Mosquito Nets for Homestays & Airbnbs in Goa

The best homestay net is one guests don't have to think about. On windows that guests open for air, a fixed or sliding net that stays closed means the room is protected even if they open the window at seven in the evening.

On doors, choose nets with smooth tracks, magnetic or brushed edges and a clear handle. If closing the net is awkward, it will be left open.

Walk every net before the first booking. Look for tears, gaps at the edges, frames that don't close and worn brushes. A small tear lets in as many mosquitoes as an open window.

Re-meshing a good frame is quick and economical. Replace frames only if they are bent or corroded.

A short note in the welcome folder — close nets at dusk, keep doors shut when lights are on — helps. Guests from cooler climates often don't realise how quickly mosquitoes come in after sunset.

Show it in the listing too. A photograph of a netted verandah door or a line saying every window is netted reassures guests before they book, and answers the question before it becomes a review.

Guests cook and eat late, often with the kitchen door open to let out the heat. A sliding net on that door, and on any window over the counter, keeps the evening comfortable. Kitchen nets collect grease, so choose mesh that can be wiped or removed for washing.

In common rooms used by several sets of guests, nets on every opening matter more than in private rooms: one guest leaving a door open affects everyone.

Choose strong mesh and solid aluminium frames. Children push against nets, luggage scrapes them, and pets of visiting guests scratch at them. Stronger mesh options and a sturdy bottom rail resist this far better than light, flimsy nets.

Keep a record of each net and its size. When one fails mid-season, you can order a re-mesh straight away rather than waiting for a measuring visit.