking, free wifi, large open lawns, bicycle rentals and many more.
One of the bedrooms at the villa (Image: www.facebook.com/Shantivillagoa)
Casa de Tartaruga
Entrance to Casa De Tartaruga, Assagao (Image: TripAdvisor)
Casa de Tartaruga is an impressive half a century old Goan home, located in the serene village of Badem in Assagao. This fully serviced BnB boasts a large landscaped Tropical garden, a private swimming pool, lots of open areas, verandas and trained staff to make you feel as comfortable as your own home!
This bed and breakfast is meticulously renovated and retrofitted to contemporary standards & comforts while retaining its old-world charm. With high ceilings, large verandas, lots of natural light, large open spaces and a garden with hundreds of trees as well as a charming well with clear sweet water, this villa takes you back to earlier times.
View of the living room (Image: Tripadvisor)
The villa has got 5 spacious rooms which come with a private verandah with a direct view of the garden. They feature nice and comfortable wooden beds, with soft mattresses and bedside lampshades. The rooms have a large wooden closet with plenty of space to hang your clothing and also comes fitted with a digital safe. A contemporary wooden study table with a comfortable upholstered chair sits closely next to a window which offers a nice view of traditional Goan homes. The room is further furnished with other wooden furniture and upholstered chairs. The bedrooms have an attached bathroom with 100% Organic toiletries and soaps etc for your safety and comfort.
One of the bedrooms at Casa de Tartaruga (Image: TripAdvisor)
Casa Susegado, Colva
Casa Susegado (Image Source: TripAdvisor)
Casa Susegado is a stunning 4 bedroom Portuguese style villa situated in the lovely village of Colva in South Goa. It is just a 15-minute walk from the popular white-sand Colva beach. The detached villa is based on Portuguese architecture with large balconies and sloping roofs covered with country tiles. It is tastefully decorated and is a perfect combination of Victorian and modern interior. This is a perfect south Goa holiday destination in a cluster of 21 villas built around manicured gardens in the middle of which there is a swimming pool. The villa is strategically located opposite the pool. It includes a large well-furnished lounge area with an open plan fully furnished kitchen and dining area, 4 large well furnished double bedrooms with en suite showers/bathtubs and toilets, 4 large balconies with seating arrangement, a beautiful patio with garden furniture and a front and back garden.
Villa Maya, Cavelossim
Villa Cavelossim (Image source: TripAdvisor)
Villa Maya is a great home away from home in Cavelossim. It is situated in a complex of bungalows known as Luisa by the sea. This complex is very plush and well maintained. The villa is just opposite the big pool which is a big plus point. River Sal flows along the rear of the complex and this area is serene to experience the sunrise. The bungalow complex is very near Cavelossim beach, restaurants and shopping which one can explore on foot from Maya. The bungalow has all amenities and a well-equipped kitchenette.
Villa Nest, Cavelossim
Villa Nest (Image source: TripAdvisor)
Villa Nest is a charming two-bedroom private villa in South Goa with a private tropical garden and a swimming pool. The property is another of the many villas inside the Luisa by the Sea complex in Cavelossim. It offers you the best of both worlds. The tranquil riverbank setting of Luisa by the Sea makes it an ideal haven for those in search of peace, while an easy 5-minute stroll takes you to the famous Cavelossim beach, home to a plethora of beach shacks serving fresh and delicious food.
The villa is beautifully decorated and houses two air-conditioned bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and French doors leading to the terrace; a living room, also with a French door to the terrace; and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests will enjoy the delightful garden, the open dining veranda, and the secluded sunbathing area where you can work on your tan in the privacy of your own garden space.
The villa offers exceptional value for money with a full maid cleaning service six days a week, fresh linen twice weekly, a washing machine, a well-equipped kitchen with a microwave oven etc all included in the price of your holiday.
Coco Shambhala
Coco Shambhala (Image Source: TripAdvisor)
Coco Shambhala is a nice private villas located in the beautiful village of Nerul in North Goa that serves as a nice home away from home. The service here is very good. The staff very courteous and prompt. The food choices and quality is par excellence. Everything is prepared fresh as per your taste and order. We were a group of friends and we simply fell in love with this place. These are four two-bedroom villas with a kitchenette and dining area and a jacuzzi with each villa. And a common swimming pool All the villas are different and unique in style. Rooms are big and spacious. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
SNS Holiday Villa
SNS Holiday Villa (Image Source: TripAdvisor)
This is a private 3 BHK serviced villa with daily housekeeping, room service, a pool boy and villa manager on site. It has a well maintained private swimming pool and the best part of this pool is that it has direct access to the living room.
The villa is a unique blend of a contemporary design with a resort design, styled to give you the best of both worlds. The beaches of Calangute and Baga are just 950 meters and 1500 meters away respectively from the property. Also, popular nightclubs, bars, and pubs like Club Tito’s, Britto’s and Spitfire are just walking distance from the property. The Lagoon ambience will help you escape your worries.
The villa is in a quiet area. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the villa having external lighting. Major restaurants, ATMs, grocery shops, liquor shops, medical stores and supermarkets are just a few minutes walking distance from the villa.
Casa Lénas
Casa Lenas (Image: TripAdvisor)
Casa Lénas is a luxury holiday home, situated in Candolim, North Goa, India. This pretty traditional antique-filled Portuguese cottage is a very beautiful old villa that has its original charm, is fully renovated to today’s standards and will be your ideal home far away from home. Perfect for families with children or couples. Casa Lénas has 3 air-conditioned bedrooms with all attached bathrooms and can accommodate up to 7 adults. It is fully furnished and designed in Portuguese architecture ‘Old Goan Style’. The garden around the cottage contains a large patio area with a veranda, providing privacy and shade. It is set in a quiet neighbourhood and situated only 2 min. walk to the magnificent Candolim beach.
Bohemian Villa by Vista rooms, Candolim
Bohemian Villas By Vista Rooms (Image source: TripAdvisor)
Relax and unwind in this gorgeous 3 BHK beach-side villa located in Candolim and have an unforgettable beach getaway. The rooms at this villa are very spacious and are ideal for family and friends to spread out and enjoy the comfortable interiors. The villa has a magnificent pool where you can spend your day unwinding and then head to the beach located only a short distance away. With the best amenities and a cosy ambience, you’ll feel right at home during your stay at Bohemian Villa at Candolim.
Casa Flora
Casa Flora (Image Source: TripAdvisor)
Casa Flora is a gated private villas located in the quiet and serene village of Morjim in North Goa. It is a nice family villa which has been built in Portuguese style with local stone and wood. The rooms at the villa have sea-facing balconies with beach views. The furniture inside the villa is all hand-made by local craftsmen in a traditional colonial/Portuguese style. There is a solar-powered hot water shower in the downstairs bathroom. The villa also has a nice private garden with a plunge pool, a shaded sunbed area and a barbeque area. The villa is a five-minute walk to Morjim beach as well as nearby bars and restaurants.
Villa Nimaya
Villa Nimaya (Image source: TripAdvisor)
Lastly, on the list of top private villas in Goa is Nimaya. Villa Nimaya is set amidst stunning surroundings with green gardens and a pristine private pool – all just a short drive from the city! The primary draw of this villa is the solitude it offers. With every comfort taken care of, and all the conveniences in place, Villa Nimaya makes for a beautiful backdrop for your holiday.
The villa has five spacious bedrooms with outdoor areas and gardens, along with a range of amenities. The property has stylish interiors and an expansive outdoor area for the comfort and convenience of our guests. You can explore and visit the tourist hotspots in and around Goa, for which conveyance can be arranged upon request. Some of the most beautiful beaches of North Goa – Calangute, Baga and Candolim are a quick drive from the villa.
So, what are you waiting for? Book your stay at one of these amazing private villas in Goa and enjoy an experience of being at home during your next holiday in Goa.
