Stay and accessibility
Follow Aloysius Soares Marg and CG Rd/Kolwada Borla Rd to Bengaluru - Mumbai Hwy/Mumbai Hwy/Mumbai - Pandharpur Rd/Mumbai - Pune Hwy/Sion - Panvel Expy/Sion - Trombay Rd/VN Purav Marg in Ghatla. Continue on Bengaluru - Mumbai Hwy/Mumbai Hwy/Mumbai - Pandharpur Rd/Mumbai - Pune Hwy. Drive from SH92, NH 66, SH96 and MH SH4 to Pandhari. Destination will be on the left.
Yes, our Home is child friendly.
There is plenty of space to run around and many indoor activities that will keep your children occupied. Since SaffronStays believes that holidays are about families bonding, we do not have any TV in our Homes. The home has instead been stocked with board games such as Life, Monopoly, Chess, Carrom, Table Tennis and Darts. There is also a basic first-aid kit, stocked with Dettol, band-aids, etc., for minor injuries. Parents are advised to be cautious when allowing kids to run around.
Yes, our home is senior citizen/elderly friendly.
The home has 5 bedrooms on the ground floor with a small set of steps that can be comfortably climbed. The 6th room is on the first floor. All the bedrooms have private bathrooms, again easy to access at night without any supervision. All our bathrooms have anti-skid surface.
Upon special request, our caretakers can prepare Low Salt/ Low Spice/ Low Fat/ Low Sugar for senior citizens. These requests should be informed at the time of booking.
In case of a medical emergency, the caretaker has the numbers for doctor-on-call or ambulance service-on-call. The home is ambulance accessible.
No, our home is not wheelchair accessible.
No, this home is not pet-friendly.
Accommodation
No, you cannot book just one room. You would need to book the entire home. For large family or group outings, guests can also book SaffronStays Athaang (Trishna) and SaffronStays Athaang (Tarang).
Yes, driver and house-help accommodation is available. Charges for the same are Rs. 1,200 per person, per night. This does not include meals. Additional charges for meals to be paid to the caretaker onsite, in cash. 2 people can be accommodated.
Free parking is available onsite (in a covered parking area). More than 10 cars can be parked.
Yes, we do allow events/shoots at the villa, subject to Home Owner's approval. Meals can be arranged at an additional cost (per person, per day). Please note that a maximum of 36 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay. For large family or group outings, guests can also book SaffronStays Athaang (Trishna) and SaffronStays Athaang (Tarang).
Access to the pool will be subject to home owner's approval. Depending on the event and its requirements, a refundable deposit and additional charges may be applied. Please note that loud music (if needed for your function) will only be permitted during certain hours. Any other permissions required for photo shoot/functions will need to be taken by the guests themselves.
If you wish to book our home for functions/shoots, please send a message to the host on our website or send us an email at book@saffronstays.com
Others
Yes, we do allow events/shoots at the villa, subject to Home Owner's approval. Meals can be arranged at an additional cost (per person, per day). Please note that a maximum of 36 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay. For large family or group outings, guests can also book SaffronStays Athaang (Trishna) and SaffronStays Athaang (Tarang).
Access to the pool will be subject to home owner's approval. Depending on the event and its requirements, a refundable deposit and additional charges may be applied. Please note that loud music (if needed for your function) will only be permitted during certain hours. Any other permissions required for photo shoot/functions will need to be taken by the guests themselves.
If you wish to book our home for functions/shoots, please send a message to the host on our website or send us an email at book@saffronstays.com
The staff at this home comprises 10 people including the chef, caretakers and the property manager to cater to any and all your getaway needs.
No. We do not allow stag groups to book this home.
Room specifics
One extra mattress per bedroom can be arranged onsite. Our home has adequate bed sheets, blankets and pillows for extra bedding.
Our bedrooms have lovely queen-sized beds. All our mattresses have mattress protectors.
Yes, we provide toiletries like soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc. To avoid hygiene issues, we do not provide towels.
Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Yes, the villa has a WiFi connection. There is adequate network connectivity, if not 3G then 2G. Jio and Vodafone work best.
Yes, we have a backup genset in case of rare occasions of power failure. Guests are requested to switch off the ACs during power outages as it consumes more power.
Food and Beverages
We provide healthy home-cooked meals prepared using locally sourced ingredients, fresh fish, chicken popti and much more. Seafood and mutton dishes (subject to availability) can be served at an additional cost which is payable at actuals. Veg and non-veg barbecue will be offered only with prior intimation. Tea/Coffee will be served during breakfast and evening tea time. If you would like tea/coffee at any other time of the day, it can be arranged at an additional charge.
Guests are not allowed to access the kitchen. However, mothers of infants or small children will have limited access to boil milk or prepare their kids meals.
Should you choose to order in, the caretaker will be able to help you with menus of nearby restaurants.
Yes, you can use the common fridge to store food/beverages. In case there are other guests on site, please adjust and use the common fridge accordingly.
Yes. In case you would like the caretaker to cook a special dish, you can pay him for the actuals and cooking, cleaning fee on site, in cash. Please note that this will be subject to availability of ingredients.
Yes, we have a steady supply of filtered drinking water.
Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. There are no corkage charges.
Payments
HERE" > A Guest is entitled to a refund of 75% if he/she cancels the confirmed booking upto 15 days before the Date of Check-In (before 1 PM).
A Guest is entitled to a refund of 50% if he/she cancels the confirmed booking upto 7 days before the Date of Check-In (before 1 PM)
If the Guest cancels within 7 days of the Date of Check-In, he/she is entitled to no refund.
Unfortunately, there is no option for part payment. Guests are required to pay 100% of the payment before check-in.
All payments for booking the villa, including meals will have to be pre-paid prior to checkin. Security Deposit collected during booking will be returned during check-out or by NEFT within 5 business days after check-out, provided no damages are observed. To avoid inconvenience, we will not be accepting cash onsite for any reasons henceforth.
Please note: The Security Deposit is subject to change depending upon the number of nights and the group size. Please check with your holiday advisor at the time of booking.
Security deposit is to be paid two days prior to check-in. If no damages are observed, the deposit will be returned during check-out itself or by NEFT within 5 business days after check-out.
Things to do
The home is situated very close to the nesting sites of the gorgeous Olive Ridley Turtles. When here between February and April, don't forget to pay a visit to the Anjarle Beach (a 15-minute drive) to watch these little babies hatch out and dive into the sea. You can check with our property manager or the caretaker to understand the time slots.
Ancient temples namely Shree Keshavraj and Shree Vyagreshwar, and Kadyavarcha Ganpati Mandir (Ganesh Temple) are at a distance of 14 kms and 4 kms respectively.
Indulge in the history of Konkan and Maharashtra at the forts of Suvarna and Kanak Durga (4 kms. from the home) and hop onto a story with your little ones at the Panhalekaji Caves (50 kms. from the home).
When the sun rises on the other side, and the lights go dim, walk upto the viewing deck and amidst the euphonious melodies of the Arabian Sea, look up and gaze at the stars that twinkle.
The property manager will be more than happy to arrange a local boating experience with you where you can have a little picnic of your own. Boating towards the sun as it sets with your favorite food and meal - just imagine!
Every morning, from 7 am to 10 pm, a dolphin show happens just 5 minutes from the home - huge fun for the kids, eh?
The Harnai Beach (a 15-minute drive) is a colour changing beach where a fish auction also happens, everyday! Both these experiences are worth every indulgence and are very rare to find.
The home is situated very close to the nesting sites of the gorgeous Olive Ridley Turtles. When here between February and April, don't forget to pay a visit to the Anjarle Beach (a 15-minute drive) to watch these little babies hatch out and dive into the sea. You can check with our property manager or the caretaker to understand the time slots.
The Harnai Beach (a 15-minute drive) is a colour changing beach where a fish auction also happens, everyday! Both these experiences are worth every indulgence and are very rare to find.
The tides are safe, but we recommend you to enjoy the waves from a distance post sunset.
The home has a seafront. The water body is safe but guests are advised to be careful around it.
House Rules
Given the location of our home, playing loud music is allowed within limit and during specific time/hours. We have speakers with a USB port onsite, so you could attach your phone, pendrive to the music system.
Guests are requested to respect our neighbours and keep the noise level mild and within the villa.
Yes, smoking is allowed but strictly not inside the home. If you wish to smoke, please do so outside in the garden/lawn area.
Alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. We do not encourage late night revelry or loud music.
Check-in time at 1 pm and check-out time is 10 am. Please note that check-out timings are strict as we need to ready the rooms for our next booking. Guests are requested to respect the timing of other guests as well. In case you wish to check in a little early or check out a little late, do inform us at the time of booking. Additional charges will be applied. Late check-out charges includes meals (lunch).
As required by law, all adults have to provide their government-approved Photo IDs (that clearly show their residential address) at the time of Check-in. Your co-operation is of utmost importance to us.
No. Guests will only be able to access common areas on the property such as the living room, garden, private pool (if any), etc.
Guests are strictly prohibited from crossing into neighboring properties under any circumstances. We request our guests to respect the privacy and personal space of our neighbours.
Safety
Yes. The home is located within a gated complex.
Yes, there are CCTV cameras installed in the living room, common areas and outside sections. Private bedrooms and bathrooms are not monitored.
No, the home is within a fenced area. However, should a stray dog enter, inform the caretaker and he will address the issue.
Yes, our home has a stone wall surrounding the premises.
Yes, we do have a first-aid kid onsite, stocked with Dettol, band-aids and over-the-counter medicines like Metacin, Crocin etc.
The villa is well lit up. There is enough lighting even in the surrounding areas i.e lawns, grounds.
How to get there
While roads connecting to the property are slightly rough, guests are advised to check the road and weather conditions before leaving for a road trip.
Our home is cool and breezy round the year, so you could visit at anytime.