What to know before you go:

— Villa surrounded by lush trees

— Good food

About the property:

Rediscover the incorrigible Goa through Ishavilas, a Portuguese-colonial house in Siolim. It’s a city-dwellers’ paradise, a much-need respite from everyday bustle and a quintessential doorway to the Goa that we never get tired of.Ishavilas allows you to breathe amidst the lush trees and plants, take in the fragrance of fruits, and feel like you have just moved to a second home. But, don’t expect the Villa to offer you just peace and invigoration, for there’s also a quotient of opulence embedded everywhere at Ishavilas. The gilded pediments above doors, objets d’art, gold-braided cushions on the antique furniture and the stone statues speak volumes about the diligence that has been devoted in Ishavilas’ architecture and décor.While you enjoy the dolce vita around you, give Ishavilas’ Spa also a chance to indulge you. Surrender your worn-out body, mind and soul into the expert hands of Ishavilas’ Spa therapists and switch on the ‘transformed’ you. The massages are usually followed by a blissful steam that totally revives you.Although you wouldn’t want to leave the comforts of Ishavilas House, the charms of Goa would entice you to set out for quite a few excursions also. Pick up some spices, Kokum and other produce at Siolim Market, a weekly market, which should give you the authentic flavour of Goa’s local life. Visit interesting neighbourhoods like Fontainhas, and some impressive museums and forts, such as Goa Chitra and Cabo de Rama Fort.Yes, Ishavilas House would make you fall in love with Goa all over again!