Case Study: Nandi Cottage, Sakleshpur
Small in Size. Big in Vision. Bigger in Results.
Just 30 minutes from Mallalli Falls and 40 minutes from Kukke Subramanya Temple, Nandi Cottage offers a tranquil farm stay surrounded by greenery — perfect for family getaways and spiritual travelers alike.
The Backstory:
Mr. Mahendran, a Bangalore-based entrepreneur, had a dream to convert his farmland into a unique hospitality experience. He built two cozy villas (each with two spacious rooms) and a raised tented stay area to offer a farm-meets-nature escape.
However, while the physical infrastructure was ready, the digital journey wasn’t. A basic website developed by a freelancer failed to attract bookings. Operational costs — especially with a full-time caretaker family on-site — were piling up without revenue to support them.
The TeraStay Transformation
Inspired by what he saw with Neervana Resort, Mr. Mahendran reached out to TeraStay. His brief was simple: “I don’t need anything fancy. I just need something that works.”
Booking-Ready Website:
Mobile-optimized, fast, and visually engaging.
Google Business Profile Optimization:
To enhance search visibility.
Booking Engine Integration:
Direct, real-time bookings with instant payments.
Channel Manager Setup:
Connected to 8 OTAs (Booking.com, Airbnb, Goibibo, and more) to amplify reach.
Google Ads:
Targeted ads to weekend travelers, nature lovers, and temple-bound families.
Centralized Booking Management:
Enabled seamless coordination across all booking sources — reducing manual effort.
The Results:
With just 4 rooms and 4 tents, Nandi Cottage now earns over ₹2,50,000 per month. What was once a passion project is now a profitable, self-sustaining business.
More importantly, the consistent revenue gave Mr. Mahendran confidence to reinvest:
- Built a restaurant with a farm-to-table concept
- Added a kids’ play zone and family recreation space
- Planning a Go Shala (cow shelter) as a cultural addition to the experience
₹2.5L
Monthly Revenue
7 OTAs
Integrated