Mandrem, North Goa · Vrihi Luxury A-Frames

Nirja

An A-frame between the farmlands, 800 metres from Mandrem beach

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Guests

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Bedrooms

4.91

Rating

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The name

Nirja means water-born —another name for Lakshmi,goddess of the lotus.

Nirja is one cottage at Vrihi, a boutique micro-resort set between farmlands in Mandrem, North Goa — 800 metres from the beach, where nature, comfort and slow living come together. A king bed below, a queen loft above, and an open-air bathtub off the washroom.

A laterite gate, marigolds, and a Ganesha

The Approach

A laterite gate, marigolds, and a Ganesha

The way in is through a low laterite wall strung with lights, past a garlanded Ganesha at the threshold. Vrihi announces itself quietly — the way a house does, not a hotel.

One steep roof under one old tree

The Frame

One steep roof under one old tree

The cottage sits beneath a spreading canopy on its own timber deck, blue tile running down the pitch, glass filling the gable end. Peacocks and birdsong do most of the talking.

A loft at the top of the stairs

Inside

A loft at the top of the stairs

Warm pine from floor to apex. A king bed on the ground floor opening onto the deck, and a queen loft reached by a wooden staircase — tucked right up under the peak of the roof.

Open to the sky, off the washroom

The Bathtub

Open to the sky, off the washroom

The detail the listing is named for: a bathtub open to the air, walled in laterite and planted all around. Guests keep calling it the reason they book.

The spaces

Two floorsworth the climb

A small footprint, used well — every inch of Nirja's two levels is either a bed, a view, or a way up to one.

  • Private open-air hot tub, 24 hours
  • 150 Mbps Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 power backup
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Organic handmade toiletries
  • In-room spa treatments
  • Free parking on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • EV charger on site
  • Concierge for tours and celebrations
  • Meals available, charged separately

Ground floor bed

[ 01 ]

A king bed in pine, glass doors opening straight onto the private deck and the farmland beyond.

King bedDeck access

The loft above

[ 02 ]

A queen bed under the apex of the roof, reached by a wooden staircase — Nirja's second sleeping level.

Queen bedLoft

The open-air bathtub

[ 03 ]

Attached to the washroom, open to the sky, enclosed by laterite and planting. The signature of the stay.

Open-airEnsuite

Guest reviews

4.91 out of 5,across 191 stays

4.9

Cleanliness

4.9

Accuracy

4.9

Check-in

4.9

Communication

4.8

Location

4.8

Value

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Rated 5 out of 5
Stayed at Vrihi's Nirja A-frame in Mandrem for my girlfriend's birthday and it was absolutely magical. The A-frame design, the fairy lights, and the open-air bathtub make it feel like a private little dream tucked away in nature. Sayandip and the team went above and beyond to make the birthday special.

Archit

3 years on Airbnb · July 2026

Rated 5 out of 5
I have to say the best stay I ever had in all my Goa stays. Best stay, best people, best location — actually serene I have to say, best staff. I would recommend 1000% to everyone to atleast spend 2 days here and you would not regret.

Swathi

5 years on Airbnb · July 2026

Rated 5 out of 5
A beautiful and peaceful stay surrounded by nature. The wooden house is charming, the attic is cozy, and the open-air bathtub made the experience extra special. Perfect for anyone looking to unwind in a serene setting in Goa.

Raghav

4 years on Airbnb · July 2026

Rated 5 out of 5
Stay was amazing and incredibly relaxing. We absolutely loved the property, and the service was impeccable. Everything was well taken care of, making our experience truly enjoyable.

Neha

July 2026

Reviews and ratings as published on the property's Airbnb listing. Quoted verbatim, trimmed only for length.

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