11 of us friends stayed here from Dec 30th-Jan 2nd, 2016.The place is lovely, with a well ventilated and naturally lit house. There was a bit of confusion about the number of bedrooms allotted to us - the air bnb page did say 3 bedrooms, but when we reached there we were told we could only have two. There is a studio hut next to the main house which holds the third bedroom, but has never been used as such. It was used as a studio space, and the caretakers said we could not have it. A quick phone-call to Suchita sorted that out, once I mentioned that her page did say 3 bedrooms, she readily agreed to have the studio space cleaned out and two beds put in. That could only happen the next morning, for it really did need some heavy cleaning, and we had reached there only around 7 pm. However, once that was sorted, we were in for a very lovely time, with the two caretakers, Praveen and his wife Radhika, looking after us with a smile. Note: they do cook a LOT OF FOOD, so we had to ask them to cook less for us with not such monstrous appetites. Another note: There is one massive well ventilated clean bathroom within the main house. The second bathroom is outside the main house; it's by the hut that holds the kitchen. Praveen did tell us that he hopes a third bathroom will be built by the studio hut, which seems like a great idea. He did also mention that a bar might be built on the porch which is just LOVELY to lounge in - we really hope this does not happen. This place is beautiful in its simplicity, and is just perfect the way it is. Yet another note: A frog did make repeat appearances in the outside loo, but Praveen came to the rescue and escorted the frog out. We also had about 7 more friends join us for new year's dinner, and while we were apprehensive that the place would be too small, it wasn't! Praveen readily set up a bonfire outside, for it was really cold in the night. We all loved the place, and will be going back soon. And an award should be given to the husband wife duo caretakers - really sweet people who always had a smile on their faces.

Memorable!

An amazing property built with a lot of love & care. A perfect location to find the best possible peace and relax. It's a property that provides luxury of a star hotel with almost all amenities within the woods. Suchita's staff was extremely polite, helpful, courteous and cooked some real amazing food (non-veg) allowing us maximum privacy. Highly recommended for those who are totally bored of the crowd, mess & noise around!

It was a lovely trip.. Thanks to superb service and great care

A very nice and comfortable home where to stay and enjoy the Western Ghats and Indian rural areas. The food served was very good and the people working there helpful. It is best to own or rent a car/a bike though to be able to visit the area.

Eco-Hamlet is a nice place (designed beautifully), away from city hustle-bustle. Can be reached easily by car. Very peaceful place. It was neat and clean. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and there is Uksaan lake near by. Care-taker was good and served us good healthy food (Ask for our preferences) and always available. There is a single bathroom which was not sufficient for larger groups. This place would have been perfect if there was at least one more bathroom.

Excellent place, as described. Very neat and tidy. Was a pleasure to spend few days at Mahendra's place in Lonavala

It was the most memorable stay. I wish we had stayed longer. Sindhu is an excellent caretaker and an amazing cook. Excellent ambience.

Mahendra is a great host starting with instant booking confirmation. The cottage is exactly what is mentioned on the website. It is exclusive and private. We got lunch from nearby Siddhu da Dhaba. Sindhu Tai is an extremely caring caretaker. Her son fetched food from the dhaba and also set up barbecue in the evening. We, as a family with a pet, had a great time in this scenic, serene and secluded hideout. Loved it and will go again.

The cottage is a beauty tucked in the hills. Everything about it speaks of comfort and cosiness. The house was clean and tastefully done. The lawn was tidy and a good place to sit and look at the skies in the night. The caretaker was very kind with her hospitality and cooked us some very good meals. Overall I will say a good weekend getaway with friends!

Hi, we really appreciated the way host has provided the hospitality at the time of stay,.. He used to call 2-3 time before and after the arrival, if everything is ok and convenient.. The food provided was also good. The surrounding was also pleasant... Definetly, would recommend the place

The Listing description was accurate as noted. Its a good location away from the main town traffic of Lonavala and sweet and safe neighbourhood to stay around. The owner of the property Mahendra was warm to keep us informed of the place before our visit and made constant follow-ups during our stay too for more assistance. Also the attendant at the place was sweet and helpful to help us with all our requirements as and when we asked for. Over all it was a wonderful stay!

The villa is set in a beautiful location. The caretaker Sindhu is very warm and made us feel at home. She is a great cook too. Mahendra, thanks for the hospitality.

Mahendra is a wonderful host, he replied promptly to all our questions. The listing is accurate in description, the place is easy to find from the directions given. The caretaker cooks delicious food.

Nice place to spend good time with friends and family. The 2BHK room was spacious and clean. Caretaker was good. We were provided with induction oven, utensils, drinking water and had everything we needed in the room. The common swimming pool was clean and not very far from our room. You need your own vehicle to reach this place as it is far from the main city. Overall stay was good. Enjoyed!!

A brilliant place. Mohit's been a perfect host along with his caretaker Sachin. The property is located off the busy highway and is very peaceful. Dont worry about sourcing food as the property is surrounded by iconic dhabas and they have got your back. It was a brilliant experience to be hosted by Mohit.

Worth place for trip

30mins drive from lonavala you will reach to this beautiful bungalow. So better to have your own vehicle. You will get the full bungalow and no one to interfere. Balcony is just perfect for party. Mangala(caretaker) is also nice lady, she will cook whatever you tell her. It is perfect for both family and group of friends.

Great place. Great host. Great stay.

The place was nice and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of Lonavala city. Perfect place to stay if you're planning a quick trip to Lonavala.

This farmhouse was fantastic! I stayed for two nights with two of my friends and we felt comfortable and safe the entire time. The live in family was very nice and offered to help us with anything we needed. There was food right across the street and it was easy to get into town. Highly recommended, no complaints.

disappointing

Good spacious place stay, well maintained. Get in touch with the host to reach rather than trusting (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps as the location indicated is incorrect. Had a lot of fun. Awesome place!

It's a great place with nice view from bedroom. It's approximately 1 km inside the centre it's easy to go and get food.

Budget place... best to go with friends .. music is not an issue.. garden is great.. there barbecue there too..how the home could hav been cleaner.. so if u too fussy about clean bathrooms and bedsheets then this might not be the place fr u..

Nice house, especially the swing and the lawn outside. We really enjoyed our stay