With new variants showing up, COVID-19 seems to be far from hinting at any signs of going away. As a result, our monotonous ‘work from home’ routines are also getting extended. If you’re bored of working amid the four walls of your home already, you might consider moving to the beaches for a change. Goa is open to travellers now with some restrictions. Yes, need to undergo an RT-PCR test to enter the state. But then, for a month or two, you might work by the beach while enjoying the ocean breeze and listening to the roar of waves. Wouldn’t that be magical? Read on to know all the details.
What Is The Starting Price Of ‘Work From Beaches’ Packages In Goa?
Many properties in Goa have facilities like Wifi and kitchens to allow you to work at ease. Some properties are located near the beaches too. Work from beaches packages in Goa start at around ₹24,000/month. For example, Anandi is offering her entire residential home Little Nest at ₹800/night. It is enabled with Wifi and is available for long-term stays. Another Wifi-enabled beachfront property in Arambol named Pitruchaya offers stunning views of the ocean and comes for ₹899/night.
Antonio’s Residency in South Goa, located 800 metres away from Majorda Beach can also be an ideal place to work amid serenity. Alcove resort, nestled atop a cliff overlooking the sea can be an amazing option too. Or you might even opt for hostels like The Hosteller and The Folklore Hostel. Here is a list of some properties you can book for working from Goa on a budget.
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Can We Get Contacts Of Workcation Properties In Goa From Social Media?
Websites like Airbnb and Booking.com are not the only places to find out these WFB properties. The social media can play a great role too. For instance, taking to Facebook, Stan-Inn Goa has listed out the details of its daily or long-term rentals in North Goa with facilities like fully functional kitchenette and separate bathrooms.
Instagram too is helpful in finding workcation properties. As posted on the Instagram page workfromgoa, The Postcard Cuelim in Cansaulim is one of the prettiest places for planning a staycation. Or you can even find out properties using the right hashtags, like #workfromgoa. By using this hashtag, we came across many gorgeous stay-cum-work properties like Nomad Gao, Lio’s Guest House and Capella Goa. When in Goa, you can even head to cafes like Barefoot Goa and The Beachside to sort out your work.
While Goa is just an 11.5-hour drive from Mumbai, the easiest way to reach the beach destination from cities like Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata is by flight. If you want to indulge in a road trip from Mumbai to Goa in a touristy manner, Here’s Where To Eat, Stay & Relax On The Way. Also, before planning any workcation, ensure to call up the properties and inform them if you have any special requirements.