Stay and accessibility
Get off the Expressway at Lonavla Exit and follow the road to the Ekvira Phata, come on the Malavali Karla Main Road and follow the road for about 1.6 km. You will see Vedanta Academy on your left. After the boundary of Vedanta Academy is the main gate to GREENS. Get into the gate and take the first right and come to the end of the road and you will be at the property.
Yes, our home is child friendly.
Yes, our home is elderly-friendly. All the 3 bedrooms are on the ground floor. There are 3 steps at the entrance and 3 steps inside to reach two bedrooms.
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
No, you cannot book just one room. You would need to book the entire home.
No, driver accommodation is not available. No separate accommodation for staff. However, the village right by the railway station has some rooms etc. which the staff can figure out once here. The cost will have to be borne by the drivers.
Free parking is available onsite for up to 4 cars.
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 10 people.
During the day, guests will be allowed to use the washrooms and other amenities at the villa. Depending on the event, you are allowed to erect a small stage, stall or tent for your event purpose.
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 10 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/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 10 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
Yes, we provide bath towels and toiletries like soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc.
Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.
Yes, WiFi is available. There is adequate network connectivity, if not 4G then 3G.
Yes, we have a backup genset in case of rare occasions of power failure. Guests do note ACs won't be functional at the time of power outages.
Food and Beverages
We provide healthy home-cooked meals made from freshly sourced local ingredients. Fish and Mutton preparations can be availed at actuals and are subject to availability. Guests are requested to inform the same in advance so that our caretakers can procure the ingredients.
Our in-home cook specialises in local cuisine, Maharashtrian dishes, Chinese cuisine (localised), and biryani. He also makes dessert but they need to be pre-ordered. You can inform the caretaker in advance about your meal preferences (veg/non-veg), specific dietary requirements, etc.
No, outside meals are not allowed in the villa. 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, we provide mineral water bottles.
Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. There is a shop nearby. Corkage charges aren't applicable.
Things to do
The home is close to several tourist attractions near Lonavala like Bhaja caves (3 km), Karla caves (5 km), Lohagad Fort (6 Km), and Wet N Joy Water Park (5.5 km). Adventure lovers make sure to try your hand at paragliding when in Malavli. The home is also close to Bhaja Waterfalls, Lohgad Waterfall and Bisapur Waterfall.
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.
Security deposit of Rs. 15,000 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.
Safety
No, there are no CCTV cameras in the villa.
Yes, our home is properly fenced.
The villa is well lit up. There is enough lighting even in the surrounding areas.
How to get there
The best way to reach our home is by a private car/taxi. If you would like to travel by public transport, the best route would be by train. The home is a mere two minutes walk from the Malavli Railway Station.
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
No, we do not provide food and water bowls for pets.
No.