LAZY COTTAGE ON THE RIVER BANKS

LAZY RIVER COTTAGE is a Wooden Chalet situated on the banks of Goa's largest River "Mandovi". The house has its own wooden jetty and has docking facilities for a reasonably sized yacht. Please also check our other Listings on the river front. WOODEN CHALET ON THE RIVER BANKS and SAINT PETER'S BAY. THE SPACE LAZY COTTAGE ON THE RIVER BANKS is one of the two true Wooden Chalets situated on the banks of Goa's largest River "Mandovi". (Please check out WOODEN CHALET ON THE RIVER BANKS and SAINT PETER'S BAY for information on the other property). The house has its own wooden jetty and has docking facilities for a reasonably sized yacht. Located 1 Km from the ancient city of Old Goa and 8 km to the City of Panjim. Old Goa was the first Capital City of Goa which was first shifted to Panjim due to the Plague centuries ago. The Old Goa Church was the first resting place of the body of St. Francis Xavier when brought to Goa from the Far East where it is preserved till today. The house is on the river level with unlimited private parking in front. The main road is on a higher level about 4 metres above the river level. A building on the higher road level which stands between the road and the house isolates any traffic sound from the road which makes it a quiet and peaceful place to stay. The bus stand is situated on the road above. LAZY RIVER COTTAGE is located, just 15 minutes by road to the Panjim Central Bus Terminus which terminus is equidistant from North and South Goa. There is a Soft drink and Liquor store in the adjacent building, and a general store just 5 minutes’ walk from the house. There is a new AC Restaurant “GAZALLI” just a minute away next-door and guests have reported that they take orders and deliver food to the house. Also another famous Seafood restaurant 5 minutes’ walk away “STAR BAR AND RESTAURANT” which though simple in its ambience is famous for seafood and other dishes. CAFÉ DEVTA: Walk up to the road and turn left towards Old Goa. You will find a small quaint house / restaurant on the right side of the road about 100 mtrs. where you can get local Baji and good light food good for breakfast. Car and bike rental facilities are also available for which information will be provided on confirmation of booking. The Chalet is fully A.C. and is fitted with all amenities one can think of and what you would normally like to have in the best equipped home. Some of the amenities is a fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, microwave oven, U.V. filter, clothes washing machine and dryer etc. etc. Besides, the house is fitted with a hydro pneumatic water pressure system giving full pressure on all the water outlets and showers. There is an in-house NON-PROFIT convenience store where we provide mostly everything you would need from cooking ingredients to variety of beverages, milk etc. etc. It is really convenient and thus the name “CONVENIENCE STORE”. All items at cost price plus 5% to cover losses etc. The house Lady will come every morning to clean up. Besides we have all equipment like dishwasher etc. The house is differently abled friendly and divided into two levels having total of four bedrooms. •One bedroom on the ground floor has attached toilet and bath and opens up into the main hall, kitchen and river front Patio. This bedroom has advantage for differently abled and Senior citizens. •A second bedroom on the first floor opens up onto a spacious wooden deck with deck chairs to relax on with full view of the river and has attached toilet and bath. •The third bedroom also on the first floor opens up onto a spacious wooden deck with deck chairs to relax on with full view of the river. This bedroom shares the toilet and bath with the forth bedroom next door. •The fourth bedroom has four single or two double beds which can sleep 4 persons. The rest of the bedrooms have one double bed. •Besides there are two full size bed cum reclining deck beds to sleep additional guest. The house is designed so that the view of the river, and adjacent islands are prominent from every location in the house. The lower bedrooms open onto a paved patio which is on the river edge and has its own wooden jetty projecting into the river. It has docking facilities for a reasonably sized yacht. Barbecue equipment including coal at cost price plus 5% is provided so you can enjoy a barbecue on the stone patio. There is good fishing scope however ardent fisherman should bring their own equipment. We provide the best quality bed linen and bath towels. Night sheets are provided as night cover as it is not too cold. We provide LAUNDERED blankets sealed for your protection at extra charge of Rs. 20 each to cover laundry charges. Cleanliness is our motto. In the hall there is a full-fledged computer station. There is free unlimited Broad Band Internet and Wi-Fi. We have BSNL (Govt.) connection and we pay monthly for unlimited broadband. Generally, the Broadband has been very satisfactory but we however state that the connection is dependent on BSNL and we have no control on the quality or any breakdowns. We can assure you that we will make all efforts to ensure that in case of breakdown we pursue BSNL to attended earliest. A music station attached to the computer system allows you to play music from the internet, pen drive or memory card or just connect to your mobile or other portable equipment. Dish T V is installed with all available channels on Tata Sky. We however insist that the guest respect the residential locality and keep the music level to low level. We have taken great pains to ensure that our guest have the best of comforts and feel at home. We give out the house to only one group at a time. There is no in house staff and the complete house is to your disposal only. We give out the house to only one group at a time. There is no in house staff and the complete house is to your disposal only. There are 5 cottages on either side of the house and the locality is quiet and peaceful. The bus stop is just above the house. However, if you see a bus when you are not at the bus stop location you can put up your hand and the buses normally will stop for you. All buses end up at the Panjim Main Bus Stand from where you will get buses to all parts of Goa or Rickshaws or taxis. You will also get numerous car and two wheeler hire at the Petrol Pump adjacent to the bus-stop. We however provide a list of recommended vehicle hire outlets to our confirmed guest. This list is based on previous guest recommendations and has no financial profit to us. Guest almost always ask “how far is the beaches of the North – Baga, Calangute, Candolim” the answer is about 30 to 40 minutes’ drive not withstanding unusual traffic. We are not in the heart of the nightlife, but mostly all guest staying with us prefer to come to a peaceful home after a hectic night life. In many cases after experiencing a couple of trips to the beachs and nightlife many guest just prefer to relax at home with the best ever view and serenity you can get in Goa. The Casinos and boat cruises are just 15 minutes away in Panjim City and this has been one of the main attractions of most guest.