Stay and accessibility
Yes, our Home is child friendly. There is plenty of space to run around and many indoor activities that will keep your children occupied. 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 7 bedrooms on the ground floor with a small set of steps that can be comfortably climbed. All the bedroom have private bathrooms.
No, our home is not wheelchair accessible.
Yes, this is a pet-friendly villa. Pets will be charged at an additional cost of Rs. 500 per pet. 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.
From the Mandwa jetty, continue driving on the Alibaug-Revas Road towards Alibaug city. Take the first right from Nostalgia Enterprises.
Accommodation
You need to book all the rooms.
Driver and house-help accommodation is not available in the premises of the villa. However, the caretaker can help you with a small hotel within 2 km from the home. Meals will be provided at additional charges.
Free parking is available onsite. 7 cars can be parked.
No, the home cannot be booked for a day picnic.
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 20 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay. 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.
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 20 people can be accommodated in the villa for an overnight stay.
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.
There is a caretaker onsite.
No. We do not allow stag groups to book this home.
Room specifics
Our bedrooms have lovely king-sized beds. All our mattresses have mattress protectors.
Yes, we provide toiletries like soap, shampoo, toilet paper, and towels.
Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.
No, the villa does not have WiFi connection. There is adequate network connectivity, if not 3G then 2G.
Yes, we have a backup inverter and 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.
7 extra mattresses can be arranged onsite. Our home has adequate bed sheets, blankets and pillows for extra bedding.
Food and Beverages
We offer simple home cooked Alibaug-style meals along with Jain, Punjabi and Chinese cuisines. There is a standard menu available. You can inform the caretaker in advance about your meal preferences (veg/non-veg), specific dietary requirements, etc.
No outside meals are allowed. 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.
There are two fridges available - one at the reception, one in the kitchen - to store food/beverages.
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 provide mineral water at an additional cost.
Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. There are no corkage charges.
No, this is not a self-catering villa.
Meals are provided onsite. Meals will be charged at an additional cost, excluding breakfast.
Adults:
Veg: Rs. 1,500/-
Non-veg: Rs. 1,800/-
Kids:
Veg: Rs. 1,000/-
Non-veg: Rs. 1,200/-
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.
Children up to the age of 6 will not be charged for meals.
Children between 6-14 years of age will be charged likewise:
Non-veg: Rs. 1,200/-
Veg: Rs. 1,000/-
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.
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.
A security deposit of Rs. 35,000 is to be paid online two days prior to the check-in. If no damages are observed, the deposit will be returned after check-out within 5 business days by NEFT.
Things to do
1. The Kolaba Fort, an old military fortification, is at a distance of 14 km from this home. Set out to soak in some picturesque views of the sea and learn something about the bone-rattling history of Maharashtra.
2. You can also go beach hopping. The home is near Awas Beach (3 km), Kihim Beach (5 km) and Mandwa Beach (5 km.) and it will take you approximately 10 minutes by car to reach them. Enjoy both sunrise and sunset whilst making memories by the seashore.
3. There are plentiful opportunities for you to immerse in nature in the vicinity of this private villa. If you love ‘em greens, this place is perfect for you.
4. If everyone is in the ‘staying in’ kind of mood, there’s board games and badminton, too!
Yes, there is a private pool within the complex. Pool timings are between 8 am to 10 pm. The water is chlorinated and pool balls have been placed nearby for kids. 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.
Yes, the home is situated near Awas Beach (3 km), Kihim Beach (5 km) and Mandwa Beach (5 km). The tides are safe, but we recommend you to enjoy the waves from a distance post sunset.
Yes, there are Awas Beach (3 km), Kihim Beach (5 km) and Mandwa Beach (5 km) nearby. They are about a 10 minutes drive from our home and all are tourist spots. The water bodies are 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.
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.
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 enclosure.
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 good, guests are advised to check the road and weather conditions before leaving for a road trip.
Pets
Yes. Guests have to pay Rs 500 per pet, plus extra for meals, if requested.
Yes. Pets are allowed in the bedroom, but not inside the bathroom. Guests must be responsible for their pets and any damage caused to the property shall be deducted from the Security Deposit.
No, there are no resident pets at the property.
No, we do not provide food and water bowls for pets.