Is Little Paradise Right for Your Group? A Villa in Devka
Little Paradise is a 2BHK villa in Devka, Daman. Rates, capacity, amenities and the house rules worth reading before you book.
We list around 6 properties in Daman. Little Paradise in Devka is one of them — a 2BHK villa — and it is worth a closer look because the capacity and the rate structure are not what most people expect.
Who it suits
A group of up to 10 staying over. With the two capacity figures close together, this is a stay property rather than a function venue, and it works best booked as one. Where it is the wrong booking: a large daytime function. The capacity is a hard limit rather than a generous one, and a venue-shaped property will take twice the people for a similar rate.
At a glance
| Property | Little Paradise (BMF-V084) |
| Where | Devka, Daman |
| Type | Villa · 2 BHK |
| Guests — overnight | 10 |
| Guests — day | 10 |
| Weekday rate | ₹13,950 |
| Weekend rate | ₹13,950 |
| Extra person | ₹1,000 per head |
| Refundable deposit | ₹3,000, cash at check-in |
| Check-in | 12:00 PM |
What you actually get
The listing itemises it, which is a good sign in itself — owners write this out when guests actually ask. BHK villa – two bedrooms, each with double bed, AC, TV, and attached washroom. Private swimming pool for exclusive use. Active kitchen with utensils available. AC living room for comfortable relaxation. Spacious outdoor area for leisure. Room by room, the detail goes further than most listings: General lists Chairs, Parking, Private Swimming Pool. Everything above is on the page before you pay, which is the part that makes a property like this decidable rather than a gamble.
The rules worth reading
Permitted: alcohol, outside food, bachelor groups.
These vary property by property, and two places on the same road frequently take opposite positions. The ones that most often change a decision are alcohol, whether outside food is allowed, and whether you may use the kitchen — the last two being separate permissions rather than one.
From the owner's own house rules: Check-in: 1:00 PM onwards. Check-out: By 11:00 AM. Government ID proof required at check-in for all guests.
What it costs
- Weekday: ₹13,950
- Weekend: ₹13,950
- Per additional person: ₹1,000
- Refundable deposit: ₹3,000, in cash at check-in
The weekday and weekend rates are effectively the same, which is unusual. It removes the single biggest saving available on most properties — so there is no reason not to take the Saturday.
The per-person charge is the line most people miss. At a group of twenty-five it frequently exceeds the slot rate itself, so work out your total for your actual headcount before comparing this against anything else.
Reading the capacity
Little Paradise lists 10 by day and 10 overnight — figures that are close together, which usually means a property built as a stay rather than as a function venue. With 2 bedrooms across 10 guests, most of a full group has a bed rather than a mattress, which is the practical advantage of a property shaped this way. The trade-off is that the limit is a hard number. A venue property will absorb ten extra people for a daytime function; this one will not, and several properties state that only the headcount confirmed at booking may be on site. So confirm the final number before you book rather than after, and check the per-person charge for anyone above the included figure.
Working out what it costs
The headline rate is one of four numbers. Add the per-person charge above the included headcount — which ranges from nothing to a couple of thousand rupees a head depending on the property — then the platform fee, then divide by the group.
The security deposit is not a cost. It is refundable, collected on arrival and returned at check-out, but it is cash on the day and it needs a named person responsible for it.
The area
Where South Gujarat goes when it wants a short beach weekend — villas near Devka, and the only place around with its own rules on alcohol. Devka is reached via the Moti Daman bridge, and the last stretch is worth checking with the property directly if you are driving something low or arriving after dark. That is a question owners answer honestly, because a guest stuck on a bad road is their problem too. If the group wants something beyond the property, the usual additions from here are Vapi railway station, the Moti Daman fort, Devka beach. On timing: best November to February; Diwali and New Year are the two hardest dates to book.
How it compares nearby
- Chauhan Stay in Devka — 4BHK for 18 by day, from ₹17,600 on a weekday.
- Blue Star in Kadaiya — 2BHK for 20 by day, from ₹15,810 on a weekday.
- TriLeaf Retreat in Dunetha — 3BHK for 20 by day, from ₹13,475 on a weekday.
Compare the totals for your actual headcount rather than the headline rates. At group sizes above twenty the per-person charge routinely reorders the ranking.
Comparing what Daman offers
| Property | Where | Sleeps / by day | From (weekday) | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Paradise | Devka | 10 / 10 | ₹13,950 | Private |
| Blue Star | Kadaiya | 12 / 20 | ₹15,810 | Private |
| Chauhan Stay | Devka | 18 / 18 | ₹17,600 | Private |
| Wooden Retreat | Dalwada | 18 / 50 | ₹17,640 | — |
| TriLeaf Retreat | Dunetha | 20 / 20 | ₹13,475 | Private |
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.
Before you book
Five things to confirm in writing, in the same thread as the booking: — Can we get in early to set up? This runs into the preparation time between bookings, which on many properties is around two hours. — What time does music have to stop? Most properties in residential pockets enforce a 10:00 PM cut-off and they mean it. — What is the last stretch of road like after rain? Owners answer this honestly because a stranded guest is their problem too. — How much is the deposit and is it cash on arrival? It comes back, but somebody has to be carrying it. — What is the per-person charge, and how many guests are included in the base rate? At any group size above twenty this is the line that moves the total most. Get the answers in the booking thread rather than on a call. The person who replies in September may not be the person handing you the keys in November.
Whole property, stated plainly
When you book here the entire property is reserved for your group — the listings say so explicitly, and the property FAQs repeat it. You are not sharing a pool with another family or a lawn with a second booking.
That is a meaningful difference from a room-based platform, where "entire place" can still mean a unit inside a compound, and from resort day-passes, where the pool is shared by definition.
When to book it
For this market the season runs as follows: best November to February; Diwali and New Year are the two hardest dates to book. For an ordinary weekend, three to four weeks is comfortable. For anything attached to a festival or a long weekend, six to eight. The next date likely to affect availability here is Navratri begins on Sunday 11 October 2026, so if your plans fall near it, book ahead of the rush rather than into it. And if the dates can move at all, take a weekday. In this category that is worth between a quarter and half the rate, which is more than switching to a cheaper property usually achieves.
Where to book it
Everything described here is on the BookMyFarm app and the website — farmhouses, private villas, resorts and weekend homes across the country, searchable by city and by area in Daman.
It is worth saying why people end up using it as an Airbnb alternative rather than as a supplement. Nightly-rate platforms cannot sell you a half day or a full day, cannot show a day-time guest limit that differs from the sleeping capacity, and cannot put you in a chat with the owner before you pay. All three of those are the normal way this category works.
Where to look
Browse all Daman properties · farmhouses · villas · resorts · pool farmhouses · large-group properties · family-friendly stays.
Nearby: Silvassa · Navsari · Surat.
Or browse across every city: all farmhouses · all villas · all resorts · how booking works.
Frequently asked questions
Alcohol & Non veg allowed?+
Yes
Distance from devaka?+
10 min from devaka
Is this farmhouse or villa fully private or will it be shared with other guests?+
When you book Little Paradise in Devka, 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?+
Little Paradise is suitable for group stays. The exact capacity depends on layout, so it's best to confirm guest limits before booking.
What does Little Paradise cost?+
The slot rate is ₹13,950 on a weekday and ₹13,950 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 — ₹3,000, 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.
Is the whole property mine, or is it shared?+
The whole property is reserved for your group. The listings state this explicitly and the property FAQs repeat it — you are not sharing a pool or a lawn with another booking.