The bay leaf is a 2bhk in the middle of (strawberry) farms. A very rural feel to the place with a cow shed nearby. The farmers live on the ground floor and make some very good local food on request! Vinita was helpful enough to answer every query and took us on a private trek! All in all a different and great experience...

It was a warm welcome by the host, the rooms were clean and ready before we arrived. The place has a rural ambience and away from the hustle and bustle of the city and traffic. It was a perfect place for us to spend the new year. The rooms are spacious and are filled with an awesome collection of books which adds to the delight. There were two bathrooms which were quite neat and clean and well maintained. Also geyser was available and thus we had no problem to get fresh at any time of the day and then proceed for our trip. There is a kitchen room as well where you are allowed to cook your own food if need be and there were adequate number of utensils as well. There were strawberry farms outside which you can go and visit especially in the morning if you're going out for sunrise. There are many restaurants and good places to eat nearby as Panchgani is just some few kilometres away. So overall this place was amazing and we would be looking forward to visit this place only whenever we plan a trip to Panchgani next.

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I stayed at Maryam house along with 6 friends. Maryam house is definitely one of the best houses we stayed at via Airbnb. What makes it stand out is : 1. Spacious house. Has 5 bedrooms, beautiful garden in the surroundings of house. All the basic facilities you need are there - fridge, TV in every room, water heater etc. 2. Amazing food. The chicken curry for dinner still waters our mouth whenever we think about it. 3. Cleanliness. Everything you see in the house is clean. To put it in short, in case you are going to Mahabaleshwar/Panchgani and looking for a wonderful place to stay, Maryam house is one of the best options on Airbnb.

Nice place. We booked the whole property and checked in really late due to traffic but it was accommodated . The caretaker was very helpful and the food was very yum. The view would be great during monsoon but when we were there it was dry and someone burned the dry grass leading to smoke.

The property is decent and well constructed. It's a 2 bhk property on ground and 2 bhk on first floor. However, looking at the facilities, it's highly overpriced. The caretaker is uncourteous and overcharged us for food. A simple paneer masala, dal rice for 4 adults cost us dear 765/-. We spent similar amount at mapro food court for pizza and sandwiches. Towels were of inferior quality. Soaps were medimix. Lawn was full of weeds and overgrown. This all cost us Rs. 6410/- which is highly overpriced. The earlier guests didn't leave until well past 12 noon. Check in was again a poor experience. I won't recommend this place for fellow travellers.

10 of us went to stay. You have to contact the host and ask seperately if you want all 4 rooms. It is a bungalow with 2 rooms in each floor. Totally 4 bedrooms. The caretaker is very friendly and welcoming. She cooked and we even took parcels for lunch. She was the one we had to contact for check in. House was clean and comfortable with a mini lawn. Beautiful peaceful stay away from the city (would recommend for people with own transport as it may be difficult to access public transport). Worth the money. Everybody was happy.

Place is good and worth the money. They have more than one house to offer.

The place is located in serene location, though you won't get a good view of valley but the nature around it will make for it. As it is 4km away from the main Pachagani market, Car is must. I had travelled along with my family and we enjoyed our stay. All the rooms and toilets are clean and well maintained. The caretaker and his wife cooks good and sumptuous meal, that too at reasonable cost. For people travelling to this place need to understand that it is different from Hotel and you won't get the service at drop of your hat. Do plan your trip properly and give advance notice to host and caretaker in terms of what you want and they will make necessary arrangements. Overall we had a awesome trip as the weather was splendid (raining throughout) and can see clouds on the road. Jeet was very helpful as a host. We would certainly like to come back very soon!!.

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Overall it is a nice place.food was good.but price is higher in comparison to facility.

The overall stay and experience has been pretty good. Our flight got delayed and hence could check-in only after 8:30 pm as opposed to 3:00 pm. The caretaker was very helpful in terms of having a piping hot, home cooked food ready by the time we got there :) ! Our host Jeet was also very helpful & thoughtful in sending out timely SMS about various things - Thank you Jeet ! The place was nice, cozy just enough for a small family. The facility was neat with clean bathrooms. We forgot to pack our own blankets and ended up using the ample number of them provided by our caretaker - Wadkar. I guess the blankets couldn't be dried for long due to monsoons, were smelling a little bit. The highlight has definitely been the food. We ate a vegetable thali for dinner and bread omelet for breakfast. BOTH the times, my entire family loved the simple, traditional taste ... SUPER !! -- Srinivas Chintamani.

Sometimes, good things come in big packages too! And it couldn't be truer than this. Our stay at Whistling Palms Villa is what memorable stay-cations are made up of. Homely atmosphere, yet out of the home. Delicious home cooked meals, straight from the heart. All this, in the lap of nature. What more could one ask for?  Our host Jeet Ghorpade was extremely and very helpful too. The Villa is as described, spotless, spacious and serene. The caretaker really took very good care of us and even arranged a barbeque evening which was one of the most memorable times we've had. What I really appreciated, was the clean washrooms & linen, which is becoming a rarity in homestays. All this and more, at a very affordable price makes this a 'hidden gem'. I am waiting for another long weekend to come back here! And highly recommed you do too! Happy Vacationing! 

the host was extremely caring and made our stay comfortable we reached there and felt like being at home. we could take care of our pets as well during our vacation which normally gets difficult to accommodate them , it was a nice two day vacation very peaceful and would love to go again and again . A small suggestion to have a microwave oven available so that warming food would be easier. thank you jeet.

Well, we sure had a lovely time at Jeet's Whistling Palms. Not a single moment that we felt home sick. In fact we thought a long weekend was to short a time to relax. The next time we would better try for a week. Not to forget to mention, the care taker family Wadkars', were really great, soft and humble and the food they cooked was OOTW.

My first trip via Airbnb and Jeet I would like to say is a really an amazing host. The place of his is conveniently located at Panchgani Enroute to Mahabaleshwar. The caretaker Mr. Dilip Wadkar and his wife were excellent at cooking. A nice gesture by Jeet was sending a birthday gift from my friend as he came to know its her birthday. The rooms are spacious and clean. The house is located at a nice silent area even though it's barely 2 mins from the main road. The best part was how hands on the host was replying promptly within seconds to my queries. This is one place which we would love to come back again for sure. Thanks to Jeet and his bungalow caretaker.

If u have a big family and enjoy peace. This is the place.

Enjoyed a one night stay with my family. The house is much prettier than the pics in the post. During peak summer the house had a cool breeze throughout the day. The're were many native fruit bearing yes in the backyard. The only negative was the approach road.

We really had a great time staying with you in Panchgani. The service was impeccable, the caretakers really accommodating and helpful. The house itself was very spacious and comfortable and nicely located with a beautiful view on the valley. Thanks again for your warm welcome

A spacious 4bhk bungalow with beautiful decor, all basic amenities available and a wonderful view of the mountains. Visited with my family and booked the entire bungalow. The caretakers are extremely helpful. A great place to spend the weekend and relax in the lap of nature. Loved the outdoor seating arrangement and perfect to have your morning coffee and breakfast. Real value for money. Will definitely visit again.

Hi Shobha, The stay was amazing we loved the place it was neat and clean as seen in the pictures of airbnb. We would love to come back someday and would surely recommend it to others.

A comfortable bunglow at a scenic location. Great choice for short stays especially for groups of 2 or 3 families.

Just a lovely place...amazing get away from the hustle bustle of the city...connect with your self...amazing view of the valley...neat clean serene place ...absolute value for money...the staff Kusum Tukkaram ji and Sailesh bhai went out of their way to make us feel comfortable...totally recommend this place...kudos to the owners!!!

This quaint little place is located amidst a lovely garden and had the most beautiful view surrounding the area. Mandakini and athul are very warm and interesting hosts. If you are fascinated by stories or traditional art - this is the place to find them both. the room is tastefully decorated and comes with a kitchen and clean bathroom. Mandakini was very kind to give my friend some milk and even offered to rustle up some breakfast for us. This place is a treasure, I hope it remains the same and still opens the doors to regular joes like us who are neither artists nor writers. The stories and art will remain in our memories for a long time. Thank you for that mandakini and athul.

Even though i was there for only one day i didn't feel rushed at all. The family made me feel completely at ease, and they are wonderful people! The vibe of the place is amazing, would totally recommend it as a break from the routine :) Special mention also to the workers at the Art Gallery who showed me their work so enthusiastically, their energy is infectious!

The stay at Devrai was very pleasant and the chance to understand how the tribal artists practice their art was a big plus there. The breakfast with the owners was a very nice family affair, with lots of chat and nice home cooked food. Cannot thank the host family enough for making us part of their family at the breakfast table! Rudransh and the whole family was always available to help. The place is nice and cozy and well worth the money. We'd love to spend more time there when some other artists are in residence!

It was a wonderful place to have over the weekend. And not just because it is located in almost a perfect location with the view including the hills and the greens but because Rudransh and his family are some of the warmest and more interesting hosts one can have as part of their travel. I would say they are more the charm than all the other things the place has to offer!

My experience at the Devrai home stay was everything that I hoped for, and then some more. The place is exactly as described but the natural calm and art around you will add a lot to the experience. And finally, Rudransh and his parents are wonderful people and excellent company. They went out of the way to make me feel comfortable many times during my stay. It really feels like home. This is the best place for the solo traveler stoking some kind of creative fire, or maybe a quiet couple. There are art and artists all around, and nature is at its best. Rudransh is attentive to his guests' interests and will help you get around the place or suggest hiking trails. He even picked me up from and dropped me off to the bus stop. To summarize, my best Airbnb stay so far, by far.

This is the perfect stay for a week-end getaway from Bombay. An amazing view and very warm hosts. The room is comfortable and tastefully done. We will come back often!

Great stay and everything I needed. Very helpful hosts even helped me order a takeaway to be delivered. Sadly Only one night as just passing through the town but fascinating insight into the art they produce and how they help train people up in new skills. Next time would like I stay a couple of nights.

The stay is a perfect place if you need some peace in your life ;) Rudransh mother made us very comfortable and interacting with the Devrai staff was fun. Listening to birds chirping and reading your book with a valley faced view was my perfect vacation.

Ethereal is located in a cozy spot, not too far from the market to feel secluded, but not too close either. Visitors will have advantages of both, privacy, peace and quiet as well as proximity to places to see. Ethereal is for people want to spend a relaxed weekend, doing everyday things, in a different setting. Sit by the balcony, a cup of tea in hand, gazing endlessly at clouds floating over the valley, while perhaps reading a book. Take a walk and breathe clean, hillside air. The staff is friendly, efficient and helpful. It doesn't feel like a lodge or hotel at all; quite the contrary, it feels like you're bunking at a friend's vacation cabin in the woods. Beware of the cat that stalks guests at night in the balcony, scraping at the French window, whining for food. :-)

It was just perfect . AWESOME Experience . I am not usually the one who writes reviews . But for this one i had too Me and my friends visited Ethereal on 7th and 8th August. Very well maintained house, very clean and calm place . In case you are nature lover and want to visit a place to be in peace this is the best out of all . Vinesh is a perfect host , very friendly , very helpful . He made sure that we are quite comfortable . Excellent service and mouth watering breakfast :) Without having any second thoughts just visit this place . Its worth it .. I am sure you will end up writing a positive review too :)!!

I stayed here with my family ie my inlaws and husband. Its a lovely property and most importantly very clean. My husband is super finicky and loves his five star stays and he too gave a thumbs up to this property. The main approach has a bit of climb of stairs and may not be very suitable for senior citizens but i understand there is back approach road which can be used but would be a bit cumbersome for the driver as the parking has to be done from the main entrance. The only issue if i have to picky would be that it has one bathroom and one toilet and that would be an issue for a large crowd. Overall highly recommend the place.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ethereal. True to its name, Vinesh's Chalet is a beautiful, quiet home right in the middle of natures lap. Each day was perfectly what we wanted in a vacation, away from our taxing city life. Our host and caretakers were exceptionally good. Vinesh took special and complete care to ensure that we had everything we need to be comfortable. Highly recommended for those who want to explore Panchgani-Mahableshwar or simply unwind!!

I had gone to Ethereal with my wife and our friends recently and let me describe this only in few words which the travelers would want to know when they are looking for great place (1) Absolutely clean, spot less - every furniture, beddings, doors windows, bathrooms (2) Private bungalow Ideal for 2 - 3 couples or 6 pax (3) Beautiful and scenic location - you get the view of the valley (4) Absolutely Rocking service - Appa, Ashok Singh are always at your service but dont invade your privacy (5) A super Host - Vinesh takes care of you as if you are his own family/friend (6) Value for money - It was hard to believe the service and the property that we had got in that tariff (7) Excellent Location - Restaurants, Points, Mapro Garden and Pachgani market are 5-7 mins away. Mahabaleshwar is 14 kms from the bungalow (8) The whole property is safe and secure with Alarms and CCTV cameras (9) Parking available upto 2 cars In all an excellent stay and makes you want to come back again.

We visited Ethereal during the busy 15th August long weekend and this place was perfect for getting away from the hustle of the city life. The cottage is far better than what meets the eye on the listing. It's comfortable for even a group of 4, however it has only one washroom (bath and toilet is separate though). It was very close to Mapro and other main attractions, while still being secluded enough for us to rejuvenate given our busy schedules. The cottage is beautifully designed and was spic and span when we entered it. The fresh air and view from the balcony was refreshing. Vinesh is a great host who made sure that we left on time so that we skip the traffic, gave us crystal clear directions and was waiting to personally welcome us when we reached. Vinesh is also very well read and his depth of knowledge from general economic issues to cars was pretty spell bounding. We had a good long conversation with him. He invited us to have a meal with him which was very unexpected and gracious. He even took us for a trek through the village to reach an exclusive point, where we had an absolutely spectacular view of the valley. A special mention for Appa, who was the most warm caretaker. His tea, as you might have read in the earlier reviews, is right up there with the best. If I had to pick a reason to crib, it would probably be the fact that the geyser switch is not inside the cottage. All in all, Ethereal is a great place to stay for people looking for weekend gateways around Bombay.

Our stay at Ethreal was wonderful and rejuvenating. It is located in a very quiet Lane. The moment you enter the chalet, you feel good looking at the spacious room, kitchen and balcony on the ground floor and the lovely mezzanine bedroom. The view from balcony is superb and with a lovely breeze blowing, you can sit there for hours. The entire chalet is maintained very well and is very clean and tidy. Vinesh and his staff are very hospitable and take care of you very well during your stay. Will keep visiting there frequently.

Ethereal as the name says is a serene calm abode... it actually feels like home away from home...The host Vinesh is excellent and takes care of his guests personally... Everything was well coordinated..He and his team made our stay joyous.....Place is far away from hullaboo of a typical hill station...The view from the chalet is breathtaking.....Its gives you a fresh feel.... Plus it gives you the much needed privacy... No interference whatsoever.... I strongly recommend this place for quiet quality time with family....Thumbs up to Vinesh and his team! Special mention to Uncle Ashok Singh who was so sweet to insist and make us a cup of tea when we were leaving for Mumbai early morning.....Can't wait to go there again!Loved it!

Place was clean , decent location - good view. Perfect place for a cheap last minute getaway.

Great Place queit and serene and clean most importantly.

A value for money equation. Only you should have your own car else difficult to commute.. Only be clear that the rates shown on web site is per person and not entire place as advertised. No towels in bath. Gas stove not functional leaks. Vessels need some more to make real use. Rest the place is great full of life. View is great. The positive is so much that the rest I could forget. A place I will recommend to go.

Good stay. Approach road can be better.

We stayed in Satish’s villa for 2 nights. It is a well maintained and spacious villa. The swimming pool and rooms were clean. The location was noiseless and is few minutes away from Panchgani tableland / market. The support staff was polite and helpful, and the food cooked by them was decent. It looks exactly how it appears in the pictures. There are a total of 3 well appointed bedrooms in the villa with attached bathrooms. The host very kindly provided towels and soap for our use. Special mention to be made of the caretaker Anil. He ensured that our every need was taken care of. The two cooks who were present at the property plied us with plentiful tea, coffee and even bournvita at no extra charge as and when we requested. They even prepared meals for us when we were feeling too lazy to step out in search of food. The USP however is the lovely swimming pool which was cleaned everyday during our stay. (Non-swimmers please note that the depth of the pool ranges from 4 ft at one end to 8ft at the other). The sound system in the living room was an added bonus and we were able to plug our cell phones into it and play the music of our choice. The property is located a little away from the town center but is easily accessible by car. All in all it was a great place to stay and complete value for money. I look forward to visiting again in the future.

Lovely heritage property with a spacious garden all around the property. Secluded and quiet yet close enough to walk to the market. Very clean and well maintained. Perfect for a peaceful weekend getaway.

We stayed there for a single night and were truly impressed by the location and bungalow.

AMAZING.. the place is much more beautiful than what you imagine it to be.. Outstanding service and homely ambiance.. The best villa we would have Eva got. Waiting for our next trip back to you. Janak made all the possible arrangements for our stay. I rate it 5 star no doubt.!

We loved the place.. so many bedrooms. Everyone had their own room. Kids could run around and play. The view from the balcony was great. The river is right there. Very close to some great sights. Horse riding in Panchgani or various points in Mahabaleshwar. The cook made delicious meals. Vegetarian meals. Very gracious host. Communicated well and was available if needed. The place is very clean and well kept. My father sat on the 'Jhula' and watched cricket match. Enjoyed a lot played Antakshri.. perfect family vacation . Thank you Janak for making this a perfect vacation .

Amazing place with a view that just is awesome!! The sitout facing the lake and the valley is simply superb and the wind is the bonus. Although our visit was in April last week the temperature was pleasant. The care taker team which also doubles up as the cook is extremely helpful and offers tasty food and service with a smile!! All the bathrooms have been just renovated and are top notch with fixtures and new tiles. Overall a fantastic place for large groups and families. We were a group of 8 adults and 6

This a perfect place for weekend relaxation place. Its a huge property well maintained. The bathrooms are completely new with jaguar fittings. Very good for a group of 25 to 30 members. Caretaker Ankush is very helpful as he brought all the vegetable material. Most important we had forgotten medicines of my child. Ankush brought it at night 9.30 pm.thanks Ankush . The cook mausi made superb Maharastrian food of puran poli,masale rice, missal pav for breakfast. We had a nice time in the evening with barbaque. It is perfectly located with valley view of river and village down below the valley.

Mr. Janak was a great host. He made sure we had no trouble finding the place although the location is off the main road. The he house was nice and located at a very scenic place. It was very windy all the time there. It was rainy when we were there and it made the location all the more beautiful with clouds almost upon you. The approach road was not in a great condition, so it would help to have a good vehicle when you go there. All in all excellent experience.

Very nice and pleasant location to have fun with friends and family. Caretaker n owner serve us in all aspects. Will recommend it as real valley view and place where you feel like home.

Mr Janakbhai's bungalow in Panchgani is truly awesome - we will cherish specially fond memories of this place - since we had our private family-only destination wedding in his house!!! The bungalow (approx 4000 sq ft) is huge and located perfectly atop the hill on a 3-acre lot - with breathtaking views of the Dhom dam waters and hills from every part of this huge bungalow. The bungalow is located almost at the end of the Sydney point road - not too far from the main markets. It provides privacy and quietness - at the same time nearness to the main Panchgani market. Mr Janakbhai is even more awesome host - who was thrilled when we told him we want to use it for a private family-only destination wedding !! He encouraged us every step of the away. He was always available on the phone and went out of his way to accommodate our smallest desires. The resident caretaker (Ankush) is very friendly - always smiling and eager to help in any way he can. His sister ( Alka ) is equally friendly and nice person - who had hot meals ready for our marriage party of 16 that reached at 230pm !! She cooked awesome eggplant (brinjal) for us for dinner - in local Kolhapuri / Maharashtrian style. Both Ankush / Alka live right outside the 3-acre property and are available at all times. Ankush is ever willing to run errands in the Panchgani market on his motorcycle. For the Indian wedding, we had the north Indian style "Mandav" erected in the backyard porch - against backdrop of the ravines and Dhom dam. I and my husband are very happy that we had our destination wedding in Mr Janak-bhai's bungalow at Sydney Point in Panchgani. We sincerely appreciate his positive attitude and graciousness as the host. All our family guests attending the wedding were equally overwhelmed by this unique destination wedding :)