SaffronStays | Riverdale 4 BHK Pool Villa

Loved the location. Amazing views of the dam backwater and mountains. Surroundings are tranquil and peaceful. Property is well furnished and has power backup which is essential in remote areas. In our opinion it is comparatively a little expensive. The property, which is essentially a 4 bedroom bungalow, is managed / serviced by a caretaker and staff hired locally. They are not professionals and therefore lack discipline and finesse that one expects in this price range. For example, the rooms had an electric kettle but no cups or tea / coffee satches. They had towels but no napkins etc. They had TV with Tata Play set top box but no charge etc. However the real downside for us was the food. The food packages are quite expensive for what they're offering. The menu options are limited and it's taste and quality are average. The food menu brochure mentioned desserts as well but none was served during any of the meals. For veg meal in the evening they served a very dry Besan Pithla. When we complained about no other option, the left over veg dish from afternoon was offered. There were hardly any chicken pieces in the chicken curry served at dinner. For non veg breakfast, a single egg tiny omlette with two slices of bread were served. This is definitely not worth when you charge plus taxes per person per day for a breakfast, lunch, high tea and dinner package.

Villa - villa is in very good condition. Rooms are neat & clean. Perfect view of backwater from balcony. You can enjoy morning sun rise while sipping coffee. Pool- its private, shallow, clean & situated little far away from property. Vehicle access is available, but restricted to 4x4 suv as road is incomplete. Food - you can cook food. Fully fledged kitchen is available. However, property is far away from city area, you need to spend some extra bugs to get food delivered. Overall we enjoyed a lot! go for it.

Positive points- 1. Property cleaning is excellent 2. Staff behaviour, support and response are excellent. 3. Property nature view is excellent. 4. Food quality is very good. 5. Good destination for family( if you prefer to go to lavasa) negative - 1. Nothing to buy nearby. Only access to lavasa (7 km from property) 2. Swimming pool away from property. 3. Swiming pool depth is too low. Not for adult. Good for kids. 4. Lights are not adequate at the swimming pool.

The property is good. The swimming pool is outside the property. The location and surroundings are nice.

Location and view is awesome. Bit far away from lavasa city. Swimming pool should have been attached with house.

Stayed for 2 days in this beautiful villa. Excellent location and clean. Just behind villa is big panshet backwaters.