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!

An escape from the concrete jungle, SaffronStays Artica offers a slice of rural Lonavala with its low scales, verandahs, tiled sloping roofs, and rustic, artsy decor. Located halfway between Lonavala and Khandala, SaffronStays Artica is a humble set of two cottages, a holiday home with an unassuming charm and a reverence for nature. The twin cottages are set side by side with private verandahs overlooking gardens. The first cottage has a living room with a few steps leading to two bedrooms. One bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. There is a common bathroom across the door. The second cottage has a living room and one bedroom at level, with a few steps leading to the second bedroom. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom. There is a common bathroom across the room. The levels are out of respect for the rocky terrain it is built upon and both villas have a connected roof and a common outdoor area and parking. A Security Deposit of INR 3000 per room & needs to be paid online before check-in. Meals are not available onsite. Guests can order food from outside. The villas will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. The villas are on multiple levels with few steps. Both villas have one ensuite and one common bathroom. Due to its unique location, the villa may face power cuts. However, there is an inverter in place at the property. 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.

- Situated right between Khandala and Lonavala, SaffronStays Artica is perfect for a family staycation. - Sit under the open sky and marvel at the stars or look out for the incredible birds that the greenery all around attracts. - Enjoy the varied collection of books from the library, spend some quiet time with your family, or explore the region, which has a lot to offer. - Explore the natural beauty of Lonavala through Kune Falls (1.4 km/3 mins), Tungarli Dam (4.3 km/ 12 mins), and Zenith Waterfall (12.4 km/ 29 mins). - Catch a sunset from the Lion’s Point (3.3 km), or the Sunset View Point (3.9 km). - For adventure lovers, the Della Adventure Park is just 10 minutes away (3.6 km). - Explore Karla Caves (13.9 km) and Bhaja Caves (15.4 km), or visit the Lonavala Wax Museum (3.3 km).