Goa is not just about beaches and parties. Staying in a homestay lets you experience local culture, food, and traditions. More personal than hotels and cozier than villas, these homestays offer a true Goan experience. Here are six amazing options to consider:
1. Capella Forest Retreat and Homestay, Parra
Ayesha and Jamshed Madon created this forest retreat to enjoy nature and peace. Surrounded by lush greenery and wildlife like hornbills and peacocks, the homestay has four rooms and an infinity pool. Breakfast is included. Prices from Rs 7,500 per night
2. Parijaat, Anjuna
Kavita and Manoj Nair built this quiet homestay amidst paddy fields and palm trees. The home has two bedrooms, a swimming pool, vegetable garden, and fresh, locally sourced meals.
Prices from Rs 10,900 per night (breakfast included)
3. Fishtail Creek, Moira
This homestay sits by the backwaters in Moira. Hosts Vivek and Alka Talwar offer a cozy cottage with two bedrooms, a wood-fired pizza oven, and a tiki-style bar. Guests can kayak, cycle, or enjoy regional and international food.
Prices from Rs 3,500 per night (breakfast, kayaking, and cycling included)
4. Dudhsagar Plantation, Karmane Village
Ajit and Ashok Malkarnekar welcome guests to experience nature at its purest. The homestay has five rustic cottages, natural streams, a plantation tour, and a natural pool.
Prices from Rs 5,000 per night (breakfast and plantation tour included)
5. Casa Galgibaga, Canacona
Located near one of Goa’s cleanest beaches, this 79-year-old family home offers rooms, beach cottages, and tents. Guests can trek, walk in the jungle, or go on river boat rides.
Prices from Rs 14,673 per night
6. Olaulim Backyards
This homestay, run by Savio and Pirkko, has five cottages surrounded by nature. Each cottage has modern amenities, a pool, and a café. Guests can enjoy Goan food cooked on a traditional wood fire and explore nearby nature trails with peacocks and flora.
Prices vary
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