ranjiniswamy1959
August 5, 2021
My husband and I live in Panjim. I have always admired the indo- Portuguese houses of Goa. I wanted to have a short stay there. My husband wanted a staycation. So I booked two nights at Serendipity House, after seeing the reviews. The booking process was smooth. While going to Serendipity House, we got a little lost despite the Google maps :)...but reached it finally. The staff welcomed us and ushered us to the room we had booked. They briefly showed us the living and dining rooms. I chatted with them. They were courteous and helpful. Since it was raining quite heavily, we decided to stay indoors. So the wide selection of books was a blessing. Both my husband and I settled into comfortable spaces and read. I am an art lover, so I enjoyed examining the various artworks on display, the artefacts displayed and the architecture. Also browsed thru art related books. Re the room: Sitting in the balcao was nice. The plastic sheets (put to prevent rain from entering the balcao) prevented us from taking in the view of the garden. Still, we enjoyed sitting there. The room was well lit. The beds were comfortable. My husband however struggled to get chairs that were comfortable :). The bathrooms were clean and dry. When we noticed a little leak in the bathroom, the staff promptly assisted us in moving into another room which did not have that problem. The staff remained responsive to our needs without being intrusive. Breakfast, lunch and dinner were simple and to our liking. Loved the poha for breakfast, the pulkas, dal for lunch and soup for dinner. While the menu provides variety, we chose the really simple foods and were happy with the fare. In sum, I had a quiet, relaxed time at Serendipity House. I got to experience living in an indo- Portuguese house and enjoyed it. I would do it again.