The village of Koktebel on the Black Sea, located near Feodosia, is one of the most popular Crimean resorts. There are many reasons for this. This is the purest sea, and the unusual air in which the aromas of the steppe and salt water are mixed, the Karadag nature reserve located nearby, and the opportunity to engage in extreme sports, fishing, and relaxing. In addition, Koktebel is known as the place where the poet Maximillian Voloshin lived, and his dacha today is a museum where tourists constantly travel.
The choice of hotels in a small village in which about 2 thousand people constantly live is small, so guests are offered to rent a boathouse. Koktebel is a great opportunity to spend a vacation near the sea.
What is boathouse
The word "boathouse" means a boat garage in which watercraft are stored, repaired and even built. In many Crimean cities and towns, they have long been converted into mini-hotels.
In Koktebel, boathouses are located almost on a sandy and pebble beach. Low buildings along the promenade, and the windows offer a wonderful view of the sea.
Holidays in boathouses have their own characteristics. On the one hand, the infrastructure of a small village is such that there is almost no nightly noisy life, as there are no luxurious restaurants and shops. On the other hand, having arrived by car, you can go out, see the sights of the south-eastern Crimea, relax and enjoy the sea. In addition, in August-September, Koktebel becomes the venue for major jazz festivals.
How to choose a boathouse
Having decided to give preference to a boathouse in Koktebel for the duration of your vacation, you should pay attention to such factors:
- are there any cafes or shops nearby;
- availability of a bathroom in the room;
- one or two rooms;
- is there an open terrace, porch, patio;
- the presence of household appliances (refrigerator, microwave, kettle), air conditioning.
All this determines the cost of accommodation. The boathouses (Koktebel) are usually small and are taken by vacationers in small groups of 3-8 people. This should also be considered when booking. Boathouses open in May and work until September-October.
Cost
The price of accommodation depends on the conditions of the owner, but on average for 2019 the rent of a boathouse in May-June is 1500-2500 rubles per room, in July-August the maximum price reaches 5 thousand rubles, and in September - 2000-3000 rubles.
Where to stay on the first line
Almost all boathouses in Koktebel are on the seashore, but there are those from which exactly 20 meters from the beach. One of them is the Victory complex, which includes 20 boathouses. The conditions are slightly different:
- premises on 1 or 2 floors;
- there are rooms with courtyards or balconies;
- some have air conditioners, others have fans.
But one condition common to the entire Victory complex is that guests with animals are welcome here.
One of the boathouses of the complex is the Boatswain. In this boathouse, guests are offered 2 rooms for 5-6 people, a small courtyard, parking. The room has internet, all amenities.
Another option is Over the Sails. Located on the second floor. In the evening, sit comfortably on the balcony and look at the sea and the beach. The room in a modern style is designed for 3 people. There are all appliances.
Elling (Koktebel) "Green Paradise" takes 4-5 people. There are two rooms equipped with everything necessary. 3-4 people can stay in the Sail boathouse (on the second floor, with a balcony). In the first line of the Victory complex are Comfort, Morskoy, Uyut, Captain, Breeze, Dolphin and others.
"Dim" is also a complex of apartments, boathouses. It is located near the water park. The closed guarded territory has a swimming pool, its own cinema, cafe, sports and children's playground.
On Embankment, d. 22, there are 2 two-tier boathouses. Each has a kitchen and two rooms, there are balconies and access to the sea.
More options for relaxation - boathouses "Lilia", "Victoria".
The Koktebel boathouse offers 3 comfortable rooms with everything that a modern person needs to be happy, with barbecue areas and the sea at 15 steps.
Koktebel is called the Land of Blue Hills, and this wonderful village annually becomes a place of pilgrimage. To choose the best option for your vacation, you should worry about this in advance.