Devrai: MTDC approved cottage 2 near Kashid beach

We stay in Pune and built Devrai Farm House as a get-away from the city crowd. It is not a *commercial* property, but a simple and humble place to live near nature. We are sure you will love the place. As a double-check, please ask any doubts and what amenities are included/not included in the price before booking, to have crystal clear expectations. Bid goodbye to the worries and hurries of city life and escape into the lap of nature at this Farm House near Kashid Beach. No lavish promises of elite hotels; just a cosy, rustic home stay that exudes the warmth of a home away from home. Replete with all the basic amenities, This Farm House offers the joys of simple living and unmatched comfort. With living space sufficient for two to three families, this wonderful weekend retreat is great for get-togethers. Let your mind wander without a worry, as the soothing sea breeze calms your nerves. Take your family for a memorable day full of lazing in the sand, splashing in the waves, picnicking till sunset at the spectacular Kashid Beach and return refreshed. Devrai Farm House (FAQ) ------------------------------------------- o Where exactly is the farmhouse located? What are the nearby beaches? The place comes before Kashid beach and Murud comes later. Kashid beach is ~10-12 mins and Murud 30-35 mins. Korlai beach is on the other side. Borli beach is a 10 mins walk, but not recommended since it's not clean. Kashid and Korlai beach are better options. Murud and Nandgaon beaches are also not far away. Murud beach, Nagaon temple, Alibaug (and it's beaches), Birla Mandir are some of other nearby attractions. o Is the place isolated/desolate? Are there people/houses nearby? Is there proper hygiene? By no means is our place desolate like lots of other farmhouses. It is just off the main road, there are other bungalows nearby, caretaker stays on premises, bus-stop/rickshaw-stand/hotels/shops/ATM are 3 mins walk away. There is a hospital in Borli for minor problems. It's safe for seniors and children. Our caretaker ensures that the place remains spotless clean and extremely hygienic. o Are the bungalow and cottages nearby? Yes, both buildings are in the same plot along with a third building for the caretaker. Although the buildings are on the same plot, they are on two corners of the plot so that privacy is maintained but not too far so that it is possible for a large group to stay partly in the bungalow and partly in the cottages. o Is there any provision of vegetarian/non-vegetarian food? Yes. There are two options: a) Home cooked food by the caretaker who is 24x7 on-premises. We will give you the caretaker's no after payment so that you can discuss the options and the rates with him before-hand. We hold an FSSAI license so you can be assured that the food is hygienically cooked. b) Hotels across the road: There are 3 hotels just 2 mins away. If required, the caretaker can get the food for you for a nominal delivery charge. Option (a) is cheaper, option (b) is flexible. Please note that food is @ actuals and the tariff covers only accommodation charges. o Are meals included in the price? No. The price covers only accommodation charges and aLl meals (including breakfast) are not included in the price. o Is there a provision for A/C? For the bungalow, A/Cs are installed in both bedrooms. A/C charges will be over and above the accommodation charges. For the cottages, A/C are not yet installed and should be available soon. o Is there an inverter backup? How long does it last? For the bungalow, the inverter can support 3 tubes and 3 fans for 4+ hours. For the cottages, the inverter can support 2 tubes and 2 fans for 3+ hours. However, please note that if there is a power breakdown lasting more than the max. hours, even the inverter will not work. The A/Cs are not supported by the inverter.The A/Cs are also fitted with booster stabilizers so that they continue to function during low voltages. o Is there a view of sea from the farmhouse? Yes. There is a "Machaan" type gallery built on top of the other building that has parking @ bottom, caretaker's room and the Machaan on the top. You can see the hill on one side and the Borli beach sea on the other. You can also view the sea from the terrace above the cottages. o How big is the farm in terms of plantation? The plot is around 12 gunthas and lush with mango, coconut, banana and other trees. So it's not huge but good enough to relax! o Is proper drinking water available? Filtered water (Aquaguard UV filter) is available. In addition, we give you 5 bottles (2 bottles for cottages) every day. If you do not want to take risks (especially for children), bottled water can also be purchased from the caretaker or nearby hotels. o Is hot water available for bathing? Yes, that is a necessity! There are 25 liter storage electric geysers in both cottages. In sync with the natural theme, we have installed a wood boiler in the bungalow. For the bungalow, one will need to inform the caretaker in advance so that he can start the wood boiler. o Is safe parking facility available? Yes, you can park your vehicle(s) safely inside the gated plot. o What are the activities available (for children)? As mentioned in the ad, this place is for a leisurely stay in the country side and not an activity center. We have a garden with swings, a wave slide, water pad and hammock for children. o How is the network connectivity? Unfortunately except for Idea, other networks have poor connectivity. BSNL may work at times. o Can we use the kitchen in the bungalow? As a rule, we allow use of the kitchen only for emergency purposes. Food arrangements are separately handled by the caretaker You are welcome to use the refrigerator. For requirements like milk/tea for children you can inform the caretaker accordingly. o What are the checkin/checkout timings? Check-in is at 1 PM and check-out at 11 AM. We follow a flexible check-in/out policy except for peak seasons. There are lot of beaches nearby, here's our take on them: Kashid beach: Most popular beach, fun for kids and youngsters, can be quite crowded at times. Korlai beach: For a nice walk or chat Murud beach: Near the town and safer for a swim Nandgaon beach: Water sports Temples: Birla temple: Recommended, one of the best temples around SiddhiVinayak temple (Nandgaon) Others: Phansad Sanctuary: For a glimpse of wildlife Murud Janjira Fort and Revdanda Fort: For the history lovers, the adventurous can hire a trip to the Murud fort through the sea Amboli and Phansad dam: Not well know but worth a visit after you are done with the popular attractions In addition, Alibaug and all it's attractions are less than an hour's drive. All in all, many attractions to keep you excited throughout your stay. As mentioned before, bus-stop/rickshaw-stand/hotels/shops/ATM are 3 mins walk away. There is a hospital in Borli for minor problems. We can help you to rent a car if required. Devrai Farm House (FAQ) ------------------------------------------- o Where exactly is the farmhouse located? What are the nearby beaches? The place comes before Kashid beach and Murud comes later. Kashid beach is ~10-12 mins and Murud 30-35 mins. Korlai beach is on the other side. Borli beach is a 10 mins walk, but not recommended since it's not clean. Kashid and Korlai beach are better options. Murud and Nandgaon beaches are also not far away. Murud beach, Nagaon temple, Alibaug (and it's beaches), Birla Mandir are some of other nearby attractions. o Is the place isolated/desolate? Are there people/houses nearby? Is there proper hygiene? By no means is our place desolate like lots of other farmhouses. It is just off the main road, there are other bungalows nearby, caretaker stays on premises, bus-stop/rickshaw-stand/hotels/shops/ATM are 3 mins walk away. There is a hospital in Borli for minor problems. It's safe for seniors and children. Our caretaker ensures that the place remains spotless clean and extremely hygienic. o Are the bungalow and cottages nearby? Yes, both buildings are in the same plot along with a third building for the caretaker. Although the buildings are on the same plot, they are on two corners of the plot so that privacy is maintained but not too far so that it is possible for a large group to stay partly in the bungalow and partly in the cottages. o Is there any provision of vegetarian/non-vegetarian food? Yes. There are two options: a) Home cooked food by the caretaker who is 24x7 on-premises. We will give you the caretaker's no after payment so that you can discuss the options and the rates with him before-hand. We hold an FSSAI license so you can be assured that the food is hygienically cooked. b) Hotels across the road: There are 3 hotels just 2 mins away. If required, the caretaker can get the food for you for a nominal delivery charge. Option (a) is cheaper, option (b) is flexible. Please note that food is @ actuals and the tariff covers only accommodation charges. o Are meals included in the price? No. The price covers only accommodation charges and all meals (including breakfast) are not included in the price. o Is there a provision for A/C? For the bungalow, A/Cs are installed in both bedrooms. A/C charges will be over and above the accommodation charges. For the cottages, A/C are not yet installed and should be available soon. o Is there an inverter backup? How long does it last? For the bungalow, the inverter can support 3 tubes and 3 fans for 4+ hours. For the cottages, the inverter can support 2 tubes and 2 fans for 3+ hours. However, please note that if there is a power breakdown lasting more than the max. hours, even the inverter will not work. The A/Cs are not supported by the inverter.The A/Cs are also fitted with booster stabilizers so that they continue to function during low voltages. o Is there a view of sea from the farmhouse? Yes. There is a "Machaan" type gallery built on top of the other building that has parking @ bottom, caretaker's room and the Machaan on the top. You can see the hill on one side and the Borli beach sea on the other. You can also view the sea from the terrace above the cottages. o How big is the farm in terms of plantation? The plot is around 12 gunthas and lush with mango, coconut, banana and other trees. So it's not huge but good enough to relax! o Is proper drinking water available? Filtered water (Aquaguard UV filter) is available. In addition, we give you 5 bottles (2 bottles for cottages) every day. If you do not want to take risks (especially for children), bottled water can also be purchased from the caretaker or nearby hotels. o Is hot water available for bathing? Yes, that is a necessity! There are 25 liter storage electric geysers in both cottages. In sync with the natural theme, we have installed a wood boiler in the bungalow. For the bungalow, one will need to inform the caretaker in advance so that he can start the wood boiler. o Is safe parking facility available? Yes, you can park your vehicle(s) safely inside the gated plot. o What are the activities available (for children)? As mentioned in the ad, this place is for a leisurely stay in the country side and not an activity center. We have a garden with swings, a wave slide, water pad and hammock for children. o How is the network connectivity? Unfortunately except for Idea, other networks have poor connectivity. BSNL may work at times. o Can we use the kitchen in the bungalow? As a rule, we allow use of the kitchen only for emergency purposes. Food arrangements are separately handled by the caretaker You are welcome to use the refrigerator. For requirements like milk/tea for children you can inform the caretaker accordingly. o What are the checkin/checkout timings? Check-in is at 1 PM and check-out at 11 AM. We follow a flexible check-in/out policy except for peak seasons. o Is inverter/generator backup available in case of electrical breakdowns? Yes, we have both backups. Inverter backups are available in the bungalow and the cottages, the specific details are in the separate FAQs. In case of prolonged electrical breakdowns the inverter backup is not sufficient. For such emergency cases, we have generator backup. However, please note that ACs cannot be operated on either the inverter or the generator backup.