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"Arco Iris”, meaning "Rainbow" in Portuguese, is a 120 + years old elegantly restored colonial house in Curtorim, a quiet hamlet in South Goa, about 7 kms from Margao. The house is built on a sprawling, terraced, 1.5 acre property, overlooking Corjim, a seasonal lake. The Zuari flows about a km away from Arco Iris. The proximity to the lake, the river and the abundant greenery in and around the property ensures a scenic, tranquil ambience right through the year.
Curtorim is dotted with seasonal lakes and paddy fields and has often been referred to as the “Granary of Goa”. Besides being popular with bird watchers as a destination, and naturalists owing to its relative proximity to all the wildlife sanctuaries in the state, Curtorim and adjoining villages like Rachol and Chandor house several places of considerable historical interest and archaeological value.
The house itself, measuring about 7,000 sq feet, comprises an “entrada” (foyer), “sala” (living room), dining room, five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (four on the ground floor and one on the first floor), lounge, library, fully equipped modern kitchen, utility area, two store rooms and accommodation for the support staff. Three of the bedrooms open into private balconies. There is a “balcao” (balcony) and gallery in front and a courtyard in the rear. A 100 year old well stands guard on the periphery of the rear courtyard and rounds up the “retro” setting.
Our family of Bennita (“Beni”), Ganesh (“Gani”), Trusha and Trikaya (“T&T”), resides on the premises. We provide boarding and breakfast to our guests. Upon prior request guests can partake our home prepared lunch or dinner. We will be glad to offer our guests assistance in making transport arrangements, choosing between sight -seeing options and other leisure activities, or just about anything else which will make their stay in Goa memorable.
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