the Zamba house

**Welcome to The Zamba House: Your Forest Retreat with infinity swimming pool in Mahabaleshwar** Nestled within the serene confines of the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, The Zamba House offers a unique escape into nature. This stunning villa is built from locally sourced red jambha stone, seamlessly blending into the forest environment and providing an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and adventure. The space **Features of The Zamba House:** - **Accommodations:** The villa boasts four beautifully designed fully air conditioned bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are separate and feature luxurious bathtubs and air conditioning, ensuring comfort during your stay. The other two bedrooms are connected in a charming duplex style, also equipped with centeralised air conditioning- perfect for your luxurious mountain stay. - **Amenities:** Enjoy modern conveniences and luxurious touches, including 5-star quality bedding, kettles in each room, a 50-inch flat-screen smart TV, cable connection on each TV and free Wi-Fi. We prioritize cleanliness and hygiene, with housekeeping services provided to maintain the highest standards. - **Outdoor Spaces:** The property features two expansive lawns, one of which includes a trampoline and a kids' slide, making it perfect for families. Take a dip in the infinity swimming pool, where you can relax and soak in breathtaking views of the forest and valley beyond. Listen to the soothing sounds of nature, with chirping birds and the gentle hum of insects as your backdrop. **Culinary Experience:** While the villa doesn’t have a kitchen, our talented host, Neha, is a professional chef living on the adjacent property. She offers fantastic café-style meals that guarantee a delightful dining experience. From breakfast to dinner, Neha can cater to your culinary cravings, ensuring you enjoy fresh and delicious meals during your stay Guest access Guest will have access to the entire property. Other things to note **Welcome to Zamba House!** Dear Valued Guests, Thank you for choosing to stay at Zamba House. We are delighted to welcome you and hope your experience with us will be memorable. You can easily find Zamba House on Google Maps, and our location is accurate, so please utilize Google Maps for directions to our property. --- **Check-In and Check-Out Procedures:** - Check-in time is at 2 PM. If you require an early check-in, please communicate your request with the management in advance, and it will be accommodated only upon confirmation. - Check-out time is strictly at 11 AM. Late check-out requests must be communicated with management and confirmed prior; otherwise, a fee of ₹5000 per hour will apply for any unconfirmed late check-out. **Identification Requirements:** Upon arrival, all adult guests must present valid identification. This can be submitted either as a soft copy or hard copy to the caretaker or management. This is a mandatory process for identification purposes, and local authorities may conduct checks on guest registers. **Culinary Experience:** While the villa doesn’t have a kitchen, our talented host, Neha, is a professional chef living on the adjacent property. She offers fantastic café-style meals that guarantee a delightful dining experience. From breakfast to dinner, Neha can cater to your culinary cravings, ensuring you enjoy fresh and delicious meals during your stay - Breakfast, whether paid or complimentary, will be available until 9:30 AM. No requests will be entertained post this time. - For lunch or dinner orders from nearby restaurants, advance notice is required to ensure timely service. If you would like us to pick up your orders, that can be arranged for an additional fee: ₹200 for local pick-up or ₹350 for pick-ups from Panchgani and beyond. **Pool Usage:** - Please take note that any damage to the pool water will incur a fine of ₹10,000, as the water will need to be changed. We urge guests to avoid eating, swimming, or loitering in the pool area to ensure a pleasant experience for everyone. **Caretaker Services:** - Unavailable right now but owners live in the neighboring villa and will be available for all your basic needs. **Electricity Conservation:** - **We sincerely request that guests conserve electricity by turning off lights, fans, air conditioning, and TVs when not in use. It is essential for all guests to avoid leaving the air conditioning on in unoccupied rooms, as we deeply care for our limited resources.** **Water Usage:** - **Guests are humbly requested to use water responsibly, as it is the most valuable resource in the hills. This request stems from our commitment to protecting the environment rather than financial concerns.** **Property Care:** - Any damage to the property will incur a fine of ₹10,000, reflecting the high costs associated with repairs in the mountainous area. **Music and Noise Policy:** - A music system is available in the outdoor area for your enjoyment. However, loud music is prohibited after 11:00 PM, and no larger sound systems or DJ setups are allowed. **Wildlife Precautions:** - Please keep the main doors of all rooms closed at all times as Zamba House is situated in a forest area that is home to various insects and wildlife. Guests are also encouraged to watch their steps to avoid disturbing local wildlife. **Guide to Using the Bathtub at Zamba House** Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to enjoy a relaxing bath in our bathtub using the geyser. 1. **Geyser Operation:** - Locate the switch outside the bathroom that controls the geyser. It has a red indicator light. - Turn on the switch. The geyser will take approximately 20 minutes to heat the water. In colder temperatures, it may take an additional 5 to 10 minutes. 2. **Indicator Lights:** - Once the geyser is turned on, you will see an indicator light on the geyser itself. This light will turn off once the water is fully heated. 3. **Filling the Bathtub:** - The geyser has a capacity of 25 liters. To fill the bathtub with hot water, turn the bathtub tap to the red side to empty the geyser. - Repeat this process twice to obtain a total of 50 liters of fully hot water in the bathtub. 4. **Adjusting Water Temperature:** - After filling, you can mix cold water to achieve your desired water temperature. - This entire process may take up to 60 minutes, so please plan your bath accordingly. 5. **Enjoying Your Bath:** - You can choose to sit in the tub after the first filling of 25 liters and add more hot water as needed. - Once you have a satisfactory amount of hot water filled, feel free to turn off the geyser and enjoy your bath! **Additional Services:** - If you would like, we can prepare the bathtub for you before your arrival for a charge of 500 INR. - You can also inquire about additional bathtub services like bath salts and bath bombs, subject to availability and charges. Enjoy your relaxing bath at Zamba House! We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines to ensure a pleasant stay for everyone. If you have any further questions or require additional information, please feel free to reach out. Warm regards, The Zamba House Management