The Cozy Home | 1-Bedroom in Central Plovdiv

ul. Kapitan Raycho Nikolov 32, 4000 Kamenitsa 1, Plovdiv

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Check in: 15:00
Check out: 11:00 

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Address: ul. Kapitan Raycho Nikolov 32, 4000 Kamenitsa 1, Plovdiv

Check-in Instructions

Network: Plovdiv
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Arrival
House Manual
Extra Services
Area Guide
Departure

Arrival

Address & Map

Check-in Instructions

    
Check-in instructions:
1. When you arrive at the address you will find the building entrance on the left side of supermarket T-MARKET.
2. Pull the metal door and enter inside - it is unlocked. On your right you will find a couple of post boxes. Box number 28 is yours. There is a key box inside.
3. Pull down the lid, enter ​code XXXX (we will send you the current code on the day of your arrival) and press the side black button to open the box. Inside you will find a key and a chip.
4. Close the box and shuffle the numbers.
5. Then, head forward up the staircase and to the right. Use the chip, as shown on the pictures, to unlock the door.
6. When you pass through, locate the elevator on the right and take it to the 3rd floor.
7. When you reach the floor, on your right, find Apartment 28 and use the key to open the lower lock.
8. Welcome!
9. To exit the building - place the chip, as shown on the pictures, and open the door.
NOTE: For your convenience there is a spare set of keys in the red flower pot on top of the shoe cabinet in the apartment's hallway. 

Check-out instructions:
1. Please, switch off all electrical devices and the hot water boiler before leaving!
2. If you've used the spare keys, please, put them back in the red flower pot.
3. Lock the door, leave the keys back in the key box and shuffle the numbers!
Extras:
There is a SAFE BOX for your valuables, located at the lowest shelf of the wardrobe in the bedroom.
Instructions for the safe:
1. To open - enter the same you used to open the key box, press the "B" button and turn the knob to the right.
2. To close - shut the safe box door and turn the knob to the left.

Getting Here

Arriving by Car

If you need direction please click the map above. Once on the map you will see the blue house icon. This is where you are staying. Simply click it and then click “get directions”. It will open Google Maps and the end point (the house) will be filled in. You simply need to type in your starting point.

Arriving by Public Transport

Arriving by Taxi

We recommend that you make a phone call using some of the numbers listed: 
+35932  with one of the following extensions:
- 6142 
- 6665
- 6155
- 9199
- 1912
- 6112 

Another option is to download a mobile application on your phone - TaxiMe for example.

House Manual

House Rules

Chances are if you are comming from abroad that you will be arriving at the airport. Luckily, there are plenty of taxi’s there. Sofia Airport works with “OK” taxi, authorized cars are lining up at the official Taxi area at each terminal. If you decide another brand from the airport they may overcharge you.

You can just give the address of the flat to the taxi driver and he will take you there. Prices will vary depending on the traffic and time of day but you can expect to pay around BGN15.Do not try to negotiate the fare with the taxi driver, just ask them to turn the meter on.

There is a detailed guide to Taxi’s in the Sofia Travel Section which you can read if interested. Keep in mind that most taxis won’t have a card payment option.

Rules

Smoking Policy
Smoking: We have a strict non-smoking policy! Violation of that policy results in a 100 EUR fine. You are free to smoke on the balcony, just not inside the apartment.

Illegal substances: What you do in your personal time is entirely up to you, but when staying at our place we have a strict no drug use policy. This is just the law and we appreciate your understanding.

Quiet Times and Parties
Quiet Times: By Bulgarian legislation between 2pm – 4pm and 10pm – 8am are considered quiet hours. Please, be so kind to respect the neighbors and not cause any excessive noise. If you make excessive noise during those hours we reserve our right to expulse you from the apartment without a refund.

Parties: Parties or hosting events is strictly forbidden. Please, respect our home as you would your own. Though we’re sure it won’t come to it, serious complaints of unruly behavior will unfortunately result in you being asked to leave.

We have had occasions in the past where the police was involved and there were serious consequences for the guests, so please take this rule very seriously.

Pets
We love animals but we chose to make this home pet-free due to many people being allergic. We think that animals should have enough space and be outside and not in an apartment.

Cleanliness
Cleanliness: We have put a lot of effort into creating a space that you can call your home! Please, respect that and act as you would in your house. We would kindly ask you to take out your garbage to the corresponding containers before checking out.

Toilets: The easiest way to disrupt an enjoyable stay is а plumbing problem. To prevent this, we kindly ask you to place things like sanitary napkins in the sanitary bin we’ve provided in the toilets.

Damages
We understand that accidents happen. Please, let us know when they do. Chances are that we will be able to fix anything that was broken at little cost. Keep in mind that we clean the apartment the same day after check-out and thoroughly check for damages. If we detect any damage, we are going to require a compensation for it.

Electricity
To keep our costs down and pass those savings on to you :) we kindly ask that you switch off lights and heating when it’s not in use or leaving the house. Mother Nature thanks you too!

Extra Guests
We understand that for a whole variety of reasons, you may want additional guests to stay in the place. In the event that you want additional guests to stay, please contact us to let us know. We’re as understanding as possible and will accommodate if possible.

General Advice

Water
The water is drinkable. You can drink straight from the tap. However, we recommend taking 50% of your daily allowance through bottled water.

Money
Exchange money at banks or exchange bureaus. Make sure you read all the small print before exchanging. Always compare the given exchange rate with the current rates online to be sure. Exchange rate of EUR and BGN is fixed at 1.95 BGN for 1 EUR so if you see that the exchange bureau is selling you Bulgarian Leva for less, avoid it!

ATMs
Use ATMs attached to banks. Otherwise use your best judgement and don’t take money out from some shady street corners.

Pickpocketing
It is not often but it happens. Carry your belongings in an inside pocket if possible and be careful when browsing crowded places. Do not leave purses, phones, cameras or wallets on the table while dining at sidewalk restaurants and cafes.

Car
Do not leave any valuables inside a parked car. For more on parking take a look at the Transportation section.

Walking
You can safely walk throughout the city of Plovdiv.

Emergencies

In an emergency
For emergency services (ambulance, police, fire) please immediately call 112 – this is the pan-EU emergency number. Do not delay if you feel an emergency situation has arisen.

Medical
There is a small medical kit in the apartment. If you have some minor ailment there are pharmacies scattered throughout the city and you can find the closest one in this guide.

For emergencies, please contact 112 directly and say that you require and ambulance.

Fire
We have provided a fire extinguisher. Whenever an emergency like the ones described above occurs, please inform us as well. However, your first step would be to call the professionals at 112.

How to | Appliances

Heating and cooling

How to use it:

1. Turn on with the “ON/OFF“ button.
2. Press “MODE“ to choose the desired program.
3. Use the arrows to change the temperature.
4. Adjust the fan strength by pressing “FAN SPEED“.

NOTE: Keep in mind that, if the remote is set to the Snowflake program – the AC will blow cold air even if you’ve set a temperature of 30 degrees. If you want it to blow hot air, you’ll have to set it to the Sun icon and vise versa.

TV Instructions

There is a TV in the living room for those cozy nights in! 🙂

How to use it:

1. Turn on the TV with the smaller remote, shown on the pictures, by pressing the red button.
2. Turn on the TV receiver using the bigger remote, shown on the pictures, by pressing the red button.
3. Use the bigger remote to change channels, increase and decrease the volume.

Enjoy watching!

Coffee and Tea

How to use it:

1. To turn the machine on, press the “0/1” button on the left side of the machine and wait for it to warm up - it will light up when it's ready.
2. Pull the lock handle and insert the capsule in, return the lock handle back to lock the capsule in. Place a cup under the coffee outlet.
3. Push the top lever to the right - the preparation starts.
4. After reaching the desired length return the lever back to the middle to finish preparation.

NOTE: After finishing preparation the power button blinks red for about 5 seconds. During that time do not open locking handle!

NOTE: Make sure that there is water in the container of the coffee machine.

There’s also a kettle that you could use to heat water up and make yourself a relaxing tea.

Laundry Instructions

There is a laundry machine in the apartment!

How to use it:

1. Select a function by rotating the knob in the middle of the machine.
2. You can adjust the temperature and spin cycle with the two buttons on the right.
3. Put detergent in the left compartment as shown on the pictures.
4. Press the “Play/Pause” to start the machine.

Dishes

There is no dishwasher in the apartment. Use the provided cleaning supplies. 🙂

Extra Services

Airport Transfer

There are plenty of ways to get to your apartment. Public transport is good and the taxis are cheap. However, should you require a transfer we can arrange it. This option is more expensive. It would cost you between BGN 50 and BGN 90. The price depends on the time of day and the number of people. We don’t do the actual transfer but we will be happy to facilitate it for you if that is your preferred means of transport.

Extra Cleaning

The apartment is clean and prepared for your comfort as soon as the previous guests depart. This being said if you are staying for a longer period or require an extra cleaning, we can arrange it.

To schedule an extra cleaning, please, contact us. The price is in EUR and is that of  of a regular cleaning 25 .The additional cleaning includes a fresh set of linens and towels. ​

Baby Crib

We can provide a baby crib for your sunshine. If you require this service, please let us know at least two days in advance. The cost is EUR20 and for safety purposes you will have to bring your own sheets for the baby crib.

We cannot provide a baby chair or other baby amenities.

Romantic Welcome

A vacation with someone special can be a dream come true!

We offer the extra service of supplying the apartment with wine and some fine chocolates for any romantics out there.

We deliver it prior to your arrival so that you can truly surprise your significant other.

Message us via the platform and we will make it happen! The price of this premium experience is only EUR 50.

Area Guide

Places

Food

Drinks

Departure

Check Out Process

Check-out time is strictly 12pm. Should you require a later check-out we will do our best but you need to let us know beforehand. If we have guests arriving that day it will be impossible to offer a late check-out due to the cleaners needing to prepare for those guests.

Check-out Process
You’ve hopefully had a relaxing stay! But, before you leave, we would appreciate it if you could do the following:

  1. Put the dishes in the sink
  2. Close the windows
  3. Shut down any heating or cooling equipment
  4. Please, leave the apartment in a decent condition.
  5. Take the trash out
  6. Lock the apartment
  7. The keys should be in the lockbox or as instructed

Thank you for your effort! You are an amazing human being and have made our lives much easier!

Travel safely back home and we hope to see you again soon!!

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So Long & Thanks For All The Fish!

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