This place is a beauty. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main town and the highway, it is a good getaway for people who want some quiet time to themselves. It's so green! There is so much nature around it's astounding. Good place for birdwatchers. The house is very well kept, and if I might add, the house is really pretty. Ashish is a wonderful host, very accommodative and helpful. He helped me out with whatever little doubts I may have had. The caretakers, Sanjay and Sunil did a splendid job. They were all so hospitable and helpful. We had the best time ever. If there is one word for this place, it is 'perfect.'

We stayed at the Shalom house for 2 nights and 3 days with our pet. The home is airy, spacious and well maintained. There is also a beautiful garden which is well lit at night. Our pet had ample space to play around. The owner was very helpful and was in touch with us throughout the stay for all our requirements. He also suggested a few good restaurants for food. The caretakers were also very polite and attended to all our needs. All in all we had a good experience and would definitely recommend a visit here!

A beautiful, serene and blissful place surrounded by raw beauty of nature. A very welcoming host. The most hospitable and helpful staff who silently keep doing their job to ensure that you enjoy your experience at this amazing place. The roads to this place are much better than what we expected from the roads of rural Maharashtra. We booked the tents for a weekend stay. What the Airbnb listing doesn't tell you, is that they also take you for a small trek/ visit to the nearby spots such as the sunset point and Kondeshwar Temple. You are also taken for a 3 hour trek the following morning. They take care of all your comforts. A special shout out to Raghu (cook cum caretaker): Amazing cook. Simple food but awesome food, leaves you craving for one more helping of whatever is on offer even after having mouthfuls and loosening your belts. And me being a gujju, serve me good food and I am yours. Also, when he took us to check out our tents, a slightest change in our expressions, and he offered to shift the tent to a spot of our choosing. And indeed they did shift it to the spot that we chose. Anil and his staff made sure the needs and comforts of everyone was taken care of. Anil has done a great job with the place and is continuously working on making the place more and more enjoyable. He already has a few plans which are going to make the place even more enjoyable. We just hope that his policy of not having more than 10-15 guests at a time doesn't change because in my opinion, the essence of this place is in its peaceful, calm nature. And different people have different definitions of a good time. So having more than 10-15 people may take that essence off the place and make it just like any other farm house or resort where people come for a weekend freakout! Highlights: Amazing location Awesome Host Helpful Staff Delicious food Best time to Visit: Monsoons or just after monsoons

If anyone in Mumbai or Pune is looking for a weekend getaway and loves nature.. Trikaya Retreat is the place to visit. Exceptional beauty all around, great location, extremely cool hosts which all lead to a great experience. Thank you Anil and Co, for the superb experience.

We had a great trip to Kamshet with Anil. He was super communicative about arrangements and very flexible when our plans changed. The place is very serene - lovely views, with several hammocks and swings for lounging. Anil and his staff were very accommodating with food, cooking dinner and breakfast according to our requests. I would definitely stay here again, and I would recommend it to friends looking for an escape from the city. Don't miss the morning trek!

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.

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..!

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.

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Lovely stay..!!! :)

The place is awesome and well maintained. A fully furnished kitchen n everything u just might need on ur trip. The staff is very friendly. Also the place has awesome hill view which is perfect to relax. 10-15mins drive from lonavala main market.

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.

Mahendra was a very helpful host, the location was extremely beautiful and comfortable. You can choose to get food made at home if required. Would definitely stay again! :)

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.

An amazing bungalow with a great garden and lake attached. We rented the place and took our dog along for 4 nights. The bungalow is comfortably furnished with a giant TV (I was surprised) and cable connection! But we spent most of our time outdoors in the beautiful garden, watching our dog swim in the lake. Overall a very relaxing atmosphere and much needed tranquility! The staff was prompt and efficient, organized our meals for us, and gave us enough privacy.

Good place but don't expect much.

It's a wonderful villa touching the lake. One can walk to the water. The villa has been maintained well with all amenities.. There is a nice music system and 72" tv which makes the entire experience great. The caretakers are helpful and were just a phone call away.. the food at the Boat Club is good which is just 200 m away from villa, hence no issues on that front.. will recommend the place and go back again

Along with 3 childhood friends, I stayed at Heaven Villa for a day starting on a lazy Monday. And boy, how the property radiated. Located in a picturesque location near Lonavala, the property was super beautiful. Flowers and green and abundance. The Yashwant and Badu, the caretakers, were ready to engage our every whim. The food they cooked wasn't indulgent, but homely. The water and hill engaged us through the day and The music system and television hooked us in through the night. The villa itself isn't too flush on features, but the location and vibe compensates for it. I would come back. Probably with my family. Thank you to the host and the caretakers!

We had an amazing time at Bharat's property. The view is spectacular and though the house has only two bedrooms the property is really vast with well maintained lawns and access to the lake. The lake has varying depths and the water bed is very muddy hence swimming is not advised. The house is clean and really well maintained. The rooms are comfortable and the living room has a large screen TV. The porch offers a great place to enjoy the weather while chilling with friends or family. We will surely visit again!

We had a great time at this Villa. Bharat was a great host and thanks to him that he allowed us each with our dogs. It is a spacious and very well maintained Villa. The location is beautiful with the lake flowing besides the property amongst lush green hills in the backdrop. An ideal weekend getaway.

Beautiful location. Wonderful staff to help. Absolute serenity. From the swings to the TV speakers to the shower, everything is in top shape.

First of all the negative point The pictures uploaded on the page are deceiving. The property is so beautiful and well located, any picture just can't do justice to it, one has to see for him/herself. Bharat was easy to reach and communicate, and with (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps, the property was easy to find. The house was well decorated and maintained, clean, but one won't stay indoors for long if you have a view like that. lake touch property with 3 plush green lawns. we had a little kid with us (1.5 year old) and she just wanted to stay outside running. Its morning, you want to have tea, or evening you want to sip your fancy drink, its apt for everything. Special mention to the caretaker Yashwant, who was non intrusive and only was around when you needed him and very efficient and courteous. I wish I had writing skills, but then i will leave this review with : Imagine your own little hill station where no one else is there to bother you with all the modern comfort? This is it.

Really nice place to stay. Mohit was extremely quick in reply. The caretaker of the property - Sachin directed us well on phone and we found the place very easily. Sachin was professional and polite in talking. The apartment is big with all the necessary furnitures in. Clean and nice apartment. I recommend to stay here. Would love to visit again. Thanku Mohit.

Bathrooms and kitchen could have been cleaner. All other facilities were good.

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We had a wonderful time at Iccha Purti. Property: very well maintained. Beautiful, lots of pictures. Well equipped with extra bedding, blankets. Location: in malvali village....a few kilometers off lonavala. Quiet place... Great place for walks... There is a Ganesha temple nearby The care takers are helpful and help with cooking. Overall, it's a great place to relax and enjoy with family.

Very nice n comfortable bunglow.staff was very co-operative. only the approach road is not very good.rest all was perfect. The directions to the bunglow helped a lot to reach.

The house was very comfortable and nicely landscaped. The caretakers took good care of our needs and cooked some good vegetarian dishes as per our desire. The negatives was the last 2 KM stretch of road to reach the house is a poorly maintained potholed road. Also there was annoying beep coming out of the security system within the house which could not be stopped since it was within a locked closet.

We enjoyed every bit of our stay. Morning view to the mountain was just awesome. Place was neat and clean. Well maintained lawn and garden. We had power and water throughout our stay. Right from our start of journey till we checked out, host was there to help. He made all of us feel at home. Having a good cook provided additional comfort starting with morning cup of tea. Cannot ask for more. I have already recommend this place to my family and friends.

An amazing experience! We were here with our 2 kids and a senior citizen and all of us had a comfortable, enjoyable and relaxing stay. Mr. Sarathi ensured that he kept communicating with us and guiding us right from the time we identified his property as an option till we completed our stay. It's a neat and well maintained property with polite and caring caretakers.

It was an amazing Experience at Iccha Purti. Loved the flowers and vegetables grown around the vicinity We were total 5elder and 2kids Kids loved playing running in the garden Evening barbeque was awesome Nathu took good care of us.

This was actually every bit the gorgeous little bungalow as mentioned in the description. Just the relaxed weekend getaway we needed. The caretakers were very genuine and helpful.Was a very happy stay for us overall. (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) maps can't be relied upon completely though

We were little late to reach the bungalow as we were coming from different place but sarathi helped us in finding the house and was waiting to welcome us. Bungalow is exactly the same as it is shown in the pictures. It is located in a scenic place. He has decorated his bungalow with beautiful lights as it was Christmas eve. The bungalow was very clean and in full conditional. There were 2 care takers very kind and helpful. He has put no restrictions in using the bungalow as long as you are not doing anything bad. The bungalow is located little far away from the main road so personal vehicle will be very helpful. I would say its a perfect place to spend some time away from city and hangout with friends or family.

Awesome place for a quick get-away and relax, just 2 and half hours drive from Mumbai. The property is enormous and well maintained. We visited in 2nd week of May, but sure in rainy season, the place would be heaven...!!!! P. S. to the people, who will be heading back to their homes from this place on Sunday evening........... Monday blues are terrible....!!!!!!!

Manjula and Anu very very accessible and answered all our questions patiently. Great place to spend quality time with friends and family. We were a group of five families with kids and many of us were returning to this place for the second time. That is proof itself of how we view this place. Fantastic location and great service by the cook and caretaker.