2018 is right around the corner and we are pumped up for the New Year. Aren’t you? It’s going to be a fantastic year with over 15 long weekends and while we already have 30 homes to visit, we’ve hand picked some for your New Year’s Eve PART-AYY. The ‘SaffronStays: Exclusive Pool Villas In Alibaug’ is a consolidated list of the best homes to bring in 2018, where you should pop open the champagne, and sing in the wonderous songs as you herald the New Year.
Escape the humdrum of the city life at SaffronStays Gardenia, Kihim!
Dive in for a midnight plunge in the infinity pool, slide down the green slope off the first floor, stroll on the beach while enjoying a spectacular sunset, and gorge on delicious home-cooked meals, all in your own uber modern home.
Hop onto a Mumbai-Mandwa Jetty ferry from Gateway of India and reach the gorgeous destination in less than 90 minutes!
The holiday season is perfect for night-long gossip sessions, competitive board games and fun parties in the pool. Wondering where 25 of your family and friends can do this? Only at SaffronStays 9 Palm, Alibuag. Thanks to the Mumbai-Mandwa Jetty, you can reach your holiday home in under an hour!
Holidays in Alibaug just got better! SaffronStays’ newest offering, Prana is a 4-bedroom pool villa dressed with exquisite Asian artworks, stocked with ample board games, and nestled within a glorious rainforest.
The Mumbai-Mandwa Jetty brings your new vacation home even closer now!
The last of the Top 4 Pool Villas In Alibaug To Bring In 2018 is this gorgeous home that is a lovers’ paradise! Specially curated for those days when you want to pamper your better half, every holiday at SaffronStays Une Bel Di is going to be one to remember. We suggest you add it to your Go-To List immediately (before your partner forces you to!). Watch out for more details…
Planning a getaway to Alibaug but worried about the 4-hours drive? Fret not, because the quickest way to reach Bombay’s favourite holiday destination is now open. Ferries plying from The Gateway of India, Mumbai to Mandwa Jetty, Alibaug have officially resumed operations today and what better time to head out than this festive season? Imagine reaching your holiday home in less than the duration of a Bollywood flick. That’s right. Jet, set and go to Alibaug within 90 minutes and start your vacation with a bang!
There are 3 modes of water transport that you could opt for based on your budget and group size: Very large groups on a tight budget could hitch a ride either way in a Ferry for as low as 100 INR, while slightly smaller groups, with a higher budget could opt for a Catamaran starting from 500 INR. For a close knit group with no restrictions, booking a private speed boat from Mumbai to Alibaug is a great alternative, both faster and more efficient.
And while you are in Alibaug, here is a list of homes you could stay at with your family and friends:
Barely 15 minutes from Mandwa Jetty, SaffronStays 9 Palms, Alibaug is home on a 6-acre lawn with a swimming pool and mouth-watering home-made meals. Take 24 of your choicest people and head over to this massive home for a memorable time.
Want a couple’s retreat with your loved one? Go over to SaffronStays Salt Rim, Korlai for a perfect holiday in the company of the the one you cherish. Stroll on the private beach or crack open a beer in the lawn as you see glistening sunset in front of you. Escape away, now!
Want to take your furry friends along with you on your vacation but do not know of a near-by spot to? SaffronStays Little Paradise, Murud is your answer. While it is a drive away from the jetty, the journey is worth every bit; and the stay even better. A private beach, a pristine swing in the lawn, and your pet along – could it be any better?
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You can even visit one of the newest yet-to-be-launched offerings – SaffronStays Gardenia, Kihim. Here’s a sneak peek at the home that you can book by the end of this month itself. The green grass slide, the infinity pool and the 4 large bedrooms are beckoning us. Watch out www.saffronstays.com for full details about the home, and be the first ones to visit this stunning property.
After a week full of mulled wine & beer post work, junk food, weekday stress and sleep deprived nights, it is now time to cleanse your mind-body-soul. For some it may be strict food diet, exercise and timely sleep which sounds even more depressing! But what if we told you that the best way to regain yourself is to detox? And more so travel to off beat detox locations; Places that could release you from the weekday stress, where you can eat healthy home-cooked food, do yoga, listen to music or peacefully read books!? We bring you 7 such best places for weekend detox!
Located amidst forest that is green all year round, Stein Haus is a bungalow that ensures you rekindle and re-bond with friends/families. Feel part of the natural harmony that makes up this exceptional corner of Khandala. It’s an extremely spacious property with three bed rooms and one suite room available; A large living room and a large common area on the first floor. The terrace and the surroundings are such that you wouldn’t want to return to your routine life!
#02. Dapoli
If you love the sights of deep valleys, dense evergreen forest with diversified flora and fauna, misty mountains and milky white waterfalls, then this four bedroom Bungalow situated amid mesmerizing environment is the only place you’d want to visit over a long weekend for natural retreat. While overlooking the dam, windmills from the wind energy project and the crimson sky changing its color, one can easily lose the track of time.
Looking Out Over the Choppy Seas
Snuggling into Cosy Blankets
Tranquil Sea Views
Verandah for Cloud Spotting
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#03. Uttan
Not many people know of this secluded place because it is located within Mumbai! But trust us this place will take you by surprise especially by its evening sights. Set amid the quiet locales and sparsely populated area, is this bungalow that allows you to effortlessly hike to the highest point of Mumbai. While the sun sets, you will see a trail of fish boats parked at the dockyard against a crimson sky in the background and lanterns lit in the boats; the sight will only take you by surprise, for you never imagined this could be so mesmerising.
#04. Moira A garden lined with trees and a beautiful pool outlining the property offers an ideal setting for a tranquil stay. It’s well done interiors add to the comfort and ensure a perfect location to indulge in soulful activities like meditation and yoga. This luxurious villa is a perfect place to get a revitalizing rest. All room types offer state-of-art views; From tastily appointed private balconies and terraces, this place sets the standards for unadulterated pampering and downtime.
#05. Matheran A heritage villa in Matheran, almost a 100 year old shelters some of the most amazing wall clocks, furniture, flooring, beds, wide windows, huge walls and colorful culinary. Every corner of the house speaks an emotion. If you wish to detox your mind with a good read, you will find this huge sofa with sunlight at its backdrop an apt place to be the couch potato for rest of the day!
#06. Murud Located about 10 kms from Murud, in Agardanda, this beach villa will take your breath away. Here, the only sound that disturbs the peace is that of the sea waves crashing on the shores, barely 50 meters away. The property has no neighbours, so the stretch of 200-300 meters of beach is almost private. It has 2 units, wooden structures, both with a porch from where one can keep staring into the open Ocean. You will find yourself fixed on the porch the whole day long with a book for company.
This old styled beach villa literally kissed by the high tide waters of the Arabian sea has afforested mountains as its backdrop with sea waters in front. The villa sits alongside the gorgeous fort, reminiscent of the Portugese inhabitation here centuries ago. The most stunning aspect of this villa is that it is perched on a virtually private beach. Meaning there is no permanent inhabitation for half a kilometer on either side of this bungalow!
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