Meet Kave
Our Ecolodge is located in The Caspian Hyrcanian Mixed Forests ecoregion. During your stay here, you can know better this nature and people around here with their activities.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Swimming, Mountain climbing, Bird watching, Cooking
Hosting guests since
2018
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
In the Lotka Ecolodge, we try to admire the nature lovers of the north of Iran, Gilan, by adhering to the principles of sustainable tourism, protecting the environment, involve the villagers and respecting the culture of Gilan People. To accomplish this, we transferred the house that was to be destroyed from a village in the east of Gilan to western Gilan. Therefore, by saving the house of ISSA KHAN, we helped to preserve the environment and the rural heritage of Gilan. We dedicate a place (Kanduj store) to the village folk handicrafts in Lotka Ecolodge so rural artists can sell directly their handicrafts as souvenirs to tourists. Here all the food is local and organic and is often cooked by the villagers.
In Lotka Ecolodge, you will get acquainted with the culture and nature of Gilan. So, you can take part in the daily activities and ceremonies of the village at certain times, go to the mountains, forests, and lagoons around here and get acquainted with the nature of the Hyrcanian Caspian Sea.
The house of Issa Khan is the only residence place in the Lotka’s area. This 2 story house built in accordance with Gilan’s traditional architecture. The first floor (Jir-Otaq) is a large 20-meter room with terrace. The second floor (Jor-Khane) has two 12-meter rooms and a large balcony (Talar), which has a view to the four sides of the house. This floor is rented entirely for the sake of the comfort of guests, but if you want, you can rent each room at half the price. Each floor is for 4 people, but the maximum capacity for each floor is 6 people. For each additional person, 10% is added to the total cost.
To maintain traditional architecture, the bathroom is located outside the house, but each floor has a private bathroom and restroom. The house is not suitable for elderly, disabilities people, and children because of stairs. We give a blanket, mattress, pillow, clean linen and towel to the guests at the time of arrival. Free parking and Wi-Fi are available. Breakfast is served daily from 7:30-10. There is poor access to Wi-Fi in the rooms, but it’s good in the courtyard. In Lotka, most of the food is cooked by the local cooks. Pavilions and gardens are public. Guests can use the Lotka’s kitchen in coordination with the hosts and pick local vegetables from the garden. So arrange for order lunch or dinner from a day ago. Every day we have walking in the village. If you want, we would be happy to join us.
My Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Laundry
- Barbecue
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our Lodge is located on the north of the city, in very quiet and peaceful place, among the nature of the Hyrcanian Caspian Sea. Nearest beach from the Ecolodge is only 4 km (10 minutes by car and 30 minutes’ walk). The distance between Rasht Airport and Lotka Ecolodge is 19 km (30 min). This international airport located in 10 kilometers north of Rasht. The beautiful river flows along the Lotka Ecolodge, which flows into the Caspian Sea. You can travel by boat (Lotka) from Lotka Ecolodge to the surrounding villages.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Beach
- Cinema
- Shopping Centre
- Water sports
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
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
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Diabetic
- Nut Allergies
- Halal
House Rules
1. Id cards and passports are necessary for checking in Lotka.
2. Upon arrival you are requested to pay for the numbers of nights reserved. Prices include breakfast. Our receptionists accept payments by cash.
3. For children under 10 years old you may pay half price.
4. Checkout time is 12 o’clock for the rooms to get cleaned and ready for 2 pm new check in Guests.
5. Lotka has the traditional architecture of Gilan villages therefore the restrooms are located outside of the houses.
6. Please be sensitive with usage of energy including water, electricity, cooling fans and oil for fires.
7. Do not use the bathroom accessories such as sleepers outside of the bathroom.
8. Please put the used towels and sheets in the basket provided specially for the cause.
9. Divide your wet waste from dry to help us with recycling.
10. Make sure to turnoff coolers, heaters and lamps before leaving the room.
11. Smoking is forbidden inside the rooms and around the wooden building.
12. If you need to order a meal, please inform us from the previous meal for it to get ready on time.
13. Meals are provided for Hostel Guests only and an order is for at least 2 prople.
14. Breakfast is served from 8 to 10, lunch from 12 to 15 and dinner from 20 to 23 if you order.
15. Please keep quiet after midnight to avoid any inconvenience for other Guests.
16. You may come and go as you are pleased from 7am to 11pm everyday.
17. Please make sure to give back the key when your leaving.
18. If you’re planning to party or loud music playing make sure to confirm with us first.
19. Respecting local culture is our number one priority and we need you to take it seriously since it plays the most important role in responsible traveling.
Thank you and wish you a great journey!
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
1 Review
October 2019
écolodge très authentique-disponibilité des hôtes-excellents repas typiques de la région-bien situé pour visiter les environs-proche de la nature
Host reply
Thanks, I hope your trip to Gilan has been with good memories, We were honored to host you.
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When do I pay?
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