Farmhouse in Bhiwandi, Thane: A Close Look at Shubham
Shubham is a 1BHK farmhouse in Bhiwandi, Thane. Rates, capacity, amenities and the house rules worth reading before you book.
We list around 3 properties in Thane. Shubham in Bhiwandi is one of them — a 1BHK farmhouse — and it is worth a closer look because the capacity and the rate structure are not what most people expect.
What it costs
- Weekday: ₹5,280 half day · ₹7,040 full day
- Weekend: ₹7,040 half day · ₹8,800 full day
- Per additional person: none listed
The weekend uplift is around 25%, which is about normal. Moving to a Thursday or Friday is still the easiest saving available.
With no per-person charge listed, the headline rate is closer to the real total than it is on most properties — which makes this materially cheaper for a large group than the number first suggests.
At a glance
| Property | Shubham (BMF-F330) |
| Where | Bhiwandi, Thane |
| Type | Farmhouse · 1 BHK |
| Guests — overnight | 12 |
| Guests — day | 12 |
| Weekday rate | ₹7,040 |
| Weekend rate | ₹8,800 |
| Pool | 30×20, plus a children's section |
| Check-in | 9:00 AM / 9:00 PM |
Reading the capacity
Shubham lists 12 by day and 12 overnight — figures that are close together, which usually means a property built as a stay rather than as a function venue. With 1 bedrooms across 12 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. Big Hall. Bedroom. Lawn Area. Kitchen. Washroom. Parking Facility. 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 30×20, 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 closest and cheapest farmhouse belt for Mumbai, and the only one you can reach by local train. Bhiwandi is reached via the Kalyan–Murbad 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 the Ulhas river, the Titwala Ganesh temple, Yeoor hills. On timing: November to February for day bookings; the monsoon is green around Murbad and Shahapur.
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: non-vegetarian food, non-vegetarian cooking, alcohol, pets, outside food, use of the kitchen, smoking, bachelor groups, 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: Id required . Veg/non veg cooking available . Pets Allowed .
Who it suits
A group of up to 12 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
- Silver Stream Farm in Titwala — 6BHK for 35 by day, from ₹22,000 on a weekday.
- Sumiralife in Badlapur — 3BHK for 15 by day, from ₹10,560 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 Thane offers
| Property | Where | Sleeps / by day | From (weekday) | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubham | Bhiwandi | 12 / 12 | ₹5,280 | Private + kids |
| Sumiralife | Badlapur | 15 / 15 | ₹10,560 | Private |
| Silver Stream Farm | Titwala | 35 / 35 | ₹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
Whatever the listing says, five questions in one message will settle the rest. Owners field these constantly and reply quickly. — Is outside food allowed, and separately, can we use the kitchen? Two different permissions, and plenty of properties grant one and not the other. — What is chargeable on top of the slot rate — the sound system, extra cleaning, utensils, a caretaker's time? Each property answers this differently. — What time does music have to stop? Most properties in residential pockets enforce a 10:00 PM cut-off and they mean it. — How much is the deposit and is it cash on arrival? It comes back, but somebody has to be carrying 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. 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: November to February for day bookings; the monsoon is green around Murbad and Shahapur. 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 Independence Day on Saturday 15 August 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.
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 Thane 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 Thane properties · farmhouses · villas · resorts · pool farmhouses · large-group properties · family-friendly stays.
Nearby: Karjat · Palghar · Panvel · Nashik.
Or browse across every city: all farmhouses · all villas · all resorts · how booking works.
Frequently asked questions
Swimming pool size?+
30×20
Kids swimming pool available?+
Yes
Is this farmhouse or villa fully private or will it be shared with other guests?+
When you book Shubham in Bhiwandi, the entire property is reserved exclusively for your group. You will not have to share the space with other guests.
How many people can stay at this property?+
Shubham is suitable for group stays. The exact capacity depends on layout, so it's best to confirm guest limits before booking.
What does Shubham cost?+
The slot rate is ₹7,040 on a weekday and ₹8,800 at the weekend.
How many properties are there in Thane?+
We currently list 3 in and around Thane, 1 of which have a separate children's pool.
When is the best time to book near Thane?+
November to February for day bookings; the monsoon is green around Murbad and Shahapur. 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.