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Top 10 Pet-Friendly Getaways Near Mumbai & Pune

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Does your pet love to travel? But no options to take them to? Here are the best pet-friendly getaways near you!

Whether it’s across the country or across the town for a quick getaway, as loving pet parents you often feel the need to take your pets wherever you go. However, in terms of accommodation, we still have miles to catch up to! So why should these constraints come in the way of your pawsome vacation? Here are the best pet-friendly getaways near you!

Whether you’re looking for places to hold a family reunion, an after-fest party or your favourite cousin’s bachelorette. SaffronStays offers these amazing pet-friendly weekend getaway homes to take your furry friends to and be a part of your memories!

Think epic Instagram selfies, exploring nature trails and going on exciting adventures with your pet. These pet-friendly weekend getaways not only allow pets but also offer amenities for them. These include toys to customized meals – just to make sure your pet feels as much a valued guest as you do.

1. SaffronStays Casa Manga, Karjat

SaffronStays Casa Manga is a pet-friendly, 4-bedroom pool villa in Karjat. This private villa in Karjat with a massive swimming pool is 10 minutes from ND Studio and less than 90 minutes from Mumbai.

Pack your bags and drive down to this pet-friendly getaway just an hour’s drive away from Mumbai. With lush green lawns providing pets with lots of leash-free open space, wisps of white clouds scattered across a blue sky, you and your furry friends are in for a perfect treat. You will also be equally delighted by the splendid outdoor pool that your pets can jump into!

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: @SaffronStays Casa Manga, Karjat

Meet Hammer at SaffronStays Casa Manga, Karjat
Video Credits: @joyful_hammer

While looking for a good pet friendly stay to celebrate my dads birthday, we came across Casa Manga at Karjat.

We have always had a good experience when travels are planned through SaffronStays. Mum says it has always been good to reach out to Tejaswinee who puts in her best to make the entire process smooth and enjoyable. It was completely fenced and safe. Had well maintained lawns for me to run around and play all day. The staff Baalu and Pandu were quite friendly. They offered water to me along with the welcome drink for my hoomans. The caretakers gave my folks directions to a beautiful lake where I swam and played fetched all evening. It was a pawsome trip and a pawfect way to celebrate my dads birthday.

Thank you. Hoping to have many more such fun times with SaffronStays. Pls add as many pet friendly places as possible.

– @joyful_hammer

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: @SaffronStays Casa Manga, Karjat

2. SaffronStays Villa 270°, Dapoli

Think beaches and the oceanfront to run around with your pet. SaffronStays Villa 270° offers 5 stunning cottages set against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea. The rollicking hills and panoramic sea at this pet-friendly getaway will make sure your pet has a propah’ time indeed.

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: @SaffronStays Villa 270, Dapoli

While you keep an eye out for black Pariah Kites that zoom past, hear the distant cries at the Harnai fishing port or drive to the Suvarnadurg Sea Fort just 15-minutes away. You can also head to Murud beach (3.5 kms) for water sports or the turtle breeding centre at Velas (49 kms).

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: @SaffronStays Villa 270, Dapoli

3. SaffronStays Nishta, Alibaug

Perfect for a refreshing getaway near Mumbai, this 4-bedroom luxury pool villa in Alibaug overlooks an expanse of Paddy fields. Adorned with a gazebo, multipurpose turf, private balconies and terrace, it’s the perfect spot to host parties, reunions & corporate offsites.

Book Your #PawsomeVacation @SaffronStays Nishta, Alibaug

Outdoor activities offer endless entertainment for you and your family. Children can enjoy sports on the artificial turf or in the children’s pool while adults can relax in the large pool, stroll barefoot on the grass with their pet, or unwind in the shade of the gazebo, all while taking advantage of the tropical weather.

Book Your #PawsomeVacation @SaffronStays Nishta, Alibaug

4. SaffronStays Urja, Lonavala

Filled with good energies, SaffronStays Urja, a 3-bedroom pet-friendly pool bungalow in Lonavala, is designed with much thought, plentiful use of eclectic stones and metals and stone architecture. If your pet has been starved of places to explore through the pandemic, this 3-storey home in Lonavala is the perfect pet-friendly getaway near Mumbai and Pune.

With 2 pools, a lawn, multi-storey stairs and a lovely living room, your pet will have all the space to run, and more. As for you, we have tons for our pet-parents too… elaborate meal set-ups, massage & spa sessions, a gymnasium, and board games that will keep you up all night!

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Urja, Lonavala

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Urja, Lonavala

5. SaffronStays Summer Salt, Alibaug

Beach-facing, widespread lawns, endless coconut trees and a huge pool under the sky – need we say more? Featured by GQ India as one of the ‘best weekend homes near Mumbai’, SaffronStays Summer Salt is a 6-bedroom pet-friendly pool villa in Alibaug that stays tucked away on the secluded and breathtaking Akshi beach. 

When we say that your pet will have ALL THE SPACE to run and be themselves, we mean it! This massive beach-side estate has enough ground to host 200 people. So yes, your dog is going to have its day! 😉

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Summer Salt, Alibaug

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Summer Salt, Alibaug

6. SaffronStays Fred, Lonavala

SaffronStays Fred is a 4-bedroom pool bungalow for rent in Lonavala. This private pool villa in Lonavala is pet-friendly, with a lush lawn and breathtaking views of the Western Ghats. If you’re looking for a budget pet-friendly getaway near Mumbai or Pune, this is where you should be.

It’s a quintessential pet-friendly party villa with an azure pool, verdant lawn, charming views and fine hospitality where your pet can enjoy to the T. What’s more, we’ve even hosted a pet-birthday for a guest. Who says hoomans should have all the fun?

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Fred, Lonavala

7. SaffronStays Mango Huts by the River, Khopoli

Earthy cottages in the midst of Sahyadri ranges bordered by a perennial river, just 3 hours from Mumbai, SaffronStays Mangu Huts by the River is that green getaway that will make your, and your pet’s heart singgg!

This rustic home has been featured in What’s Hot for its rural appeal that welcomes everyone for a digital detox. It is surrounded by acres of mango trees and in an almost no network area, and the rustic cottages are perfect for a digital detox!

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Mango Huts by the River, Khopoli

8. SaffronStays Tranqvilla

Set atop the hilly regions, overlooking a vast expanse of lush greenery just a 3-hour drive from Mumbai is SaffronStays Tranqvilla, a 3-bedroom property that affords you and your pet plenty of space to run around, play and explore to your heart’s content.

Embrace adventures as a part of your life and pack up for a thrilling trek at the Siddhagad fort or spend your time watching the views through the glass-fronted home facade. Whatever you do, you’ll love the company of your furry friend near you.

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Tranqvilla, Murbad

9. SaffronStays Birdsong

A hop, skip and jump away from the beach, with the backdrop of the Arabian Sea, SaffronStays Birdsong in Madh Island with its large rooms, lush greenery, invites you and your pet to experience the warmth and frolic.

Calming breeze, outside sit-outs, large French windows and a spacious lawn are where you will be spending your time. The villa affords plenty of activities for pet parents; an in-house library, scrumptious food that can be eaten at the gazebo and sloping trails around the property to run around.

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Birdsong

10. SaffronStays Turquoise Maison

A quiet family getaway just two hours from Mumbai near Lake Kalote is what awaits you at SaffronStays Turquoise Maison. This 3-bedroom pet-friendly, pool villa in Karjat, nestled in the arms of nature will give your pets the space they need to run wild.

While you chill with your folks in the pool, hop on the swings with your kids in the play area or take a walk by the stream behind the villa, you’ll be delighted to have your fur babies accompany you wherever you go.

Book Your #PawsomeVacation: SaffronStays Turquoise Maison

Know More About Us: www.saffronstays.com
Contact Us: book@saffronstays.com | (+91) 80691 60000

6 Pet-Friendly Weekend Getaways Pawsitively for Pets and Pet-Parents

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Pet-Friendly Weekend Getaways

Whether it’s across the country or across the town for a quick getaway, as loving pet parents you often feel the need to take your pets wherever you go. However, in terms of accommodation, we still have miles to catch up to! So why should these constraints come in the way of your pawsome vacation?

Pet-Friendly Home: SaffronStays RiverRock, Panvel

Whether you’re looking for places to hold a family reunion, an after-fest party or your favorite cousin’s bachelorette. SaffronStays offers these amazing pet-friendly weekend getaway homes to take your furry friends to and be a part of your memories!

Think epic Instagram selfies, exploring nature trails and going on exciting adventures with your pet. These pet-friendly weekend getaways not only allow pets but also offer amenities for them. These include toys to customized meals – just to make sure your pet feels as much a valued guest as you do.

Unlock fun with your four-legged pal NOW! 

SaffronStays Casa Manga, Karjat

Pack your bags and drive down to this pet-friendly weekend getaway just an hour’s drive away from Mumbai. With lush green lawns providing pets with lots of leash-free open space, wisps of white clouds scattered across a blue sky, you and your furry friends are in for a perfect treat. You will also be equally delighted by the splendid outdoor pool.

#PawsomeVacation @SaffronStays Casa Manga, Karjat
Things To Do
  1. Indulge in relaxing activities by the pool with your pooch. Just be sure to bring a Frisbee along!
  3. A paradise for all adventure lovers, Karjat has quite a number of famous trek trails to explore.
  4. Sit around the campfire at night creating some amazing memories with your furry companion.
Pool side villa

SaffronStays Villa 270°, Dapoli

Think beaches and the oceanfront to run around with your pet. SaffronStays Villa 270° offers 5 stunning cottages set against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea. The rollicking hills and panoramic sea at this pet-friendly weekend getaway will make sure your pet has a propah’ time indeed.

#PawsomeVacation @SaffronStays Villa 270, Dapoli
Things To Do:
  1. Visit the famous Anjarle and Harnai beaches which are a dive away from this pet-friendly weekend getaway
  2. Hang with your four-legged bestie by the verandah. Get an amazing feeling of being exposed to the natural elements. All of this, while you relax in the relative luxury of modern amenities.
  3. This pet-friendly weekend getaway has a quaint little garden and a man-made pond to explore around.

SaffronStays Raanwara and Aranya Vilaas, Kamshet

Nestled amidst mighty mountains and the serene Thokarwadi Lake, SaffronStays Ranwaara and Aranya Vilaas is a cluster of four cottages each. You will witness a beautiful amalgamation of Greek and Maharashtrian architecture at this pet-friendly weekend getaway.

#PawsomeVacation @SaffronStays Raanwara and Aranya Vilaas, Kamshet
Things To Do:
  1. With small gardens and pools all over the place that invite you and your pet to take a splash, have a fun time with your BFFs.
  2. Stroll under the canopy of dense woods with your pets or enjoy your night walk under the stars on the stone pathway lit with dim lights.
  3. Thousands of fireflies illuminate the valley at night. Imagine watching this sight with your faithful companion right by your side
Human and pets

PS: You can book both the homes separately. However, when booked together this pet-friendly weekend getaway can host up to 42 guests!

SaffronStays Oriana, Alibaug

Blow up your Instagram with adorable pics of your pet at the SaffronStays Oriana, Alibaug. Just 10 minutes from Mandwa Jetty, this pet-friendly weekend getaway, in the midst of a lush-green lawn strewn with trees, is a stunning private villa that offers the luxury of privacy amidst nature.

Things To Do:
  1. The wide and open space amidst verdant nature guarantees pleasant weather for you and your furry little friends.
  2. Enjoy a peaceful read sitting by the quaint pond located in the backyard of the home.
  3. Run around barefoot with your pet on the supple grass lawns.
  4. Relish coastal-style home-cooked meals prepared by an in-house chef under the soothing mango tree and enjoy an al-fresco experience with your loved ones

Want to see what our pawfect guest had to say about his stay with us?

Meet Hammer at SaffronStays Casa Manga, Karjat
Video Credits: @joyful_hammer

While looking for a good pet friendly stay to celebrate my dads birthday, we came across Casa Manga at Karjat. A new addition to the list of SaffronStays properties.

We have always had a good experience when travels are planned through SaffronStays. Mum says it has always been good to reach out to Tejaswinee who puts in her best to make the entire process smooth and enjoyable.

It was completely fenced and safe. Had well maintained lawns for me to run around and play all day. The staff Baalu and Pandu were quite friendly. They offered water to me along with the welcome drink for my hoomans.

The caretakers gave my folks directions to a beautiful lake where i swam and played fetched all evening. It was a pawsome trip and a pawfect way to celebrate my dads birthday. Thank you. Hoping to have many more such fun times with SaffronStays. Pls add as many pet friendly places as possible.

– @joyful_hammer

With enough privacy, hassle-free stays and bonding there’s just about everything your pooch could ever want: To be pampered the way he deserves!

Book your Pet-Friendly Weekend Getaway NOW!

Know More About Us: www.saffronstays.com
Contact Us: book@saffronstays.com | (+91)2268110811

Does your Pooch love to be outside? Pet friendly stays- Part 2

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Bunty or Sonu can, but Cookie or Pooch can’t! Why? The sky is showering love for nature and so must you for your beloved. While you spend plenty time away from your home and plausibly day dreaming about your ideal weekend trip, make sure you mention your pets in the plan too. Oh, wait what? Pets? You always thought weekend activities aren’t pet friendly. We brought you pet-friendly places around Mumbai last time (read Pet-friendly-stays-near-mumbai-pune), which was received with a resounding bark. We bring you new places in continuation of the theme:

#1. Crawl back to the nature at Kolad

A stay in the lap of nature, Kolad
A stay in the lap of nature, Kolad

This place will put the jumping jack in your pet at ease. Be it a dog, a cat or any other pet, taking them to the green lush is like taking them to where they actually belong. The serene beauty located next to river in forest area provides a beautiful sit out next to river where you along with your pet can relax and gaze at the river and fish in the river in your leisure time.

Homestay at Kolad
Sit and gaze at the river endlessly

# 2. Feel home away from home at Karjat

Karjat farm house

Set amid the lush green valleys of Karjat, this farmhouse is situated on 120 acres of thick wooded mango orchards land in Karjat near Mumbai. A natural man made lake, bicycle tracks and the near by mountain ranges offer a view and activity that nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers will remember. The poolside, with place for an outdoor lunch and barbecue, is completely geared to having fun.

farmhouse in karjat
Catch-up on your book while your pet runs freely around the trees

#3. Spend an active weekend at Kelwa Beach

beach stay at Kelwa beach

Barely 2.5 hours away from Mumbai, is located this beautiful Villa by the sea that makes sure you don’t spend your weekend like a lazy bum! With three forts on this beach, one at the southern tip of the beach, submerged in seawater during high tides; the smaller one located within the coniferous trees near the northern tip on the beach, Kelwa beach provides a fair share of activities. They have paragliding and ATV bikes. There is also a famous shitala devi temple at Kelwa.

beachstay Kelwa beach
Stay amidst lovely coconut plantation, right next to the sea

# 4. Witness the sunset at Kamshet

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If your pet loves water as much as you do and all you want to do is sit back and watch the sunset with your friends or family, we suggest you to spend your weekend at Villa by the lake, at Kamshet. This serene lakeside heaven will rejuvenates and repair your weekday stresses and sorrows.

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# 5. Spend quality time away from city

homestay in dapoli

If you are looking at spending your weekend with no TVs, and a very rustic, natural yet modern settings, this place provides the perfect getaway to spend quality time. Nestled in interior Dapoli in Coastal Maharashtra (about 220 kms from Mumbai), you can go bird watching trails, mountain treks, bonfires (rains permitting!). Or visit nearby plantations of mango, cashew, coconut, areca nut, jackfruit, chikoo, water apple and spices.

# 6 Embrace the fresh air at Alibaug

Pool villa in Alibaug

If you are wanting to go out for a weekend trip with your family or a large group of friends, this place is ideal for private seekers and will help you to rejuvenate yourself over a weekend. While you enjoy your leisure time with your friends and family, throw the ball at your dog and let him get nasty in the mud! The Villa has a Sky deck for sun worshipers and stargazers with amazing 360 degree views.

# 7 Stay in harmony with Nature

Bungalow in Mahabaleshwar

Experience a magnificent aura as you enter the spacious, big Villa at Mahabaleshwar. The place makes sure you return home with peaceful mind. With a splendid view of the clouds descending over lush green fields, not just you but your pet can lay their silent and easy, admiring the beauty of nature.

# 8 Go sand digging at Diveagar

With incredibly soothing surroundings of beautiful and pleasant garden, and a seashore at just 5 minutes walk away, is this homestay that offers all the leisurely tranquility of a true beach getaway and the comfort here will make you feel at home. Let your kids and pets play in the beach sand while you go walking the seashore with your beloved.

To ensure that you travel safely with your pets, follow the below points to make your journey as comfortable as possible:

  1. Stop playing heads or tails! While you travel with your pets in a car, make sure to keep those heads inside, for the debris in air might affect their eyes or the cold breeze may cause the illness. Also, never let your dog ride in the back of an open truck.
  2. Get your dog used to the car by letting him sit in it with you without leaving the driveway, and then going for short rides.
  3. Take frequent breaks so that your pet can stretch and exercise a little.
  4. Never leave your pet unattended in car, hotel or anywhere, they might freak out and panic in your absence.
  5. Leave the front sit for humans and bring along a human buddy to share driving and pet caretaking.
  6. Do not leave your pet alone in the car, ever, especially a heated car. Extreme temperature can lead to organ failure for pets and your 5 minute break might just turn into a heartbreaking disaster!
  7. To keep your pet calm carry their favorite toy, blanket, or anything familiar.
  8. Before your dog enters the hotel room make sure you or either of your family member check in into the room, so that the dog can catch your scent and feel comfortable.

 

About the Author:

Keenjal Patel

A reader at mind, a writer at heart, a believer at soul and an achiever overall, is what she want to be. She loves to express through words. She’s a firm believer that imagination rules the world and the day this world absorbs the essence of her words, that would be a day of pride for her!