Apartment in Benaulim, Goa

Quiet Luxury Apartment & Roof Terrace in Residential Area - NOT in Noisy Complex

Quiet Luxury Apartment & Roof Terrace in Residential Area - NOT in Noisy Complex

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Apartment comprises first floor and roof terrace
Dawn over the paddy fields from the balcony
Paddy field from the balcony in April
Lounge from front door
Lounge

Overview of Quiet Luxury Apartment & Roof Terrace in Residential Area - NOT in Noisy Complex

10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5165 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Benaulim, Goa
  • Popular LocationMaria Hall11 min walk
  • Popular LocationGoa Chitra15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSernabatim Beach8 min drive
  • AirportGoa (GOI-Dabolim)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom adjacent double room

Toilet · Shower only

Main bedroom en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Quiet Luxury Apartment & Roof Terrace in Residential Area - NOT in Noisy Complex

Here is something a bit different in South Goa. Our first floor apartment is in a private house in a quiet residential area of Benaulim overlooking a superb view of paddy fields and palm plantations. It is ideal for those who do not want the usual busy holiday complex with pool and so it is perhaps more suited to the maturer visitor... but of course families with children are more than welcome. It is 5 minutes by tuk-tuk (10 minutes by bicycle) from the fabulous Benaulim beach which is itself in the centre of the 13 mile long 'Queen of Beaches'.

There are many excellent beach restaurants at Benaulim beach with every kind of food available at extremely good prices. In Benaulim itself there are also a number of excellent well-priced restaurants.

The apartment is beautifully furnished with fans in every room and A/C and European style sprung mattresses in both bedrooms. The main bedroom has a King size double bed and the second bedroom has two single beds. There is also a camp bed available with bedding for a possible fifth visitor. We use this spacious apartment ourselves as a home from home for 2 months of the year and so all mod cons are there. Included in these are access to Wifi, a washing machine, drying rack, all towels and linen, hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer, Sky TV, DVD player, large free-standing fan, iron and ironing board etc.

One of the most attractive features of the property is the full property length balcony accessed either from the main bedroom, the kitchen or the living room via big French windows. The second bedroom has its own private balcony and there is also a front terrace. From the main balcony there is a superb peaceful 180 degree view from which one can watch the amazing birdlife, water buffalo etc.

On the very sunny roof terrace we have two quality cushioned sunbeds and umbrellas. Also included in the overall price is collection from Dabolim airport (or a Rs1500 contribution towards collection from Mopa airport in North Goa), use of an Indian pay-as-you-go mobile phone (for cheap calls to arrange a Tuk-Tuk) and a welcome pack of basic food, water and beer in the fridge to get you started.

The property's owner, Sandra, a lovely lady and her son live on the ground floor and are available to assist at any time if necessary. For a two week stay or more, cleaning and mopping through is available at a nominal extra cost by arrangement through Sandra downstairs.

If you are not familiar with Goa, Benaulim is situated centrally in what we feel is the best (for many reasons) part of South Goa which is itself far nicer than the North which is very much more commercialised and more expensive for everything... so if you do fancy Goa then you genuinely could not do much better. It is about 30 minutes from the airport. PLEASE NOTE: COLLECTION FROM DABOLIM AIRPORT IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE IF WANTED (OR A Rs 1500 CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS YOUR COLLECTION FROM MOPA AIRPORT IN THE NORTH OF GOA).

Margao, the main city of South Goa, is 15 minutes away by tuk-tuk if you need something that is not available locally and/or want to experience the delightful chaos of an Indian city! It is well worth a visit.

From the UK, Goa itself can be accessed by daily scheduled flights from Heathrow via Mumbai. Also Air India direct flights from Gatwick to Mopa are available. Direct charter flights into Goa are also possible between the beginning of November to mid April from Manchester and Gatwick. Please note that for charter flights you had best get seats booked early as there are only a limited number of flights per week and they tend to get booked up fairly quickly with regular ‘Goa Goers’.

So if you fancy an apartment in South Goa different from those usually being offered you will not go wrong with ours.

Property manager

Nigel & Teresa Mills
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
As the property is in a quiet residential area guests are expected to exercise polite noise restraint generally.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

About the area

Benaulim

Located in Benaulim, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Benaulim Beach and Colva Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fatorda Stadium or Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Parasailing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Maria Hall - 11 min walk
  • Goa Chitra - 15 min walk
  • Our Lady of Merces Church - 4 min drive
  • Sernabatim Beach - 8 min drive
  • Benaulim Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Seraulim Station - 13 min drive
  • Dabolim Airport (GOI) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • German Bakery - 14 min walk
  • Hide Out Bar and Restaurant - 18 min walk
  • Sky Rooftop Bar and Restaurant - 17 min walk
  • Menino Jesus Snack and Juice Centre - 4 min drive
  • Caliber Cafe - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Luxury Apartment & Roof Terrace in Residential Area - NOT in Noisy Complex pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Luxury Apartment & Roof Terrace in Residential Area - NOT in Noisy Complex?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Luxury Apartment & Roof Terrace in Residential Area - NOT in Noisy Complex?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Luxury Apartment & Roof Terrace in Residential Area - NOT in Noisy Complex located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Maria Hall, Goa Chitra and Sernabatim Beach. Our Lady of Merces Church and St. John the Baptist Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful retreat
From the moment we met Sandra and her brother Ivan we were made to feel so welcome. They showed us round the place and explained everything to us. The highlight for us was the view from the balcony and looking out over the water meadows. We viewed many kingfishers and numerous other birds, also the water buffalo. Spent many a morning watching the sunrise aswell. We loved being in the residential area and saying hello to our neighbours as we walked out each day. 15 minutes walk to the town or 25 minutes to the beach and many tuk tuks available if we needed. The beach was beautiful and clean with fine golden sand, our favourite beach was Sernabatim with the lovely beach taverna White Crab. Evenings were fun, either spent in the town or on the beaches. We had the most wonderful stay and it was lovely getting to know Sandra and her son, certainly made the perfect holiday for us. A big thankyou!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Enjoyable & Peaceful Place to Stay
From the ease of booking (prompt communications from Nigel & Teresa), organised collection from Goa airport (included in price) and being met by Sandra and William, who both ensured our stay at the apartment was enjoyable and hassle free, we had such a fantastic time. The apartment is roomy with various verandas for sitting in or out of the sun as your mood takes you, plus the roof terrace for when you want to have a quiet day away from the beach. We found everything we needed was in the apartment and just a short walk to fruit/vegetable/fish vendors and local supermarkets. Being in a residential area, you can appreciate the Portuguese architectural influence and its great to say hello/good morning, etc to the locals. It took about 20 minutes to walk to the beach, which we enjoyed doing as compensation to all the lovely food we were consuming!! Lots and lots of places to eat and drink, covering numerous cuisines, what’s not to like.... and if your feeling lazy, a tuk tuk was only a phone call away. Having stayed at this apartment before, we quickly re-established our morning routine of getting fresh bread rolls from the bicycling baker delivery boy and having breakfast on the rear veranda watching the sun rise in the sky, looking over the wet land complete with bird life and cows & water buffalo. Just Bliss.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay
We were picked up by Franco at the airport as arranged by Nigel & Teresa. On arrival at the property we were met by Sandra who showed us around the apartment. Being tired from a very long journey we went straight to bed. I woke just before dawn & went to the rear balcony. The view there is stunning & we never tired of watching the wildlife from there. The apartment is very spacious with 2 bedrooms, 1 ensuite, a large living room with t.v. & dvd player with plenty of choice of movies. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could want, The bedrooms have air con but we rarely used it, maybe 10-15 minutes before bed. There is another balcony at the front of the building with table and chairs but we only used the rear one due to aforementioned views. There is also a rooftop balcony with sunbeds & umbrellas which we rarely used as it was very hot. Sandra is a lovely lady who was there for all our needs without being intrusive as was William her son. Nigel & Teresa were in contact during our stay to make sure things were all good. The apartment is in a quiet residential area about 15 mins walk to the centre of Benaulim and a couple of supermarkets just across the football field. Colva is a little further away, walkable or just a short tuk-tuk/bus ride away. Due to my wife waiting for a knee replacement we were using Franco each day, he too was great for suggesting restaurants/days out. All in all a very enjoyable stay which was a last minute booking & we were very lucky it was available and would not hesitate to book again if going to Benaulim
Stayed 23 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maggie C.

Everything we could have wished for and more
If you like peace and quiet, great views, spacious well kept interior and exterior, choice of sun or shade and you don't mind a walk to the beach, restaurants and shops this place is for you. Nigel arranged for us to be met at the airport by Franco, who we then used for all our running around. Sandra was waiting for us on arrival, even though it was the early hours of the morning with a lovely smile and that set the scene. Nothing was too much trouble and when we had any questions either William or Sandra were there to help us, they were outstanding. You can take a short cut across the football ground to a supermarket for your basic needs and lovely samosas, a good take away nearby and a 30 minute walk to Sernabatim beach. This was our favourite beach and Anthy's beach shack provided splendid food and a peaceful atmosphere plus clean toilets, which was important to us. Nigel and Teresa have thought of everything to give you a wonderful holiday, including an Indian phone for using to ring Franco or for a take away and then plenty of plug adaptors for UK plugs..that's what I call service. There is also a Supermarket along past the tuktuk stand in centre of Benaulim which sells booze and Steven there will deliver, great if you like to sit on a balcony sipping cold beer or your favourite tipple. A big plus was to have Sandra and William on hand. Sandra even made us a splendid Indian meal on Boxing Day, what more can I say except thank you. Probably the highest accolade I can give is that we have booked again for next year and we can't wait to go back.

10/10 Excellent

alison b.

Well equipped , with excellent assistance from Sandra downstairs
We were met at the airport by Franco . We used him for all our transport needs throughout our month long stay . The apartment is very well equipped , furnished and maintained . Excellent for bird watching . In a typically Goan enclave of well maintained local houses . Approximately equidiance between Benaulim and Colva . Very relaxing .
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2018

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