🏡6 BHKVilla Size
🐾FreePet Stay Charge
⭐5.0Overall Rating (197 reviews)
Perched on the edge of a scenic cliff in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, Archee's Villa by ELIVAAS is a six-bedroom pet-friendly villa that combines panoramic forested hill views with generous indoor space — and genuinely welcomes dogs and cats at no extra charge for the stay itself. With lake views, pine-scented air, and a location just minutes from Mall Road and Manki Point, this is one of the more spacious and well-reviewed villa options in Kasauli for families travelling with a pet. The property carries a 5.0 rating across 197 reviews on platforms including Airbnb, MakeMyTrip, and Google — a consistent signal of quality.
✓ Confirmed by the property
The pet policy details on this listing — including the no-charge pet stay, the one-pet maximum, leash requirement, and resident pets on property — are drawn directly from the ELIVAAS listing page for this villa. Pet security deposits and sanitation fees apply separately; see the Pet Policy section below for the exact amounts.
The Villa Itself
The six bedrooms each come with a private balcony, which means every room wakes up to crisp mountain air and green hill vistas — the kind of morning you didn't know you needed until you're standing there in your pyjamas with your dog beside you. The centrepiece of the villa is a large living lounge fitted with floor-to-ceiling glass windows that frame the forested hills without interruption. There's a table tennis table inside for rainy afternoons, and an open rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a cushioned swing for evenings when the sky turns pink over the Kasauli ridgeline. A cosy secondary lounge adds another quiet corner for reading or simply doing nothing.
The kitchen is well-equipped for a group stay: chef on call, refrigerator, oven, microwave, rice cooker, toaster, kettle, and full cooking basics. The villa sleeps up to 12 guests on standard occupancy, with a maximum of 15 (additional charges apply for guests beyond the standard count). Check-in is from 2:00 PM; check-out by 11:00 AM, with late check-out possible on request subject to availability. A caretaker greets you and assists with check-in — there's no smart door or self-check-in at this property.
Pet Policy — What You Actually Need to Know
Dogs and cats are welcome, and pets stay free as far as the nightly rate goes — but there are two separate financial commitments to plan for. First, a refundable pet security deposit: ₹10,000 for one pet, ₹15,000 for two pets, collected in addition to the standard villa security deposit of ₹15,000. Second, a one-time pet sanitation fee collected at check-in: for a 4/5BHK+ property like this one, the fee is ₹3,000 (the ELIVAAS scale lists ₹4,000 for their Privé Collection tier, so confirm which applies to this villa when booking). The maximum allowed is one pet per booking. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times when on the property — free-roaming without a leash is not permitted. Pet food is not available at the villa, so pack everything your dog or cat needs for the stay.
One practical note for pet parents with dogs who are sensitive to other animals: the listing explicitly states that there are pets living on the property. The source does not specify the type or number of resident animals, nor whether they can be separated from guest areas. If your dog is reactive, it's worth contacting the property before booking to understand how resident pets are managed.
Pool access is available at the villa, but pets are strictly not allowed in the pool. The listing enforces this with a ₹10,000 care charge if this rule is overlooked — so keep your dog away from the pool area. Cleanup after your pet is your responsibility throughout the stay.
Location and Setting
The villa sits at Fleurdilis Estate, Village Chattyan, on Mandir Road in the Nahari area of Kasauli. Kasauli is a small colonial hill station in Himachal Pradesh, roughly 65 km from Chandigarh, known for its quiet pine forests, old Baptist Church, and the rocky viewpoint at Manki Point. Mall Road — the town's main social spine — is just minutes away by car. The area is genuinely walkable in parts, with forest trails that make it a reasonable destination for dogs who enjoy a proper sniff-and-explore outing. That said, Kasauli's terrain is hilly and the roads narrow; driving with a large group and a dog requires a bit of planning around parking.
The villa is listed and managed through ELIVAAS, a premium villa rental platform. Cancellation policy is strict: bookings cancelled within 15 days of check-in are non-refundable. Blackout dates (Christmas, New Year, and similar) are also non-refundable regardless of notice period. Book with this in mind if your travel plans are flexible.
ℹ️ What to Confirm Before Booking
The following details were not specified in the available source material and are worth verifying directly with ELIVAAS before finalising your booking: (1) Whether this villa falls under the standard ₹3,000 or Privé ₹4,000 sanitation fee tier. (2) The species and management arrangement for resident pets on the property — important if your dog is reactive. (3) Whether the pool area is physically fenced or separated from the rest of the grounds. Contact ELIVAAS at 079 6931 6141 or through the booking page at elivaas.com.
