Stay and accessibility
Once you enter Mahableshwar and pass the Venna Lake, look out for the Hirda Naka Bus stop within one km of the lake and turn up the road at the Naka. Then follow the road until the T junction, make a left at the T, then left again down the road, follow the road for 25 mts and arrive at the Villa.
Yes, our Home is child friendly.
There is plenty of space to run around and many indoor board games that will keep your children occupied. Since SaffronStays believes that holidays are about families bonding, we have only one TV in our Home. 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 friendly.
The home has 3 bedrooms on the ground floor. All the bedroom have private bathrooms, again easy to access at night without any supervision.
No, our home is not wheelchair accessible.
Yes, this is a pet-friendly villa. A refundable deposit may also be applied. Pets are not allowed on any of the furniture and will be restricted to the verandah area. Pet owners need to carry along food and bedding for their pets.
Accommodation
Yes, driver accommodation is available. Additional charges for meals to be paid to the caretaker onsite, in cash. One extra person can be accommodated in the same room as the driver on a mattress.
Free parking for 6 cars is available onsite.
Yes, the home has a lawn area within the premises that could be used for outdoor picnic activities. 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 15 people.
During the day, guests will be allowed to use the washrooms and other amenities at the villa. The home is also stocked with indoor games as well.
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 15 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay.
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 15 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay.
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
There is a caretaker onsite.
No. We do not allow stag groups to book this home.
Room specifics
Our bedrooms have lovely old Parsi 4 poster double beds.
Yes, we provide bath towels and toiletries like soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc.
Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Yes, the villa has WiFi connection. There is adequate network connectivity, if not 3G then 2G.
The area faces load shedding on Tuesday mornings. There is no invertor or genset available.
Food and Beverages
Meals are provided onsite. Meals will be charged at an additional cost.
The cook can prepare Continental, Chinese, Italian cuisines as well as some local delicacies such as corn pattice, pitla bhakri etc.
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.
The cook can prepare Continental, Chinese, Italian cuisines as well as some local delicacies such as corn pattice, pitla bhakri etc.
You can inform the caretaker in advance about your meal preferences (veg/non-veg), specific dietary requirements, etc.
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. 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, mineral water will be available.
Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. There are no corkage charges.
There is an alcohol shop in the market, approximately 1 km from the home.
Yes, you can use the fridge to store food/beverages.
Things to do
Located at only a 10-minute walk from the home is the Mahableshwar market where you can window shop some souvenirs and local footwear or spend some time gaming.
Enjoy an evening, boating or horse riding at the Venna Lake which is only 1 km away from this home.
Buy some fresh jams and berries (if in season) at the Mapro Garden, at a 30-minute drive from the home.
Indulge in an afternoon of cheese and slush tasting at the Pure Gold Cheese Factory at a drive time of 30 minutes.
Yes, Venna Lake is located only 1 km from this home. It is about 4-5 minutes drive from our home. It is a tourist spot. You can opt for boating on the lake. The water body is safe but guests are advised to be careful around it.
Payments
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.
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 of Rs. 25,000 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.
House Rules
Given the location of our home, playing loud music is allowed within limit and during specific time/hours.
Guests are requested to respect our neighbours and keep the noise level mild and within the villa.
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, 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.
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.
Safety
No. The home only has a caretaker
No, there are no CCTVs on the premises.
Yes, our home has been fenced around the premises.
Yes, we do have a first-aid kid onsite, stocked with Dettol, band-aids etc..
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.
Our home is cool and breezy round the year, so you could visit at anytime.
The property has road access only - About 250 kms from Bombay and 120 kms from Pune. There is a bus service from Bombay, Pune and Gujarat amongst other states.
Yes. Please note that toll charges are subject to change, depending on the authorities and the type of vehicle. Guests are requested to carry sufficient cash to cover the toll charge.
Pets
Yes. Pets are allowed in the bedroom, but not inside the bathroom and on any furniture or beds. Guests must be responsible for their pets and any damage caused to the property shall be deducted from the Security Deposit.
No
We do not store or serve packaged food for the pets.
No, we do not provide food and water bowls for pets.
Yes. Guests have to pay Rs 500 per pet, plus extra for meals, if requested.