“Fabulous place, beautiful quiet retreat, just be prepared for cultural differences.”
The unit was huge, spotless, and brand new. For English speakers, there are four units; we stayed in the last one. No lobby or public area. Two big bedrooms each with two full‑size beds. There was a small bedroom with futons in a closet that wasn’t shown in the photos. Every bedroom, including the small one, had its own full bathroom, plus a fourth full bathroom on the main floor. Our unit (and apparently every unit) had its own small pool. To heat it you must pay 70,000 wan per day and the host said it takes 5 hours to heat up. The living room and kitchen were spacious. The spot was beautiful and completely quiet, and it felt like a great deal for the space. The location is pretty remote, so a car is essential. We visited Woraksan National Park and a nearby heritage center, though I forgot the name. A small grocery store is 10 minutes away. The place isn’t child‑proof at all—stairs and the pool area aren’t suitable for little ones. Kitchen gear is minimal from a Western point of view: no toaster, no frying pan, no oven, no forks or knives, no salt, pepper, or coffee. There were a couple of saucepans, a rice cooker, and a microwave. No washer/dryer. The heating system is hard to use without Korean; there are two systems—floor heat and air heat—with about 12 thermostats for different rooms and systems.
Laurie7か月前