Written by Administrator | 28 April 2011

Do prices include rental of both the villa and the cottage?
Yes, all prices quoted on this site include rental of the whole 5 bedroom property, unless specified. The Cottage may not be included during any "Special Offer" or discounted stays.
NB The cottage is only available for rental (separately) as a late booking, 2 weeks before the required rental date. Please Contact Us for details.

Who can rent the property?
Perhaps the most important aspect to note regarding the rental of Villa Alina is that it is a family home which has been lovingly renovated as a traditional Portugese style villa complete with antique furniture, luxury soft furnishings and fully equipped kitchens.
We expect all our guests, including children, to have respect for the house, its contents, our staff and any other guests who may be staying at the adjoining property.
We agree to rent the property only to named guests. Third Party rental is strictly prohibited.
Rental is based on guests reading and agreeing to our full Terms & Conditions (T&Cs). The lead guest will be required to sign a T&Cs Agreement on arrival at the villa when checking in.

I am renting Villa Alina and would like a few of my friends/relatives to stay at the house during my stay. Is this OK?
No, we only rent to named guests at the time of booking due to our health, safety and insurance rules. If more guests arrive than are registered, the House Manager has the right to turn the extra guests away.

What is the amount required for the refundable deposit?
£300 for the main Villa including The Cottage. It will only be refunded after the house manager informs us that there was no damage and everything was left in an acceptable condition. Any breakages will have to be paid for through the deposit. If house keys are not returned on departure, a £25 charge will apply.

How far is the property from the airport?
Approximately 40km. It takes around an hour to get to Villa Alina.
Official taxis can be rented from the airport – there is a government run kiosk just inside as well as outside the main terminal. However, if you would like to be collected in an large air-conditioned vehicle, please let us know and we will organise this service for you. Contact Us for prices.

We are renting the Cottage (this is a late booking option only). Can we use the pool?
Cottage guests do not have access to the swimming pool. It is for the exclusive use of Main Villa guests only. However, if there are no guests at the villa, Cottage guests can use the private pool at an additional charge.
Availability will be at the discretion of our manager.

How easy is it to get taxis and are they expensive?
Taxis are very cheap by UK prices. In fact, it is quite normal to have a taxi stay with you all day and wait around while you shop, lunch, snooze, etc. Please refer to the house information book for taxi drivers that we use all the time. They can be booked in advance, whilst in Goa, or you can walk a couple of minutes up Holiday Street to find a taxi.
Most taxis are Maruti’s which seat 4 people legally. Please ask our house manager if you want to hire an air-conditioned vehicle, bigger car or jeep. Also Contact Us, if you would like to have a full time taxi driver during your stay.

Is there a maid service?
Yes, there is a daily maid service for 6 days a week (Monday to Saturday)
Our house manager will also be available to assist.
PLEASE NOTE: The Villa Alina staff team are employed by the owners for daily cleaning of rooms ONLY.
This is a self catering property and any additional cleaning (e.g. cleaning the kitchen after cooking and meals) is the responsibility of the guests.
If you would like to hire a cook or maid for extra duties, please Contact Us prior to your arrival and we will try to employ extra staff for your stay. There will be an additional charge for this service.

How often is cleaning per week?
The maid will clean the house daily. Bedrooms will be cleaned in the mornings. Linen and towels are changed every three days. If a room is occupied, it might not be cleaned. Please arrange a suitable time with the house manager. An additional washing and ironing service is available for personal laundry items. Please ask the house manager for details and charges.

Are linen and towels / pool towels included in price?
Yes. Bed linen and towels/pool towels are provided and will be changed every three days.
Separate pool towels will be provided and are the responsibility of the guests.
Please do not use bedroom towels at the pool. Please do not take any towels from the property to the beach.
Guests should provide their own beach towels.

Is there a cook available?
Please note that Continental breakfast is NOT included in the rental rate (unless otherwise stated for your specific booking), but can be arranged with the manager on arrival at extra cost. The maid can do light cooking, including providing a variety of breakfasts. This has to be agreed and arranged with the house manager and separate charges apply. Bear in mind that there are many great restaurants right on our doorstep.

If you would like to employ a full time cook for your stay, please Contact Us and we will endeavour to find one for your stay.

Is there Air Conditioning?
The 5 main bedrooms in the house have A/C which is included in the price but only if guests agree to use it sensibly and ONLY while they are occupying the room. Leaving it on all day may cause power loss due to over use.
Please remember this is India and the house is built on the beach, so electrical goods need extra care and maintenance.

How far is the Villa from the beach?
You do not need a car; the sea is a three minute walk from the villa. The house is built on beach sand and you can watch the fantastic Goa sunset from our balcony.

How far is it to the restaurants and shops?
Some of the best restaurants are within walking distance of the house. It is a 5 minute taxi ride to the main Calangute area. Please refer to the house and Cottage information book for lots of tips and recommendations of places to visit. We would also like you to add any of your “finds”. As we visit Goa many times during the year, we have compiled an up to date list of information. Once you have booked, we will email you “Allan’s Unofficial Guide to Goa”.

Is final cleaning included in price?
Yes; unless, in our house manager’s opinion, the property is left in an unacceptable state, whereby, cleaning and breakage charges will be deducted from the deposit.