Quick answer: A Lonavala villa with a cricket turf is worth booking only if the turf is netted on all sides, lit for evening play, big enough for half-pitch cricket and reserved only for your group. Misty Palace in Gold Valley, Tungarli has a private, lit 28 ft × 25 ft turf for cricket and badminton, fully enclosed in netting (sides and roof), alongside a private pool, for groups of up to 30.
By Archana, host at Misty Palace · Updated November 2026
Why groups want a turf, not just a pool
A pool keeps a group busy for a few hours. A turf fills the gaps: the morning before breakfast, the hour after lunch, and the evening when the pool gets cold in winter or the monsoon rain stops play outside. For friend reunions, cousins’ weekends and office offsites, a cricket match is often the part people remember most.
Many villas in Lonavala list “turf” or “cricket” as an amenity. What you actually get ranges from a strip of lawn to a proper netted box. These are the questions to ask before you pay an advance.
7 things to check before booking a villa with a cricket turf
1. Is it netted on all sides?
Without full netting, every big shot ends in the neighbour’s plot or the pool. Ask for a photo of the nets, including the roof net if there is one.
2. How big is it?
Ask for length and width in feet, not “spacious”. Around 25–30 ft by 25 ft is comfortable for box or half-pitch cricket with soft or tennis balls and for badminton. Misty Palace’s turf is 28 ft × 25 ft.
3. Can you play after dark?
In Lonavala the light fades early in winter and on cloudy monsoon days. A lit turf adds two to three hours of play. Misty Palace’s turf is lit for evening matches.
4. Is it private to your group?
Some properties share a turf between several cottages. With a full-villa booking, the turf should be yours alone for the stay. At Misty Palace the turf, pool and every room are for your group only.
5. What can you play on it?
Check whether hard leather balls are allowed (usually not, for safety) and whether the same space works for badminton or football. Bring your own bats and balls unless the host confirms equipment.
6. Where is it relative to the bedrooms and pool?
A turf right outside bedroom windows means early-morning matches wake everyone up. A turf beside the pool lets parents watch both kids’ pool and game together.
7. Are there timing or noise rules?
Residential areas such as Gold Valley expect quiet late at night. Ask about cut-off times for the turf, music and karaoke so there are no surprises.
Turf villa checklist
| Check | What to ask for | Misty Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Netting | Photo of all sides | Fully net-enclosed, sides and roof |
| Size | Length × width in ft | 28 ft × 25 ft |
| Lighting | Evening play possible? | Lit |
| Privacy | Shared with other guests? | Private to your group |
| Sports | Cricket, badminton, others | Cricket and badminton |
| Other play | Pool, kids’ pool, indoor games | Private pool, kids’ pool, karaoke, 85″ projector |
| Group size | Max guests | Up to 30 |
A sample day at a turf villa
- 8 AM: Quick match before breakfast while it’s cool
- 11 AM: Pool time; the little ones in the kids’ pool
- 1 PM: Home-style lunch
- 5 PM: Team tournament on the turf
- 8 PM: BBQ, then karaoke or a movie on the projector
Frequently asked questions
Is the cricket turf at Misty Palace only for our group?
Yes. Misty Palace is booked as an entire villa, so the turf, pool and rooms are used only by your group.
Can we play cricket at night?
Yes, the turf is lit, so you can play in the evening. Please keep noise down late at night out of respect for neighbours.
How many people can stay at a Lonavala turf villa like Misty Palace?
Misty Palace hosts up to 30 guests across 5 air-conditioned bedrooms with 6 bathrooms. See the full amenities and rooms.
What does it cost?
For the entire villa, weekday rates start from ₹18,000–22,000 per night and weekends from ₹35,000–45,000 per night, depending on the season. Read the FAQ for check-in times, pets and meals.
Plan your turf weekend
Read about booking a 5 BHK villa in Lonavala for groups and the places near Misty Palace, then check your dates on WhatsApp or visit the Misty Palace homepage.