SaffronStays is a micro-hospitality collective, operating a network of over 200 private leisure homes, all hand-picked and curated for an enhanced holiday experience. Set in untouched and tranquil locales, our lavish stays bring with them the warmth and comfort of a home, while maintaining the standards of a hotel. Starting out simply as a platform of homestays, we now partner with Home Owners and monetise their estates by turning their idle investments into earning assets. Through our hospitality operations, branding, and marketing efforts, we help Home Owners rent out their homes hassle-free. Our screened Guests can enjoy the luxury of certainty when they stay with us. With caretaking staff managing each home, local cooks dishing out mouth-watering meals, and Concierge services throughout their stay, Guests can take every holiday with ease. With SaffronStays, vacations will always be enriching experiences that bring loved ones together and fill one’s soul with happiness!

If a vacation home could be crowned ‘queen of the world’, SaffronStays Althea, Pawna would be the top contender. This veg-only, 4-bedroom Signature by SaffronStays pool estate near Lonavala, boasts a lush lawn and an azure pool. This veg-only, 4-bedroom Signature by SaffronStays pool estate near Lonavala, boasts a lush lawn and an azure pool. The unrestricted views of Lohagad peak, Pawna Lake, and private jacuzzis in every room put it on our bucket list for every season. The dining table, crafted from a single tree, can seat up to 12 guests at a time. The french windows that surround the room lend an indoor-outdoor living experience. There are 3 rooms on the ground floor and 1 room on the first floor. There are 3 rooms on the ground floor and 1 room on the first floor. All the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. This villa takes luxury to the next level - guests can access twin-seater private jacuzzis in every bathroom. 1 bedroom on the ground floor has a mezzanine attic stocked with books and games. Security Deposit INR 3000 Per room. Please note: - Breakfast & high tea is included in tariff and would be made & served at the property itself by our on-property chef. Guests can order lunch & dinner from our own kitchen in the city and will be charged as per actuals. The caretaker will help you with the menu. Guests are requested to place their meal orders 3 hours in advance to ensure timely delivery. Please note: Access to the forest is restricted. Guests are requested not to trespass the area for safety reasons. Guests are not allowed to access the kitchen except for infants with prior permission. Guests cannot invite other guests and day visitors during their stay. Due to its location, electricity supply can be intermittent, impacting amenities like hot water and air conditioning. While we do have a generator to power essential appliances like fans, lights, a single geyser, and one air conditioner, please be prepared for potential disruptions in service.

- Enjoy sightseeing as you head up to Pawna lake, merely 5 kilometres away from the villa. - Adventure lovers can go for a 5-kilometre trek upto Tung fort with stunning mountain views. - Last minute shopping prevails? Head to the Lonavala main market, less than 20 kilometres from the home.