Lakeview Palms, Kachigam: Daman's Large-Function Farmhouse
A 5BHK farmhouse in Daman built for functions rather than weekends — a hundred guests by day, two pools, and a catering rule worth knowing about first.
Most of what we list in Daman is small — villas for ten to eighteen, clustered around Devka and Moti Daman, aimed at couples and small groups coming down from Surat or Vapi for the weekend.
Lakeview Palms in Kachigam is the exception. It is listed for a hundred guests by day and fifty overnight, which makes it one of the largest properties in the whole South Gujarat and Daman belt. It is a function venue that happens to also be a farmhouse, and it should be approached as one.
What is on the property
Five fully air-conditioned bedrooms. A private swimming pool with a seating area, plus a separate kids' swimming pool, with safety gear provided for pool use — which is stated explicitly, and is not standard across the category. Outside, a spacious garden surrounded by coconut trees, three or more Goa-style jhulas with shade, an outdoor dining setup with chairs and tables in the garden, and a children's play area with slides and swings. The property is pet-friendly. There is a river view and an on-site restaurant arrangement, and a large indoor hall that is laid out for seated dining at scale.
At a glance
| Property | Lakeview Palms (BMF-F082) |
| Where | Kachigam, Daman |
| Type | Farmhouse · 5 BHK |
| Guests — overnight | 50 |
| Guests — day | 100 |
| Weekday rate | ₹24,500 |
| Weekend rate | ₹29,400 |
| Extra person | ₹1,000 per head |
| Refundable deposit | ₹5,000, cash at check-in |
| Check-in | 1:00 PM |
Capacity and cost
- Day capacity: 100 guests · Night capacity: 50
- Weekday rate: ₹24,500 · Weekend rate: ₹29,400
- Per additional person: ₹1,000
- Refundable security deposit: ₹5,000
- Check-in: 1:00 PM · Check-out: 11:00 AM
The per-person charge is the number that decides whether this property is expensive or not. At a headcount close to the included figure it is a large but reasonable rate for a five-bedroom property with two pools. At eighty guests, the per-person charges dominate the bill, and you should work out the total before comparing it against anything else.
The rule that changes your plan
Outside food is not permitted. This is the single most important thing to know about Lakeview Palms, and it is unusual — most farmhouses in this belt allow you to bring food or a caterer.
For a function of sixty or eighty people, that means your catering has to go through the property. That is not necessarily worse: an in-house arrangement at a venue with a restaurant and a proper dining hall removes a large amount of coordination, and it is why venues of this type usually work that way. But it is a different budget structure from a farmhouse where you bring your own, and it needs to be settled at the point of booking rather than assumed.
Alcohol is permitted here, and the property is open to guests of all religions and to pets — worth noting, because those three permissions together are less common than you would expect in this belt.
Getting there, and what is nearby
Kachigam sits inland of the main Daman seafront, which is part of why the property has the space it does. The coconut plantation setting is genuine rather than landscaped — this side of Daman is still largely agricultural.
For guests coming from Surat or Navsari it is a straightforward run down the coast, and Vapi is the nearest railhead. The Devka beachfront, where most of Daman's hotels and restaurants are, is a short drive from the property rather than walking distance — so if part of your group wants an evening out, factor in cars.
Daman's own draw for a function is worth stating plainly: it is a union territory with its own rules on alcohol, which is why families across South Gujarat have used it as a celebration venue for decades. That is the market this property is built for.
Comparing what Daman offers
| Property | Where | Sleeps / by day | From (weekday) | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Palms | Kachigam | 50 / 100 | ₹24,500 | Private + kids |
| Blue Star | Kadaiya | 12 / 20 | ₹15,810 | Private |
| Little Paradise | Devka | 10 / 10 | ₹13,950 | Private |
| Chauhan Stay | Devka | 18 / 18 | ₹17,600 | Private |
| Wooden Retreat | Dalwada | 18 / 50 | ₹17,640 | — |
Work the total out for your actual headcount before comparing these. Above roughly twenty guests the per-person charge reorders the list more often than not.
Who it is right for
An engagement lunch, a milestone birthday, a family function, a small reception, or a company day out — anything where sixty to a hundred people need to sit, eat and be somewhere pleasant for a day. Daman's position, roughly two hours from Surat and within reach of Vapi and Valsad, makes it a practical middle point for families spread across South Gujarat. It also works as an overnight for a fifty-person group, though at that size half your party is on extra bedding rather than in one of the five bedrooms. It is the wrong booking for a group of twelve. At that size you are paying for a hundred-person venue and using a tenth of it, and Daman has better options.
The alternatives in Daman
- Little Paradise in Devka — a 2BHK villa for ten with a private pool and an active kitchen. The opposite end of the market, and one of the most-booked properties we list here.
- Blue Star in Kadaiya — a 2BHK with a 30×15 pool including a kids' section, a garden and outdoor seating, for twenty by day and twelve overnight.
- Chauhan Stay in Devka — a four-bedroom villa for eighteen.
Browse all Daman properties, villas, farmhouses or resorts. For a function specifically, the large-group collection is the short list.
Running a function here: the sequence
- Settle catering first. Outside food is not permitted, so the property's own arrangement is your arrangement. Establish menu, per-head cost and dietary options at the point of booking, not after. For sixty or eighty people this is the entire budget conversation.
- Fix the headcount before you compare prices. At ₹1,000 per additional person, the difference between sixty and ninety guests is ₹30,000 — larger than the gap between the weekday and weekend rates.
- Decide who is staying. Fifty overnight against five bedrooms means most of your staying guests are on extra bedding. For a family function that is usually fine; it should still be said out loud.
- Ask about parking for the peak. Eighty guests is twenty cars arriving inside an hour.
- Confirm the sound arrangement and any timing restriction if the evening matters.
Handled in that order, a property of this size is straightforward. Handled backwards, the catering rule arrives as a surprise a fortnight before the event.
How it compares to a banquet hall
This is the real comparison for a booking of this size, and it is worth making honestly. A banquet hall gives you air conditioning, guaranteed catering, staff, parking and no weather risk. It also gives you a fixed slot, a room that looks like every other room, and a per-plate model that scales badly. A property like this gives you a garden with coconut trees, two pools, a children's play area and the whole place to yourselves for the day, with five bedrooms for whoever is staying over. The trade-offs are real: you are outdoors, you are dependent on the weather, and the catering runs through one supplier rather than a competitive market. Which wins depends on the month more than anything else. Between November and February on the Gujarat and Daman coast, an outdoor function is straightforwardly nicer than an indoor one, and this is the better choice. In May, or in the middle of the monsoon, the calculation reverses unless there is enough covered space for everyone at once — which is worth confirming rather than hoping. The other consideration is the guest list itself. A banquet hall in town suits guests who will come for two hours and leave. A property forty minutes out, with two pools and a garden, suits a gathering people are expected to spend the day at. Choose the venue that matches how long you actually want everybody to stay.
Frequently asked questions
Distance from devaka beach?+
10-15 minutes
What type of food available in restaurant?+
Veg , Non-veg, Jain available
Is this farmhouse or villa fully private or will it be shared with other guests?+
When you book Lakeview Palms in Kachigam, the entire property is reserved exclusively for your group. You will not have to share the space with other guests.
How many people can stay at this property?+
Lakeview Palms is suitable for group stays. The exact capacity depends on layout, so it's best to confirm guest limits before booking.
How many people can Lakeview Palms take?+
It is listed for 100 guests on a day booking and 50 overnight. A day booking is limited by garden, parking and washrooms; an overnight is limited by beds. If nobody is staying the night, the day figure is the one to search on.
What does Lakeview Palms cost?+
The slot rate is ₹24,500 on a weekday and ₹29,400 at the weekend. Above the included headcount there is a per-person charge of ₹1,000 a head, which at a large group moves the total more than the base rate does.
Is there a security deposit?+
Yes — ₹5,000, refundable, collected in cash at check-in and returned at check-out. It is not part of the online payment, so somebody in the group needs to be carrying it.
Can I book for the day without staying the night?+
Yes. Most properties sell a half day and a full day as well as an overnight, and the day slot is what a birthday or a family lunch usually needs. It is also why the day-time guest limit is often several times the sleeping capacity.