explore Lake Baikal

  It has been a really good experience. Ilja was not there during my stay, however was the communicator and the translator via (Hidden by Airbnb) . That was really... read more good as my Russian is very basic and the family’s English is basic as well. This is not a five-star-hotel, however if you are looking for a genuine Siberian experience and great hospitality, that’s your place! I also tried the banya which was amazing. The family will always try to accommodate a request. Excellent!

  Our stay in Buguldeyka was great. The hosts did everything possible to make it easier for us to arrive in the village and leave. The place is really beautiful and... read more the hosts are remarkably welcoming. They took the time to show us the surroundings and we shared great moments with them. I recommend it without hesitation!

  What could I say... this place is just amazing. If only we could put 6 stars
Everything was just perfect. Very nice place with excellent food. Close to the... read more Lac Baikal. The Ilya’s family is very nice, the uncle showed me the town and told me very nice stories about the history of the region.
Thanks

  Если вы хотите космически красивый лед, если не любите толпы туристов, если мечтаете об аутентичном отдыхе на Байкале - вам сюда. Уютный дом с двумя комнатами и свежим интерьером в деревенском стиле, радушные хозяева. Дядя Володя знает о Байкале всё и даже больше - если хотите найти самые фотогеничные места, возьмите экскурсию. В доме есть вайфай с отличной скоростью, в деревне хорошо ловит теле-2 и мтс. Билайн и мегафон не ловят. Доехать до Бугульдейки легко даже на легковушке (главное ехать не коротким по мнению навигатора маршрутом, а более длинным) Важно знать, что туалет на улице, кого это смущает, но для нас это не было проблемой. Вместо ванны классическая баня - ежедневно.

  We were very happy staying at Ilja's place for two nights in winter. We were hosted by his very kind family. They cared a lot about our comfort, and they... read more prepared excellent home made meals with local products. They did not hesitate to tell us stories about Baikal and the surrounding region. They took us on rural excursions to the lake and mountains. Although the price of the accommodation exceeds local standards and did not cover meals and excursions, we still had a great time at Ilja's place.

  If you are travelling through Siberia, Eastories Farm is not to be missed. It is an extraordinary village, breathtaking scenery and authentic in its cluster of old and new... read more wooden houses. Eastories farm is a working farm. You will literally be in the farm environment. In autumn, this was not the picturesque greenery of a European farm, but the spare practicality of a farm in a part of the world with a harsh climate. You will share the outside toilet and be treated to the wood fired sauna in the evening. If you choose the family will cater for you. What catering! Simple, plentiful farm food. Each meal was a delight. In Autumn, the main activity was walking... to the lake, in the mountains. I would have loved to have been there in warmer weather for a swim in the pristine waters of the lake. Or in winter to walk on the frozen lake and river. But the colours of Autumn were beautiful, the sky crystal blue, and the weather conducive to walking for hours.

Don’t miss this opportunity if you have the chance. Much more than just an AirBNB, its the opportunity to experience a remarkable lifestyle in a magic place.

  What an amazing weekend spent in an incredible and peaceful farm. Ilja and her family are very kind, they did a lot for our comfort, and his uncle brought us to... read more the lake for an extraordinary sunrise. You have to taste the meals (with local products), it’s so fresh and delicious ! Moreover, the village is very beautiful and calm, and inhabitants are so generous. I clearly recommend it !! 🙂

  I spent three days in this wonderful farm with my boyfriend and it was a very unique experience. We had the felling to be far from everything, in an immaculate... read more and beautiful nature. Out of time.
Ilja’s family is very kind. They take us to the baikal lake and to the mountains with their car because with the hard and cold weather of winter, we were a unable to walk outside for more than 20 minutes !
They also prepared very good local food for us, and put some wood in the fire place every hour to get sure we get not cold inside. (Around -30 outside !!)
The sauna / shower experience were also very funny !
Well, nice and friendly people and beautiful location. I highly recommend it 🙂

  My husband and I travel often and we have stayed in many Airbnbs around the world. But we never encountered such warmth, welcoming, generosity and kindness as we did from... read more Ilja and his family. We loved every moment of our stay and we were sorry to leave. Ilja, even though he lives 7 time zones away, was in very close touch with us, making sure we are comfortable and we had everything we needed. Ilja's cousins cooked delightful vegetarian meals for us (a rarity in Siberia), and they kept us warm with a traditional Siberian oven and banya. Ilja's outstandingly kind and friendly uncle, showed us the village, the area, took us to Lake Baikal, and shared many stories and laughs with us.
Thank you again, dear Ilja for having us, for your hospitality, and for creating an eco-friendly base at the Lake. We look forward to returning to Buguldeyka...

  It really was a wonderful experience staying with Ilja's family. They really were incredible hosts and we enjoyed every moment. Bugul'deyka is an incredibly beautiful and scenic place and as... read more good as any place we've visited on Lake Baikal. Even though Ilja couldn't be there himself at the time of our visit he made sure that he was readily available if we were to have any issues. He was also on hand to give us helpful suggestions before our trip to Olkhan island and his uncle Valera made sure we took the correct ice road when we left the following morning instead of the usual now frozen ferry route. What was an added and unexpected bonus was the quality of the Wi-Fi which we very much appreciated. Food was really nice and his cousin Elena couldn't have done any more for us and we were never left wanting anything. Thanks so much for letting us stay here and we would love to come back at some stage again in the future.