Question 1

Can I book only one or two rooms, or do I need to book the entire Home?

Accepted Answer

You can either book one room or the entire home, depending upon the number of people travelling with you. This villa  has 4 bedrooms that can be booked.

If yours is a large group, there are more 3 one-bedroom cottages within the same premises - SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Netravathi), SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Sharavathi) and SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Vedavathi) respectively. Between the four cottages, up to 12 guests can be accommodated.

Question 2

Is Driver and/or House-Help accommodation available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, driver and house-help accommodation is available. Charges for the same are Rs. 1,200 per person, per night.  This does not include meals. Additional charges for meals to be paid to the caretaker onsite, in cash. Up to 3 people can be accommodated.

Question 3

Is parking available onsite or nearby?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available onsite.

Question 4

Is the villa suitable for a day picnic?

Accepted Answer

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). If yours is a large group, there are more 3 one-bedroom cottages within the same premises - SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Netravathi), SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Sharavathi) and SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Vedavathi) respectively. Between the four cottages, up to 12 guests can be accommodated. 

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.

Question 5

Can I reserve your place for special functions such as engagement ceremony, a small wedding ceremony or a birthday party, etc?

Accepted Answer

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). If yours is a large group, there are more 3 one-bedroom cottages within the same premises - SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Netravathi), SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Sharavathi) and SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Vedavathi) respectively. Between the four cottages, up to 12 guests can be accommodated. 

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. 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

Question 6

Are meals provided onsite? What are the charges?

Accepted Answer

Meals can be availed at an additional cost. Home-cooked meals are available. The charges per person, per meal (for persons 13 years and above) are as follow:
Breakfast: Rs. 250
Lunch: Rs. 350
Dinner: Rs. 350
Meal charges for per child, per meal (between 7-12 years) are as follow:
Breakfast: Rs. 150 
Lunch: Rs. 250 
Dinner: Rs. 250 
The meal charges are payable in cash to the caretaker at the site. 

Fish and mutton preparations shall be charged extra, at actuals. Please inform one-day in advance, to allow our caretaker to procure the same.

Tea/Coffee will be served during breakfast and afternoon tea time. If you would like tea/coffee during the day, this will be arranged at an additional charge. 

Please note that meals will be provided in the room.  If there is another guest at the property, please adjust your meal timings with the caretaker and respect the privacy of other guests.

Question 7

What is the type of cuisine served?

Accepted Answer

We offer simple home cooked meals. There is a standard menu available. You can inform the caretaker in advance about your meal preferences (veg/non-veg), specific dietary requirements, etc.  Guests will be served typical South Indian meals.

Question 8

Is outside food allowed? Are we allowed to cook ourselves?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Do you allow us to stock things in your fridge?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use the common fridge to store food/beverages. In case there are other guests on site, please adjust and use the common fridge accordingly.

Question 10

Can I pay the caretaker some extra money and request the Cook to prepare fish or mutton dishes for us?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Is there an aquaguard for drinking water supply? Do we need to carry our own Mineral Water bottles or are these readily available at your villa?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a steady supply of filtered drinking water.

Question 12

Is Alcohol allowed? Are there any corkage charges?

Accepted Answer

Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. 

Snacks and other beverages can be arranged if advance notice is given to the caretaker. This amount will need to be paid to the onsite caretaker in cash, at the end of your stay.

Question 13

What are the meal charges for children?

Accepted Answer

Children up to the age of 6 shall not be charged for meals.  Meal charges for children in the age group 7-12 are as follows Breakfast: Rs. 150, Lunch: Rs. 250, and Dinner: Rs. 250.

Question 14

Do you allow loud music?

Accepted Answer

Given the location of our home, playing loud music is allowed within limit and during specific time/hours. We have speakers with a USB port onsite, so you could attach your phone, pendrive to the music system.

Guests are requested to respect our neighbours and keep the noise level mild and within the villa.

Question 15

Is smoking / alcohol consumption permitted?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What are the Check-in & Check-out timings? May I request for late check-outs or an early check-in?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 17

What formalities are needed during check-in and check-out?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

Are we allowed to access all areas?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

We're planning to drive down. Are the roads good? Any specific things we need to know?

Accepted Answer

The home is situated in a serene, secluded, safe location. Due to its unique location, it might be a tad bit difficult to find the home. Our property manager would be more than happy to guide you in person from the main highway to the property. Kindly inform the same to the property manager a couple of hours in advance.

Question 20

Can I reserve your Home for a Film/ Photo/ Advertisement shoot?

Accepted Answer

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). If yours is a large group, there are more 3 one-bedroom cottages within the same premises - SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Netravathi), SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Sharavathi) and SaffronStays Suvarna Sangam (Vedavathi) respectively. Between the four cottages, up to 12 guests can be accommodated. 

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. 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

Question 21

Who manages the villa?

Accepted Answer

There is a caretaker onsite.

Question 22

Are stag groups allowed to book this home?

Accepted Answer

No. We do not allow stag groups to book this home.

Question 23

What is the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

Can I pay 50% now and pay the remaining 50% closer to the date?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there is no option for part payment. Guests are required to pay 100% of the payment before check-in.

Question 25

How can I make a payment?

Accepted Answer

All payments for booking the villa, including meals will have to be pre-paid prior to checkin. Security Deposit collected during booking will be returned during check-out or by NEFT within 5 business days after check-out, provided no damages are observed. To avoid inconvenience, we will not be accepting cash onsite for any reasons henceforth.

Please note: The Security Deposit is subject to change depending upon the number of nights and the group size. Please check with your holiday advisor at the time of booking.

Question 26

How and when do I pay for the Security Deposit and how and when is it returned to me?

Accepted Answer

The Security Deposit is subject to change depending upon the number of nights and the group size. Please check with your holiday advisor at the time of booking.
Security deposit 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.

Question 27

Do guests have to pay extra for pets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Guests have to pay Rs 1000 per pet, plus extra for meals, if requested.

Question 28

Are pets allowed inside the room?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pets are allowed in the bedroom, but not inside the bathroom & not allowed in the common dining area. Guests must be responsible for their pets and any damage caused to the property shall be deducted from the Security Deposit.

Question 29

How many extra mattresses can be provided?

Accepted Answer

1 extra mattress can be arranged onsite. Our home has adequate bed sheets, blankets and pillows for extra bedding.

Question 30

What type of beds, mattresses do you have?

Accepted Answer

Our bedrooms have lovely queen-sized beds. All our mattresses have mattress protectors.

Question 31

Do you provide toiletries and bath towels?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide toiletries like soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc. To avoid hygiene issues, we do not provide towels.

Question 32

Is the Home air-conditioned?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the home is air-conditioned.

Question 33

Is there Internet/ 3G/ WiFi connection available onsite?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the villa has a WiFi connection. There is adequate network connectivity, if not 3G then 2G.

Question 34

Does the villa face frequent power outages? Are there any invertors or gensets to address this issue?

Accepted Answer

The house is situated on a river island, it may face power tripping issues. But, there is a generator and an invertor present and it can power up the lights and fans for long periods of time. So, make the most of the rains and enjoy the beautiful weather to up the romance meter.

Question 35

Is there a security guard / watchman?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The home is located within a gated complex.

Question 36

Are the premises monitored using CCTVs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are CCTV cameras installed in the living room, common areas and outside sections. Private bedrooms and bathrooms are not monitored.

Question 37

Is the property properly fenced? Is there a boundary wall?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our home has a stone wall surrounding the premises.

Question 38

Is there First-aid kit available at your Home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do have a first-aid kid onsite, stocked with Dettol, band-aids and over-the-counter medicines like Metacin, Crocin etc.

Question 39

Is the villa and its surroundings well lit up?

Accepted Answer

The villa is well lit up. There is enough lighting even in the surrounding areas i.e lawns, grounds.

Question 40

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Suvarna Sangam is approximately a two-hour drive from Mangalore Airport/railway station.  If you are up for a long an scenic drive you could drive from Bangalore which is roughly around 400 kms.

There are enough trains/buses from Bangalore/Mangalore which one could take to the town of Udupi

Question 41

Is this home child-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our Home is child friendly.  

There is plenty of space to run around and many indoor activities that will keep your children occupied.  Since SaffronStays believes that holidays are about families bonding, we do not have any TV or WiFi in our Homes.  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. 

Kid-friendly menus (pastas, cornflakes, Bournvita milk, etc) are also available. These would need to request in advance, preferably at the time of booking. In the case of infants, mothers will be permitted to use the kitchen to prepare their meals.

Question 42

Is the place pet-friendly?

Accepted Answer

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 done at the property itself. 

In some cases, there maybe territorial dogs already living onsite. Rest assured, they will not disturb your stay or bother your pet. Pets are not allowed in the pool.

Question 43

Is this home senior citizen friendly?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, this home is situated on the first floor that can be accessed with a spiral staircase. Hence, it is not a senior-citizen friendly home.

Question 44

Is the villa wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

No, our home is not wheelchair accessible.

Question 45

What can we do for fun around the property?

Accepted Answer

The home is located close to the popular touristy spots, Malpe Beach and Kaup Beach, both half an hour from the home. Both the beaches offer scuba diving and water sports.
The Bengre Beach is where the Suvarna River meets the Arabian Sea and is an absolute visual treat, situated only 15 meters from the home. 
The Maravanthe Beach is a 30 meters stretch from the home with the Suvarna River and the Arabian Sea on either side of the National Highway. Imagine driving along this scenic route!
St. Maryâ€™s Island, another famous site, is just an hour from the villa. 
Shri Krishna Mutt Temple in Udupi is a 30 meters drive from the villa. The Sringeri Shri Devi Temple and the Mukambika Shri Devi Temple are 90 meters each. 
Guests can hire the speedboat at an additional cost and explore the backwaters.
Indulge in some fun badminton tournament(s) with your fam at the common area/courtyard. 
Spend your mornings watching the peacocks as they grace your stay with calmness and simplicity - something that city life cannot offer.

Question 46

Is there a beach close by and is it clean and safe?

Accepted Answer

The home is located close to the popular touristy spots, Malpe Beach and Kaup Beach, both half an hour from the home. Both the beaches offer scuba diving and water sports.
The Bengre Beach is where the Suvarna River meets the Arabian Sea and is an absolute visual treat, situated only 15 meters from the home. 
The Maravanthe Beach is a 30 meters stretch from the home with the Suvarna River and the Arabian Sea on either side of the National Highway. Imagine driving along this scenic route!