Stay and accessibility
Yes, our Home is child friendly.
Yes, our home is senior citizen/elderly friendly. The dining area is in the lower level, there are two flights of stairs to climb.
No, our home is not wheelchair friendly.
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. In the event that guests cannot carry their own pet food, the caretaker will be available to cook and payment for the actuals will need to be done at the property itself.
There is a stray dog on the property. Rest assured, they will not disturb your stay or bother your pet.
Accommodation
No, you cannot book just one room. You would need to book the entire home.
No, separate accommodation for drivers and domestic help.
Parking for up to 5 cars is available onsite.
Yes, the home has a garden/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 9 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 like UNO and playing cards, monopoly, chess, badminton, snakes and ladder, etc.
Depending on the event, you are allowed to erect a small stage, stall or tent for your event purpose.
Yes, we do allow events 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 9 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 photoshoot/functions will need to be taken by the guests themselves.
If you wish to book our home for functions, please send a message to the host on our website or send us an email at book@saffronstays.com
Others
Yes, we do allow 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 9 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 will need to be taken by the guests themselves.
If you wish to book our home for 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
3 extra mattresses 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.
Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Yes, we do have WiFi. Phone network might be patchy.
Please Note: Alibaug experiences load shedding by MSEB every Tuesday, between 9 am - 6 pm. We have a genset and inverter 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
Meals can be availed at an additional cost of Rs 1500 per head, per day. It includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Meals for children are charged at Rs 800 per child, per day.
Please Note: This is a Veg-Only home. Non-vegetarian meals are not allowed in the home.
We offer simple home cooked meals. There is a standard menu available.
Please Note: This is a Veg home. Non-vegetarian meals are not allowed in the home.
No. Outside food is not allowed and 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 fridge to store food/beverages.
Yes, there is an Aquaguard for steady water supply.
Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits.
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 8000 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 has been stocked with several board games. Guests can go trekking to the nearby hill, it's a one hour trek to the top. Guests can even opt for go-carting which is 10 kms from the home.
Alibaug beach is 18kms, Murud Fort 65kms from the home.
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 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.
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.
Safety
No, CCTVs are not installed.
There is a stray dog on the property, but rest assured that he will not disturb the stay of the guests.
Yes, the home is properly fenced.
Yes, we do have a first-aid kid onsite.
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, the last 900 meters is a bumpy road. Guests are advised to opt for SUVs instead of sedans.
Guests travelling by jetty from Mumbai, get down at Mandva and board the jetty bus till Zirad. Guests travelling by bus should get down at Alibaug and take a share auto or a bus till Zirad. On reaching Zirad take an auto for Ziradpada and continue for 5 kms till the road ends, you will enter the main gate of the home.
Pets
Yes. Guests have to pay Rs 500 per pet, plus extra for meals, if requested.