The living room as seen from the entrance door

A small kitchen corner has everything for light cooking. On request your housekeeper will do some shopping prior to your arrival.

A large desk, computer, printer, unlimited fast internet, Wi-Fi.

The bedroom

Bedroom window view

Extra sleeping and storage in the loft. Kids love it.

In the loft

The living room as seen from the loft

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View from the living room window. A huge window and what you can see is perhaps the best thing about this apartment.

Easy walk to Red Square, the Kremlin, Saint Basil's, Tretyakov Fine Arts Gallery, the Moscow House of Artist, the new Opera House, and many other famous Moscow sites and attractions.

Dozen of cafes and restaurants within minutes, including very inexpensive ones where a full meal will cost you under $15!

Stores, supermarkets, vegetable markets, fish market in the neighbourhood.

Zamoskvorechye is one of Moscow's safest areas.

THE APARTMENT

Two huge window are overlooking the canal. Ceilings are over 13 foot. Despite fairly small square footage (no more than 400 sq.ft.) the place feels spacious.

!!!Air conditioning!!!

It is a must during brutal Moscow summers. A hint: don't rent a place unless it has one. Make sure it works before committing yourself. In Russian "this apartment has air conditioning" does not necessarily mean that it is functional!

Backup heating and hot water supply system for 100% reliability.

A double bed, a fold-out couch, and a loft for the kids Ideal for two; sleeps 3-4 easily.

Cooking facilities:
two-element burner, microwave, pans, pots, dishes etc.

Washer/dryer. Lots of linen. Easy access for physically impaired(just one step to overcome). Everything you need for comfortable living.

FOR THE WORKING TRAVELLER

Large desk, office chair, computer, printer. Unlimited high-speed internet and Wi-Fi. Quality land line phone. Local mobile.

FOR THE FORGETFUL

Toothbrushes and a variety of personal hygiene items are always on hand.

SERVICE

Visa support and registration. Airport pickup by a reliable English-speaking driver. Complimentary neighbourhood orientation tour. Friendly and helpful housekeeper who expects no tips. Questions about Russia and Russian travel are always welcomed.

24/7 emergency assistance

RATES

$120 per night. $100/night if you stay a week or longer. $66/night if you stay a month or longer ($2000/month). Utilities included. No hidden charges.

Why so cheap?
Because it it direct from the owner. Because there are no frills - just the essentials. Because I want to attract quality guests

No extra fees except for long distance calls and damages beyond normal wear and tear

Payment by check, transfer to my bank in Canada, or via PayPal.
No cash transactions need take place in Russia!

CONTACT

Please e-mail me. I usually respond without delay. Often instantly.Or, if you prefer, call +7 985 217 3241

Around the neighbourhood

Ruins of early 18th century fortification walls at the back of the building

 

Following the industry trend I even made up client feedback for you. "I never expected to find so many nice affordable restaurants anywhere in Russia, let alone a few steps from the Kremlin." Glenda Southville, Ontario Whenever you see a Russian-type blond it is made up. On the board and elsewhere it is real.

Lots of old estates and churches

Only a couple of centuries ago it was almost the countryside. Even now you will find an occasional wooden house.

 

 

 

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The building from the side of the main entrance.

A view onto the neighbourhood from the hall window

The bathroom is as spacious as they get. A wheelchair will fit in. The bathtub has handles.

Map of central Moscow. Click here to see it bigger, with the apartment location (less than a mile from Saint Basil's Cathedral) marked.

 

I would not use "cozy" but that seems to be the buzzword so here. "The apartment is so cozy and the neighbourhood so romantic" Ben and Rubby Oakville California More guest feedback (real)

Disclaimer: this is an old building that has seen revolutions, wars, decades of Soviet management and post-Soviet despair. If you want no reminders that you are in Russia consider a brand new western-managed hotel. At at 3-5 times the rate. The closest one is Balchug-Kempinsky.

The stairs. Except for the recently added elevator the building offers a lot more space than the vast majority of modern Moscow housing.

 

This one is real. Alla is on my Russian brides up for grabs list too! Ask about her. "A perfect place to work. Or just to sit on the windowsill observing life" Alla D. Lipetsk Russia More guest feedback

 

"I should have heeded good advice. Instead I got a $500/night room at the Balchug Kempinsky 300 feet from this apartment. Since there are no cooking facilities I spent another $150/day on restaurant meals. Naturally, I very soon found myself penniless, unable even to buy a ticket home. Now I'm a street bum in Moscow, collecting empties and panhandling for a living, and trying to drown my sorrows at the most disgusting of Moscow's watering holes, the famous Second Wind behind by Metro Novokuznetskaya. Contact me if you need any odd jobs done (lawn mowing, fixing fences, whatever) or if you can just spare some change. More guest feedback