Onondaga Kodaikanal

Found this property quite interesting online. Called them directly, spoke to them. We were looking for an entire villa, where four families could have a good time together. Since the staff mentioned that there are only 3 bedrooms available, we even considered adding two extra beds for the fourth couple. Somehow, the fourth couple had to drop the plan and we three couples set off for our vacation. When we arrived, we noticed other vehicles parked in the compound. That is when we found out that we were getting only part of the bungalow, and not the entire space. Had the staff mentioned this earlier, we would have had two other couples join us to get the whole bungalow. This was mishap No. 1. This struck a negative cord and we were re-thinking about the extended stay. But somehow, we liked the property and we planned to settle for it since the advance was already paid. Dinner that night was from the bungalow and we listed our menu well in advance. It was my first time experience where the fried rice had fish with bones added in. Well, that can be excused as well. Breakfast next day, 4 coffees took around 40 mins. Well prepared, I must say. All well, we were enjoying the fog at the lawn when we heard a lady abusing and cussing us from behind in words that are absolutely disgusting and very disrespectful. Turns out, she was the gardening lady there and she had issues with a flower carpet someone else had made in the front yard with flowers plucked from the garden. Absolutely disappointing and very arrogant attitude from the staff members there. This happened when we were all happily enjoying the ambience and getting ready to go for an outing. Right away, we changed our minds and vacated the very next moment. I would never have anyone else I know stay at this beautiful place, unless they train their staff well. Least respect given for guest and no value for our time and money.