SaffronStays Verandah by the Valley, Panchgani - luxury villa and treehouse with beautiful valley and lake views

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.3

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: SaffronStays Verandah by the Valley in Panchgani offers a luxury villa and treehouse with beautiful valley and lake views. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The guest house features private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, concierge, daily housekeeping, outdoor seating, picnic area, family rooms, full-day security, breakfast in the room, and room service. Additional amenities include air-conditioning, terrace, refrigerator, TV, sofa, and tiled floors. Prime Location: Located 109 km from Pune International Airport, the property is near Sydney Point (3.9 km), Parsi Point (4.6 km), Lingmala Falls (15 km), Mahabaleshwar Temple and Venna Lake (22 km each), and other attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Heval
India India
“the stay was very warm and the house is very welcoming. The Food Brilliant.”
Mukund
India India
“Hospitality of the host, mountain view, food and calm atmosphere.”
Ranjeet
India India
“Stayed a for a day and a night in The Tree House. One of the best ever views that I have ever stayed in Pachgani- Mahabaleshwar. Absolutely serene gorgeous and breathtaking view of the lush green Sahyadris. This is THE best thing about the...”
Praphull
India India
“Care taker Santosh and his wife has taken care exceptionally, if we visit this place again it only coz of both of them. appreciated their service. Food was also very good.”
Suraj
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, View, Garden, Property, Silence, Food, everything was perfect as expected.”
Shailendra
India India
“Location is simply perfect offering amazing sunrise and sunset views. The caretaker (Santosh) and his family were great hosts with some very tasty local cuisines. They ensured our stay was extremely comfortable. While we went for a short stay it...”
Tanya
India India
“Firstly location was beautiful overlooking the valley. The tree house was well maintained and clean. The staff, Santosh and the other staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Food was home cooked and very yummy. Overall a good stay.”
Rohan
Singapore Singapore
“Staff behaviour, their food and the place with a view.”
Kavita
Canada Canada
“The location, view, landscapes, staff and great food..entire experience was outstanding”
Deshmukh
India India
“Property, location & food. Also the staff is really good especially Mr. Santosh is very humble & cooperative. Food quality is excellent.”

Managed by SaffronStays

Company review score: 8.9Based on 2,089 reviews from 405 properties
405 managed properties

Company information

SaffronStays is a micro-hospitality collective, operating a network of over 250+ private leisure homes, all hand-picked and curated for an enhanced holiday experience. Set in untouched and tranquil locales, our lavish stays bring with them the warmth and comfort of a home while maintaining the standards of a hotel. Starting out simply as a platform of homestays, we now partner with Home Owners and monetize their estates by turning their idle investments into earning assets. Through our hospitality operations, branding, and marketing efforts, we help homeowners rent out their homes hassle-free. Our screened Guests can enjoy the luxury of certainty when they stay with us. With caretaking staff managing each home, local cooks dishing out mouth-watering meals, and Concierge services throughout their stay, Guests can take every holiday with ease. With SaffronStays, vacations will always be enriching experiences that bring loved ones together and fill one’s soul with happiness!

Property information

SaffronStays Verandah by the Valley is a gorgeous 2-bedroom home that overlooks the Panchgani valley. Watch the sun and the clouds rise up from the verandah. This 2-bedroom private villa can host upto 8 guests. While 2 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, there's a 3rd bedroom with a separate bathroom/powder room. The home also comprises of a mezzanine level with a queen bed. Cleaning charges of Rs 1000 for the villa and Rs. 250 for the tent are applicable. The last patch of the road is a muddy road which can get slushy during the rains, so guests are advised to use sturdy cars. Meal Policy: The tariff includes breakfast ONLY. Lunch and dinner can be availed at an additional cost. Meals are available at Rs 300 (veg) and Rs 400 (chicken) and Rs 500 (mutton) per person, per meal and for the children INR 300 per child per meal. The meal charges are payable in cash to the caretaker at site Fish & mutton preparations shall charged extra, at actuals. Please inform in advance, to allow our caretaker to procure. Guests have to climb down 15 steps to get from the parking level to the main house. The speed of WiFi dongle may not be adequate for zoom calls or other video meets.

Neighbourhood information

There is a strawberry farm within walking distance from the villa. Additionally, guests could visit Tableland, Parsi Point, Dhom Dam & Kamalgad Fort. The best time to visit is just before sunset. Guests can also visit Horizon Point for Tandem paragliding. For the shoppers, Panchgani market is approximately 3 kms from the villa. The nearest water body is the Nagewadi dam, 11 kms from the property. Lingmala Waterfall is approximately 17.2 kms away, but has flowing water only during monsoon and for a little while after that.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi,Marathi

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House rules

SaffronStays Verandah by the Valley, Panchgani - luxury villa and treehouse with beautiful valley and lake views takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 10,000 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about US$112. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that in case the prepayment is not received within 24 hours of booking or receiving a payment link, the booking will be considered cancelled.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform SaffronStays Verandah by the Valley, Panchgani - luxury villa and treehouse with beautiful valley and lake views in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of Rs. 10,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. The deposit will be fully refunded via bank transfer if there is no damage to the property upon inspection after check-out.