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Villas near Mumbai

Everything within roughly a three-hour drive — close enough to leave after work on Friday and still make dinner. Private pools, full staff, and a shortlist picked for your group instead of a page of listings.

How far do you want to drive?

Road distance from Mumbai. Tap a town to see its villas.

Villas within the drive

All of these are under 170 km.

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Picking the right distance

Under 100 km — one night works

Karjat, Lonavala and Alibaug are close enough that a single night still feels worth the drive. Best for a Saturday-to-Sunday with a big group.

100–170 km — go for two nights

Igatpuri and Nashik take longer but give you real hills, waterfalls in monsoon, and vineyards. Not worth it for a single night.

Leave Friday, not Saturday

Check-in is usually 1 PM, but most caretakers will let a group settle in late on Friday night if we tell them in advance. Ask us when booking.

Common questions

How far is the nearest villa from Mumbai?

Karjat is the closest at roughly 65 km — about two hours by road on a clear day. Lonavala is 83 km, Alibaug 95 km.

What is the best drive for a one-night trip?

Anything under 100 km. Karjat, Lonavala and Alibaug all let you leave Mumbai after work on Friday and still reach in time for dinner.

Is the drive difficult during monsoon?

The expressway routes to Karjat and Lonavala stay good through monsoon. Igatpuri and Nashik take longer in heavy rain, so leave earlier.

Do the villas have a caretaker?

Yes. Every villa we list is staffed — a caretaker stays on the property through your stay.

Tell us the group size and the date.

We'll come back with three villas that actually have those dates open, and tell you which suits your group. We answer 24/7.