🐾 2 Pets Max
💰 Free Pet Charges
🏔️ Kasauli Hills Location
Kasauli Crest Hills , listed on MakeMyTrip as the "Pinewood Retreat" 1 BHK unit within Crestwood Kasauli Heights , is a compact apartment-style stay perched in the pine-covered hills of Dharampur, Himachal Pradesh, right in the broader Kasauli belt. Dogs and cats are explicitly welcome here at zero pet charges, with a clear written policy covering exactly what's permitted and what isn't , the kind of upfront detail that saves a lot of back-and-forth at check-in. Google's listing flags it as pet-friendly with an extra charge, but the MakeMyTrip property rules state plainly: pet stays for free. Confirm this directly with the host before arrival, since platform discrepancies like this are common when a property updates one channel but not another.
✓ Confirmed by the Property
Pet policy is published on MakeMyTrip under the property rules section. Pets are allowed, pet stay is free, dogs and cats only, maximum 2 pets per booking. Pets must remain on leash on the premises and are not permitted on the bed. No pet food is available at the property , bring your own. There are no resident animals on site.
The Setting
The property sits along MDR6 in Ghadiyana, Dharampur , a small town in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, that occupies the foothills of the Kasauli ridge. If you've driven into Kasauli town on a long weekend and hit the wall of traffic and tourist buses near Subathu Road, Dharampur will feel like a meaningful upgrade. It's quieter, less congested, and gives you pine forest air without the tourist weekend rush , which, when you're managing a dog in an unfamiliar environment, is actually worth more than proximity to a mall road. Kasauli town itself is a short drive away when you want the trails, the views from Gilbert Trail, or a walk through the cantonment's shaded avenues.
The apartment is a self-contained 1 BHK unit with both a private balcony and an adjoining terrace , two outdoor spaces where your dog can decompress, take in the hill and mountain views, and sit with you without needing a leash walk to access fresh air. For pet parents who've dealt with strictly indoor hotel rooms where every bathroom break means getting dressed and taking the elevator, having private outdoor square footage at the unit level is a genuine differentiator. The building has an elevator, which is worth noting if you're travelling with a large dog, a crate, and the kind of gear load that comes with a multi-day mountain trip. Free parking is available on-site, so your car and its cargo of dog beds and food bags are sorted.
The MDR6 road corridor around Ghadiyana offers some walking access through the surrounding area. For more structured trail walking with dogs, Kasauli's cantonment trails , particularly the routes around Gilbert Hill and Lover's Lane , are within reach by car. One important caveat: if you're planning to take your dog into Kasauli's cantonment area, check those specific entry rules independently before you go. Cantonment boards operate under their own regulations, and those can change or be enforced inconsistently depending on the season and the day.
Pet Policy , What's Clear, What to Confirm
The written policy published on MakeMyTrip is more detailed than most pet-friendly stays in this belt. Dogs and cats only , so if you're travelling with a rabbit, bird, or any other animal, this isn't the right property. Maximum of 2 pets per stay, regardless of size. Pets must be on leash at all times on the property grounds , no free roaming in common areas or around the building. Pets are not permitted on the bed, which is a standard enough rule but worth knowing in advance if your dog has strong opinions about sleeping arrangements. Pet food, bowls, and bedding are not provided, so pack everything your dog needs: food portioned for the full trip, a travel bowl, any medications, and a familiar blanket if your dog is crate-trained or a light sleeper in new spaces.
The in-room policy isn't explicitly stated in the published rules , the language confirms pets are allowed at the property with leash requirements, but doesn't specify whether pets are permitted inside the room or restricted to outdoor and common areas only. Given the format , a self-contained 1 BHK apartment with a private kitchen, not a shared-corridor hotel , the practical expectation is that your pet would be in the unit with you. But confirm this directly with host Vyom before booking. The MakeMyTrip listing notes that the host typically responds within 6 hours and is comfortable communicating in both English and Hindi, so a quick pre-booking message is straightforward.
On the pet charge discrepancy: Google's listing tags the property as pet-friendly with an extra charge, while MakeMyTrip's property rules state clearly that the pet stay is free. This kind of gap between platforms is common , properties often update their policies on one booking channel but haven't pushed the change to others. The safest approach is always to message the host directly before confirming your booking and get the current charge policy in writing. If the charge has changed since the MakeMyTrip listing was updated, you want to know before you arrive, not at checkout.
The Apartment and What's On-Site
The unit is described as fully air-conditioned with reliable power backup , both relevant for summer stays in the hills, where temperatures during the day can still climb enough to matter, especially for thick-coated breeds. Free Wi-Fi is listed at a speed described as suitable for working, which makes this a practical option for remote-work trips where you need a reliable connection alongside the mountain backdrop. The private kitchen is equipped with an induction cooktop and a carbon monoxide detector; vegetarian cooking is permitted in the unit. For days when you'd rather not cook, the property offers meals from a fixed menu covering South Indian, Chinese, Continental, and local Himachali-style options , useful when you've been out with the dog all day and don't want to figure out where to eat in a small town at 7 PM.
Guest-rated amenities sit at 4.5 on MakeMyTrip. On-site, there's caretaker and housekeeping staff, luggage assistance, and a pickup and drop service , handy if someone in your group is arriving without a car. Check-in is at 1 PM and checkout at 11:30 AM. The host or a caretaker greets you in person at check-in, which means there's a human point of contact for any questions about the area or the property rather than a lockbox and a hope-for-the-best situation. The building is also noted as wheelchair accessible, with guests carrying their own wheelchair.
What We Haven't Confirmed Yet
A few things are worth verifying directly with host Vyom before you finalise the booking. First: whether pets are permitted inside the room and unit itself , strongly implied by the apartment format, but not spelled out in the published policy. Second: the current pet charge situation, given the conflict between what Google and MakeMyTrip show , get this confirmed in writing before you pay. Third: whether the balcony and terrace have secure railings appropriate for an unsupervised dog, particularly if you have a large breed or a dog that's prone to jumping up at views. No public phone number is listed for this property , the best route is the MakeMyTrip messaging system or the inquiry stage when you're booking. Host Vyom has a documented fast response time, so you shouldn't be waiting long for answers.
