Nature Oasis in Khandala — What This Villa Near Lonavala Costs
Nature Oasis is a 4BHK villa in Khandala, Lonavala. Rates, capacity, amenities and the house rules worth reading before you book.
Nature Oasis sits in Khandala, on the Lonavala side. It is a 4BHK villa sized for a group rather than a crowd, and the numbers below are the ones worth knowing before you book.
What it costs
- Weekday: ₹23,600
- Weekend: ₹35,400
- Per additional person: ₹2,000
The weekend uplift is around 50%, which is steep even for this category. If your dates can move at all, a weekday booking here saves more than switching to a cheaper property would.
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.
At a glance
| Property | Nature Oasis (BMF-V398) |
| Where | Khandala, Lonavala |
| Type | Villa · 4 BHK |
| Guests — overnight | 18 |
| Guests — day | 18 |
| Weekday rate | ₹23,600 |
| Weekend rate | ₹35,400 |
| Extra person | ₹2,000 per head |
| Pool | 20X15, plus a children's section |
| Check-in | 1:00 PM |
Reading the capacity
Nature Oasis lists 18 by day and 18 overnight — figures that are close together, which usually means a property built as a stay rather than as a function venue. With 4 bedrooms across 18 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.
What you actually get
The listing itemises it, which is a good sign in itself — owners write this out when guests actually ask. 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. Modern, fully equipped kitchen with all essential amenities. Large dining area suitable for group meals and celebrations. Pure vegetarian property, offering a clean and vegetarian-friendly environment. Room by room, the detail goes further than most listings: General lists Garden, Kids Swimming pool, Kids play area, Parking, Private Swimming Pool, Sound System. The pool measures 20X15, 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.
The area
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. Khandala is reached via the Tungarli road, 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 Bhushi Dam, Tungarli lake, the Karla and Bhaja caves. On timing: June to September for the monsoon scenery, October to February for comfort; weekends sell out, midweek is transformed.
Ask the owner directly
Every property has a chat thread attached to it. Use it before booking rather than after — owners field these questions constantly and answer quickly, and it is far more reliable than a broker's summary.
The single most useful question, and the one almost nobody asks: what usually goes wrong at bookings here? Owners have watched hundreds of them and will tell you the specific local answer.
The rules worth reading
Permitted: alcohol, pets, outside food, use of the kitchen, smoking, bachelor groups.
Not permitted: non-vegetarian food, firecrackers.
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: Enter house rules like ID proof,. Only veg foods allowed,.
Who it suits
A group of up to 18 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.
How it compares nearby
- Casa King Casa Queen in Pawna — 4BHK for 15 by day, from ₹15,840 on a weekday.
- Secret Heaven in Gold Valley — 4BHK for 25 by day, from ₹13,200 on a weekday.
- Arabella Villa in New Tungarli — 5BHK for 23 by day, from ₹22,000 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.
Comparing what Lonavala offers
| Property | Where | Sleeps / by day | From (weekday) | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Oasis | Khandala | 18 / 18 | ₹23,600 | Private + kids |
| Enroute | Khandoba Temple | 15 / 15 | ₹10,560 | Private + kids |
| Casa King Casa Queen | Pawna | 15 / 15 | ₹15,840 | Private |
| Sakhai | Lonavala | 15 / 15 | ₹6,160 | Private + kids |
| Arabella Villa | New Tungarli | 23 / 23 | ₹22,000 | Private |
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 time does music have to stop? Most properties in residential pockets enforce a 10:00 PM cut-off and they mean it. — What is the per-person charge, and how many guests are included in the base rate? At any group size above twenty this is the line that moves the total most. — How much is the deposit and is it cash on arrival? It comes back, but somebody has to be carrying it. — What is the last stretch of road like after rain? Owners answer this honestly because a stranded guest is their problem too. — 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.
What a nightly-rate platform cannot show you
Airbnb and the hotel aggregators are built around a room and a night. That works for a city trip and it fits this category badly.
A farmhouse has two guest limits, not one — a day-time figure and a night-time figure, often several times apart — because a day booking is limited by garden, parking and washrooms while an overnight is limited by beds. It is also commonly sold as a half day or a full day with no night attached, which is the product a birthday or a family lunch actually wants and which a nightly platform has no way to list.
When to book it
For this market the season runs as follows: June to September for the monsoon scenery, October to February for comfort; weekends sell out, midweek is transformed. 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.
Booking it on the app
If you are looking for short-term rental vacation homes in Lonavala — farmhouses, villas, resorts or weekend homes — the BookMyFarm app and website carry the same inventory and the same detail. Search by city or by area, filter on the amenities that actually matter to you, read the owner's house rules, message the owner, and book the slot you want.
For anyone who has tried and failed to find this kind of property on a nightly-rate site, it is the closest thing to a purpose-built Airbnb alternative for the Indian farmhouse and villa market — because it is built around how these places are actually rented: by the slot, by the whole property, with two separate guest limits.
Where to look
Browse all Lonavala properties · farmhouses · villas · weekend homes · pool farmhouses · large-group properties · family-friendly stays.
Nearby: Karjat · Pune · Igatpuri · Matheran.
Or browse across every city: all farmhouses · all villas · all resorts · how booking works.
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.