Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot book just one room. You would need to book the entire home.

Question 2

Is parking available onsite or nearby?

Accepted Answer

Free parking is available onsite for 2 cars. There is also a public car park nearby where 2 more cars can be parked.

Question 3

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). Please note that a maximum of 12 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. 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 4

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. 

Besides setting up lip-smacking barbecue by the pool to serve authentic Goan delicacies, the in-home chef also offers a diverse range of cuisines such as Indian, Continental as well as Chinese.

Question 5

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. 

Should you choose to order in, the caretaker will be able to help you with menus of nearby restaurants.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Is Alcohol allowed? Are there any corkage charges?

Accepted Answer

Yes, alcohol consumption is permitted within limits. There are no corkage charges.

Question 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

While roads connecting to the property are good, guests are advised to check the road and weather conditions before leaving for a road trip.

Question 16

Who manages the villa?

Accepted Answer

There is a caretaker onsite.

Question 17

What is the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

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.

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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 18

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 21

Can I redeem any offers while booking this home?

Accepted Answer

No. Members cannot redeem their nights, utilise their privileges, or avail any offers while booking this home.

Question 22

Do guests have to pay extra for pets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Guests have to pay Rs 25,000 per pet, plus extra for meals, if requested, depending upon the size of the pet.

Question 23

Are pets allowed inside the room?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

How many extra mattresses can be provided?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

What type of beds, mattresses do you have?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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 27

Is the Home air-conditioned?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.

Question 28

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 29

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a backup 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.

Question 30

Is there a security guard / watchman?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The home is located within a gated complex.

Question 31

Can stray dogs enter the premises?

Accepted Answer

No, the home is within a fenced area. However, should a stray dog enter, inform the caretaker and he will address the issue.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 33

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 34

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 35

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

1. Head southwest on Balaram Babu Khedekar Marg toward MMGS Marg/Naigaon Cross Rd
2. Turn left onto Naigaon Cross Rd/Rd Number 26
3. Turn right onto Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Rd
4. Turn left onto Sewri Cross Rd
5. Turn left onto Railway Crossing Rd
6. Turn right onto Bombay Port Trust Rd
7. Turn right onto Dockyard Rd
8. Turn left onto Carpenter Lane 2
9. Turn left onto D'Lima St
10. Turn left onto P D'Mello Rd
11. Turn left onto Yusuf Meher Ali Rd
12. Turn right onto P D'Mello Rd
13. At Hotel Landmark Fort, continue onto Old Custom House Rd/Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd
14. Slight left to stay on Old Custom House Rd/Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd
15. At SP Mukherjee Chowk, take the 1st exit onto Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg
16. Exit the roundabout onto Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg
17. Take the Appollo Bunder - Mandwa ferry
18. Continue straight onto Mandwa Jetty Rd
19. Sharp left
20. Turn right
21. Turn left onto Alibag - Revas Rd
22. Continue onto Hashiware Marg
23. Turn left
24. Turn left onto Koparkar Wadi Marg
25. Turn left onto NH166A
26. Turn right onto Nagothane Pezari Rd
27. Turn left onto Poynad - Shreegaon Rd
28. Turn right onto Shreegaon - Medekhar Rd
29. Continue onto MIDC Pipe Line Rd
30. Turn left onto Nagothane Pezari Rd
31. Slight right
32. Turn right onto Nagothane Pezari Rd
33. Turn right
34. Turn left
35. Turn right
36. Turn right onto Pezari Roha Rd
37. Turn left
38. Turn left onto Old Bridge Rd
39. Turn right toward Nagothane Internal Rd
40. Turn right onto Nagothane Internal Rd
41. At Saikruti Arts Redium Work, continue onto NH 66
42. Slight right
43. Continue onto NH 66
44. Slight right onto Khadsamble - Muthavali Rd/Mahad Rd
45. Turn right onto Bhoi Ali Rd/Khadsamble - Muthavali Rd
46. Turn right onto Khadsamble - Muthavali Rd/Towards Dadali Bridge
47. At Akash xerox and snaks, continue onto SH96
48. Continue straight past Hotel Guruvrindawan onto MH SH 272
49. Turn right onto NH 66
50. NH 66 turns slightly right and becomes Bharana Naka Khed Rd
51. Turn left toward NH 66
52. Turn right onto NH 66
53. Turn right to stay on NH 66
54. Turn left toward NH 66
55. Turn right onto NH 66
56. Slight left to stay on NH 66
57. Slight right to stay on NH 66
58. Slight right to stay on NH 66
59. At the roundabout, continue straight to stay on NH 66
60. Exit the roundabout onto NH 66
61. Turn right onto Sangameshwar Market Rd
62. Turn right to stay on Sangameshwar Market Rd
63. Turn left to stay on Sangameshwar Market Rd
64. Turn left to stay on Sangameshwar Market Rd
65. At Palkar mutton Shop, continue onto à¤¸à¤‚à¤—à¤®à¥‡à¤¶à¥à¤µà¤° - à¤¦à¥‡à¤µà¤°à¥à¤– - à¤¸à¤¾à¤–à¤°à¤ªà¤¾ à¤®à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤—
66. Turn right to stay on à¤¸à¤‚à¤—à¤®à¥‡à¤¶à¥à¤µà¤° - à¤¦à¥‡à¤µà¤°à¥à¤– - à¤¸à¤¾à¤–à¤°à¤ªà¤¾ à¤®à¤¾à¤°à¥à¤—
67. Turn right
68. Turn left
69. Turn right onto Devrukh - Ambav Rd
70. Turn left onto Devrukh - Mogravane Rd
71. Slight left to stay on Devrukh - Mogravane Rd
72. Turn right to stay on Devrukh - Mogravane Rd
73. Turn right onto Devrukh - Mograwane - Meghi - Devale Rd
74. Turn left onto Meghi - Kankadi Rd
75. Slight left to stay on Meghi - Kankadi Rd
76. Turn right onto Morde - Kankadi Rd
77. Turn right to stay on Morde - Kankadi Rd
78. Slight right onto MH SH 110/NH166
79. Turn left onto Dabhole - Vilawade - Oni Rd
80. Turn left onto NH 66
81. Slight right to stay on NH 66
82. Slight right
83. Turn left
84. Turn right
85. Turn right
86. Turn left
87. Turn right
88. Turn left
89. Turn left
90. Turn right onto NH 66
91. Slight left to stay on NH 66
92. Slight right to stay on NH 66
93. Turn right to stay on NH 66
94. Slight left to stay on NH 66
95. Slight right to stay on NH 66
96. Turn right onto Maratha Mandal Natyagruh Rd
97. Slight right onto NH 66
98. Slight left
99. Turn left onto NH 66
100. Turn right toward NH 66
101. Turn left onto NH 66
102. Turn right
103. Turn left
104. Turn left toward NH 66
105. Turn right onto NH 66
106. Turn right
107. Turn left onto Sawantwadi Vengurla Rd
108. Turn right
109. Turn left onto Moryewada Banda Rd
110. Turn right at Rd Number 2
111. Slight left onto Sai Mandir Rd
112. Turn right onto Patradevi Rd
113. Continue onto NH 66
114. Slight left
115. Continue onto Chandel Hali Rd
116. Turn right
117. Turn left
118. Turn right
119. Turn left
120. Turn right toward Colvale â€“ Revora â€“ Pirna - Menkurem
121. Turn left toward Colvale â€“ Revora â€“ Pirna - Menkurem
122. Turn right onto Colvale â€“ Revora â€“ Pirna - Menkurem
123. Continue onto Colvale â€“ Revora â€“ Pirna - Mercurem
124. Turn right
125. Turn left toward Rd 2
126. Turn left onto Rd 2
127. Turn right onto Mapusa - Bicholim Rd
128. Turn left onto Bicholim â€“ Poira â€“ Sirigao - Assonora
129. Turn right
130. Turn left
131. Slight right onto Bicholim â€“ Poira â€“ Sirigao - Assonora/MDR21
132. Slight right onto Mapusa â€“ Moira â€“ Aldona - Corjuem Rd
133. Turn right to stay on Mapusa â€“ Moira â€“ Aldona - Corjuem Rd
134. Turn right onto Aldona-Corjuem Cable Stayed Bridge And Rd/Mapusa â€“ Moira â€“ Aldona - Corjuem Rd
135. Turn right
136. Turn left onto Edlen Rd
137. Turn right
138. Turn left
139. Arrive at location: The Aldona House

Question 36

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 in our Homes. The home has instead been stocked with board games such as Life, Monopoly, Chess, Carrom, Table Tennis and Darts. 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.

Question 37

Is this home senior citizen friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our home is senior citizen/elderly friendly. 

The home has 1 bedroom on the ground floor with a small set of steps that can be comfortably climbed. The other three rooms are on the first floor. All the bedrooms have private bathrooms, again easy to access at night without any supervision. All our bathrooms have anti-skid surface.

Upon special request, our caretakers can prepare Low Salt/ Low Spice/ Low Fat/ Low Sugar for senior citizens. These requests should be informed at the time of booking. 

In case of a medical emergency, the caretaker has the numbers for doctor-on-call or ambulance service-on-call. The home is ambulance accessible.

Question 38

Is the villa wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

No, our home is not wheelchair accessible.

Question 39

Is the place pet-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a pet-friendly villa. Pets will be charged at an additional cost of Rs.25,000 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. Pets are not allowed in the pool.

Question 40

What can we do for fun around the property?

Accepted Answer

Explore the arcadian neighbourhood in Aldona, walk amidst Portuguese mansions, visit churches and experience the real charm of Goa. 
Enjoy a barbecue evening with your loved ones by the pool and make memories of a kind. 
Take some me-time off and pamper yourself with a private spa/massage session!
On a quest to capture and experience the cosiest reading nooks? The sun-filled patio is all yours!

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

This Portuguese mansion is located les than 60 minutes from the breathtaking beaches of Baga, Calangute, Sinquerim and Chapora. 
The tides are safe, but we recommend you to enjoy the waves from a distance post sunset.

Question 42

Are there water bodies nearby (such as a pond/ river/ lake etc)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the River Moira is 15-minute (2 kms.) from the home. It is a tourist spot. The water body is safe but guests are advised to be careful around it.

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