ELIVAAS Courtyard Banyan - 2 BHK with Private Pool in Bengaluru (Marahalli)

Tucked inside a one-acre estate in Marahalli village near Doddaballapura, this rustic 2-BHK pet-friendly villa in Bengaluru is one of those rare finds that genuinely earns the label. The property sits far enough from the city's noise to feel like a proper escape, yet close enough to Nandi Hills to make a long weekend worthwhile. Dogs get open grounds to roam, humans get a private pool and a gazebo shaded by a majestic banyan tree, and the whole place is yours - no shared corridors, no awkward hotel lobbies.

The Setting

Marahalli Village sits in Doddaballapura Taluk, Karnataka, roughly an hour north of central Bengaluru - far enough that the air feels different, close enough that you're not planning a logistics operation to get here. The villa is set on a sprawling one-acre estate, and that scale shows. There's an outdoor swimming pool at the centre of the grounds, poolside loungers for the humans, and a gazebo positioned right beside the property's namesake banyan tree. That shaded sit-out under the canopy is genuinely one of the better spots to settle in with your dog while everyone decompresses from the week.

The architecture leans rustic - stone textures, wooden finishes, warm earthy tones - which works well with the natural setting. Inside, the living room is built around a bright open courtyard that pulls natural light deep into the home. Wooden wall accents, decorative columns, and comfortable seating give it a character that feels considered rather than assembled. The entrance verandah has a swing and a pool table, which makes it a natural gathering spot, especially for the first evening when you're still figuring out where the dog wants to sleep.

With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the villa comfortably fits up to 5 guests at standard occupancy (maximum 7 with prior approval) - well-suited to a group of friends or a couple of families travelling together with their dogs.

Pet Policy - What You're Paying and What to Expect

This is an honestly structured pet policy with clear numbers: a refundable pet security deposit of ₹10,000 for one pet or ₹15,000 for two pets, collected on top of the standard property security deposit. There's also a one-time pet sanitation fee collected at check-in - for a 2/3 BHK this is ₹2,000. These aren't surprise charges; they're listed upfront on the ELIVAAS platform, which is more transparency than most pet-friendly stays in Karnataka offer.

Dogs are allowed on the property and in the open grounds. However, area restrictions apply - and the clearest one is the pool. Pets are explicitly not permitted in the swimming pool, and the property enforces this with a ₹10,000 care charge if overlooked. This is worth knowing before you arrive with a Labrador who considers every body of water a personal invitation. Clean-up is the owner's responsibility; the property asks guests to pick up after their pets throughout the stay. Daily housekeeping is compulsory, so the team will be moving through the villa - something to factor in if your dog needs time to settle around new people.

What to Confirm Before You Book

A few details are not explicitly addressed in the available listing information and are worth verifying directly with ELIVAAS or the property before arrival. The listing does not specify breed restrictions or weight limits - if you're travelling with a large breed, confirm this is acceptable. It's also worth asking whether your dog is allowed inside the bedrooms or only in common areas and outdoors, since the policy states area restrictions exist without specifying every zone. The pet sanitation fee structure for other villa sizes is documented (₹1,000 for 1BHK, ₹3,000 for 4/5BHK+), suggesting this is a platform-wide ELIVAAS policy consistently applied. Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM; early check-in may be possible on request. The cancellation policy is non-refundable within 15 days of check-in, so plan accordingly.