Stay and accessibility
Yes, our home is child friendly.
Yes, our home is elderly-friendly.
No, this home is not pet-friendly.
Yes, our home is wheelchair accessible. There are ramps right up to the home.
Accommodation
No, you cannot book just one room. You would need to book the entire home.
Free parking is available onsite for up to 10 cars.
Yes, the home has a lawn area within the premises that could be used for outdoor picnic activities. Vegetarian meals will be provided on-site at an additional charge (per person, per meal). Please note that the maximum capacity for an overnight stay is 20 people. During the day, guests will be allowed to use the washrooms and other amenities at the villa.
Yes, we do allow events/shoots at the villa, subject to Home Owner's approval. Vegetarian meals can be arranged at an additional cost (per person, per day). Please note that a maximum of 20 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay.
Access to the pool will be subject to the 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 photoshoot/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
Driver accommodation is available. There is a separate room for maids/ nannies/ guest's service staff as well. We can host up to 4 adults at an additional charge of INR 1000 per person, per day.
Others
There is a caretaker onsite.
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).
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
No. We do not allow bachelor and stag groups to book this home.
Room specifics
Yes, we provide toiletries like towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc.
Yes, we have a backup genset in case of power failure. However, please note during power cuts only 1 out of the 2 AC will be functional in each bedroom.
1 extra mattress can be arranged onsite per room. 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, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Yes, the home has a WiFi connection. There is adequate network connectivity.
Payments
Bookings for Xanadu Series Homes cannot be cancelled, rescheduled, and are non-refundable. Please have a look at the cancellation policy HERE
Unfortunately, there is no option for part payment. Guests are required to pay 100% of the payment before check-in.
No. Members cannot redeem their nights, utilise their privileges, or avail any offers while booking this home.
Once you have chosen your dates and your booking has been accepted, you will receive a payment link where the payment can be processed.
In case you're unable to make an online payment through the link, you could also deposit the cash in our bank account directly. We also offer other options like PayTM, NEFT/IMPS or UPI.
All additional payments (such as extra meals, pet charges, etc.) will have to be paid to the caretaker onsite in cash at the end of your stay.
In special circumstances, we do accept these payments through PayTM.
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
Yes, the beach right in front of our home. The beach is safe and has white sand. The tides are safe, but we recommend you to enjoy the waves from a distance post-sunset. The beach is absolutely private, with no intruders.
Yes, there is a private pool. Pool timings are between 8 am to 10 pm. As there is no lifeguard on hand, guests are advised to be cautious (especially around kids) and to refrain from swimming late at night. Our pool is available for poolside parties. However, we recommend keeping alcohol, food and glass bottles away from the pool to avoid accidents.
- Host sundowners or poolside celebrations for your friends and family.
- The home is close to several famous attractions of Alibaug. You can visit places like Mandwa beach (10 minutes), Awas beach (15 minutes), Karmarkar Museum of Sculpture (5 minutes) and much more!
Yes, the home is right on Mandwa beach!
Safety
No, there are no CCTV cameras installed in the villa.
The villa is well lit up. There is enough lighting even in the surrounding areas i.e lawns, grounds.
Yes. The home has a watchman.
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 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.
Food and Beverages
Meals are included in the tariff. Barbeque is also available, on request, at an additional cost of INR 700 per person, per day.
The culinary experience here is about indulgence and fine living. We present a selection of food that represents the area/ state our chefs belong to and the world you've seen.
You can enjoy gourmet, multi-cuisine breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner spreads during your stay.
The culinary experience here is about indulgence and fine living. We present a selection of food that represents the area/ state our chefs belong to and the world you've seen.
You can enjoy gourmet, multi-cuisine breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner spreads during your stay.
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.
Yes, you can use the common fridge to store food/beverages.
No, this is a veg-only villa.
Yes, there is an Aquaguard, that is serviced regularly.
Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. There is ample ice stocked in the fridge.
Snacks and other beverages can be arranged if advance notice is given to the caretaker. This amount will need to be paid to the onsite caretaker in cash, at the end of your stay.
Children up to the age of 3 shall not be charged for meals. Barbeque is available on request at INR 700 per person.
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 neighbors 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.
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.
How to get there
While roads connecting to the property are good, guests are advised to check the road and weather conditions before leaving for a road trip.
You can opt for the Ro-Ro service between Mumbai - Mandwa to get to the home.