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I have 2 flats:
(1)A 1350 sq ft upscale 2nd flr [sleeps 10], for a group [w/kitchen] or 1BR attached bath for couple
(2)A no frill 3rd flr rooftop cozy/clean shared bath & kitchen [sleeps 4]for group/individual/couple.
Complimentary shared rooftop BBQ grill.
Apartment 1: It is a fully furnished upscale 1350 sq ft apartment with 2 bathrooms & 1 kitchen.
(A) If the entire 2nd flr apartment is rented it will accommodate 10 overnight guests [including children].
Rent: $175 per night for the entire 2nd floor apartment with kitchen & 2 bathrooms.
Weekly rate would vary depending on the season & number of people. Please contact owner.
It has a brand new modular kitchen with granite breakfast counter & all appliances [dishwasher, large refrigerator, microwave, full sized electric wall oven, glass cook top, induction stove, blender, indoor grill, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster, washer, etc. Cooking utensils, dishes, glassware, silverware - It is truly a home away from home.
(B) For $50 a couple or a single person could rent just 1 fully furnished [all mehagony furniture] bedroom with an attached bathroom and access to a shared balcony. A complimentary light breakfast will be provided. Access to kitchen, refrigerator & microwave & washer is possible [if rented by a single person or a couple].could be allowed on a case by case basis.
Complimentary Sheets, towels & blankets Complimentary Wireless internet access.
Apartment 2:
It is on the rooftop of my home with low ceiling height [similar to basement room's height in USA]. It is a small, cozy, clean, airy no frill basic apartment. Ideal for back packers and budget travelers.
(A) Bedroom 1: one single bed, a table and a locked cabinet.
(B) Bedroom 2: One single bed and a locked cabinet.
(C) Bedroom 3: One double bed [can accommodate a couple]. Has a wash basin in the room and a small low height cane table & two chairs.
(D) One group or family could rent the entire 3rd floor apartment and use all three bed rooms & kitchen. Maximum number of heads for the 3rd floor apartment must not exceed 5 [including children]. If rented the entire 3rd floor apartment guests will have full access to the 3rd floor kitchen and bathroom. however, access to the roof will be complimentary & shared.
Kitchen: A shared kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, a small kitchen table & 2 chairs.
Bathroom: One newly tiled bathroom is available for the guests who rent any of these 3 rooms.
Beds: All beds have new comfortable mattresses. A locked cabinet is available in each room.
Complimentary Sheets, towels & blankets Complimentary Wireless internet access
Rent:
Rent $28 per person per night For room (A) with a single bed:
Rent $28 per person per night For room (B) with a single bed:
Rent: $35 per night for a couple For room (C) with a double bed.
Rent $85 per night For the entire 3rd floor apartment (D) with maximum 5 persons including children.
Weekly rate: would vary depending on the season & number of person. Please contact owner.
Complimentary Sheets, towels & blankets Complimentary Wireless internet access
Access to the washer is possible.
Location: Our house is very centrally located. However, a 90' private passage separates my house from the main street. This in essence makes it more quiet and peaceful compared to other houses in the area and also provides private and ample parking space for a small car. The popular lake in south Kolkata, several malls, Gariahat, Kalighat temple, Rashbehari avenue, lake market, Lansdowne market, hazra road, Metro Rail all are within 15 minutes walk. Park street , Victoria memorial Hall, New Market, movie theatres, Kalighat temple, Academy of Fine Arts, Museum, Zoo, Rabibdra Sadan complex all are within $2 Taxi ride. Several fine restaurants are within walking distance while the Park Strret area has countless high end restaurants of almoots all cusines of the world.
We are a retired professional couple live in two floors [second and third] of our renovated ancestral home [as opposed to the cookie cutter developed built newer flats with small rooms] in a very safe, convenient, and desirable location in South Kolkata. The house itself is constructed to offer maximum possible security to the occupants.
You will have access to the rooftop to relax, BBQ in the afternoon & enjoy the breezy moonlit evenings [FREE]. About 1200 Sq. Ft of space in the roof top will also allow you to entertain your local guests [Extra charge].
The roof top has a small, fully tiled bathroom with a western style toilet, small wash basin. There is no shower head or hot water thru the faucets. However, you could use a bucket & mug for taking a bath [in Indian style :) and hot water can be provided upon request.
For the last 35 years we lived, worked and raised our children in USA. They live in USA with their families and currently we are living in Kolkata. We have been hosting our US home and getting lot of excellent reviews. We love to entertain, eat and make new friends. However, our interactions with our guests could be as little or as much as they prefer. We will always be there when our guests need any help when they ask for but will respect their privacy so that they could enjoy a relaxed vacation in their home away from home.
Our house is very centrally located and yet not in the middle of the hustle bustle of the city. The popular lake in south Kolkata, several malls, Gariahat, Kalighat temple, Rashbehari avenue, lake market, Lansdowne market, hazra road, Metro Rail all are within 15 minutes walk. Park street , Victoria memorial Hall, New Market, movie theatres, Kalighat temple, Academy of Fine Arts, Museum, Zoo, Rabibdra Sadan complex all are within $2 Taxi ride. Several fine restaurants are within wlaking distance while the Park Strret area has countless high end restaurants of almoots all cusines of the world.
Additional Info
For an additional charge [that could be discussed based on your need], we could provide our family car with a driver.
House Facilities
- Patio
- Barbecue
- TV
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Reference to the map will show that the house is located in arguably most desirable location of Kolkata especially for tourist without a car. Lake, Mall, Fine Restaurants , Movie theater, Departmental Stores all are within walking distance . 70% of inner city attractions such as the Victoria Memorial Hall, museum, planatoriam, academy of fine arts, Zoo, Botanical garden are from $0.75 to $2.50 taxi ride. A rented private car with driver will cost $2 per hour with 8 hours minimum. Several sea beaches are within 4 housr dirve. Himalya Mountain or Jaldapara wild life sanctuary is overnight train ride.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Cinema
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
House Rules
Please be considerate to other guests, if any. Absolutely no drugs. Smoking is allowed ONLY on the rooftop terrace [not inside the house]. Alcohol could be consumed in your room.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is not allowed.
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March 2015
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