Have you looked at the calendar for August 2022? If you have, you won’t believe your luck! An extra long weekend is coming your way, especially with this year being a year to make up for all the festivities that you had to forgo in the last two years. With Raksha Bandhan on Thursday and Independence Day falling on Monday, all you need to do is get your boss to give you a nod for a leave.
Here is a list of some fantastic holiday homes from SaffronStays that will help you plan a quick escape from the mundane 9 to 5 life and make it a perfect 5-day monsoon break.
SaffronStays Kenwoods, Vikramgad & Elfreda, Vikramghad
This Rakhi, gift your sister a warm and pampering getaway to a 5-bedroom home in the lesser-frequented region of Vikramgad. This Portuguese-style villa has a natural pond and is surrounded by chikoo and mango plantations and lush greenery. The pool at this villa comes with a sunken bar, where you can party the night away with all your cousins. The home has a terrace as well as a gazebo, the other two right spots for an evening gathering with your near and dear ones. Right next to it is SaffronStays Elfreda, a one-bedroom studio cottage. You can book this cottage along with Kenwoods and make it a perfect extended family vacation.
Max Number of people: 12+5
SaffronStays Rose By The Lake, Nashik
How about a getaway on a private vineyard that is also a lakeside retreat? Get the best of both at this charming villa in Nashik. If you wish to be at someplace nice, open and welcoming with your family, this is home to head to. While at this home, you could take a luxurious swim in the lakeside pool and soak in the chill, monsoon breeze. Or camp on the lawn in a tent with a cosy bonfire and play a game of antakshari with your cousins and family. At this 3-bedroom pet-friendly home, the staff will ensure that you get nothing short of a five-star experience — from lip-smacking Nashik meals to excellent maintenance of hygiene and cleanliness.
Max number of people: 10
SaffronStays Vedika, Wada
Tucked away on the bank of the Pinjal river in Wada, Vikramgad, this Signature home is a heritage architectural marvel with luxurious amenities surrounded by a green food forest. This 4-bedroom pool villa is the perfect home for family gatherings and celebrations. With lush green forests, the proximity to Pinjal river, an orchard and the azure pool, this home has something to do for everyone in the family. Enjoy your evenings playing chess, carrom, or monopoly, swim in the sparkling pool, or just sit back humming old melodies by the pool at this home with an old-world charm.
Max number of people: 13
SaffronStays Olive Greens, Karjat
As the name suggests, this is a pet-friendly, 4-bedroom pool villa with verdant, lush greenery surrounded by the towering Sahyadris. Reminiscent of a getaway to distant relatives’ farmhouses, this place will not just bring you closer to nature but also to your loved ones. You can also spot stunning waterfalls on every mountain at this time of the year. Bond with your folks over board games or have a friendly badminton match.
Enjoy the outdoors with bonfire nights on the chilly rooftop with your loved ones.
Max number of people: 13
SaffronStays Minerva, Alibaug
Just 30 minutes from Mandwa Jetty and the Kihim Beach, this 4-bedroom private pool villa is surrounded by large plantations creating a homely atmosphere. This home contains a large living room with a common sitting area, perfect for a large family getaway. The extensive green lawns are ideal for indulging in some exciting outdoor games. Opt to stay indoors, and there are plenty of board games to choose from. For food lovers, this is one place to treat yourself to the mouth-watering, home-fresh, local meals cooked by the in-house staff, all with a hint of Alibaug in them.
Max. no of people: 12
SaffronStays Beach Blues, Alibaug
If travelling to Goa with family was on your mind, then worry not. We’ve sorted this for you in Maharashtra’s own Mini-Goa, Alibaug. At this 4-bedroom pool villa, you can get all the Goa trip feels with none of the lengthy travelling! The beach is right by your side, and the brightly coloured estate keeps those happy vibes going exuding joy, peace and relaxation. Packed with board games, a lawn for a game of badminton and the pool and poolside swing, this Alibaug home ensures all-around entertainment for all.
Max number of people: 12
SaffronStays The Forest, Alibaug
If you are planning a festive getaway with many kids in the family, then this stunning pool villa is the one you should pick. This 4-bedroom villa allows you to disconnect from the humdrum of city life and allows you to reconnect with nature in more ways than one. Surrounded by lots of trees, a mountain and a lake, this home gives you the feeling of holidaying in a forest. The home has several offbeat activities to offer for your family and kids. You can take pleasant walks through the jungle or take a short trek to a nearby lake to soak in the scenery; it’s a getaway where you can make memories with your children and be immersed in nature.
Max number of people: 10
SaffronStays Sea La Vie, Alibaug
Do you belong to a family of beach lovers? Then treat yourself to this beachside luxury villa that offers a view of the Arabian Sea from almost every window! Let the sound of crashing waves be your holiday companion as you laze around in this stylish 3-bedroom home. Lay a picnic in the evening on the lawns with your family, facing the beach as the sun sets into the ocean. Gorge on scrumptious home-fresh evening snacks or a barbeque prepared by the in-home chef. Head to SaffronStays Sea La Vie, Alibaug and have a chill time with your loved ones!
Max number of people: 9
SaffronStays Sylvan Meadows, Mahableshwar
Wouldn’t you like to laze in a hammock under the trees surrounded by pleasant Mahabaleshwar winds? Or unwind in a jacuzzi? This luxury villa in Mahabaleshwar is the refreshing change you have longed for. Wake up to hazy mornings in the hills, snuggle in blankets, curl up in the cosy balcony swing and sit around a bonfire in the evenings with your loved ones. Challenge your siblings to a game of table tennis or play a game of carrom with your family or stay indoors and catch up on your favourite board games; there is plenty in the home to keep you occupied. So head to the hills and let this 6-bedroom villa create the perfect weekend getaway for your family and you!
Max.no of people: 18
SaffronStays Forest Trails, Pawna
Are you looking to soak up in the serenity after a few hectic days at work? This expansive 4-bedroom bungalow overlooking a lush green valley is where you need to head to. The rains bring this place alive, with flourishing plants and trees covering it in a lush green carpet. The best part about SaffronStays Forest Trails is the privacy you get. No noisy neighbours, no unseemly buildings blocking the view. Get a complete break from city life and complete freedom to holiday the way you want with your loved one — with bonfire nights and barbeque. Head to the Pawna Dam and enjoy the gorgeous view of the dam’s gushing waters in the monsoon season! Now that’s like a peaceful and relaxing getaway!
Max no. of people: 12
SaffronStays Slate, Lonavala
If Lonavala is on your mind for this long weekend, head straight to SaffronStays Slate, Lonavala, a 4-bedroom pet-friendly pool bungalow with an outdoor patio, an azure pool and breathtaking views of Western Ghats. While Lonavala and Khandala can be visited throughout the year, it is needless to say that the entire area really comes into its own during the lovely monsoons. And this home becomes a perfect choice in the rains! Sip on some adrak chai and enjoy the kanda bhajis in the monsoons. Head out for treks and trails to Visapur fort or Lohagad fort, or enjoy the waterfalls in Lonavala with your cousin while staying at this modern home.
Max no. of people: 8
