Casa de Tartaruga
About this stay
Casa de Tartaruga is a mid-century heritage Goan bungalow in the quiet village of Badem, Assagao, known for its tree-lined streets, old Portuguese homes and upscale restaurants. The Indo-Portuguese villa (4,500 sq ft on a 16,000 sq ft plot) has been renovated to modern standards while keeping its old-world charm: high ceilings, large verandas, lots of natural light and a tropical garden with coconut, jackfruit, mango and passionfruit trees, a pond and an old well with clear, sweet water. The villa is rented as a whole, never by the room, and suits large groups. It has 5 air-conditioned bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (4 en-suite), a living room, dining room, library and lounge, and an entertainment / poker room. Outside there's a large private swimming pool with a kiddie pool, and a BBQ area with a covered sit-out. Breakfast by the in-house cook is included. There is free high-speed Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, a dedicated concierge (cabs, car rentals, restaurant and club reservations) and a cook-on-call for other meals for a nominal fee. The price covers up to 10 guests; extra guests are charged per night, up to 14. Children 3 years and under don't count. Nearby: Chapora waterfront 750 m, Badem hilltop church 500 m, Chapora Beach 2 km, Chapora Fort 2.1 km, Ozran Beach 2.9 km, Vagator Beach 3 km, Anjuna Beach 3.7 km, Baga Beach 6.9 km, Morjim Beach 10.8 km, Panjim 20.8 km, Thivim station 16.8 km, North Goa (Mopa) airport 28 km.