I visited Goa last month with my family comprising elderly parents and a 6.5-year-old child. As a rule, we prefer home stays or serviced apartments that give us the facility to prepare quick meals for our kid. This time, we were also looking at a place away from the crowd and noise of North Goa. Ashirwaad was recommended by a distant acquaintance and suited our needs perfectly. We took the 2-bedroom non-AC apartment. The rooms are well ventilated with a lot of light and air and independent balconies too. Hot water is available 24 hours. Everything was clean right from the bathroom to the bedding. The kitchen had all basic equipment and facilities and you are allowed to prepare full meals if you want to. The location is the best part! The immediate neighborhood is quiet but the place is just a stone's throw away from the crossing where there are shops and transport available easily. In fact, if you are in the mood and weather and health permit, you can even walk down to Benaulim Beach that is just 1.3 km away. We must especially mention Mr Rommel Fernandes' hospitality. He had taken care of everything down to the last detail. From the time we initiated our booking, he was very clear and transparent in explaining all that we can or cannot expect. We really enjoyed our stay at Ashirwaad and would recommend it highly to all families who prefer neat, well-maintained accommodation at a reasonable price in a perfect location.
Cons - There is only one bathroom. It did not hamper our plans in any way but those used to attached baths may just have to keep this in mind :-)