We went there for a bachelor's party ( a close friend of mine and I were the guys getting married). We were a group of close to 12.

The Villa is a located in Charao Island, which is not that difficult to reach to. A taxi from Panjim will drop you to the doorstep of this place ( provided you have some GPS and Internet). There is a pool in the Villa which was great fun for us. The rooms are large with open bathrooms ( No, we didn't leverage this). The caretaker is fun and young and makes great homely food. Don't miss his omlette. He lit up a barbeque for the two nights we were there and for folks who we eat Non-Veg, his chicken was supposed to be mind-blowing. The veg Bbq was nice as well.

Would definitely recommend this to a group of friends who want a private time off within themselves.

The villa was amazing with a private pool and very good caretaker. Had lots of liquor and what happens in Goa stays in Goa,

This is a beautiful villa. Offers the privacy you get told when you book. Ideal for those who want to get away from the busy crowds but still not out of reach as you can still take the ferry and go to the mainland anytime. We spent most of our days at the villa which has its private pool and privacy that goes without saying. Owner Charles manages all things very well and gave us all facts before we arrived. Bishnu handles all the activities on site perfectly and can organise a few things like food, etc. if you advise him in advance before your arrival which is what we did. We decided to have a BBQ one evening and all things were well done. Beautiful candle light dinner under the stars & BBQ along the pool although we were luck it did not rain that night. The villa offers a small mini library that can keep you busy when you laze near the pool and also numerous games that can keep you occupied when you just want to spend time with your drink in hand and your mates. Its very important you have your own means of conveyance like bikes or a car as public transport is not very common here. Also before to head to Chorao its important you do most of your shopping at Panjim like alcohol and drinks and snacks as advised by Charles. Although we were not into photography we saw numerous kinds of birds all along our stay as this island is home to the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary. Even though we had our apprehensions before to go to this place as we were not sure as it was on an island - we were lucky to find this spot in a little paradise in a true goan village setting.

To Start with, the entire process of enquiry, details provided, booking, Check-in, Stay, Check out everything went on well. Charles - the Host and Bishnu - the care taker were extremely humble and co-ordinated well. All the details provided by the Host before booking were perfect to the point and the place is much better than described by the host. We stayed between 17th to 20th Sep, and did not have a single complaint about the stay.
Would suggest to come in groups and spend more time in the Villa than roaming about in Goa as the Villa itself is a point of interest. We did opt to skip some places and preferred to spend more time at the Villa. The entire Villa is maintained well and clean and the pool and barbeque on pool side were an added attraction. Bishnu the care taker is extremely humble and every necessity is taken care by them. Charles stays abroad but everything is communicated to the Care-taker and there is no glitch in the arrangements. We enjoyed our vacation and we know where to stay in Goa next.
The Villa is situated in a island and getting in there is quite easy. There is continuous service of Ferry and just drive into a ferry, you are there in 10 minutes. Ferry Service available round the clock and free for passengers and two-wheelers. Cars are charged very nominal (Rs.10/-). If you are photographer / Naturalist - You are staying in a Villa in Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary!!! Get set for sighting right from the moment you check-into the Island.

Tips :
1. Plan your stay such that you spend more time in villa.
2. Get your own vehicle / hire a bike as public transport (ground) is lean.
3. Co-ordinate with the care-taker about your food requirement before hand and get the groceries/Drink/snacks required just to avoid travelling again to get them.
4. He is a good cook, but let him know your preferences.
5. All the above tips would be suggested by the host, so dont bother!!!!

I stayed at the island pool villa in September,2015 with my family.I wished i had booked for more then a night but definitely next time.The villa is beautifully built and very well maintained situated on a beautiful island of Chorao. The villa not only offers amazing hospitality but is also very affordable.It has its very own pool surrounded by scenic beauty all around and a church on walking distance.All you need is a private vehicle to roam around.
Its a perfect getaway with your friends/family/spouse or solo traveler for all those who want to take a break from their busy citylife.The host Charles is one of the nicest host i have ever seen.He would help you with the tiniest of detail you required and is available everytime you need his help.He makes sure his guests dont face any issues.
i would definitely recommend staying at the place for all those who want to a break from their busy lives.

So pack your bags and get lost on the island(BTW we actually did get lost but thanx to GPS :P)

I stayed here with a friend early July just about when it pours in Goa which is something we enjoy. Staying at this beautifully restored Portuguese house during the rains gave us the much needed rest and relaxation in Goa. The place is well maintained and the owner Charles Heredia went all out to ensure we were well taken care of.
Staying at Casa Bottu (an authentic Portuguese name for a house) allowed us to unwind in the splendor of this amazing house. The rooms are well maintained, the pool was a pleasure to swim in (with no peeping neighbours!) and one can enjoy some good feni (local alcohol) in the balcao (balcony).
You will need of course need to have your means of transport as this place is located on an island and public transport is hard to come by. Charles assisted us in getting a bike which is an awesome way to travel in Goa during the rains.
I suggest this place for all those who want a taste of staying in a Portuguese house in Goa and want to just relax in the peace and quiet of a lovely village which is just the thing one needs to do while on holiday in Goa