6 Villas Near Lonavala With a Private Swimming Pool
6 villas near Lonavala, each with its own private pool — with real capacities, rates from ₹6,160 to ₹23,600 on a weekday and what each one actually suits.
We list around 29 properties near Lonavala. The 6 below are the ones we have written up in detail so far, each with its own rate, capacity and house rules — there are more on the site than appear here.
Worth saying why this particular filter: a private pool is the single most searched-for feature in this category, and it is also the one people most often end up paying for twice — once in the rate, and once again when they discover it is shared.
The default weekend plan for both Mumbai and Pune, which is exactly why it is packed — villas with private pools, and midweek is a completely different place.
The shortlist at a glance
| # | Property | Area | Sleeps | By day | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature Oasis | Khandala | 18 | 18 | ₹23,600 |
| 2 | Arabella Villa | New Tungarli | 23 | 23 | ₹22,000 |
| 3 | Secret Heaven | Gold Valley | 25 | 25 | ₹13,200 |
| 4 | Enroute | Khandoba Temple | 15 | 15 | ₹10,560 |
| 5 | Casa King Casa Queen | Pawna | 15 | 15 | ₹15,840 |
| 6 | Sakhai | Lonavala | 15 | 15 | ₹6,160 |
Weekday rates. Work the total out for your own headcount before comparing — above about twenty guests the per-person charge reorders this list more often than not.
1. Nature Oasis — Khandala
4 BHK villa · sleeps 18 · 18 by day · from ₹23,600 on a weekday
Luxurious and spacious 4 BHK villa, perfect for families, groups, and special gatherings. Private swimming pool with ample space for relaxation and fun. Separate heated baby pool designed for the safety and enjoyment of children.
Has: private pool, children's pool, garden, play area.
The pool is private and the whole property is yours for the slot — you are not sharing it. Check dates for Nature Oasis.
2. Arabella Villa — New Tungarli
5 BHK villa · sleeps 23 · 23 by day · from ₹22,000 on a weekday
5 AC Bedrooms with Attached Bathrooms. Private Swimming Pool. High-Speed Wi-Fi Available.
Has: private pool, game zone.
Straightforward booking: private pool, whole property, and the rules stated on the page. Check dates for Arabella Villa.
3. Secret Heaven — Gold Valley
4 BHK villa · sleeps 25 · 25 by day · from ₹13,200 on a weekday
4BHK Premium Villa in Lonavala with Private Swimming Pool. 4 AC Bedrooms. Private Swimming Pool.
Has: private pool, garden, play area.
Check the pool depth before booking if children are coming — a uniform depth has no shallow end. Check dates for Secret Heaven.
4. Enroute — Khandoba Temple
4 BHK villa · sleeps 15 · 15 by day · from ₹10,560 on a weekday
4BHK Air-Conditioned Premium Villa. Private Swimming Pool. Fully Equipped Kitchen (Gas, Fridge, Spoons, Plates).
Has: private pool, children's pool, play area.
Good for a day booking, where the garden and the pool do most of the work. Check dates for Enroute.
5. Casa King Casa Queen — Pawna
4 BHK villa · sleeps 15 · 15 by day · from ₹15,840 on a weekday
Casa Queen• Spacious 4 BHK Pool Villa. Spacious Living Room with Patio. 4 Air-Conditioned Bedrooms.
Has: private pool, game zone, play area, in-house food.
The pool is private and the whole property is yours for the slot — you are not sharing it. Check dates for Casa King Casa Queen.
6. Sakhai — Lonavala
3 BHK farmhouse · sleeps 15 · 15 by day · from ₹6,160 on a weekday
3BHK AC Villa. Private Swimming Pool (20×40). Private Parking (Up to 4 Cars).
Has: private pool, children's pool, garden.
Straightforward booking: private pool, whole property, and the rules stated on the page. Check dates for Sakhai.
How to choose between them
The list above is ordered by how much the listing tells you, not by preference. To narrow it yourself, three questions in this order. Is anybody staying the night? If not, the sleeping capacity is irrelevant and the day figure is your number. On several of these the two are far apart, and filtering on bedrooms would hide exactly the property that suits you. What is the food arrangement? Whether outside food is allowed and whether you may use the kitchen are two separate permissions, and they eliminate faster than anything else on a listing. Where does everyone go if the weather turns? Covered outdoor seating — a gazebo, a shamiana, a deep verandah — is the most useful thing on a page and the one nobody filters for. After that it is arithmetic. Slot rate, plus the per-person charge for guests above the included number, divided by the people paying. That figure, not the headline rate, is the one your group will actually care about.
How the booking actually works
Three products exist on most properties: a half day, a full day and a night stay, each priced differently on weekdays and weekends. Pick the slot first, because it decides which capacity figure applies to you.
Then the total: slot rate, plus the per-person charge for guests above the included number, plus the platform fee. The refundable security deposit sits separately and is collected in cash at check-in, so somebody in the group needs to be carrying it.
Getting there, and when to go
Getting out of the city means the Mumbai–Pune Expressway or the old Mumbai–Pune highway. The last stretch to any individual property is worth confirming with the owner rather than the map — owners answer that honestly, because a guest stuck on a bad road is their problem too. On timing: June to September for the monsoon scenery, October to February for comfort; weekends sell out, midweek is transformed. Two practical notes that apply to every property on this list. The security deposit is cash on the day — commonly ₹3,000 to ₹5,000, refundable at check-out — so give one person the job of carrying it and getting it back. And get the caretaker's number as well as the owner's, because on the day it is the caretaker who can open a gate or find a switch. If the group wants something beyond the property, the usual additions around here are Bhushi Dam, Tigers Leap, Lions Point.
Finding one yourself
The practical route is the app or the website: pick your city, pick the area if you know it, and filter on what your group actually needs — a private pool, a separate children's pool, covered seating, a kitchen you can use, parking for eight cars.
Short-term rental vacation homes in Lonavala are a genuinely different product from hotel rooms, and searching for them on a hotel platform is why most people conclude nothing exists. As an Airbnb alternative for farmhouses, villas and resorts in India, the difference is that day bookings and whole-property exclusivity are the default rather than the exception.
Where to look
Browse all Lonavala properties · farmhouses · villas · weekend homes · pool farmhouses · family-friendly stays · large groups.
Nearby: Karjat · Pune · Igatpuri · Matheran.
Or browse across every city: all farmhouses · all villas · all resorts · how booking works.
What you can check before you pay
The thing that removes most of the anxiety from a booking like this is being able to see the detail up front. Every listing carries the slot rates split by weekday and weekend, the per-person charge above the included headcount, the security deposit, the platform fee, the day-time and night-time guest limits, the room-by-room amenity list and the owner's own house rules. None of it is behind an enquiry form.
That matters because the questions that actually decide a booking — can we bring food, can we cook, is alcohol allowed, are pets permitted, what time does the music have to stop — are answered on the page rather than after a phone call.
Frequently asked questions
Kids swimming pool available?+
Yes
Swimming pool size?+
20X15
What does Nature Oasis cost?+
The slot rate is ₹23,600 on a weekday and ₹35,400 at the weekend. Above the included headcount there is a per-person charge of ₹2,000 a head, which at a large group moves the total more than the base rate does.
How many properties are there in Lonavala?+
We currently list 6 in and around Lonavala, 3 of which have a separate children's pool.
When is the best time to book near Lonavala?+
June to September for the monsoon scenery, October to February for comfort; weekends sell out, midweek is transformed. If your dates can move at all, a weekday booking saves between a quarter and half the rate, which is more than switching to a cheaper property usually achieves.
Can I book for the day without staying the night?+
Yes. Most properties sell a half day and a full day as well as an overnight, and the day slot is what a birthday or a family lunch usually needs. It is also why the day-time guest limit is often several times the sleeping capacity.
Is the whole property mine, or is it shared?+
The whole property is reserved for your group. The listings state this explicitly and the property FAQs repeat it — you are not sharing a pool or a lawn with another booking.
Can I bring my own food, or use the kitchen?+
It depends on the property, and these are two separate permissions. Some allow outside food but not cooking; some hand you an active kitchen with utensils; a few cater in-house and do not permit outside food at all. Every listing states which applies.