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

Boathouses in Crimea are a fairly popular type of housing, allowing you to fully enjoy accommodation on the coast. Initially, these structures performed the functions of ship repair docks and were aimed at owners of boats, boats, and small yachts. But gradually they were able to turn them into real hotels on the water - comfortable, affordable and providing a really best view from the window. Of course, living in boathouses is not exclusively a Crimean invention. Most foreign sea resorts offer the same services, without requiring guests to present a ship 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 pilgrimage sites of tourists. This makes it possible to use for recreation a territory inaccessible to ordinary holidaymakers. Advantageous location is not everything, because in most cases, guests of such mini-hotels have the opportunity to walk to the central promenade of the city in a few minutes or find themselves in a lively local market. In conditions when almost all pensions and hotels are located in the suburbs, such living conditions look really out of competition.

This is the question asked by those who are first faced with the proposal of such housing on the coast. Today, boathouses in the Crimea have already become a familiar detail of the landscape. Buildings erected on the first line near the water, are characterized by simple architecture, minimal amenities and high density. They are distinguished from hotels by the fact that they are built mainly by private individuals.

Traditional boathouses in the Crimea look like multi-story buildings located in the closest proximity to each other. They are within walking distance from the beach, pier, embankment, 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 of Privetnoye, the village of Utes.

The boathouses owe their appearance to high demand for the most low-cost accommodation options. Those who recently traveled to the sea as a “savage” today want to gain access to the benefits of civilization. In apartments inside the boathouse, for this usually everything you need is provided: a modern setting, a bathroom, a kitchen for self-cooking. In some cases, the calculation is made for large companies of 4-6 people.

Modern Crimean infrastructure is aimed at reducing the cost of living for tourists. The boathouses fully comply with this concept, but often have a semi-legal status - the structure can be registered as a garage or a boat storage place. In the daytime, such compact homes, despite the availability of air conditioning, are not too convenient for a long stay. But for beach lovers, they become a real find.

Among the obvious advantages of living in a boathouse in the Crimea, there are several.

• Budget cost of living. In Yalta, Alupka, Alushta, the price of hotel rooms may seem excessive even for well-off vacationers. Boathouse is much cheaper and especially beneficial for a family-friendly accommodation. A room for 4-6 guests will cost quite inexpensively, and the path to the beach and the sea will take a minimum of time.
• Comfortable atmosphere. It is customary to place boathouses away from the central promenades and beaches, respectively, so you can not be afraid of the curiosity of vacationers, the cries of noisy companies under the window, and the roar of highways. With a good choice of place, the guests of the boathouse will be awakened only by the splashing of waves and the cries of seaside birds.
• Convenient location. Absolutely all boathouses are located in the coastal zone, and the best views open from the first line. If you do not want to miss a single second of vacation, this option of housing will make every day eventful. Bonus can be located within walking distance of attractions 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 enterprises or busy highways in the boathouse zones.
• A complete set of appliances and furniture. If in private housing there are regularly problems with this, the owners of the boathouses think over these issues to the smallest detail. Inside each apartment there is air conditioning, a TV, a small kitchen with utensils and a stove for cooking, a refrigerator.
• Savings in road costs. From boathouse to the beach you do not have to get long, everything is literally beyond the threshold. One has only to go out and take a better place. Night bathing or morning water treatment can also be done at any convenient time.
• Ease of searching. The absence of unnecessary formalities is the main advantage of the Crimean boathouses. 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.

The boathouses in the Crimea really have many advantages. But not without flaws.As a rule, the owner owns only the area under the property itself. There is no adjacent patio or parking, and exit from the building often leads directly to the concrete embankment. The boathouse will not suit both business travelers or those who plan to officially register and receive supporting documents. In most cases, private owners are generally not very concerned about such issues. Another negative point is the densely populated boathouses and the frequent change of vacationers. Not all neighbors are 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 most famous options.

There is a boating “Vesla” on the territory of Feodosia, away from the noisy cultural and social life. For its construction, the place where the most ordinary fishing harbor used to be located was chosen. As a result, residents are provided with silence and comfort, proximity to the sea and the possibility of a quiet sleep. Within walking distance there is a market with fresh products and seafood delicacies. In the boathouse itself, cleaning is regularly carried out, bed linen is replaced.

The most famous Crimean boathouse. It is located in Alushta and belongs to the luxury apartments. The rooms for one, two, three guests here have prepared optimal conditions for relaxation. Own shower, bathroom, kitchen, air conditioning will not experience discomfort during your stay. Elling "Dolphin" is distinguished by its convenient location - 15 meters from the sea surf. Luxurious views are included, as well as the modern furnishings inside. It will also suit lovers of social life - walking along the beach to the central promenade 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 are necessary appliances, bathrooms and showers, kitchens in each room. Children under 6 years old live with their parents at no extra cost for a place. Each apartment has its own separate entrance from the street.

In the Saki region, in the village of Pribrezhnoye, modern boathouses operate 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 welcomes guests with pets, there are parking spaces, and the promenade with a developed tourist infrastructure is only 150 meters away. The rooms are equipped with wheelchair access for people with disabilities.

Yalta has its own famous boathouse, which allows you to stay a two-minute walk from the sea overlooking the magnificent local landscapes. The rooms have internet, TVs, air conditioning, individual kitchens and bathrooms. The decoration of the apartments is also at a very high level. Within walking distance from the boathouse is all the necessary social and resort infrastructure.

Located in the village of Privetnoy, near Alushta, the boathouse pleases guests with views of the green cypress trees, mountain landscapes and home furnishings. In addition to individual amenities in the rooms, you can take advantage of additional options, for example, to receive full board or use washing and ironing facilities to put things in order.

Located on the territory of Alupka near the famous Vorontsov Palace, the boathouse is homely and has a friendly atmosphere.A clean sandy beach will have to go no more than two minutes. On site there is a spa complex with a jacuzzi and hammam, the kitchens are equipped with all necessary accessories for self-catering. There is a laundry and other necessary amenities for business travelers and vacationers.

Peculiarities of relaxing on the seashore and choosing the best option for living in a boathouse are the moments that concern every vacationer who wants to save a little on booking a hotel. In order to avoid being a tenant of a building reminiscent of Brazilian favelas when paying rent in advance, you should follow a few simple rules.

• Pay attention to the class of the object. Elite and luxury apartments will allow you to 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 living is offered away from the beach, this inconvenience should be overlapped by other benefits.
• View from the window. Magnificent landscapes promise everything. In reality, it is better to take places in boathouses located away from noisy beaches or with your 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.
• The quality of the beach and shore. Perfect sand, lack of stones and debris are of great importance. In the economy segment of boathouses, such trifles of homeowners usually do not occupy.
• Price. Luxurious VIP apartments cost up to 10,000 rubles per day. Budgetary cost no more than 1000 per person. Needless to say, to pursue cheapness, as well as overpay, is still not worth it.

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