The Postcard Hideaway, Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa

This off-beat, non-beach property nestled amidst forests is a treat to the eye. The drive from airport to the property is so beautiful & calming. I would reccomend you do get a morning/afternoon flight so you can enjoy it all. Once you reach Postcard, you are greeted with a positive welcome from the team & you leave for your cottage. The cottage is so well designed, clean & the postcard team makes sure you enjoy it in peace. The refreshments in the room, bathrobes, bath & haircare brands - all are well selected & presented. The food is great, the concept of the resort is forget time - there are no breakfast hours, no check-ins & outs & that makes it so relaxing. A no-deadline vacation! I loved the fact that Postcard displayed trust in their guests & showed immense care & gratitude through all their gestures- one small example is free gifts everyday in the room. Simranjeet, Aditya , the guard at entrance, late night staff at reception- all display top-notch professionalism & they seem to be happy in their jobs. Kudos to their service! Overall, if you are not a tourist who wants to unwind, relax , is not impatiently looking for what next everyday & wants to enjoy clean , simple food - this place is for you.

The Postcard Hideaway Netravali is truly outstanding and unforgettable. In fact, we had planned to only spend 3 nights here but extended our stay, unable to leave this place for another accommodation because we had fallen in love with the surroundings (lush tropical gardens filled with exotic birds, friendly Hanuman langures and beautiful flowers which created natural scents all around), the flawless and welcoming service and hospitality and the sense of privacy due to the small numbers of villas and their secludedness. Watching the wildlife from the balcony overlooking a breathtaking mountain range was a pleasure onto itself. Every wish we had was granted, amongst the many lovely touches was the possibility to check out as late as we wanted (of which we had to take full advantage since our plane left in the morning hours the following day), every day turndown service was accompanied with a gift to take home, generously we were also given a free hosted dinner and many price reductions (like for instance a great price on a bottle of wine so that I would not overspend on wines by the glass). I know, this might sound overly enthusiastic- but I truly never experienced this level of generosity and care in any of the many luxury properties I had visited prior. Some might find the lack of television or minibar in the room a fault, but it suited us perfectly. One day we did a tour with a naturalist who had a masters in Biodiversity and showed us around the Netravali nature reserve. This 3 hour tour really changed my way of taking note of small wonders of the jungle and I took a new appreciation away from the experience. The food is also fantastic, breakfast can be had anytime throughout the day, the menu options are not extensive but what is on offer is beautifully executed. If you come to Goa- do not miss this location.