Agrousadyba na Slavu Private House

Vyacheslav was welcoming and ready to help with any questions. At his suggestion, we got a temporary pass from the security guard, which made the walk to the sports complex even shorter. We stayed at the Naslavu estate with our children for a competition, and there were 18 of us. The place is tidy, themed throughout, and clean. It’s simple but feels homey, and both the adults and kids really enjoyed it. A big thank you to Vyacheslav for looking after us and helping us out!

We celebrated a birthday here, and the place has a lot of character. The owner and his family made nearly everything, inside and out, by hand. The wooden tables, beds, chairs, ladders, and chests have a warmth you don’t get with mass-produced furniture. There’s a workshop next to the house where you can see different pieces in progress. Cheerful kittens greet you on the porch, and there’s a big terrace and barbecue area nearby. The house is arranged across five levels instead of separate floors, and there are hardly any interior doors, which makes it feel more open. On the first level there’s a kitchen with a large dining area, a bathroom, and a sauna. We were 10 people, though the tables could easily seat 15-18. The third level has a spacious living room, another bathroom, a fireplace, a big samovar, and a modular bed that can be turned into armchairs or small sofas. Along the wall are branching wooden creations with shapes that bring animals, hands, a heart, or sections of the cerebral cortex to mind. Small bedrooms are on levels two and four, while the fifth is a large roof space with four single beds. The owner is friendly and clearly puts himself into his work. He’ll tell you about the house and give you a tour of about an hour, full of interesting stories. You can also meet the snails, hold them, and watch them eat. For an extra charge, breakfast is available, including potato and berry dumplings and aromatic tea gathered by the owner’s family, with a chance to learn how it’s made. They also offer classes in Belarusian and Georgian cooking. We brought lots of food with us, so didn’t book a class this time, but we’ll try one on our next visit.

We had a great New Year’s Eve with friends, and Vyacheslav clearly loves his work. My only concern was the stairs. They felt quite dangerous because they all have railings. I’ve stayed in places I can compare it with, and overall this was great.

A quiet, warm, clean little house with a distinctive interior. We had a lovely family break, and the hosts were very welcoming. They also offered excellent Georgian cooking classes.