The Verandah @ Dragonfly Cottage

A beautiful Red brick and stone house recently constructed in the serene, green coastal Konkan village of Thal with the beach a few minutes walking from our place. The house is surrounded by coconut groves, mature mango trees and a lovely lawn. The home built in traditional Konkan style has used teak wood from a 100 year old bungalow and all materials and labour have been sourced locally. Our guests will enjoy a serene and calm stay with locally cooked meals on request. This listing is shared . We have built this home with love and care and request to keep it that way. Guests will be able to make use of all areas of the ground floor and the garden. We are based at Mumbai but visit often so hopefully we are around to see you. Thal is a calm serene village in Raigad district very close to Alibaug. The Thal beach which is a not touristy is about 5 - 7 minutes by walk through nice houses and temple. You can explore the village and calm walks around. The Kanhoji Angre fort with lighthouse and the Khanderi island are easily accessible by fisherman boat which can be arranged for a fee. The famous Kankeshwar Temple - half hour by a local rickshaw is this Shiv temple on a 900 ft. high hill. Its' a 5000 ft. long climb on well paved stairs, which takes around one hour landmarks along the route are tombs of MohanGiri and Balgiri, Nagoba Rest, Jambhali Plateau, God's stair, Gaymandi etc. The fatigue of the uphill climb vanishes the moment one enters the scenic temple premises. It comprises various small temples of Sri Paleshwar, Sri Hanuman, Sri Balram Krishna and Lord Shiv. We are 25 minutes drive from the Mandva Jetty . We are 25 minutes drive to Alibaug. This booking might have a shared booking for the other part of the house . Guests from Mumbai can access the public boat and even hire a private speedboat from gateway of India if you have a large group. Pick up can be arranged from Mandwa jetty for a small fee. We also have accommodation with shower + toilet for drivers and help ( max 3) for a small fee.