The Beach House - Villa in Alibaug

Take a break from the hectic life of the city and head over to The Beach House. Like its name suggests, this beautiful villa is located a stone’s throw away from one of the cleanest beaches in Alibaug, Awas Beach. Featuring a beautiful blend of tropical and modern interiors, while here, guests can pick up a book from the in-house library, lounge by the pool while sipping on their favourite cocktails or simply relax in the lawn. 

The Beach House is special because of its:
- Feature in Condé Nast Traveller
- Located 50m away from Awas Beach
- Private pool and lawn
- Cozy and modern interiors 

We care for your absolute comfort! To that effect, we provide:
- Generator, AC, TV, WiFi
- Wardrobe, hangers
- Iron, torch, washing machine, clothes dryer 
- Geysers, towels, toiletries
- Medical kit, mosquito repellent
- Bar, library, indoor games
- Secured parking space for up to 6 cars

The Space:

BEDROOMS
- There are 4 bedrooms - 3 on the ground floor and 1 attic on the first floor. 
- The 3 rooms on the ground floor are equipped with air conditioners and have attached bathrooms. 
- All rooms have WiFi accessibility. 
- 2 rooms have a king size bed, 1 has a queen size bed and the attic has a sizable mattress. 

BATHROOMS
- There are 3 bathrooms in the villa - all attached to the rooms on the ground floor. 
- All bathrooms have geysers, towels, basic toiletries and hair dryers. 

COMMON AREAS
- The living room offers sofa-style seating for up to 20 people. 
-  It is equipped with a music system, AC and offers WiFi access. 
- The dining room is a part of the living room and offers comfortable seating for 6 people. 
- There is a private swimming pool of 5.8 ft. depth. 
- There is a quarter acre lawn with seating space for 10-15 people. 

KITCHEN
- Guests do not have access to the kitchen to prepare their own meals.
- It is equipped with a microwave, gas stove, oven, refrigerator, water dispenser, toaster, induction plate and a mixer-grinder. 
- Crockery and cutlery are available.
- Cooking and consumption of non vegetarian food is allowed.

FOOD
- All meals can be provided at an additional cost.
- Barbecue can be availed at an additional charge.
- The costs for the aforementioned food and beverage offerings and events are subject to an 18% GST charge.
- Consumption of non-vegetarian food is allowed.
- Prices may vary subject to availability and peak season rates.
- Guests are not allowed to bring their own cook or prepare meals themselves at the Villa.
-  Service from delivery partners like Swiggy and Zomato is not available in Alibaug.

GUEST ACCESS
The guests have access to the entire villa except for the kitchen. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, guests may have restricted access to any shared amenities.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
The host is not present at the property but is always accessible via call or message. A trained and responsible caretaker, a gardener and extra help is present at the property to resolve any concerns and help you have a perfect stay. The caretaker stays on the premises and will be available till 10 PM.

STAFF ACCOMMODATION
We can provide accommodation for 1 male and 2 female staff members. Female staff members will be accommodated in-house at an additional cost of Rs.2000 per person, per day, while the male staff will be accommodated in the staff quarters at an additional charge of Rs.1500 per day. The cost for staff meals will align with that of adult meals, and an 18% GST charge will be added to these charges.

ACTIVITIES
Within the property, guests can enjoy a swim or play indoor games. One of the key highlights of the property is that it is located very close to the beach. Guests can simply walk over to the beach for a stroll or beach activities. There is an in-house library as well. 

ADDITIONAL COSTS
- Barbecue can be availed at an additional charge.
- Prices may vary subject to availability and peak season rates.
- The washing machine can be used at an additional cost.  

HOME TRUTHS
While we do promise you a welcoming home and a great stay, here are a few things we’d like to mention so as to ensure there are no unpleasant surprises later!
- In case of a power outage, the inverter can support the lights, fans, WiFi and refrigerator for up to 8 hours, while the 20 KVA generator can support all the appliances.
- The caretaker stays on the premises of the same property. 
- WiFi, although it is subject to network availability at any given time.
- Mobile networks such as Jio work fairly well here.
- Guests are advised to remain cautious, given the presence of insects around, during the monsoon season.
- Owing to monsoons, the road conditions leading up to the villa may be poor. 
- Please note that guests cannot hire or bring any outside vendor for any events at the property.
-  Service from delivery partners like Swiggy and Zomato is not available in Alibaug.

HOUSE RULES
- Loud music is not allowed post 10 PM.
- Alcohol consumption is allowed. 
- Smoking is allowed only outdoors.
- Children should be supervised while they are in or around the pool. 
- One must wear swimming attire and shower before entering the pool. 
- Guests are earnestly requested to treat the home with care.
- Please note that guests cannot hire or bring any outside vendor for any events at the property.

POLICIES
- The full payment must be made for your booking to be confirmed.
- The number of guests must not exceed the count mentioned at the time of booking.
- Only the guests who have been accounted for are allowed at the villa.
- All guests must be able to share valid ID proofs when asked. This could be at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
- All foreign nationals must be able to share their passport and visa details prior to their stay.
- Any damage to the property caused by the guest will be charged as per the actual cost of repair or replacement.
- Any illegal activity - including but not limited to prostitution and the use of narcotics - is strictly not permitted.
- Any commercial activity is strictly not permitted.
- A refundable deposit may be collected before check-in. 
- This entire amount is refunded within five working days, provided the total number of guests does not increase and the check-out time is adhered to. 
- In case of any delays or other grievances, guests can reach out to guestsupport@stayvista.com for assistance.

We look forward to hosting you soon. As soon as you book, our team will get in touch to help you with any additional information that you may require, and we will be at your service until check-out.

From Team StayVista: Welcome Home!