Want to experience the real Goa? Skip the chain hotels and stay where the soul is — in charming homes run by warm-hearted locals. These stays offer more than just a bed — they serve stories, slow mornings, and the kind of welcome that makes you feel like family.
1. Capella Forest Retreat, Parra
🛏️ What You’ll Love:
- Nestled in a private forest estate
- Home-cooked breakfasts
- Goan hospitality at its finest
Perfect for: Writers, nature lovers, and slow-living souls. 🍃
2. Casa Menezes, Batim
🛏️ What You’ll Love:
- 300-year-old heritage house
- Traditional Goan meals
- Surrounded by paddy fields
Perfect for: Heritage charm + countryside peace. 🐓
3. The Secret Garden, Saligao
🛏️ What You’ll Love:
- Colorful colonial home
- Warm, welcoming hosts
- Breakfasts under a frangipani tree
Perfect for: Families, solo travellers, and garden lovers. 🌸
4. Olaulim Backyards, Pomburpa
🛏️ What You’ll Love:
- Riverside cottages
- Canoeing, farming & chill vibes
- Run by a Goan family who truly hosts
Perfect for: Offbeat escapes and riverfront sunsets. 🚣♀️
5. Turiya Villa & Spa, Canacona
🛏️ What You’ll Love:
- Peaceful South Goa retreat
- Healing spa + quiet beaches
- Restored 100+ year old home
Perfect for: Relaxation, Ayurveda, and introspection. 🧘♂️
6. Vivenda Rebelo, Panjim
🛏️ What You’ll Love:
- Cosy homestay in the heart of the capital
- Wooden floors, antique furniture
- Just a walk away from Fontainhas
Perfect for: Culture seekers and art lovers. 🎨
7. Cancio’s House, Aldona
🛏️ What You’ll Love:
- Rustic charm in an ancestral home
- Meals made with love
- Conversations over cashew feni
Perfect for: A deep dive into Goan life. 🪴
💡 Visiting from Abroad? Pay Easy with Mony
Whether you’re booking your homestay or buying breakfast at the village café, Mony lets you pay with UPI—even if you’re not from India. Zero cash stress, 100% local love.
So go ahead — sip chai on the porch, help make poi in the kitchen, and discover the Goa that lives beyond the beaches. 🌴