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.

  The best Siberian experience we could have asked for. Voloyda and his family are so kind and such genuine people. We are so glad we chose to stay at eastories.... read more They looked after us well and were so kind to our two boys. The simple life is such a nice breath of fresh air.

  Merci pour ce fabuleux séjour. Nous ne savions pas à quoi s'attendre en venant à Bougouldeïka. C'est notre plus belle étape. C'était authentique, loin des parcours touristes et une... read more glace lisse qui nous a permis de patiner autant que nous voulions. Merci pour ce moment de liberté. Merci à Volodia pour nous avoir guider et merci à Léna pour la nourriture. Si vous recherchez de la simplicité, de l'authentique alors n'hesitez pas

  Огромное спасибо Илье, Елене и всей его семье за радушный приём! Были здесь в августе и провели потрясающую неделю. Фантастическое место посреди природы. Вокруг тишина и спокойствие.В дали от толп туристов. В пешей доступности множество красивых мест, от сюда можно отправиться в поход до Листвянки или наоборот (займëт 3-4 дня).Добраться на машине достаточно легко, только сворачивать лучше в Петрова в 2021 году ,там дорога получше, можно ехать 70-80 км/ч, но добавляет крюк~ км 20. В деревне два магазина, там нет излишеств, но минимум из необходимого есть.Животных тут ощутимо больше, чем людей (домашний скот). В шаговой доступности находятся мраморный карьер, горы и, конечно, сам Байкал! Хозяева - прекрасные отзывчивые люди, тепло встретили нас, и мы чувствовали себя как дома. Поселили в очень просторном и уютном домике со всем необходимым. Также отлично кормили и организовали баню. Очень жаль было уезжать, но мы обязательно сюда ещё вернёмся, но уже зимой! Очень рекомендую этот вариант!

  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.

  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!

  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 🙂

  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.

  Definitely a place to go if you want a real adventure! Here you will truly experience Siberian village life. For that reason it's not for everyone. Please carefully read the... read more pros and cons:

Pros: A truly authentic experience. There's nothing to compare this with, ever. I was actually surprised that there was electricity and internet despite the lack of plumbing. The whole area is extremely beautiful in any season, and the house itself was very beautiful and clean! The host was great keeping in touch, though he doesn't live in the premises. I think the rough way of living there is a positive, personally. I really did enjoy my time here.

Cons: a farther walk than I expected to the lake (45 minutes) and don't expect the host to take you there unless you pay them. That goes for virtually anything the family does for you. Fortunately I speak enough Russian to communicate well, don't expect anyone there to speak English. The host also didn't tell me I would have to pay the driver extra money to drop me off at their house. Also, there are two grocery stores, so you don't need the family to cook for you. In spite of these it's still worth staying here, just be aware.

  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.