This wilderness retreat with towering palms offers a respite for the soul in Goa. Father-son duo Ajit and Ashok Malkarnekar are your hosts here and want you to experience life amidst nature in its purest form. Abundant rivulets and streams run around this burgeoning Amazon-esque landscape with five rustic cottages. The cottages in the thick of shrubbery have the ethos of a traditional Goan village home, with a large expansive bedroom, Mediterranean-inspired stone beds, an inspiring study table, and windows to let the bird call and gentle breeze in. Dig into a simple breakfast of dosa-chutney, or eggs to order, and later in the day, sip on spiced feni shots or urak with chilli, a dash of lime and rock salt. Go on a tour of the plantation with the hosts and taste nutmeg, long pepper and more straight from the trees. The Dudhsagar river is a short jeep ride away but if you prefer staying at the property, you can enjoy a lazy dip at the plantation’s natural pool. -Suruchi Kapur Gomes
Doubles from Rs5,040. Website
Casa Galgibaga, Canacona
Far from the tourist crowds and streets dotted with pubs and bars, Galgibaga beach in South Goa is among the cleanest and most peaceful beaches in the state. Nestled in a quiet fishing village between the sea, two rivers and a hillock is Casa Galgibaga, a 76-year-old Goan family home. This is a spot that will take you back to a Goa of another time and one that locals remember fondly—of picturesque lanes surrounded by tall trees, clear mornings, afternoon siestas and the constant sound of the waves in the background. Casa Galgibaga is the ancestral home of its current owner Mavrick Cardoz. The property comprises the family home, along with two stone rooms, two beach cottages and two beach tents, all of which are open to guests. The main building has two bedrooms, each with mosaic-tiled bathrooms in vibrant colours. The stone rooms have been made with a local coloured stone, while the beach rooms have been designed in an Indo-Portuguese style with private sit-outs. The beach tents are simple, yet tastefully designed, and closest to the beach—perfect if you’re backpacking through the state. The house is stocked with breakfast staples and a French press for coffee nerds. The main house has a well-equipped kitchen that you can use to make yourself breakfast. While here, go for treks or jungle walks at the Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary which is about 30 minutes away oropt for leisurely boat rides down the Galgibaga and Talpona rivers closeby. -Arundhati Ail
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