Rent an apartment in Moscow, Russia direct from the webmaster, the famous Uncle Pasha
By renting from him you not only save money and enjoy unsurpassed conveniences and support. You keep this character exiled to his dacha in the Tver region boonies. No running water, outhouse facilities, spoiled horses as the main form of transportation etc. etc. Let justice be served! Make Moscow a better place!! Keep Pasha away!!!
120 Euro/night for 1-2 persons, 100Euro if renting a week or over.
If there are more than two guests, I will ask for extra 10/day each as a tip to my underpaid and overworke housekeeper and all-around assistant Valentina.
Non-destructive pets and kids in small quantities don't count as "persons".
This 1920s piano is kept in tune. BUT PLEASE NO PLAYING IN
INAPPROPRIATE HOURS!!!
Attention physically impaired:
this is the only step you'll need to take. No steps
from the street to the elevator! The elevator however is too small for
most wheelchair models.
[photo of the bike]
Do not contribute to air
pollution. Avoid subway. This 5-speed bike is available to my guests
but you must pay your bill first and tell me whom to notify in case of
emergency.
[BICYCLE
RENTAL]
[cell phone]
Complimentary mobile phone.
- Superb location: on the canal 10-15 min.
walk over the bridge to Red Square!
- Quiet. No shared walls, and there are only 8 apartments on the entire floor.
- Air conditioning
This powerful climate control system can also work as a heater in the fall, when central heating is not turned on yet.
- Perfect for two but sleeps 3 or even 4 comfortably. Double bed, fold-out couch, two mattresses in the loft. See the floor plan
Fresh photo of the bedroom, after the Jan. 2007 upgrade. In addition, there is a couch and two mattresses on the loft. The loft is accessed via a ladder and thus should be used as as the last resort only.
This is the loft. Accessed via a ladder so you need to be well-coordinated to get there and back safely. Great for kids. Can be used for storage.
- Complete with essentials. My housekeeper and all-around assistant Valentina keeps the apartment well supplied with hundreds of little things moderns humans think they need.
- A working traveller's choice
September 2007 -
High-quality monitor, large computer desk
Internet-wired computer, additional cable for your notebook, printer and scanner that together act as a photocopier, local telephone line on an "unlimited local calls" plan..
Consider that hotel business centers will charge you $15-20/hour to use the Internet. Local calls will also cost something.
- Cooking facilities will make your stay cozy and inexpensive. An average snack at a cafe will cost you.. A cup of coffee is $3 while here you can have the same for nearly free. A meal will be no less than $15. Yet another reason to rent an apartment set up like mine instead of a hotel room.
Refrigerator, baking stove, water filter, utensils, hot plate,
coffee maker, small table, tea, coffee, salt, spices, oils..
In this VERY QUIET refrigerator you will usually
find a couple of beers, a few potatoes, some corn or rapeseed oil for
frying, Kikkoman or other quality soy sauce... Enough to last you till
you recover from your trip.
COMPLIMENTARY ASSISTANCE WITH SHOPPING FOR VEGETARIANS. MORE VEGGIE STUFF HERE. ALSO SEE TYPICAL MENU AT MY DACHA, A VEGETARIAN OASIS BETWEEN MOSCOW & SAINT PETERSBURG
- The facilities include a washing machine
WASHER/DRYER!!!! and
an autonomous electric water heater for rare
occasions when the central supply is down.
When choosing between an apartment and a hotel room consider that the cost and time for laundry services in hotels
The toilet is NOT in a separate cubicle the way it is in many "Soviet" apartments and lacks that horrible "see what you've done" shelf. .
- Invitation & visa registration available "at cost", around $50 for the tourist invitation and $25 for registration. Documents picked up and delivered, no need for you to run around.
- Suitable for travellers with special needs: non-destructive pets/kids welcomed; "better than average" wheelchair access; complimentary package to vegetarian travellers; special consideration to zealots and do-gooders regardless whether or not I subscribe to your cause. While I'm a constitutionally lukewarm type, I like people with a vision and a mission, and will try to be of extra assistance to these..
- Easy deposit/payment procedure: personal cheque to London, Ontario, PayPal, or cash in Moscow. In some cases solid reservation may be accepted without a deposit.
Testimonials from most of my guests are of positive nature. Read them here or check out/contribute to my Guestbook.
Apartment booked?
Check out my www.cheap-moscow.com. Assistance with apartment search in "decently budget" range is available from my competitor Olesya.
My housekeeper and all Valentina is aware of a couple of "under $80" options.
You will not be left out on the street. Nor forced to check into a $250 hotel room.Hard-core budget travellers
will find places from $15/night and even a few "free accommodation in exchange for English" offers at my www.cheap-moscow.com/homestay.htm
Moscow prices don't impress you? Can't resist Moscow temptations?
Consider my dacha in the Tver region between
Moscow & St. Petersburg.
VIP service $60/person/day for EVERYTHING.
Yes, food, drinks, horse riding, boat, even up to two hours of cheerful
attitude on my part.
The "ordinary mortal" rate is $40. Total self-service. Yes, this is all it takes to keep yourself alive.
Food included too but I will not ask you about your food
preferences. Undiluted Russian
rural authenticity free as a bonus! Horse flies included! The main
rule for guests of this category is to understand that I have no
personal interest in them, their travels, views, pursuits etc. and am
not to be bothered except for very specific and urgent matters, eg.
you notice that the house is on fire or the world is about to come to
its expected and unavoidable end. Then there is the farm slavery option
for those who can't even contribute $30/day.
See
www.russian-horse-rides.com or
www.staritsa.info/staritsa.htm for more details. Or
write to me.
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Maps, directories, city guides. You are of course welcomed
to contact me or my all-around
assistant
Valentina with any where/how questions.
Modern TV and CD player.
CHANNELS IN ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH
The friendly and helpful housekeeper Valentina (left) will keep the place tidy
and help you with whatever you need. She is also under strict orders
from me
to put a stop to any annoying or dangerous conduct :)
And that's the famous Uncle Pasha in his Rasputin mode. By renting his apartment you
in effect keep him exiled
to his cabin, away from the civilized
humanity, to the joy and benefit of us all.
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Visitor policy & other ugly stuff I encourage you to enjoy your privacy and to invite guests. At the same time it is totally unacceptable to bring prostitutes, women you just met in a bar, or other "off the street" people. You must know full name, address, and occupation of each and every visitor, and inform me of everyone who visits you "socially". Please use discretion and common sense or else I'll be forced to introduce rules like "no guests" or even "no single men under 40". A couple of years ago bad judgment on the part of one of my guests resulted in a major theft. Please, no one needs any of that. Before that indiscreet bar contact led to an attack. I've instructed my housekeeper and all-around assistant Valentina (Tina) to closely monitor what is happening in the apartment for both your safety and my peace of mind. She is under strict orders to put a stop to any nonsense using whatever means necessary. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. |
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DISCLAIMERS The apartment and all in and around it is available "as is". Please don't hold me responsible for mishaps and incidents. If you prefer a fully controlled environment as far as such is possible in a probabilistic universe, stay in one of the better hotels. Kempinsky is just 200 yards and will welcome you for $450/night. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY You are responsible for any damages beyond normal wear and tear. DENIAL OF SERVICE I've been aroud long enough to earn the priviledge to be prejudiced. If I feel, based on my past experience and my understanding of how this &*!@!! world operates, that I cannot look after your needs in a manner acceptable to everyone, I will tell you so. Be assured that there will be no unmotivated denial of service. |