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Opposite Gondola - Deluxe 2 Bedroom Apartment

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Overview
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
5 guests
Minimum stay varies 
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Condo/Apartment
Modified this summer into a two double bedroom apartment The apartment offers spacious superior accommodation comprising; two balconies with spectacular views, deluxe bathroom (inc shower), 2 x double bedroom, large open-plan kitchen/lounge/dinning area and hallway complete with ski/board storage rack. Additional sleeping accommodation is provided by the two double sofa-beds in the lounge . See floor plans attached (the apartment including balconies is 90m2).
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
1 King1 Sofa2 Singles1 Cot
Bathrooms
1 Full bath

Meet the host
Dave & Steph B
Hosting since November 2011
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours

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Reviews (8)
Abz Shipon
Abz Shipon
Ipswich, United Kingdom16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nice apartment in a great location!
Just got back from a week of snowboarding in Bansko! Weather was amazing! The only down side to Bansko is the queue for the main gondola! My advice, grab a taxi up to the top. It’s only £5 per person - so just bake that into the cost of your lift pass! As for the apartment. I could not recommend this enough! Dave was amazing in helping up book and get ready for our trip out. The apartment was exactly as discribed. Dave and his apartment manager Karen could not do enough to ensure we had a great time. They really understand the meaning of customer service!!! The apartment is in a great location. Right in the heart of town and only a few minutes walk from the main ski lift. I read some reviews and was worried about noise from the busy town but during my stay did not have any issues. Perfect size apartment for 4 adults. I will be back! Thanks
Visited February 2019
Written 3 March 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
GlobeTrotting314697
GlobeTrotting314697
Thanks for your review Abz. It was a pleasure having you and your group stay in our Bansko Apartments. Great also to read that you didn't have any issues with the street noise; with great success the newly replaced window and door seals have reduced the inevitable street noise entering our apartment given their prime location. We look forward to welcoming you back in future years. Best regards Dave, Steph and Karen
Written 4 March 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Michaela G
Michaela G
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent
Lovely appartment. Excellent location. The only downside was the noise from the bar opposite, only stopped loud music at 1 am. We would definitely go back regardless.
Visited December 2018
Written 30 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
GlobeTrotting314697
GlobeTrotting314697
Hi Michaela, Thank you for your very valued review. I'm disappointed to learn that the Red Hot restaurant opposite is again playing loud music past their 10.30pm deadline. Last year we had an agreement with the manager to switch off the external speakers at this time and we are in the process of trying to ensure this happens again for the 2018/19 season. Sorry about the noise but really glad you still managed to have a great holiday. Regards Steph & Dave
Written 14 January 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

juleshill25
juleshill25
Swansea, United Kingdom5 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Very noisy at night - woken up at 2-3am every night.
The apartment itself is lovely, basic but lovely. It was clean and there was plenty of room for a family of 4. Unfortunately we were woken up every night (we stayed 7 nights) by shouting and screaming between the hours of 2am and 3am, it was impossible to sleep and the noise went on for about a hour and a half. We were travelling with 2 children 4 & 7 who were exhausted by the morning and often over slept so we didn't make it before the massive gondola que formed. It ruined our trip as everyone was over tired and each night we dreaded being woken again. The owners said it must be a one off but after speaking to locals that road is problematic and noisy and what we experienced was not uncommon. This apartment would be perfect for groups that will be in the clubs to the early hours but i would avoid if travelling with a family! We have been visiting Bansko for 8 years and so we knew the road would be busy, but there is a massive difference between a hum of music and the odd person walking past to screaming and shouting so loud it felt like they were on our balcony.
Visited February 2018
Written 5 March 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
GlobeTrotting314697
GlobeTrotting314697
Dear Julia, It is with great disappointment that we read your review as we strive to make our apartments as comfortable and well equipped for our guests as possible. Our apartments are fortunate to have a front line position about 100m from Bansko’s Gondola base station and are thus very centrally located. As we explained during your stay, some street noise from being in such a central position can occur during very busy weeks of the season such as English Schools half term weeks when you were in residence. We have rented our apartments for five years and until now have always received great reviews. Having stayed in this apartment ourselves for the previous four years during half term week we acknowledge there is some street noise however it has never kept us or our four young children awake. We can therefore only express our sympathy in your case. We would however like to take this opportunity to advise that after your numerous messages during your stay highlighting your frustrations with the level of street noise, we checked directly with the guests that were staying in the adjacent apartment and apartment located directly above during the same period and they reported no issue of excessive noise or that they had been kept awake during their stay. We would also like to take this opportunity to mention that we did suggest that the two sofas in the lounge (which is in the centre of the apartment and away from external front facing walls) are sofa beds and that these could easily be made up into beds to potentially reduce the impact of the noise. We sincerely hope that your review does not put off future potential guests from renting and staying in our apartments as they are a great base from which to enjoy everything Bansko has to offer. Regards, Dave & Steph
Written 12 March 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Haidanb1
Haidanb1
Bristol, United Kingdom1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing.
This apartment is even better than what it's described as. The gondola is a 2 minute walk from here and you can see how busy the que is by walking on the balcony. There are plenty of restaurants and bars around which are very cheap. Dave went out of his way to help us with the transfers and even offered to sort out our rental for the equipment. Overall this was a much better experience than we had the year before because of the location and the service. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is considering a trip to Bansko.
Visited March 2016 Travelled with friends
Written 20 March 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Matthew M
Matthew M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great apartment, Clean, Comfortable, Spacious, opposite ski lift
We first stayed in the apartment in December 2014 for 8 days and was so impressed with it we booked again for this year (Dec 2015). Due to me leaving it later than usual to book we only stayed 2 days in the apartment but stayed the other 6 days in Dave and Steph`s penthouse apartment on the floor above.. On arrival we were met by Tim & Karen who look after the apartment and guest arrivals, they are great give you plenty of advise and help, if you have any problems or need any help they are only a call away. Four of us stayed 2 Adults and 2 teenagers, We found the apartment to be very clean, comfortable and spacious.. There is a large double bedroom with comfortable bed and ample wardrobe and draw space, there is also a balcony which looks out over the Gondola and mountains. The second bedroom is smaller but still a good size with comfortable beds and plenty of cupboard space. The kitchen is well equipped and modern and is open plan with the cosy lounge, The lounge has two sofa beds, coffee table and dinning table and access to another balcony over looking the gondola and mountains, this is very useful for keeping an eye on the ski lift que.. The apartment also has a modern bathroom with bath and shower (baths seem hard to find in Bansko). All in all this is a great place to stay in Bansko, The position of the apartment makes it a very short walk to the gondola, local bars, restraunts and nightlife. We will be back in December 2016 if not before The Matthews
Visited December 2015
Written 26 January 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
GlobeTrotting314697
GlobeTrotting314697
Thanks for the positive review Team Matthews, you know your are always very welcome back. Best regards, Dave & Steph
Written 27 January 2016. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Alastair B
Alastair B
Carluke, United Kingdom4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Superb apartment, ideal location, couldn't be better
We stayed in the apartment from 2/1/2016 to 9/1/2016 to ski in Bansko, I have never been to Bulgaria before but have skiied in the French Alps many times so I can only compare with that experience. Booking the apartment was incredibly easy and the contact and help from Dave and Steph from the beginning was first class. I got all the information I needed and was able to arrange airport transfers with a trusted local guy easily. We were met by Dave's local agent Karen as soon as we arrived at the apartment building, she gave us all the info we needed to begin our holiday. The apartment itself is fantastic, modern, spacious and warm. The double bedroom is very large and comfortable with access to the balcony, the living area is equally spacious and perfectly adequate for 4 adults and has its own access to another balcony with table and chairs. The smaller twin room is cosy and warm and big enough and also has an access to the balcony.The bathroom is very nicely appointed with bath and shower over. The whole place is finished to a very nice standard, heating and hot water was included. Comparing it to ski apartments I have stayed in in France this is streets ahead. It is on the 4th floor of the building and although there was a little street noise at night, this is not intrusive, you are right in the heart of the restaurants and bars so some noise is to be expected and is a small price to pay for the handy location. The building has a lift which is great after a days skiing. Dave recommended a ski hire shop next door called Bansko sport which is run by Ivan, I really cannot speak highly enough of the service we received here, superb doesn't really begin. We only rented skis as we had our own boots, we dropped these back off every evening and Ivan and his team serviced them every evening ready for the next day, they even dried our boots on their state of the art boot driers at no extra cost, the value for money was exceptional. All in all this is the best self catering ski accommodation I have used and the location right across from the Gondola is just so handy for monitoring the queue and minimising your time standing waiting. Thanks Dave, Steph, Karen, Ivan and Mihail (transfers) for a great holiday.
Visited January 2016 Travelled with family
Written 12 January 2016. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Carl J
Carl J
Coventry, United Kingdom3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Ideal Location
This apartment was ideally located in Bansko, we could look out of the window and keep an eye on the ski lift queue!!! Also located very close by were two supermarkets, restaurants, hire shops, ect. Everything you could need. Apartment was well furnished and spacious, ideal for our family holiday. Would definitely use again on our next visit to Bansko.
Visited February 2014
Written 23 February 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Philip B
Philip B
Bucharest, Romania
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful/Comfortable/Perfectly Located Apartment
I stayed in this apartment for 7nights/8days from end December 2012 to beginning January 2013. The apartment is really nice and is located on the 4th floor with a great view of the gondola (smack in the middle of your panoramic view in the morning from the balcony and it is only 150/200 meters away), the mountains and the main road where everyone walks (but it is quiet enough because it is high up). It is very clean, spacious and doesn't look cheap. Here's my description: You walk in through the main door and there's a small welcoming area/room (10sqm) where you can hang your coat, leaves your boots, hang your snowboard on the snowboard/ski stand. From this room, there are three doors. To your left, there's the door to the bathroom. Nice, well built bathroom with marble and elegant ceramic everywhere (i.e: was not a simple/cheap bathroom). The center door leads to the bed room, which has a kingsize bed which is really comfortable (i.e: not a crap mattress), a big dresser in front of the table and closet (enough space for 2 people to hang their clothes). The bed room has a big balcony (at least for 4/5 people to sit comfortably) that looks out onto the gondola and onto and the main street. The 3rd door to the right of the welcoming area leads to a living room which is big and can easily fit 20 people standing up. But since it is meant for 2/3 people it feels quite spacious. There is a lot of light in the living room because there is 3 floor to ceiling windows. One window leads to the bedroom balcony. Another one just opens and the third one leads to the second balcony with a table and two chairs (we would chill there and eat our breakfast while looking at all the activity in the morning). The owner and manager of the apartment were extremely helpful in helping us settle in. They provided us with information about transportation to/from the airport and within Bansko itself. They also spent nearly 30/45 min with us the first day to help us understand the area and what were the best restaurants/bars and shops (to buy non-fake skiing clothes) to visit. It is a 2 min walk to the Kempinsky and to the gondola. Honestly, I have traveled quite a bit, and didn't know what to expect when I got there. I didn't expect to be this pleasantly surprised when I arrived and my girlfriend and I kept on telling ourselves "wow...we were damn lucky" and then we would laugh because we couldn't believe it :)
Visited December 2012 Travelled as a couple
Written 23 February 2013. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Skiing available
  • Cycling areas
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Indoor amenities
  • Central heating
  • Internet access
Bathroom and laundry
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Nearby
  • Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
  • Horse riding facilities
  • Hiking areas
Location info
  • Kid friendly
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Television

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About the neighbourhood
All local amenities and attractions including the resort's best bars and restaurants and super markets and ski rental shops are located within a very short walk of the apartments
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Fly to either Sofia or Plovdiv. We can assist with arrangements for airport transfers or car hire. There is also a bus from Sofia Airport to Bansko which is . Wizvery affordable. Air and Easy Jet fly direct to Sofia, schedule airlines also operate. Roads from Sofia to Bansko are good and is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours drive. The apartments are located within the Mountain Paradise by the Lift Complex on the 4th floor of block 6 which is directly opposite the main Ski Gondola base station, Happy End Bar and Kempinski (5 star) hotel.All local amenities and attractions including the resort's best bars and restaurants and super markets and ski rental shops are located within a very short walk of the apartments
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilitiesSkiing available

Things to know
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Winter Ski Season Prices: Discounts available for rental of both apartments!!!! (prices exclude booking fee) For stays of less than 7 days prices on application (please contact owner) Last minute deals - weekend and mid-week lets as well as long term lets considered. Conditions: 50% deposit on booking. Balance to be paid 28 days before arrival. Damage Bond: a £100 per apartment refundable damage bond / key return bond is taken on arrival and returned at the end of your stay following an inspection by our Bansko Reps.

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