Pearl and Shashi have a lovely home and garden and I thoroughly recommend their homestay which is accurately described and exceeded my expectations. The many excellent reviews speak to their interest in making their guests feel comfortable and "at home". The bed was nice and firm, the a/c worked if needed, shower and bathroom were clean and fully functional and there are a lot of features (like plenty of filtered and boiled drinking water and a small safe for your passport and cash) that you might not expect in a homestay. If you are independent travelers who value the experience of meeting local people, chatting with them, and observing their way of life this is a perfect situation. Pearl and Shashi are a hard working professional couple with a schedule so they are not always available but there was always someone on hand. The house has good security and the neighborhood felt very safe to me (usual caveats for single women at night). I even met some of the host's friends. Mumbai was a challenging city to visit as a foreign tourist but this lovely couple (and Uber) make it a lot easier to visit! Highly recommended.