This is the second time I booked this villa & our experience is no different. This time also, we had a great time. Very nice & pleasing experience. It was a get together of retired Bank employees & everyone has a comfy stay & enjoyed a lot. Cook service is also excellent & he prepared very tasty food. All in all, it was nice. Definitely recommended.

Nice quiet villa away from the crowds and noise. The cook and caretaker staff are very helpful and made our stay comfortable. Some upgrades in the bathrooms and general upkeep would enhance the appeal more. Recommend this place for large family groups looking for value for money stay options.

The place was precisely the way the Host described it, the rooms, the common area, eveything was perfect to the description. The Caretaker too was good and the Mausi who did domestic work was great. Thank you for renting it out to us, was fun with the family. The common area right outside the living roomwas a big positive. We could play games, eat food and do all communal things (like celebrating Raksha Bandhan out there).

Nice..comfy n cozy.

Dear friends very very good place with double good chef for cooking all meal with little extra cost We stayed 6 nights as travellers we feel its very very good bunlows for 2 to 16 people can accommodate more also Very big hall and that also covered with glass for party night ..games ..and lot more Go with bang bang only to owner pl Replace linens ASAP AND ADD ONE GOOD MUSICE SYSTEM IN HALL

It's a great place, I am sure you will have a wonderful experience as we did. The cook was fantastic and made us feel at home with his mouth watering dishes. The place is seren and easily accessible.

This property, Hillside cottage located at old khandala road is an excellent place for family or friends get together, a small family function. The bungalow is located in quiet area and is very well equipped. We had a family get together of 6 families and it was a memorable stay in Hillside cottage. This 6BHK bungalow has 4 very large & 2 medium sized bedrooms, very lvery large living roomm/hall, 5 clean toilets and a well equipped kitchen. Bedroom has good mattress and comfy blanketa. It has everything that will make your stay comfortable. The cook and caretaker is also very polite and helpful. Will definitely recommend.

It was a great place. We had an amazing time. The place was huge and very clean which I personally liked. Also admist nature we were able to dance in the rain.

The "plunge pool" is effectively unusable. It's a small part of the front porch which has been dug up and filled with a few buckets of muddy water. The fact that the facility didn't have any provision of drinking water or even basic toiletries (used soap bars were provided in the bathrooms) should have been advised upfront. There were cockroaches in the bathroom, and there was no electricity supply for the entire morning that we were there.

The plunge pool villa is a perfect getaway place for our family. The villa is surrounded by lush green gardens with a calm and peaceful atmosphere. The location of the villa is excellent as it's just 3kms away from main Lonavala market. The villa is well maintained and it's beautifully designed. The caretaker is only available when called for and is very helpful and welcoming. The main highlight of this place is the plunge pool which is properly maintained in a good condition. The house is well equipped with all basic facilities. The host for the villa Mr Bharat is a very nice person and from the time of our inquiry up till our stay, he was available all the time on call to help us out. The mobile coverage around the villa is bit weak but yet I would definitely recommend this place to everyone

Nice place to stay. Need to have some basic arrangements otherwise worth visiting this plc.

Amazing place. Great place to be with family or friends in monsoon. The plunge pool is perfect for a group of 7 people. Had a great time with friends.

Nice bungalow in tranquil lonawala.

We had a superb time at bharat's villa.The property is located with gardens on two sides and the locality is very calm and peaceful. The entire villa is a self serviced home and caretaker is available only on call and this gave us a lot of privacy.The house is well kept and cleaned on daily basis by the caretaker and the linens are changed daily as well. The caretaker was very kind enough to change the water in the plunge pool upon request. The property also has a small organic kitchen garden behind the villa. The price paid for a 4 bed villa with a plunge pool was totally worth it. Most recommended villa out of all places i have stayed in lonavala.

The place is at a quaint location, very peaceful. It's a little tricky to get to but Mr. Bharat Budwani is a great host and is always available on call if you need help getting directions. They send you the (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps location once you make the booking which was very helpful and convenient. The plunge pool is great, although we didn't use it, but still, would have loved to have the time to use it. The caretaker is also very nice, she'll make you tea or breakfast on request. Lot of privacy so no problems about annoying neighbors. Aside from a little hiccup of getting in to the property (their neighbor had put up a padlock on a security barrier not knowing that guests were expected in the compound), everything went really well. Would visit again!

I had been there on 25th June 2017 for a batch mates reunion. 15 of us had a comfortable stay. Ahmed is a great host, though he stays in Mumbai, being a weekend he was there to receive us. Also we had originally booked another property of his, but he promptly upgraded us to this one (for the same cost) considering we had a larger group. He also provided us with contacts for food arrangements as the same is not included as a package. There is a full time manager there called Saleem who manages 5 properties in the vicinity and is always available at a 10 min call notice. He was very helpful in accommodating our last minute requests for tea, beers, etc. Villa is newly constructed one and well maintained and exactly like it looks in the pictures posted in the description. It is located in the quaint Gold Valley in Lonavla which helps you relax away from the usual hustle bustle of the city and also from the weekend rush in the town of Lonavla in the monsoons. The villa had 2 terraces with nice views, though we did not really venture there as it was raining most of the time during our stay. The pool is more of a plunge pool and good for children to have fun rather than swimming. May this should not be a part of this review as it was not the host's responsibility but only word of caution is the food arrangements. Though the guys introduced by Ahmed provided tasty food, take the timelines they commit with a pinch of salt and order well in advance of the time that you need it. Me and my friends enjoyed the place and would like to thank Ahmed for being a great host and making our trip a memorable one.

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

Spent the most lovely weekend at Mahendra's cottage in Lonavla. Starting with a seamless experience right from the time of booking, a very big thank you to Mahendra & his Lonavla crew for this relaxing & hassle free experience. His directions helped us overcome some horrible traffic too! The house is huge, has a unique spacious lay out with tons of natural light, a lovely open kitchen & a super cozy verandah overlooking a very well stocked garden! With comfy furniture, mattresses & even a well stocked library, its tough to ask for more! The cherry on the icing- the cook Sindhu & Suman who plied our adda sessions with endless cups of lemongrass & ginger tea and scrumptious 5 course meals! A big thank you to them. Super clean, quiet, amazing food & a great space all around. Hope Mahendra takes on a few more properties :) Thanks for making our family weekend amazing!

nice small clean home with beautiful garden. there are no glossary shops near colony, so try to inform caretaker about your meal in advance. nearest siddhu dhaba is around 500mtr. away. carry your own bath towels and hangers.

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

The place lives u to its name 'A Cosy Small Family Cottage' admirably. Spacious and beautifully structured, the property can easily accommodate 6 people via its additional mattresses and sheets provided by the owner. You can sit in the veranda, enjoying the really cool breeze and enamoring scenery, and sip on your favourite beer snugged inside your warm sheets. Mahendra is a warm and responsive host who sees the visits as more than just money making endeavours. He does not put uncalled for restrictions and is always willing to help. You can have the food prepared by the help with some additional money, for preparation and groceries, and can always ask the help to settle for right amount, the owner doesn't have a say in this :) . If you intend to buy the groceries yourself it is suggested that you pack them from home as the market is not nearby. Local dhabas are nearby and they serve good food at reasonable rates. The natural attractions and scenic spots are all nearby should you feel like a detour. Have a go at it. You will want to re-visit as I so happily do.

Clean, Tidy and Accessible place. Mahendra was sweet and the caretaker took care of everything we required, from getting the groceries to cooking. Would definitely come back again.

We enjoyed our stay for a night. The care taker took care of all our needs and cooks well. So no need to go out for food. So ideal place to just stay at home and relax in a very peaceful environment, especially when there are elderly people/kids.

Hi Mahendra, it was a awesome place to stay. We really enjoyed this place.

Amazing food, amazing host.

Excellent location by the lake. Very good for kids and large group. Lots of scenic places nearby.

The food was a little on the expensive range. Other than that everything else was good. Melissa arranged for a quick pickup for us at kamshet railway station at a low cost. The food was delicious and our stay was delightful. Thanks Melissa for being a great host.

Melissa's place was what we were looking for. Beautiful, quiet, away from all the city madness. The food was really good and also Melissa was a great host.

The place was easy to reach following (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps. It makes for a wonderful retreat away from the city. The lake view is beautiful, so are the mango trees and the ducks and the fireflies at night. Melissa is a wonderful host. Very friendly and helpful. The food was amazing! Overall, had a great time. It's perfect if you want to crash for a weekend in nature's lap.

The place is very beautiful and secluded away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The scenic beauty is mesmerizing. The home cooked food made sure that we had taste of the place. Melissa is a very kind host and very helpful. This place is meant for people who want to live with nature. Hoping to visit this place again.

Great place. Great host. Great stay.

Good, spacious and clean property. Same as that in the pictures. Location is good and very scenic. Very quick responses from the owner.

Pros: - Host is very soft-spoken, pro-active and extremely helpful - The caretakers were warm and cooked us amazing meals - Venue was superb - Farmhouse was very well maintained - Rooms were clean Cons: - Caretaker started cleaning up the rooms even before all of us woke up. This could be avoided - Bathroom water was muddy Overall we had a great time at this farmhouse. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends.

The villa is loctaed away from the hustle bustle of Lonavala. Its farther from Tiget point and the biggest benefit is due to the location as the mist surrounds the villa even when it not there in the lower areas. Its a big villa and there is no need to go anywhere else. Just sit back and relax!

Absolutely gorgeous location. Away from the chaos, extremely secluded with a 360 degree scenic view. The villa is perfect for a big group with ample space and enough rooms. The caretakers are extremely helpful. The villa is well equipped. This place is perfect for a getaway amidst peaceful surroundings.

Great place to stay with an amazing view. There's a stream nearby which looks like something out of a fairytale.

Awesome little place to get away for a few days. A little bit secluded so have to pay rickshaws relatively high amounts to get around but it's a beautiful place to escape from the busy city life. Very helpful owner and staff prepare extremely tasty food. Make sure you order way in advance though as it takes a while to be prepared. Recommend to a couple who want a basic but very enjoyable holiday accommodation

Nice place to stay

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.

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!!

The family cottage was just perfect!! Clean, amazing view and the cutest caretakers ever. Mahendra, thank you for your hospitality and i love the way you have made this home..and again, most importantly thank you allowing our pet! we are surely returning..!

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I loved the place. Listing description and pictures were accurate. Clean, peaceful and spacious. Interior was lovely. Booked it at very last moment, but Mahendra was quick enough to clear and clean the place for us in couple of hours.

Pro: Clean, hygienic and good place, close to second exit of lonavala from mumbai so you buyouts all lonavala weekend traffic and reach destination quickly, it's a corner plot with good wide view. Clean room and bedding, has all required amenities. Well maintained and good home food. Owner of house mr Mahender is very cordial and makes sure all queries are taken care of, he was quite helpful in coordinating. Cons : beware of home caretaker Ajay, very rude and too busy for your service as he also takes care of other houses nearby. Also charged a more for actuals on food items and left barbecue midway burnt.

We stayed at Mahendra's place for a night this June. Communication was prompt and the location is easy to reach by following (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps. The place itself is a cute little bungalow with a view of an open land. We had a comfortable stay and Sindhu the caretaker was very helpful and sweet. Will visit again if we come this side.

Nice and comfortable stay in a gated compound. Host is very helpful

A quiet, neat and clean quaint lil cottage welcomed us on the independence day weekend. It being away from the main city was the best part as it skipped the usual hustle bustle and the city traffic. The cottage overlooks a vast green field and the weather was perfect with light drizzle and cold wind blowing all day through. The caretaker was very helpful and can cook good meals. There are many Dhaba options around too. Mahendra agreed to host us with our pet dog and many thanks to that.

Yes the welcome was nice and warm, the description of the place was very accurate. A lovely well maintained bungalow with a feeling of home. With nice green garden and flowers. Good place about 10 mins from main city with plenty of eating options and the famous sunny da dhaba and sheetal da dhaba.

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!

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.

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.

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.

The property is exactly as described by the host, or even better and is very close to Khandala station (bring your own vehicle though, and avoid walking the way across the station after evening hours). The property has a pleasant ambience. The property is ideally suited for families of 4-5 members. The place is not a resort and kids might not find anything to play with esp. in the monsoons, but they do have a swing set in the gardens at the owners bungalow next door. The living room and bedrooms are spacious, queen size beds, they have hot water geysers in both bathrooms, a fridge, water purifier and even a 2-burner cooking unit in the kitchen. However there are no shops close by to the property and I didn't see any public transport at all. The care-takers on the property are a very homely family and cook for the guests as requested, they cook both vegetarian and non-veg indian dishes for breakfast/lunch/dinner. In fact the food was so good that a few of my friends who were booked in to some nearby resorts at lonavla came down for dinner and they loved the food here. This place is close to Lohgad fort (30 minutes drive), Korigad fort (40 minutes drive), Bushi dam (25 minutes drive) and places around Lonavala. Overall a very positive and peaceful experience of staying in Khandala.

The location is away from the hustle-bustle of Khandala. The host is very nice and the caretakers are exemplary. They even make excellent food. There is a small lawn attached to the bungalow; would have been better if it had a bigger lawn.

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We had a great time. The place is very beautiful. Host was very understanding, great experience over all

Amazing place.... quite reasonable.. helpful staff and host..would love to visit again :-)

It is a good place for the weekend