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Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments

3.0 star property
Lakefront Ohrid guesthouse in Varosh with a nearby private beach
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Triple Room, Terrace | Balcony
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Triple Room, Terrace

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Terrace

Double Room, Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 25 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Lake view

Villa Varosh

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Bar
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (199)
The price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Metodi Patce 19, Ohrid, 6000

What's nearby

  • Ohrid Amphitheater - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Ohrid - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Varosh Old Town Ohrid - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Samuil's Fortress - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Church of St. John at Kaneo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Ohrid (OHD-St. Paul the Apostle) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aleksandrija restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lihnidos Fish & Lounge Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Terrasse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Letnica - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Instinct - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments

Guest house located in Varosh
A terrace, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception are just a few of the amenities provided at Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Laundry services, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Private gardens, communal kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

Languages

Croatian, Dutch, English, Macedonian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 300 kilometres
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MKD 900 per vehicle (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Grebnos Stonehouse
Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments
Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments Ohrid
Grebnos Stonehouse Ohrid
Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments Ohrid
Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments Guesthouse
Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments Guesthouse Ohrid

Frequently asked questions

Is Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MKD 900 per vehicle applies.

Where is Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments located?

Located in Varosh, this guesthouse is steps away from Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region, Sveta Bogorodica Bolnička & Sveti Nikola Bolnički and Saint Sophia. National Museum and Church of Holy Mother of God Peribleptos are just steps away.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was filthy. We are a family and travel frequently and I would never recommend a family stay here. The room was filthy and covered with spiders. We even killed a scorpion in our bed. Our children were scared all the time because of the spiders everywhere. The bathrooms were covered in water and we had to wear shoes to go to the bathroom. The smell from the bathroom was very poor and strong. I am sure this hotel was nice at one point, but it is in need of serious cleaning and attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

BEHAR

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only one night stay while we booked an entire week.. miserable toilet.. no service.. no parking.. not at all clean..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really authentic Old Town expereince.
Really authentic Old Town experience. Great sea views, right in the heart of Old Town. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and central location
Great location, just up from the main town and water. Views are amazing. You can find the place but walking away from the main square and up a hill with shallow steps. Call the owner or get a taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like sleeping in a fairytale
Fairytale setting with an unbeatable view of the lake and town. The first hours there I couldn't stop smiling because it was such a unique place, like staying in a location storybook. From a practicality perspective, it has very comfortable beds, is in a quiet location that provides excellent sleep quality. Big balcony overlooking the lake, room to have friends out with you for a nice local wine. The owner is a kindly fellow who will go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. I will definitely stay here the next time I'm in Ohrid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Patio, Wine, and Lake Ohrid Views
What an amazing property. Just a handful of rooms and all with stunning views of the lake. We were welcomed with a bottle of wine - the perfect accompaniment to the deck and views. The bed is extremely comfortable. The room is rustic and charming with exposed rock and brick walls. The friendliest host. Check out photos. Definitely what we were looking for. Great location. There are some steps, but well worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!

8/10 Good

Janice, Stubbington, Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Short break lake ohrid
Overall the Grebnos Stonehouse is good. It is not your typical hotel. You have a room with private bathroom and use of the owners kitchen. The room was nice and clean with a quirky bathroom built of stone. The balcony has nice views across lake Ohrid and has table/chairs/ loungers and parasol. Grebnos is located on a hill, the shopping and restaurants are a short walk down a steep stone lined path. This would not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Lake Ohrid is very nice. There are lots of very reasonably priced restaurants who serve good food. I would recommend lake Ohrid for a short break and the Grebnos accommodation for those looking for a clean and reasonably priced place to stay. The owners are very helpful and can arrange taxi transfer from the airport.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Joanna, Wolverhampton, UK

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Grebnos - breathtaking views!!!
We stayed in Grebnos for 4 nights, and we had a really lovely time. The view from our room was stunning. It was amazing to wake up in the morning to the view of the lake and the mountains. Pavel, the owner, did everything to make us feel welcomed, he offered us refreshing drinks upon our arrival, the other night he gave us a bottle of a local wine, and because it was orthodox easter season we were treated with coloured eggs. Thank you for everything Pavel!

10/10 Excellent

Ying Hsuan, Taiwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very cozy cave with modern amenities!
Staying at Grebnos was a wonderful experience. Pavel was an awesome host who really made us feel very welcome. Staying in a stonehouse was a lot of fun, like sleeping in a very cozy cave with modern amenities. If we ever go back to Ohrid we would stay there again in a heartbeat!

8/10 Good

Kiryl, Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy place overlooking Ohrid Lake and Old Town
My girlfriend and I had a nice and pleasant stay at Grebnos. The manager was very helpful in getting us to the location as well as parking the car and carrying the luggage. The room was spacious enough, the bed was quite comfortable, and the balcony was truly a serene place to relax. The only con of our room was the smell coming from the drains in the bathroom. I hear it's a common problem in Macedonia of methane smell coming up through the pipes and the Grebnos Stonehouse Apartments is not immune from this. The smell was actually quite strong and we had to keep the doors to the bathroom and hall shut at all times. I understand that this issue might only be fixed as part of a large-scale neighborhood-wide sewer upgrade, but some interim measures such as having air fresheners could be helpful. Otherwise it would be 5 stars in every category considering location and price.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Expectations mis-set
Please note - this is not a hotel, it is closer to a BNB and you interact directly with the owner of the property. I didn't understand this and it made the initial interaction a bit bumpy. The owner, like most others I ran into - is extremely friendly. Ohrid is beautiful and lovely. I loved the location of the property and the view was fantastic. The town was loud - bring earplugs if you need more quiet to sleep (I live in a big city on a large road - but the music coming from the restaurants and bars was disruptive so late) Sound travels a lot in this small city, and you likely just pay for it by the fantastic location. When we arrived, our host brought us a bottle of wine (delicious Macedonian wine - I ended up buying bottles to last us the rest of the trip immediately), sat and chatted with us a bit and shared a glass with us. This was unexpected because I expected a hotel, but it was mostly pleasant. The thing that, for me, was a huge issue was he sat down and lit a cigarette. I hate smoking and the smell and everything about it, so this was very difficult for me. The owners have a dog, which barks when you come in if it is surprised. Between their dog and the neighbors dog, and again, the sound traveling, if people come in late, this is disruptive to sleep.

10/10 Excellent

Sam, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing views and nothing too much trouble.
From the moment we booked we were contacted by the owner who offered to arrange our taxi transfer from the airport. Everything went smoothly. We were greeted as old friends and a bottle of local wine. The room although basic was very clean and the views were amazing. There was hot water, a fridge and a kettle. What more do you need?

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sue Burns, Trowbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and beautiful
Had a lovely 3 days with my daughter and granddaughter. Everything we needed, friendly owner, comfy room, magnificent view from balcony. Hotel is in a great location and Lake Ohrid is stunningly beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

William, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, location and host
My only regret is that I couldn't stay longer. Patel is an excellent host - very friendly and helpful. Ohrid is a beautiful place and this is the perfect place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular views from your private balcony
I'm not usually a big fan of guesthouses. I prefer a little more anonymity and a few more services. But this is one of my favorite places I have ever stayed. From the street the building locks like it is under construction or at least not completed, but inside you are in a traditional stone building, staying in a cozy room with a stone floor and walls. The real feature is the very impressive view from your balcony out over Lake Ohrid and the streets of the lower old town. The room had such charm and character and was so comfortable--especially with the little heater during an unseasonably cold spell (that made the lake so atmospheric). I loved staying here and highly recommend it to others. It is a bit hard to find. First, get yourself to St. Kliment's Square. With the Lake right in front of you, the old town rises to your right. A number of streets head off into the old town, but find "Czar Samoil" street, which is one of the main ones: a little wider than the others, flat at first, and with stores and restaurants lining it on both sides. Walk until you pass Pizza Leonardo (highly recommended) on your left and Restaurant Antiko (also recommended) on your right. A small street breaks off from the road to your right. This is "Methodi Pachke", the street the hotel is on. It widens and heads up the hill. You have a steep five minute climb ahead of you. You will come to the sign for the Guest House right before this street merges with another.

10/10 Excellent

Brown, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view, great host!
We stayed here for 1 night in March. We arrived via a hire car and found it very difficult to find the apartments through the tiny one way streets of the old town and our UK Sat Nav not recognising that Ohrid had any roads! A local taxi driver spotted our distress and went out of his way to help us find the apartments. The owner, Pavel "Pops" was extremely welcoming and hospitable right from the start. On our arrival he provided us with a cup of coffee and a bottle of white wine, together with glasses and a cork screw. We stayed in Room 1 and were the only guests that night. The room had a lovely view of Lake Ohrid with a large balcony with an even better view of the lake. We wished we'd been there in summer, although we were lucky and had sunny weather and sat out on the balcony. The bathroom was on 3 levels and was clean. We had a very good nights sleep on a very comfortable bed. The floor was stone and cold so I recommend you take slippers if you go outside summer. Pavel had the customer care aspect just right, on hand if you wanted him with any help he could give, but also respected our privacy. In the morning he spotted us on the balcony and offered us tea and coffee. He also allowed us to leave our luggage in the room after check out time as there weren't any guests due in that day. We couldn't have asked for anything more. The apartments are in a perfect location, right in the very hilly heart of the Old Town, within walking distance of everything.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic place with fantastic views
Really nice place, friendly owner and a view to die for from the balcony

8/10 Good

Katie, Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views from the balconies
Pavel and his son are extremely nice and helpful. We had an issue with our hot water and they were on it right away. The location can't be beat. Right in the middle of the old town with a view to die for. I suggest calling Pavel upon your arrival in Ohrid and asking him to meet you so he can guide you to the hotel. It would be pretty hard to find on your own. The listing says there is a private beach but it is 22 kilometers away. However, there is a public beach just down the hill from the hotel (2 minute walk).