Vivenda Rebelo

very supportive and humble nature

Location and behaviours

Spacious, Clean and Comfortable. Centrally located for Panaji visit. Easy Access to market & restaurants.

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The heritage feel, location and hospitality.

All good.

My Goa Home Away From Home Vivenda Rebelo Homestay is one of those rare places that doesn’t feel like a hotel at all — it feels like a home. Set in a beautiful heritage home, the place has a warmth and character that is difficult to find in regular accommodation. It is cozy, peaceful, spotlessly clean and extremely well maintained. The washroom deserves a special mention — exceedingly clean, which is something I really appreciate. The location is excellent as well. A lot of well-known eateries are within a 15–20 minute walk, while there are two fine-dining restaurants barely a minute away. So you get the peace and charm of a heritage home without being away from great food. But what makes the stay truly special is Deric, the owner. He is humble, warm and genuinely customer-centric. There is no need to call him for anything — just WhatsApp him and he is always quick to respond and happy to help. You get the feeling that he genuinely cares about his guests and their experience. One of my favourite moments was sitting out on the terrace, listening to the sound of the Goan monsoon rain and sipping a chilled beer. It was one of those simple, perfect moments that you remember long after the holiday is over. The whole place has a wonderfully homely feel. You don't feel like a tourist staying in a property; you feel like you are staying in someone's lovely Goan home. I can say this with complete certainty: Vivenda Rebelo is now my permanent home in Goa for all my future visits. In fact, this is the kind of place that could actually make me come back to Goa just to stay here again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for warmth, cleanliness, character and genuine Goan hospitality rather than just another hotel room.

There is nothing to report. It was my home.