Things to look for while renting an apartment in Goa

Renting in Goa is available for as short as a day to a few days to a few years. There are plenty of rentals available in Goa and it could be confusing which is the right one for your needs.

Whether you decide to rent a villa or an apartment, they all are available at a click online. Renting an apartment in Goa can be exciting if you get the time to find the right place. Here are a few things that you must look for while renting an apartment in Goa.

Based on your taste:

You can choose resorts in Calangute, Candolim or Baga if you like scenery and happening places as most of the night clubs are located here. If you like to live the hippie days you can choose Vagator beach or Arambol beach. But if you wish to do your own thing and laze around you can choose Panjim or Porvorim.

What suits your style and fits in your price:

While renting you can find places that suit your vacationing style. You can get service apartments, portuguese villas or luxurious villas with private pools.

Another factor that plays an important role while renting is the pricing. Most of the people prefer local cheap hotels, flats or beach villas because of low prices. You may also get good bargains at online portals like trivago, Oyo, airbnb, etc. Before renting make sure it’s from a legal company. During off season you can get the best deals but make sure you read the reviews before renting.

Choose the best time to visit:

As mentioned above, you can get a good deal during the off season from renting a bike or car to renting a flat, the rates are cheaper. Goa rentals are much cheaper during the months of October-November and March-April.

Check what it offers:

You can also ask for customised and discounted offers. Get the best possible deals with the cheapest price while booking. Other than the offers you might also want to consider the amenities provided so that you enjoy your stay. Spacious apartment in a good posh locality which is close to shops, supermarkets, etc. could be great and convenient for you.

Documentation:

Make sure that from verification of documents to price negotiation to legalization of documents everything is done properly. It is also important to submit some identity proof to your owner.

Some additional tips:

If you’re coming in the months of monsoon, you need to be extra careful about leaking roofs that most of the old Portuguese and Goan homes have.

If you’re an admirer of old and rustic spaces, then you should also consider the cost of repairing the property. You can even get some discount on the monthly rentals if you are planning to stay for long.

Also make it a point to consider the humidity of the area. If the doors and windows don’t close tight, it can damage your clothes and leather products.

If your rental home is near a paddy field or a jungle, make sure your house is properly sealed to an unpleasant rendezvous with snakes and reptiles. For homes near the beach, you might be extra careful about the floors and electronics as the salt in the air might spoil them.

While you tick the checklist mentioned above, make sure you select a house that feels home, is inviting, and where you feel a connection. After all, home is where the heart is.