Elsewhere . . . The Beach House & Otter Creek Tents

Frommer's Review

If simplicity is what works for you, then Elsewhere is where you belong. Located in the extreme north, between Asvem and Arambol, one of the most idyllic boutique properties in Goa is found at the end of a road and reached by crossing a bamboo footbridge through thick green groves. You won't find chic interiors or heavy themed designs here: The basic cottages (two- and three-bedroom villas) contain simple rooms that are functional, tasteful, and pleasant, with planter's chairs and deck beds on sit-outs and porches. In place of the obligatory pool you have the entire Arabian Sea to swim in. Coming here has a definite purpose -- to enjoy the salt and froth that mixes with the air; to savor a beach that is so quiet, so pristine, so beautiful; to take lazing about to new dimensions. Don't expect to find shacks, vendors, or shops. Come between October and February, however, and you may spot Olive Ridley and rare loggerhead turtles. Bargain hunters should opt for one of the three tents, which overlook the freshwater creek; these are furnished with four-poster beds and have en-suite bathrooms with hot showers and personal sit-outs on a bamboo jetty. The food is terrific, even though it tends to take forever to get it, and the young staff, led by manager Vinod, is unobtrusive and ever helpful. Fashion photographer Denzil Sequeira considers his ancestral property the biggest secret in Goa, but given how long you need to book in advance, the secret is out.

Facilities:
Restaurant; car and driver (chargeable); airport transfers (chargeable); laundry; doctor-on-call; body boards

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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