A good opportunity to have a budget vacation near Sochi is a trip to the Katkova Slit. The private sector of this resort village we will try to describe below. Here you will find the sea, picturesque cliffs, mountain rivers - in a word, all that the Caucasus is famous for. And housing will offer you different things - from the most budgetary to luxurious. Come and see for yourself. It is quiet, calm, family-like. Well, if you miss nightclubs, you can drop in Sochi in the evening, since this is not so far away. We will also describe here as an example several guest houses of the resort.
Katkova Village Slit
This resort is located some ten kilometers from Lazarevsky. The climate here is subtropical, warm, which attracts hundreds of tourists to these places. The season lasts a long time - from May to October. If you come here, the climatic conditions here will be the same as in Sochi, but for the money you will undoubtedly win. The village got its name from the name of the Russian farmer Mikhail Katkov, on whose territory mulberry trees grew. Those who want a relaxing holiday, wide beaches, beautiful landscapes and mountain air come here. And for families with children - especially welcome to Katkova Slit! The private sector is cheap, quality service, the hosts are friendly. Often you can find luxury conditions. Nearby are the same ecologically sound resorts of Volkonka and Chemitokvadzhe.
General characteristics of housing
The private sector in Katkova Slit is represented by mini-hotels, guest houses, as well as houses, turnkey rooms and entire apartments with the owners. Since the village actually consists of two intersecting large streets - Kurgannaya and Magistralnaya, then all housing is mainly concentrated there or in neighboring lanes. Food, as a rule, vacationers cook themselves - in shared kitchens or in separate kitchens, which are located directly in the rooms. Very often, owners have cafes or dining rooms where they feed their guests for a fee. Many houses are in the garden or lined with palm trees. Despite the fact that the rooms are located in large buildings or bungalows, the furniture and showers are new, almost everywhere there are suspended ceilings, plasma TVs, there is a laminate on the floor. But there are also very modest economy class rooms. Such housing, depending on the price and degree of comfort, is chosen by both wealthy people and those who can only afford a budget vacation.
Katkova Shchel, private sector: “At the Marina”
This guest house is located on Kurgannaya Street. It has a large green area with a garden where ornamental bushes and trees grow. A lot of flowers and shady places. Most of the rooms in this house are in the economy category. They are designed for two, three and four guests. There are fans in the rooms, and in the event of a cold snap, they give out rugs. A bathroom for these rooms is located on site. There is a guest house "Marina" and accommodation with amenities. These are triple rooms. This private property is located on level ground, from the beach you do not have to climb the mountain. Go to the sea no more than 8-10 minutes. At a distance of one hundred meters there is a market and a bus stop. And the nearest store is located directly on the territory of the guest house, on the ground floor. There is a parking lot, a kitchen. But if vacationers wish, the hosts organize meals on request. In the courtyard - a pool with sunbeds.
Katkova Slit, private sector: “Pebbles”
This property is surrounded on three sides by mountains and is located near the sea. The place is very comfortable. There are 27 rooms where 2 to 5 people can live. The guest house has not only its own kitchen, but also a dining room, and even a mini pizzeria with a spacious hall. The staff in the dining room is well-trained. Pizza is prepared on stones using Italian technology - the chef even studied specially abroad. In the courtyard - three children's corners with TVs and special furniture, playgrounds. Many colors. The rooms are air-conditioned with refrigerators and televisions. Wireless internet is available throughout. The beach is no more than two hundred meters on a pedestrian bridge over the mountain river and the passage under the railway. The beach is very well maintained, clean. The hosts are friendly. “Pebbles” is one of the best offers of the private sector in Katkovaya Slit. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail for a comfortable stay.
What tourists say about vacation
Most of the reviews about the Katkovaya Slit are positively characterized by the private sector. Owners often meet guests right at the train car and provide them with a free shuttle to their accommodation. The yard area is usually very green, often beautifully decorated. A lot of place to relax, there are gazebos. Almost everywhere there are playgrounds. Some guest houses are located right on the banks of a mountain river, where children can have fun during the hot season. If tourists ate in cafes owned by homeowners, then the feedback on the quality of the food is good. The kitchen is homemade, the products are fresh, and the children, who are usually picky, die everything with appetite. The owners are unobtrusive, do not stand above the soul, and the requests of vacationers fulfill with a smile.