Stay and accessibility
Yes, the home is child friendly. There is plenty of space to run around and many indoor activities that will keep your children occupied. The home has been stocked with board games. 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. All the 4 bedrooms are on the ground floor and can be easily accessed by them.
Yes, this is a pet-friendly villa. Pets will be charged at an additional cost. 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
No, accommodation for driver and house-help is not available.
Free parking is available onsite.
Yes, the home has a garden 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). 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.
Yes, we do allow events and shoots at the villa, subject to the Home Owner's approval. Meals can be arranged at an additional cost (per person, per day). Please note that a maximum of 8 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.
Room specifics
Yes, we provide toiletries like soap, shampoo, toilet paper and towels, too.
No, there is no WiFi available. There is adequate network connectivity, if not 3G then 2G.
Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Yes, we have a 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.
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.
Security deposit of Rs. 20,000 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.
Food and Beverages
We offer simple home-cooked meals. Please pay for groceries at actuals.
Yes, you can use the fridge to store food/beverages.
Yes. In case you would like the caretaker to cook, you can pay him for the actuals and cooking, cleaning fee on site, in cash. Please note that the caretaker can cook only simple home-cooked meals and this will also be subject to availability of ingredients. The caretaker can prepare breakfast and only 1 major meal (lunch/dinner) in a day.
Yes, there is an Aquaquard in the home that is routinely serviced.
Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. There are no corkage charges.
Meals can be arranged on-site. Guests must pay INR 1000 per day as kitchen usage charges, and groceries at actuals to the caretaker. The caretaker can prepare breakfast and only 1 major meal (lunch/dinner) in a day.
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.
Things to do
The home is close to Parsi Point (4 mins), Sydney Point (15 mins) and Kate’s Point (25 mins).
Get your dose of strawberry at the popular Mapro Garden, which is 8 mins from the home.
Shop for fresh produce, leather goods and other trinkets from the Panchgani market.
During the strawberry picking season, you could also visit a nearby strawberry farm.
You could also visit some other touristy spots including Table Land (14 mins) and Venna Lake (32 mins).
The Venna Lake is 32 mins 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.
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
The home is located within a gated complex and there is a caretaker on site.
No, the home is within a fenced area. However, should a stray dog enter, inform the caretaker and he will address the issue.
Yes, we do have a first-aid kid onsite, stocked with Dettol, band-aids and over-the-counter medicines like Metacin, Crocin etc.
Pets
No, there are no resident pets at the home.
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.
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, we do not provide food and water bowls for pets.
Others
There is a caretaker onsite. However, he is available only until 11 PM.