Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
My spouse and I had a wonderful stay at Wind Chalet. The location offers the best view in the Koyna area, overlooking the Koyna backwaters, Koyna Dam, and surrounding hills. The rooms were comfortable, the homely food was fresh and delicious, and Vitoba, the caretaker, took excellent care of us throughout our stay.Wind Chalet is perfect for longer stays, with scenic walks to nearby villages and a peaceful atmosphere that's ideal for nature lovers, reading, and simply unwinding.
Negative:
The property is a little old and could benefit from some upgrades, but the spectacular location, peaceful atmosphere, and reasonable pricing more than make up for it.
Summary: Simply unwind
Rohan
·
Jun 22, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Family With Children
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Host Vithobha was very good and the location was serene amd peaceful
Negative:
Was with my little daughters and very senior citizen and it became scary in the night as it was glass all around and some sliding windows has their latches not locking. Consolation by caretaker Vithobha as property is safe was not helping when the night became too dark. Spent whole night quite scared for safety and security as the isolation became a big problem. It is nice only if you well built people who can manage safety and security. Though Vithobhas family was quite good and helpful but not enough to allay fears and some safety measures like openable iron grilles that can be closed would greatly help.
Summary: Very Nice but not for 1 single family with senior citizens and young children
Kolhar
·
Jun 7, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Spacious room with comfortable bed and armchairs, full tea/coffee/dry milk/drinking water supply. Fan and AC worked well, and wi-fi was OK.
Delicious dinner was served: egg masala with Konkani wade and paneer pakoda were finger-licking good 😊
Support team is good and caring.
But the main magic of the place is as follows: beautiful evening valley view from the big balcony in the morning turned into pure fairy-tale: sky was gradually being enlightened with the rising sun, while clouds started getting collected on the lake water surface and poured over the dam into the valley covering trees and premises... Unforgettable and astonishing... 🌞🙏
Summary: Mesmerizing sunrise in the misty valley
Alevtina
·
Feb 1, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
The location was superb, with views of the forest and the Konya lake. But the experience was made especially special by Vithoba and team, who were so proud of the place, so accommodating and helpful, supplying us with cups of tea during a very rainy few days, and more than happy to accede to our every request. It felt like a warm wonderful home stay, and that always makes a trip special for us.
Negative:
We didn't have anything specific we did not like.
Summary: It felt like a wonderful magical warm getaway.
Sameera
·
Aug 18, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Extended Group
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Sukhada
·
Aug 14, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Location was perfect
Negative:
Food served needs more variety both for breakfast and lunch/dinner . It becomes too much monotonous by eating same food as we stayed their for three nights . Also sometime food quantity and quality was also comprised .
Summary: It was excellent location with perfect weather for relaxed weekend break .
Suhas
·
Jul 28, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
The place was quiet and a perfect match for our requirement of serene, noise and pollution free surroundings. The caretaker Vithoba was very courteous and was very attentive towards our needs. He was assisted with Swapnil, a young lad who was agile and helpful.
Since this place is in remote location, availability of items is a bit challenging and therefore one needs to give prior intimation of choice of your meals which you have to select from limited options. Recommend this place if looking for quiet stay without any disturbance and with minimal needs.
Negative:
Nothing specific. Only recommendation is to have an additional wash basin outside the bathroom
Ashish
·
Jan 15, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Excellent view
Negative:
Restaurant has very few food options
Summary: It was perfect stay , nice weather and great location
Suhas
·
Aug 26, 2024 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Family With Children
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Abhyankar
·
Mar 14, 2024 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type:
Couple
Travel Purpose:
leisure
Positive:
Location
Negative:
Cleanlyness
Masurkar
·
Feb 9, 2024 08:00:00 AM