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Question 10

Is Driver and/or House-Help accommodation available?

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Yes, driver's accommodation for up to 2 people is available which will be charged at an additional cost of Rs. 500 per person.
There is no separate accommodation available for domestic help. They will be charged as an extra guest.

Question 11

Is there separate accommodation for domestic help?

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There is no separate accommodation available for domestic help. They will be charged as an extra guest.

Question 12

Is parking available onsite or nearby? Is it chargeable or free?

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Yes, free parking is available onsite for one car.

Question 13

Is the villa suitable for a day picnic?

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Yes, the place is suitable for a day picnic. Please note that availability is subject to home owner's approval and that the villa has a maximum capacity of 12 people for an overnight stay.

Question 14

Can I reserve your place for special functions such as engagement ceremony, a small wedding ceremony or a birthday party, etc?

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Yes, we do allow events/shoots at the villa, subject to Home Owner's approval. Depending on the event and its requirements, a refundable deposit may be applied. Any other permissions required for photo shoot/functions will need to be taken by the guests themselves. Please note that a maximum of 8 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay. 

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

Question 15

Can I reserve your Home for a few weeks for a Film or a Photo or an Advertisement shoot?

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Yes, we do allow professional shoots at the villa, subject to Home Owner's approval. Depending on the event and its requirements, a refundable deposit may be applied. Any other permissions required for photo shoot/functions will need to be taken by the guests themselves. Please note that a maximum of 8 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay. 

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

Question 16

Are meals provided onsite?

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This is primarily, a self catered home. Guests will be allowed to use the kitchen at an additional cost. We can arrange a cook subject to availability and upon advance notice.

Question 17

What is the type of cuisine served?

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If requested, simple home cooked Maharashtrian meal will be provided. The meal includes 1 subzi, dal, rice and roti.

Question 18

Is outside food allowed? Are we allowed to cook ourselves?

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Yes, outside food is allowed. The caretaker has food menus for nearby restaurants available. Guests will also be allowed to use the kitchen to cook basic meals.

Question 19

Do you allow us to stock things in your fridge?

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Yes, you can use the fridge to store food/beverages.

Question 20

Can I pay the caretaker some extra money and request the Cook to prepare fish or mutton dishes for us?

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Meals are not provided.

Question 21

Is there an adequate drinking water supply? Do we need to carry our own Mineral Water bottles or are these readily available at your villa?

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Yes, there is a steady water supply.

Question 22

Is Alcohol allowed? Are there any corkage charges?

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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.

Question 23

If it is a self-catering villa, would you be able to arrange for a cook? What kind of cooking facilities are available?

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No, there is no cook available. Guests will have access to a gas stove and the kitchen at an extra charge of INR 500 per day for gas and cleaning fees. This will need to be paid to the onsite caretaker in cash at the end of your stay.

Question 24

What are the meal charges for children?

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Children  up to the age of 3 shall not be charged for meals.
Children in the age group 3-6 shall be charged Rs 500 per day.

Question 25

Do you allow loud music?

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Yes, loud music is allowed within limits.  Guests are requested to respect our neighbors and keep the noise levels mild and within the villa, especially at night.

Question 26

What are the Check-in & Check-out timings? May I request for late check-outs or an early check-in?

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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.

Question 27

What formalities are needed during check-in and check-out?

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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.

Question 28

Weâ€™re planning to drive down. Are the roads good? Any specific things we need to know?

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Yes, the roads are good and cars can be driven right onto the property. Guests are advised to check the road and weather conditions before leaving for a road trip.

Question 29

How do we reach your villa by public transport?

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The best way to reach Lavasa is by a private car. Should you intend on travelling by public transport, you could get down at Pune railway station / Pune bus stand and take a bus up to Lavasa city.  Please note that finding transport from the main city to our home could be a challenge so guests are advised to hire a local taxi from Pune.

Question 30

If I'm driving, will there be any toll fees applicable?

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Yes. When you enter Lavasa city, there is a toll booth. Please note that toll charges are subject to change, depending on the Lavasa authorities and the type of vehicle. Guests are requested to carry sufficient cash to cover the toll charge.

Question 31

Who manages the villa?

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There is a caretaker onsite.

Question 32

How many extra mattresses can be provided?

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6 extra floor mattresses can be provided.

Question 33

What type of beds, mattresses do you have?

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Our bedrooms have lovely queen sized beds.

Question 34

Is the Home air-conditioned?

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Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.

Question 35

Does the villa face frequent power outages? Are there any invertors or gensets to address this issue?

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The home is in a rural area of Maharashtra, powered by MSEB. In case of  disruption of power due to fluctuation, we have a backup inverter installed.  However, this backup power does not support ACs or Geysers, and will also burn out beyond 4 hours of usage.  Our homes are environment friendly, and we push our guests to be too. Please use electricity optimally at all times.
The pleasant monsoon and oncoming winter season do not require any extreme cooling appliances.

Question 36

Do you have a problem with mosquitoes? How do you deal with it to make our stay more comfortable?

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All of the rooms have been furnished with All-out machines. Guests are advised to shut the windows by 5.30 / 7.30 pm to avoid mosquitoes. If needed, the caretaker has Odomos on site.

Question 37

Is there a security guard / watchman?

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No, the caretaker manages security.

Question 38

Are the premises monitored using CCTVs?

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No, there are no CCTV cameras installed.

Question 39

Can stray dogs enter the premises?

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Yes, stray dogs can enter but they rarely do.

Question 40

Is the property properly fenced? Is there a boundary wall?

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Yes, the property has a boundary wall and gated enclosure.

Question 41

How do I get there?

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If you're driving down from Mumbai, take Mumbai-Pune Expressway and continue along until you see a large sign for Ginger Hotel on your left.  Exit the highway on the left and take the first right under the flyover.  Take the left-most lane, towards Hinjewadi and continue until you reach Lavasa.  From the promenade, cross the bridge near Fortune Hotel, turn right and then take the first left next to the citizen centre.  Keep going up the hill towards Hill Street until you reach the villa.

Question 42

Is this home child-friendly?

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Yes, our home is child friendly. 

The villa is well-stocked with board games such as Monopoly, UNO, Twister, etc. that both kids and adults can enjoy. There is ample space around the villa for kids to run around and a first-aid kit has been placed in the villa for minor injuries.

Question 43

Is this home senior citizen friendly?

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Yes, our home is senior citizen friendly. The home has 4 bedrooms (two on the ground floor and two on the first floor). The ground floor bedrooms are easily accessible to seniors. Both the rooms have private bathrooms with anti-skid surfaces attached, easy to access at night without any supervision. Please note that there are a couple of steps at the entrance to the villa. 

In case of a medical emergency, the caretaker has the numbers for doctor-on-call or ambulance service-on-call. Some numbers to keep in mind are: Citizen Contact Centre (+91 90960 01001)  /  Apollo Emergency (+91 20 6677 1006)  /  Police station (+91 95610 82683)

Question 44

Is the villa wheelchair accessible?

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No, unfortunately our property is not wheelchair accessible.

Question 45

Is the place pet-friendly?

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No, this villa is not pet friendly. Pets are not allowed in the pool.

Question 46

What can we do for fun around the property?

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Guests can rent a cycle from XThrills and explore the hill station on their own. Additionally, XThrills offers indoor golf, rappelling, rock climbing and paint ball for the more adventurous.  If you prefer being indoors, the villa has been stocked with a variety of board games.

Question 47

Is there a pool and what's the depth/ length of the pool?

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There are no pool facilities at this villa.

Question 48

Is there a beach close by and is it clean and safe?

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There is no beach close to the villa.

Question 49

Are there water bodies nearby (such as a pond/ river/ lake etc)?

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Our home overlooks a lake in Lavasa city. You could walk down to the promenade or rent a cycle and explore Lavasa city on wheels.

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