SaffronStays is a micro-hospitality collective, operating a network of over 250+ 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 monetize their estates by turning their idle investments into earning assets. Through our hospitality operations, branding, and marketing efforts, we help homeowners 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!

Where Nature Calls the Shots, and You Just Go With the Flow Just two hours from Mumbai, welcome to Jharokha - a home in Karjat that doesn’t try to impress you with shiny finishes or over-the-top décor. It’s the kind of place that grows on you the minute you arrive, without even trying. The first thing you’ll notice? Nature rules here. There’s no flattened land, no manicured lawns, no forced landscaping. The house wasn’t built on the land... it was built around it. The slopes, the trees, the wild patches - they’ve all stayed just the way they were meant to be. And right in the middle of it all stands a 250-year-old tree. Massive. Wise. Unbothered. It’s seen seasons change, people come and go, and now... it’ll probably shade your afternoon nap or that lazy book-reading session you’ve been craving. The house itself? Simple, soulful, and full of stories. The roof wears old Mangalore tiles picked from village homes nearby, giving them a second life. Every beam of wood? Recycled. There’s nothing factory-finish about this place - and honestly, that’s its biggest charm. Walk inside and you’ll feel it instantly - light, air, and green views from three sides of every room. Forget glass walls. Here, nature doesn’t need framing—it just flows right in. Mornings are made for stretching on the verandah, sipping chai, maybe doing yoga if you’re in the mood… or just watching your pet run wild and free across the open grounds. They’ll love it here - soft grass, endless space, and zero boundaries. When the sun gets too much, there’s the pool - shaded, calm, and surrounded by trees that filter the light just enough to make it feel magical. Please note: Canvas Painting – INR 500 per person (Multiple canvas sizes available on-site) Pottery Session – INR 500 per person Bullock Cart Ride – INR 500 for a 15–20 minute ride

Yoga on the Lawn: Start your day stretching under open skies with birdsong and cool grass beneath your feet. Dip in the Pool: Take a refreshing plunge in a tree-shaded pool where sunlight filters in just right. Playtime with Your Pet: Let your furry friend run wild and free across open lawns and garden trails. Farm-to-Table Eating: Enjoy home-style meals with ingredients picked fresh from the property’s own plantations. Wander & Pause Under the 250-Year-Old Tree: Take slow, barefoot walks through the untamed landscape and pause under the 250-year-old tree that’s stood witness to countless seasons. Indoor Games Corner: Challenge your gang to board games, carrom, or a casual round of cards. Rustic Gym Setup: Get a light workout in an open, breezy gym space surrounded by nature. Evening Swings & Sundowners: Pick a swing, sip your chai, and watch the sky shift from gold to twilight blue.