Weekend Home in Nikol, Ahmedabad: A Close Look at Friday Homestay
Friday Homestay is a 2BHK weekend home in Nikol, Ahmedabad. Rates, capacity, amenities and the house rules worth reading before you book.
Friday Homestay sits in Nikol, on the Ahmedabad side. It is a 2BHK weekend home sized for a group rather than a crowd, and the numbers below are the ones worth knowing before you book.
What you actually get
The listing itemises it, which is a good sign in itself — owners write this out when guests actually ask. Luxurious 2 BHK Weekend Villa. Private Swimming Pool. Huge Lawn Area. Complete Privacy. Peaceful and Relaxing Environment. Room by room, the detail goes further than most listings: General lists Clubhouse, Garden, Kids Swimming pool, Kids play area, Parking, Private Swimming Pool. The pool measures Medium, with a separate section for children. Where a listing gives the depth as well, that third figure is the one worth reading — a pool at a uniform depth has no shallow end at all, whatever its length. Everything above is on the page before you pay, which is the part that makes a property like this decidable rather than a gamble.
At a glance
| Property | Friday Homestay (BMF-W237) |
| Where | Nikol, Ahmedabad |
| Type | Weekend Home · 2 BHK |
| Guests — overnight | 10 |
| Guests — day | 10 |
| Weekday rate | ₹7,919 |
| Weekend rate | ₹11,439 |
| Extra person | ₹999 per head |
| Pool | Medium, plus a children's section |
| Check-in | 12:00 PM |
What it costs
- Weekday: ₹7,919
- Weekend: ₹11,439
- Per additional person: ₹999
The weekend uplift is around 44%, which is about normal. Moving to a Thursday or Friday is still the easiest saving available.
The per-person charge is the line most people miss. At a group of twenty-five it frequently exceeds the slot rate itself, so work out your total for your actual headcount before comparing this against anything else.
Reading the capacity
Friday Homestay lists 10 by day and 10 overnight — figures that are close together, which usually means a property built as a stay rather than as a function venue. With 2 bedrooms across 10 guests, most of a full group has a bed rather than a mattress, which is the practical advantage of a property shaped this way. The trade-off is that the limit is a hard number. A venue property will absorb ten extra people for a daytime function; this one will not, and several properties state that only the headcount confirmed at booking may be on site. So confirm the final number before you book rather than after, and check the per-person charge for anyone above the included figure.
The rules worth reading
Permitted: use of the kitchen.
Not permitted: alcohol.
These vary property by property, and two places on the same road frequently take opposite positions. The ones that most often change a decision are alcohol, whether outside food is allowed, and whether you may use the kitchen — the last two being separate permissions rather than one.
From the owner's own house rules: Guests are responsible for any damage caused to the property during their stay. Any breakage, loss, or damage to furniture, appliances, décor, or fixtures will be chargeable. Damage charges will be calculated based on repair or replacement costs.
Who it suits
A group of up to 10 staying over. With the two capacity figures close together, this is a stay property rather than a function venue, and it works best booked as one. Families with young children. A separate children's pool is a genuinely different thing from a shallow end, and it changes what an afternoon looks like with under-tens. Where it is the wrong booking: a large daytime function. The capacity is a hard limit rather than a generous one, and a venue-shaped property will take twice the people for a similar rate.
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.
How it compares nearby
- Aamla in SP Ring Road — 2BHK for 10 by day, from ₹5,280 on a weekday.
- Morvan Farmstay in Nenpur Cross Road — 2BHK for 10 by day, from ₹9,680 on a weekday.
- Mahadev Stay in Kakarkhad — 2BHK for 30 by day, from ₹13,950 on a weekday.
Compare the totals for your actual headcount rather than the headline rates. At group sizes above twenty the per-person charge routinely reorders the ranking.
The area
A big city with surprisingly few farmhouses — thirteen spread all around, so people book whichever one is on their side of town. Nikol is reached via SG Highway, and the last stretch is worth checking with the property directly if you are driving something low or arriving after dark. That is a question owners answer honestly, because a guest stuck on a bad road is their problem too. If the group wants something beyond the property, the usual additions from here are Adalaj stepwell, Nalsarovar, Kankaria lake. On timing: October to February is the season; Uttarayan in January is its own event; summer is pool-only.
Comparing what Ahmedabad offers
| Property | Where | Sleeps / by day | From (weekday) | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Homestay | Nikol | 10 / 10 | ₹7,919 | Private + kids |
| Morvan Farmstay | Nenpur Cross Road | 10 / 10 | ₹9,680 | Common |
| Mahadev Stay | Kakarkhad | 30 / 30 | ₹13,950 | Private + kids |
| Aamla | SP Ring Road | 10 / 10 | ₹5,280 | — |
| OASIS Retreat | Sanand | 30 / 35 | ₹19,865 | Private + kids |
Work the total out for your actual headcount before comparing these. Above roughly twenty guests the per-person charge reorders the list more often than not.
Before you book
Five things to confirm in writing, in the same thread as the booking: — What is the last stretch of road like after rain? Owners answer this honestly because a stranded guest is their problem too. — What usually goes wrong at bookings here? The single most useful question available to you, and almost nobody asks it. — Is outside food allowed, and separately, can we use the kitchen? Two different permissions, and plenty of properties grant one and not the other. — How much is the deposit and is it cash on arrival? It comes back, but somebody has to be carrying it. — Can we get in early to set up? This runs into the preparation time between bookings, which on many properties is around two hours. Get the answers in the booking thread rather than on a call. The person who replies in September may not be the person handing you the keys in November.
Why an OTA search does not surface this
If you have tried finding a place like this on Airbnb or a hotel aggregator, the gap is structural rather than a matter of taste. Those platforms sell nights. This category is largely sold in slots — a half day, a full day, or an overnight — and the day slot is what most family gatherings and birthdays actually need.
The second difference is capacity. A farmhouse routinely takes fifty, eighty or a hundred people for a daytime function while sleeping fifteen. An OTA listing shows one guest number, so the property either looks far too small for your function or does not appear at all.
When to book it
For this market the season runs as follows: October to February is the season; Uttarayan in January is its own event; summer is pool-only. For an ordinary weekend, three to four weeks is comfortable. For anything attached to a festival or a long weekend, six to eight. The next date likely to affect availability here is Christmas on Friday 25 December 2026, so if your plans fall near it, book ahead of the rush rather than into it. And if the dates can move at all, take a weekday. In this category that is worth between a quarter and half the rate, which is more than switching to a cheaper property usually achieves.
Where to book it
Everything described here is on the BookMyFarm app and the website — farmhouses, private villas, resorts and weekend homes across the country, searchable by city and by area in Ahmedabad.
It is worth saying why people end up using it as an Airbnb alternative rather than as a supplement. Nightly-rate platforms cannot sell you a half day or a full day, cannot show a day-time guest limit that differs from the sleeping capacity, and cannot put you in a chat with the owner before you pay. All three of those are the normal way this category works.
Where to look
Browse all Ahmedabad properties · farmhouses · villas · resorts · weekend homes.
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Frequently asked questions
Swimming pool size?+
Medium
Kids swimming pool available?+
Yes
What are the check-in and check-out timings?+
Check-in is at 12:00:00 and check-out is at 10:00:00. Early or late timing depends on availability.
Stove available ?+
Electric stove available
What does Friday Homestay cost?+
The slot rate is ₹7,919 on a weekday and ₹11,439 at the weekend. Above the included headcount there is a per-person charge of ₹999 a head, which at a large group moves the total more than the base rate does.
How many properties are there in Ahmedabad?+
We currently list 5 in and around Ahmedabad, 4 of which have a separate children's pool.
When is the best time to book near Ahmedabad?+
October to February is the season; Uttarayan in January is its own event; summer is pool-only. 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.