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.

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.

Meals can be arranged on-site. Guests must pay INR 2500 per day as kitchen usage charges, and groceries at actuals to the caretaker.

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, you can use the fridge to store food/beverages.

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

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, there is an Aquaquard in the home that is routinely serviced.

We offer simple home-cooked meals. Please pay for groceries at actuals.

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.

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 X 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@Just Homestay.com

There is a caretaker onsite. However, he is available only until 11 PM.

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

No. All payments for booking the villa, including meals, will have to be pre-paid prior to check-in. 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.

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.

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.

Yes, we provide toiletries like soap, shampoo, toilet paper and towels, too.

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.

Yes, all of our bedrooms are air-conditioned.

Yes, WiFi is available. There is adequate network connectivity, if not 3G then 2G.

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.

The home is located within a gated complex and there is a caretaker on site.

No, this is not a pet-friendly villa.

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. 3 bedrooms are on the ground floor and can be easily accessed by them. 1 bedroom is on the first floor.

The Venna Lake is 32 mins from the home.

The home is close to Parsi Point (4 mins), Sydney Point (15 mins), Mahavir Swami Jain Temple (14.5km) and Kate's Point (25 mins). Get your dose of strawberries 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).