Budapest's Best Combination - Location, Luxury, and Value Budapest Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 205781

The Curtiz Bedroom at Jeff's Place

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Location: Budapest, Hungary, Europe (City Center- 2 Blocks to National Museum) View Map

Accommodations:  Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)

Jeff’s Place is unique in Budapest apartment rental, designed for people like its owner: mature and experienced travelers who care about beauty, coziness, and amenity but feel the impact of increased airfares and decreased value for their dollars or Euros.

A place that doesn’t compromise on comfort; that’s centrally-located, near the major Metros, trams, and buses; that's in a vibrant neighborhood where you can find hundreds of restaurant, galleries, shops and cafes; where coming home at night is a pleasure not a dread; a place that's within walking distance of most sights, yet calm and quiet and restful.

A true 3-bedroom apartment (3 bedrooms, living area, 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, and small courtyard table), Jeff’s Place sleeps 9-10 on beds that don’t compromise either (2 top-of-the-line queen+ mattresses; 2 queen convertible sofas with solid (not folding) mattresses; and a full-sized InnoStyle sofa bed. Each of the three bedrooms has a secure door, its own desk, small fridge, flat panel TVs (with cable TV), phone, all complimented with fine linens and the same towels used on the Presidential yacht Sequoia.

You will find a large bathroom with custom shower, sink, and toilet, plus a separate WC (with toilet and sink), and gracious eat-in kitchen. The entire apartment is tastefully appointed and has WiFi throughout, unlimited free International calling and local (pay-for-minutes) mobile phone; small library of guidebooks and leisure reading. Plus the amenities you expect in fine hotel: a welcome selection of drinks/snacks, toiletries and emergency supplies in the bathroom – from soap to bandaids in the bath, the best coffee you’ve ever tasted (Nespresso coffee system and pods provided) as well as staples in the kitchen, umbrellas and rain ponchos by the door.

Included in our pricing is taxes, heat/electric/utilities, linens, towels, of course, cleaning weekly and upon departure.

Jeff's Place brings back to Budapest the Hungarian tradition of the Vendeglö, or guest house. A place where there’s a warm welcome from the host; a cozy place to rest at the end of the day in a ground floor apartment facing both the street and the building's picturesque if fraying courtyard, there's easy access from the street.

The neighborhood is remarkable, it is at the edge of the center of town (one block from the Kalvin ter Metro station; one block from the Raday utca café, gallery, and pub scene; two blocks from the stunning National Museum and the remarkably renovated central Public Library building). But the surrounding street life is the most intriguing aspect of the neighborhood: an artists’, designers’, and bohemians’ haven. The Frank Zappa Café is a block away, as is one of the city’s best Blues cafés. There’s a design showcase a couple of blocks north with a great atrium café, and the Hungarian architects’ society is just around the corner, with an inexpensive and lovely outdoor restaurant. There are Retro fashion shops, used vinyl record shops, and an Indian Bazaar. Not surprisingly, it’s also a major university center, with the medical school across the street and two of Budapest’s most important universities filling many of the surrounding blocks. A modern full-service neighborhood market (open 365 days a year) sits at the end of the block.

The apartment is designed for mature travelers, with an on-call management team in both Budapest and the USA to address any problem or question you may have. Guests' children are welcome (same rate per child as per adult), but the apartment is not child-proofed and it is not an optimal setting for children younger than 10 or 11.

No smoking within the apartment, and no pets.

It’s owned by an American from Colorado and managed by the same staff responsible for some of Budapest’s most expensive and gracious apartments. The collaboration is designed to deliver all the comfort and amenity of those venues to a setting within reach of guests with more limited travel resources.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Convertible Bed
  • Murphy Bed
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System (3)
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance
  • Cell Phone
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • I-Pod docking station(with speakers)in each bedroom, Nespresso machine, Individual fridge in each bedroom, FREE International calling with dial-in US telephone number
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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The World's Simplest Rate Structure. Year-Round Low Rates:
€65/night (For 2 bedrooms)
€90/night (For 3 bedrooms)
Everything Is Included-Cleaning, Linens, Utilities, Int'l Phone, Nespresso,
Wifi, and Amenities From Band-Aids In the Bathroom To Beer In the Fridge.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/24/09
  Positive Rating
  Kathleen , California
  • Jeff's Place is in a superb location, is well equiped (including free long distance to the US! and a full kitchen, with all the usual appliances; nice if you're staying a week or longer - or buy cheese that you want to take home) and just lovely. Very well appointed with great Hungarian posters inside and nice furnishings. The local (US-born) caretakers, Jeanne and John (on occasion) are fantastic. Jeanne showed me some sights and John talked me (an IT idiot) through making the internet phone service work again. One can walk to a number of sites easily, and if you're a walker like me, you can pretty much cover Budapest easily from Jeff's Place. One word of caution (although this is based ONLY on my personal experience; yours may be different): Jeff's Place is intimate, as it is not a hotel and if you have not booked the entire lodging, you may be sharing with strangers. While I originally welcomed this option, figuring that I would meet like-minded folk and perhaps even new friends, that was not the case for me and it was a little odd. This would be a superb place for 3 couples or a family, or if you think you might have issues with this sort of necessary intimacy, you might think of booking the entire place. Please note that I interacted very little with the couple who spent time there while I was staying; it was just a bit strained (for me; they may have been completely ok - as might you). Certainly, you can chalk some of this up to my age (over 40) and past lodging experiences. I do not want to disparage Jeff's in way. It's just a personal choice. Would I choose Jeff's Place again - definitely. Would I visit Budapest again - absolutely. Enjoy the market, the hot baths and if you are lucky enough to be in Budapest for the Pig Festival (I'm sure it has a more formal name) at the City Park, you're a lucky person. It's loads of fun.
• 08/26/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • Jeff's place was a great base from which to explore an amazing city. The apartment was clean and well-maintained, and it was just a 10 minute walk to the center of Pest. The wireless signal was great, although the apartment didn't seem to have the advertised air-conditioning. Also, the owners were extremely helpful in arranging the details before we arrived. We had a great stay, and I would recommend happily recommend it!
• 08/21/09
  Positive Rating
  , Austin, Texas
  • We stayed in Jeff's Place for a few nights in July 2009. We were really impressed with the service and with the apartment. First we were met by Jeff's recommended driver who fulfilled a special request we had made. We were promptly met by our contact who showed us in and gave us information on the apartment and surrounding area. The apartment is located in a beautiful historic building with incredible stairwells, balconies and entry way. It truly feels like stepping back in time (and I mean that in the best way). The apartment itself is very well appointed with good beds, modern electronics, internet access, and plenty of space. It's secure, comfortable and located on a quiet street that's convenient to sites and transportation. We could not have asked for more.

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