Ellings in Crimea: what is it and how to choose the best one?

Boathouses in Crimea are a fairly popular type of housing that allows you to fully enjoy accommodation on the coast. Initially, these buildings served as ship repair docks and were aimed at owners of boats, boats, small yachts. But gradually they managed to turn them into real hotels on the water - comfortable, affordable and providing the really best view from the window. Of course, living in boathouses is not an exclusively Crimean invention. Most overseas seaside resorts offer the same services without requiring guests to present a vessel in need of repair.

Needless to say, the demand for such housing is really high during the entire holiday season, and it is usually located at a relative distance from the places of pilgrimage for tourists. This makes it possible to use the territory for recreation, which is inaccessible to ordinary holidaymakers. Favorable location is not everything, because in most cases, guests of such mini-hotels have the opportunity to walk to the central embankment of the city in a few minutes or find themselves in a busy local market... In conditions when almost all boarding houses and hotels are located in the suburbs, such living conditions look really out of competition.

This is the question asked by those who for the first time are faced with the offer of such housing on the coast. Today slipways in Crimea have already become a familiar detail of the landscape. The buildings, erected on the first line near the water, are distinguished by simple architecture, minimal amenities and high density of placement. What distinguishes them from hotels is that they are built mainly by private individuals.

Traditional slipways in Crimea look like multi-storey buildings located as close as possible to each other. They are within walking distance from the beach, pier, embankment, they can be built in several rows - the second line is much cheaper for rent. Modern beach development in some areas of the peninsula consists entirely of boathouses. Such objects include the coastal strip of the village Privetnoye, the village of Utes.

The boathouses owe their appearance to the high demand for the most affordable accommodation options. Those who have recently traveled to the sea as a "savage", today want to get access to the benefits of civilization. In the apartments inside the boathouse, everything you need is usually provided for this: modern furnishings, a bathroom, a kitchen for self-catering. In some cases, the calculation is carried out for large companies of 4-6 people.

The modern Crimean infrastructure is aimed at reducing the cost of accommodation for tourists. Ellings fully comply with this concept, but often have a semi-legal status - a building can be registered as a garage or a boat storage place. In the daytime, such compact dwellings, despite the presence of air conditioning, are not very comfortable for long-term stays. But for beach lovers, they become a real boon.

There are several obvious advantages of living in a boathouse in Crimea.

• The budgetary cost of living. In Yalta, Alupka, Alushta, the price of hotel rooms may seem excessive even for well-to-do holidaymakers. The boathouse is much cheaper and is especially beneficial for a family format of residence. A room for 4-6 guests will be quite inexpensive, and the way to the beach and the sea will take a minimum of time.
• Comfortable environment. Boathouses are usually placed away from the central embankments and beaches, respectively, you can not be afraid of the curiosity of vacationers, the shouts of noisy companies under the window, the rumble of highways. With a good choice of place, only the splash of waves and the cries of seaside birds will wake up the guests of the boathouse.
• Convenient location. Absolutely all boathouses are located in the coastal zone, and the best views open up from the first line. If you do not want to miss a single second of your vacation, this housing option will make every day eventful. A bonus can be attractions located within walking distance or the city center with a rich cultural life.
• Optimal environmental conditions. The air in the coastal zone is saturated with iodine and is considered healing. There are no harmful businesses or busy highways in the boathouse areas.
• A complete set of appliances and furniture. If in private housing problems regularly arise with this, the owners of the boathouses think over these issues to the smallest detail. Inside each apartment there is air conditioning, TV, small kitchen with utensils and stove for cooking, refrigerator.
• Savings on road transport costs. It doesn't take long to get from the boathouse to the beach, everything is literally outside the door. One has only to go out and take the best seat. Night baths or morning water procedures can also be done at any convenient time.
• Ease of searches. The absence of unnecessary formalities is the main advantage of the Crimean slipways. You can not book anything in advance / and just find accommodation upon arrival in a convenient location and a stone's throw from the sea.

Boathouses in Crimea really have many advantages. But not without its drawbacks.As a rule, the owner only owns the area under the property itself. There is no adjoining patio, no parking, and the exit from the building often leads directly to the concrete embankment. The boathouse is not suitable for business travelers or those who plan to officially register and receive supporting documents. In most cases, private owners are not very concerned about such moments at all. Another negative point is the densely populated boathouses and the frequent change of vacationers. Not all neighbors turn out to be pleasant or at least just honest people.

In Crimea, there is a fairly large number of popular boathouses offering decent living conditions. The most famous of them work officially and provide a service similar to a hotel, but with more freedom for holidaymakers. Here are just a few of the more famous ones.

The boathouse "Vyosla" is located on the territory of Feodosia, away from the noisy cultural and social life. For its construction, a place was chosen where the most common fishing harbor used to be located. As a result, the residents are provided with peace and comfort, proximity to the sea and the possibility of restful sleep. Within walking distance there is a market with fresh products and seafood specialties. In the boathouse itself, cleaning is regularly carried out, bed linen is changed.

The most famous Crimean boathouse. Geographically located in Alushta and belongs to the luxury category apartments. In rooms for one, two, three guests, optimal conditions for rest are prepared here. Your own shower, bathroom, kitchen, air conditioning will allow you not to experience discomfort during your stay. Boathouse "Dolphin" is distinguished by its convenient location - 15 meters from the surf. Luxurious views from the windows are included, as is the modern furnishings inside. It is also suitable for lovers of high life - walking along the beach to the central embankment with its cafes, clubs and lively trade can be reached in a matter of minutes.

The interior of this boathouse in Alupka is also as close as possible to European standards, there is the necessary household appliances, bathrooms and showers, kitchens in each room. Children under 6 years old live with their parents at no extra bed charge. Each apartment has its own separate street-side entrance.

In the Saksky district, in the village of Pribrezhnoye, there are modern slipways 50 meters from the sea. Among the advantages are its own beach and the proximity of a healing lake with pink salt and black clay. It accepts guests with pets, there are parking spaces, and the embankment with a developed tourist infrastructure is only 150 meters away. The premises are equipped with wheelchair access for people with disabilities.

On the territory of Yalta there is its famous boathouse, which allows you to stay in a two-minute walk from the sea overlooking the magnificent local landscapes. The rooms have internet, TVs, air conditioners, individual kitchens and bathrooms. The decoration of the apartments is also of a very high standard. All the necessary social and resort infrastructure is within walking distance from the boathouse.

Located in the village of Privetnoye, which is near Alushta, the boathouse delights guests with views of the greenery of cypress trees, mountain landscapes and a homely atmosphere. In addition to the individual amenities in the rooms, you can take advantage of additional options, for example, receive full board or use the washing and ironing facilities to tidy things up.

Situated on the territory of Alupka not far from the famous Vorontsov Palace, the boathouse has a homely atmosphere and a friendly atmosphere. You will have to walk no more than two minutes to a clean sandy beach. On the territory there is a spa complex with a jacuzzi and a hammam, kitchens are equipped with all the necessary utensils for self-catering. There is a laundry and other necessary amenities for business travelers and vacationers.

Peculiarities of rest on the seashore and choosing the best option for living in a boathouse are the moments of concern for every vacationer who wants to save a little on hotel booking. To avoid the tenant of a building resembling Brazilian favelas when paying in advance, you should follow a number of simple rules.

• Pay attention to the class of the object. Elite and luxury apartments will make you feel free and comfortable. In the economy segment, you can get into a kind of "hostel" with rooms for 10 beds and one bathroom.
• Explore the location. Good boathouses are on the first line - this is their main advantage. If it is proposed to live at a distance from the beach, this inconvenience should be offset by other advantages.
• View from the window. Gorgeous landscapes promise everything. In reality, it is better to take places in boathouses located away from noisy beaches or with their own coastline. Otherwise, there is a great risk that the only view from the window during the whole vacation will be other people's bodies, roasting in the sun.
• Beach and shore quality. Perfect sand, no stones or debris are essential. In the economy segment of boathouses, these little things usually do not occupy homeowners.
• Price. Luxury VIP-apartments cost up to 10,000 rubles per day. Budget ones cost no more than 1000 per person. Needless to say, chasing cheapness, as well as overpaying, is still not worth it.

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