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Top End 2 Bedroom Apartment in the Very Centre of Old City

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Sitting room: four windows, TV, sofa bed, arm chairs, air conditioner.

Sitting room: four windows, TV, sofa bed, arm chairs, air conditioner. Sitting room: book case, writing desk & sliding doors closed Sitting room: Sliding doors half open with view to Kitchen Living Room / Kitchen. Expandable dining table in the bay window Living Room / Kitchen. kitchen units &  air conditioner. Living Room / Kitchen. Half open sliding door to sitting room, sofa bed African bedroom: two windows, air conditioner. African bedroom Japanese room: Ensuite, air conditioner, one window. Japanese room: View of ensuite, wardrobe & drawers Japanese room: View from ensuite Family bathroom: Bath, sink, toilet, clothes washer Hallway: leads to both bedrooms, family bathroom & Kitchen. Floor plan of the apartment View of front door & bay window from the street. We completely renovated after we purchased it in 2006.

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  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

The apartment is on Bolshaya Morskaya ulitsa (the same street as Faberge & Nabokov lived on) located in the very centre of central Saint Petersburg. It is the best location within the Golden Triangle, that is the area bounded by the Neva river & the Fontanka canal, it is the heart of the old city & contains most of the museums. The apartment is available for short term or long term rentals. It was completely renovated in 2008, new floors, new ceilings, walls re-plasterd, new room layout. There are two bathrooms, one is ensuite. Every room has air conditioning. The apartment is on the second floor (immediately above the ground floor), it is 50 metres from Nevsky prospekt, 150 metres from palace square & the Hermitage, it is very central! It has 2 sofa beds one in the living room & one in the sitting room, so could sleep up to 8.


History of the House Jaco
In the middle of the XVIII century the land on the which the house was built was occupied by a temporary palace of Empress Elizabeth. After dismantling of the palace the royal kitchens remained there, as did the Throne Hall. The Throne Hall was then given to sculptor E. Falcone for work on the iconic monument to Peter the Great also known as the 'Bronze Horseman'. Falcone moved here in 1766 & he rebuilt the building which housed the former palace kitchen. The monument was constructed in the courtyard. In 1773, Falcone was visited by his friend the french philosopher Diderot, he stayed in the house until 1778, when he returned to France.

After the departure of the French the site housed a warehouse of marble for the construction of a number of buildings which gave rise to the naming of the laneway at the side of the building: Kirpichny (brick) lane. A residential two-storey house was built in 1801 when the site was owned by a prussian merchant (also the consul). In 1822 his heirs divied the land in two. Then in 1836 the side adjacent to the Bolshaya Morskaya Street was sold to architect Paul Jaco who designed many historical buildings in St. Petesburg.

In the years 1837-1838 Jaco built the current four-story building. Iron girders were used in the construction of first floor windows - an innovation for the local civil engineering community. In 1842 Faberge started his business with the opening of a workshop in the basement. During the 1860s Chief Marshal Count Ivan M. Tolstoy lived in the house, he had formerly been a Senator and Minister of Posts and Telegraphs and a member of the State Council. The house remained in the his family until 1917. In the 1930s the kirpichny (brick) lane end of the house become the 'House of Artists', or an artists commune.


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Property Type

      • Apartment

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome:

            We have children ourselves so can make toys available on request. There are a number of kids DVDs in the library. We recently bought a cot & high chair for those with very small ones....moreless

          • Non Smoking Only:

            We do not allow smoking inside the apartment, though it common practice in Russia to small in the hallway outside the entrance to the apartment....moreless

          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 4-8

          • Bedroom 1

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          • Bedroom 2

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          • Convertible bed(s)

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          • Queen size Beds (2) Each bedroom has a queen size bed, see photos., Baby Cribs (1) We recently purchased a baby's crib/cot with linens & high chair which we keep in storage so ask if you need this.., Sleep Sofa or Futons (2) Both the living & sitting room areas have queen size sofa beds. See photos...moreless

          Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            The kitchen contains oven, microwave, 4 gas hobs, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, juicer, rice cooker....moreless

          • Cooking Utensils:

            Hopefully everything you need....moreless

          • Refrigerator
          • Dishwasher
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Parking Off Street:

            There is shared parking available in the courtyard behind. If you wish to use the parking please ask for a key to the gate when finalizing your booking. Parking on street can be more convenient & is normally not a problem....moreless

          • Washing Machine:

            The washing machine is in the large bathroom. There is a clothes rack for drying the clothes. The air in Russian apartments is generally quite dry so clothes dry quickly....moreless

          • Linens Provided:

            The beds will be made for you, each with a duvet. Towels (hand & bath) will be provided. Also toilet paper, soap & shampoo....moreless

          • Air Conditioning:

            Each room has it's own air-conditioning unit. ...moreless

          Entertainment

          • Satellite / Cable:

            We have satellite TV with about 10 English language news channels (CNN, Bloomberg, euronews), English language entertainment channels, music, kids & many Russian language channels. The DVD/bluray player plays DVD region 2 Europe & Bluray region B Europe. It also plays youtube videos & Music CDs....moreless

          • Music Library:

            The DVD/bluray player can play both CDs & Youtube music videos. There are quite a few music satellite channels ....moreless

          • Video Library:

            There is a selection of DVDs generally with both English's & Russian soundtracks....moreless

          • DVD Player

          Communications

          • Wireless Internet:

            We provide wired & WIFI access to our ADSL connection. There is an Internet cafe 1/2 block away if you do not have a computer....moreless

          • Mobile Phone:

            It is a pre-paid mobile/cellular phone, we normally try to ensure there is enough credit for local calls during your stay....moreless

          • Telephone:

            two cordless handsets & a number to give to relatives/...moreless

          • Free Long Distance:

            Please use sparingly....moreless

          • Broadband Access

          Location & View

              • Monument View:

                Across the road is a historical building Chicherin House. The facade visible is the section featuring twelve columns to commemorate the victory over Napoleon in the War of 1812. Just out of sight to the left is a much photographed archway leading to the palace square....moreless

              Activities

              • Zoo
              • Cinemas
              • Antiquing
              • Sight Seeing
              • Shopping
              • Live Theater
              • Museums
              • Restaurants
              • Health/Beauty Spa
              • Theme Parks

              Other Activities

                  • St. Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia and as such has a large choice of museums, ballets, operas, theatres & concerts. There is also an endless choice of palaces to visit....moreless
                   

                  Reviews

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                  • June stay

                    June stay

                    • Guest Geret D.
                    • Date of stay 06/03/13
                    • Review Submitted 06/12/13
                    Apartment was great. Small issue with hot water but overall very satisfactory time and good value for money. Person taking care of the apartment did seem to be a little short and hard to communicate with in English. Extremely central location and we walked to all major in town activities.

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

                  • The Perfect Place to stay in Petersburg

                    The Perfect Place to stay in Petersburg

                    • Guest SoskAlt
                    • Date of stay 12/24/12
                    • Review Submitted 01/09/13
                    We just returned from two chilly but fabulous weeks in St. Petersburg. The day after we returned home, I checked the calendar for this property's availability in June! I can't imagine staying anywhere else. The location is better than perfect, and the apartment has everything you could possibly need or want. I had a couple of questions after we arrived, and I was able to get those answered immediately. I can't think of any reason to hesitate - this should be your first choice for a vacation rental in St. Petersburg!

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/2

                  • Awesome apartment!!!

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                    Awesome apartment!!!

                    • Guest Mbuffster
                    • Date of stay 09/25/12
                    • Review Submitted 09/27/12
                    Stayed for a week in early September in this great apartment. Spacious and recently remodeled. Perfect locations - one block to the metro and Nevisky Prospect - 3-5 minute walk to the Hermaitage Museum. The owners, Peter and Yana, live in Ireland but still provided helpful information and Tatiana serves as your local greeter and host and all do a speldid job. Highly recommend this place to all - you won't be disappointed.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3

                  • absolutely wonderful

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                    absolutely wonderful

                    • Guest Anna C
                    • Date of stay 09/04/12
                    • Review Submitted 09/27/12
                    The apartment was stunning, beyond expectations. Perfect location, and immaculate in every way. Peter was a wonderful, gracious host - very helpful will all aspects of planning. I highly recommed this apartment to any family or couple.

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                  • Great & Luxurious apartment Center-St Petersburg

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                    Great & Luxurious apartment Center-St Petersburg

                    • Guest Olga
                    • Date of stay 08/18/12
                    • Review Submitted 09/27/12
                    Our entire family of 8 persons stayed in Peter & Yana’s apartment on Bolshaya Morskaya this month in august 2012, and we loved it!! The location of the apartment was great -right in the center of the city and a short walk from the Hermitage and all the center city museums & attractions and only 1 minute walk from admiralteiskaya metro station. The service was wonderful, and hospitality was warm. We were treated royally! The apartment also had a nice kitchen with all the appliances including microwave, fridge, stove, oven, & dishwasher; also a washing machine to wash clothes plus towels, soap, hair products & other useful travel items. We greatly recommend this as luxuruous center-city accomodations with great service!!!

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3

                  • Excellent apartment

                    Excellent apartment

                    • Guest Dukie
                    • Date of stay 05/09/12
                    • Review Submitted 07/06/12
                    All was exactly as described. The owners are very helpful, and of course honest. The apartment is very clean, tastefully decorated, and and the kitchen is a treat. The location was incredible -- just off Nevsky Prspt, a few hundred meters from the Hermitage. Restaurants very convenient, as was food and beer/wine/spirits shopping. The McDonalds downstairs was not an issue -- even at night we could never hear noise -- since the walls are so thick. We were there for a week, and the apartment made life easy for us.

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 2/3

                  • St. Petersburg getaway

                    St. Petersburg getaway

                    • Guest Lisa
                    • Date of stay 05/10/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/24/12
                    Our stay in St. Petersburg was fantastic. The flat is very modern, open and airy. It was perfectly located within walking distance to all attractions and the kitchen was very convenient for making a few meals at home. It easily slept 6 people and it was obvious that much care and attention has gone into this place as it has all the comforts of home, including a speedy Internet connection! The owners were very helpful when it came to answering questions about visa registration, arranging taxis and being flexible with check in and check out times. Our deposit was returned promptly after check out. We would absolutely recommend anyone to stay in this flat given the opportunity!!

                    Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/2

                  • Wonderful flat full of western amenities

                    Wonderful flat full of western amenities

                    • Guest Emilie S.
                    • Date of stay 05/01/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/09/12
                    This apartment is stunning, exceptionally clean with all western amenities provided. We were met promptly at the pre-arranged time and instructions were also provided in English. Our greeter also arranged a taxi home, which met us at the appointed time, knew where we where going and the pre-arranged fair. The location is outstanding, just steps from the Hermitage, many other sights and the metro. Peter was a wonderful, very helpful host! Highly recommended.

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/2

                  • Perfect location, beautiful place!

                    Perfect location, beautiful place!

                    • Guest Ann-Tyler K.
                    • Date of stay 05/05/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/09/12
                    We stayed for 2 nights in this apartment, just off of Nevsky and it was perfect. We had 2 families, so we were looking for a place with 2 bathrooms. Between the 2 families, there were 4 adults and 5 kids, ages 6 - 12. The owners were accommodating of our situation and offered to get an extra mattress for the one kid who didn't have a bed (the other 4 doubled up on the sofa beds). The apartment is beautifully remodeled, easy to find, convenient to all the sites of Moscow and has McDonalds on the first floor. We've rented apartments in St. Pete and other European cities many times, and this was by far our best experience. You won't be sorry if you rent this apartment! I highly recommend it.

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                  • "unparalleled SPB apartment"

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                    "unparalleled SPB apartment"

                    • Guest Hubert
                    • Date of stay 04/19/12
                    • Review Submitted 05/03/12
                    1. Fantastic location 2. furniture, bathrooms, bedroom and kitchen far above SPB standard. Won't be easy to find anything close to this quality level for this sprice on such a good location

                    Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/3

                   
                  Rental basis: Per property
                  Rental rates quoted in: US Dollars
                  Dates Nightly Wknd Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event
                  Base Rate
                  3 night min stay
                  $260
                  $1575
                  Summer
                  May 1 - Aug 31
                  3 night min stay
                  $325
                  $1960

                  Additional information about rental rates

                  Each additional guest after the first 4 is charge at $33 per night.


                  Fees:

                  • Refundable Damage Deposit: $300
                  • Taxes Not included

                  Cancellation policy:

                  100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.


                  This owner accepts: Credit cards.
                  Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.

                   

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                  Last updated: 06/12/2013
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                  Location

                  • A

                    Hermitage Museum View on map

                    The Hermitage Museum is one of the great museums in the world. It has the largest collection of paintings in the world.

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                    Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood View on map

                    The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is beautiful onion domed church. It was built on the site where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated and was dedicated in his memory. The assassination was first recorded suicide bombing.

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                    Kazan Cathedral View on map

                    The Kazan Cathedral is a huge cathedral which was modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

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                    State Russian Museum View on map

                    The State Russian Museum is the largest depository of the Russian fine art in St Petersburg.

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                    Bank Bridge or Griffin Bridge View on map

                    Bank bridge is a beautiful foot bridge with four griffins, one at each corner. There is a legend still propagated among the citizens that if you rub a griffin’s paw, you will inevitably make a fortune.

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                    Palace Square View on map

                    Palace Square connecting Nevsky Prospekt with Palace Bridge leading to Vasilievsky Island, is the central city square of St Petersburg and of the former Russian Empire. It was the setting of many events of worldwide significance, including the Bloody Sunday (1905) and the October Revolution of 1917. The centre of the square is marked with the Alexander Column this red granite column (the tallest of its kind in the world) is 47,5 metres high and weighs some 500 tons. It is set so well that no attachment to the base is needed.

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                    Metro entrance View on map

                    A new metro station Admiralteyskaya has opened in the side street by our apartment.

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                  Owner info

                  Year Purchased: 2006

                  About the owner: We are Peter & Yana Crowley we live in Ireland but visit St. Petersburg with our three children as often as we can. We bought the apartment in part to preserve a family connection with Russia.

                  Why the Owner Chose Saint Petersburg:
                  We visit St. Petersburg regularly, previously staying in vacation rentals at different locations in the city. Soon after we decided to buy an apartment in the city we heard about this apartment. We knew the building as we had stayed in the building previously. We bought it in 2006, then renovated it from top to bottom over the following 2 years.

                  The Unique Benefits at this Apartment:
                  Feel the bustle of the city around you, enjoy the historical surroundings. People watch from the comfort of the bay windows located in the kitchen.


                  Contact us

                  • Primary: +353 87 1234 378 (Ireland)
                  • Secondary: +353 87 286 4104

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                  Photos

                  • Sitting room: four windows, TV, sofa bed, arm chairs, air conditioner.

                    Sitting room: four windows, TV, sofa bed, arm chairs, air conditioner.

                  • Sitting room: Sliding doors half open with view to Kitchen

                    Sitting room: Sliding doors half open with view to Kitchen

                  • Living Room / Kitchen. kitchen units &  air conditioner.

                    Living Room / Kitchen. kitchen units & air conditioner.

                  • African bedroom: two windows, air conditioner.

                    African bedroom: two windows, air conditioner.

                  • Japanese room: Ensuite, air conditioner, one window.

                    Japanese room: Ensuite, air conditioner, one window.

                  • Japanese room: View from ensuite

                    Japanese room: View from ensuite

                  • Hallway: leads to both bedrooms, family bathroom & Kitchen.

                    Hallway: leads to both bedrooms, family bathroom & Kitchen.

                  • View of front door & bay window from the street.

                    View of front door & bay window from the street.

                  • Sitting room: book case, writing desk & sliding doors closed

                    Sitting room: book case, writing desk & sliding doors closed

                  • Living Room / Kitchen. Expandable dining table in the bay window

                    Living Room / Kitchen. Expandable dining table in the bay window

                  • Living Room / Kitchen. Half open sliding door to sitting room, sofa bed

                    Living Room / Kitchen. Half open sliding door to sitting room, sofa bed

                  • African bedroom

                    African bedroom

                  • Japanese room: View of ensuite, wardrobe & drawers

                    Japanese room: View of ensuite, wardrobe & drawers

                  • Family bathroom: Bath, sink, toilet, clothes washer

                    Family bathroom: Bath, sink, toilet, clothes washer

                  • Floor plan of the apartment

                    Floor plan of the apartment

                  • We completely renovated after we purchased it in 2006.

                    We completely renovated after we purchased it in 2006.

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                  $260 - $325 per night (USD)
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                  2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom
                  Sleeps 8

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