One of the best things about living in Mumbai is being next to the sea. Unfortunately, many of the shoe-box apartments mostly offer a view of other shoe-box apartments.
But all is not lost. If you want to have a chill weekend and gaze at the water day and night, there are spots to go. We’ve rounded up Mumbai’s best Airbnbs with a sea-view.
This sweet yet spacious apartment is bang opposite Juhu Beach, and offers a king-sized bed. Stay with a loving couple {who’ll help you plan the day}, and live a stone’s throw away from the beach – for the views and sounds.
During the evenings, don’t forget to escape for some delicious street food on Juhu beach and to play some cricket on the sand.
Price: INR 3,300 per night
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Check into this stay home bang on the beach, and be hosted by the sweetest family of fishermen in the Chimbai fishing village. An entire apartment, with a king-size bed with a toilet is offered on the second floor, with the hosts living downstairs. Expect lots and lots of sea breeze and calm.
#LBBTip: The house offers the view of Bollywood star, Salman Khan’s apartment, so if you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse.
Price: INR 5,800 per night
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Bang in the middle of the concrete jungle of Versova, find this cutesy apartment offering a private room in a sea-facing apartment. Catch hues of yellows and blues, and beautifully done-up home decor. Breezy sunset from the room? Check. Instragram-friendly windows? Check. Away from the chaos of Mumbai? Check!
Price: INR 4,000 per night
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A super budget room offering a private room with sea view, and a stone’s throw away from the beach. It is a tiny room with basic amenities, but if you’re a sucker for gorgeous sea views and lapping waves against the rocks, we say book this immediately.
It’s five minutes away from the Versova metro station, which makes it easier to access. Please note, it’s a vegetarian-only place, so meat-eaters, hard luck.
Price: INR 1,600 per night
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A private room up for grabs in this sea-facing apartment in Bandra West on Carter road, with a couple who’ll be more than happy to host you. What’s more, they even have a dog that’ll pamper you with licks {Chase}, unless of course you’re not fond of canines.
The living room offers a beautiful sunset/sunrise view overlooking the sea, and they offer free Wi-Fi, and access to the shared spaces of the house.
Price: INR 2,900 per night
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A single room that’ll accommodate one, this house is perfect for solo travellers looking to explore Mumbai in it’s entirety. With really quirky and upbeat decor, this apartment is spacious, and ideally located with ample light.
Plus, Carter Road has some cool cafes to chill at, so we say, think less, do more and book the soonest dates at this room.
Price: INR 3,300 per night
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Check into this 29th floor private room apartment, and be amazed by the panoramic view of the sea and the city. A SoBo hidden gem, this modern house offers Wi-Fi, and has been desgined by Ravi Vazirani, our insider cum go-to-designer. The room has an attached bathroom, and the host’s mother will be there to greet and mingle.
#LBBTip: There’s the cutest swing hung in the living room, so just sit, swing and take in the sights of this island city.
Price: INR 4,000 per night
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Stay in a private room that opens up to a balcony for your view goals. The house has a very nice vibe going for it, and is well decorated. At night, expect the fairy lights to come out, and enjoy the lights whilst watching the far off lights from the sea.
The host, Amir, will happily engage you in conversation, and even suggest things for you to do. All in all, a true AirBnb experience plus the dinner is included in the cost {which he will cook personally for you}.
Price: INR 2,300 per night
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Don’t want to share the house? Well, book this entire flat for yourself. The host can provide you with a cook for extra charges, with no other hassles or anything.
This entire flat is sea-facing, and near Versova beach. Perfect for privacy with an extremely central location, and near to the station as well. Do keep in mind, this listing will take 10 per cent of the deposit at the time of booking, which will be returned to you post check-out.
Price: INR 6,400 per night
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