# Czech Family Home — Český Krumlov

Rent an entire, genuine Czech family home in Český Krumlov – Tomáš's parents' house with everything still in place. 4 bedrooms, up to 15 guests, big windows with a hilltop view, free parking at the door, a 20-minute walk to the main square.

## Facts
- Address: Konvalinkova 452, 381 01 Český Krumlov (Plešivec), Czech Republic · GPS 48.8020833, 14.306846
- Type: entire house for rent (whole private family home, not shared) · 155 m² · 4 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms
- Capacity: up to 15 guests (9 beds + sofa beds for 3 in bedrooms and 3 in the living room); most comfortable for 8–10
- Check-in 14:30–24:00 (self check-in, key box) · check-out by 11:00 · quiet hours 22:00–07:00
- Free parking right in front of the house · dogs welcome (€15/dog/night) · refundable damage deposit €50 · non-smoking
- Walking: 10 min to the castle gardens, 20 min to the main square (uphill on the way back); 2.4 km to the bus station
- Price: per night for the whole house regardless of number of guests; direct booking on https://www.czechfamilyhome.cz includes city tax; free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival
- Ratings: Airbnb 4.75/5 (305 reviews, Superhost) · Booking.com 7.9/10 (85)
- Contact: +420 734 202 808 (also WhatsApp) · info@pensionpodskalkou.cz · host: Tomáš · languages: Czech, English, German, Polish
- Story: This isn't a hotel or a designer apartment. It's the home where Tomáš's parents lived. When they moved out, they left the bookshelves, films, games and dishes – even the world map in the attic. You get the key, and for a few days the house is yours – along with a slice of everyday Czech life, a short walk from one of Europe's most beautiful towns.
- View: The living and dining room have a glass wall from the floor up, and because the house stands on a hill, you look over the treetops into the valley and the wooded hills around Krumlov. The big table seats the whole group – for breakfast and dinner alike.
- Amenities: The whole house to yourselves (155 m²); 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher; Washing machine, dryer, iron; Free fast Wi-Fi; TV, DVD, hi-fi; Xbox 360, PlayStation; Library, films, board games; Desk; Bed linen and towels included; Free baby cot; Free parking at the door; Self check-in; Dogs welcome; Non-smoking house

## As if the family still lived here
This isn't a hotel or a designer apartment. It's the home where Tomáš's parents lived. When they moved out, they left the bookshelves, films, games and dishes – even the world map in the attic. You get the key, and for a few days the house is yours – along with a slice of everyday Czech life, a short walk from one of Europe's most beautiful towns.

## Our story
The house stands in a quiet neighbourhood of family homes on a hill above Český Krumlov. It was the home of Tomáš's parents – and for years they looked out from the big living-room windows across the valley into the green.
When his parents moved out, the house stayed just as it was. Books in the library, films, board games, the world map in the attic, mugs in the kitchen – everything is in its place, as if the family still lived here.
That's why we don't offer it as a hotel-style apartment, but as what it really is: an ordinary Czech family home. For guests from abroad it's a rare chance to see how Czechs live; for families and groups of friends it's a place to be together – to cook, play and talk late into the night.
The house is looked after by Tomáš – an Airbnb Superhost with more than 300 reviews. You'll find the key in the box by the door, and if you need anything, he's a phone call or WhatsApp message away.

## The spaces
- **Living and dining room with a view** — The heart of the house. A big sofa, TV and a dining table by the glass wall, looking from the hill across the valley into the green. The sofa sleeps up to 3 more guests.
- **Kitchen** — Fully equipped: dishwasher, oven, ceramic hob, microwave, coffee machine, kettle and all the dishes. A big table for the whole group.
- **First-floor bedrooms** — Two bright bedrooms with double and single beds, wardrobes and a desk.
- **Attic bedrooms** — Two cosy attic bedrooms with wooden ceilings and roof windows, plus sofa beds for extra guests.
- **Two bathrooms** — A bathroom with a bathtub and one with a shower; towels and toiletries provided.
- **Games, books and films** — A library, film collection, board games, Xbox and PlayStation – for rainy days and long evenings.

9 beds across four bedrooms, plus sofa beds for 3 guests in the bedrooms and 3 in the living room – up to 15 guests in total. Baby cot free on request.

## House rules
- Check-in: 2:30 pm – midnight, self check-in – key in the box by the door
- Check-out: by 11 am, please return the key to the box
- Quiet hours: 10 pm – 7 am (it's a residential area)
- Damage deposit: €50 on arrival, refunded on departure
- Dogs: welcome, €15 per dog per night
- Smoking: not allowed inside, fine outside
- Cancellation: free up to 10 days before arrival

## Location – a quiet neighbourhood above Český Krumlov
The house is in the quiet residential area of Plešivec on a hill above the town, close to the forest. None of the noise of the centre – yet the castle is a short walk away.
A pleasant walk through the castle gardens takes you into town – 10 minutes to the Bellarie summer house and the revolving theatre, 20 minutes to the main square. It's downhill on the way there and uphill on the way back. If you'd rather not walk, a taxi takes about 5 minutes.
Parking is free right outside the house, with no fees in the residential area. Krumlov is about 2¼ hours from Prague, an hour from Linz and 3 hours from Vienna.
Direct buses (RegioJet, FlixBus) run from Prague to Krumlov in about 3 hours. The bus station is 2.4 km from the house – a taxi is easiest, or message us and we'll help.

## Frequently asked questions
### How many guests can stay?
Up to 15. There are 9 beds in the bedrooms, sofa beds for 3 guests in the bedrooms and for 3 in the living room. It's most comfortable for 8–10 people.
### Is the price for the whole house or per person?
For the whole house per night, however many guests. When you book directly on this website, the city tax is included.
### How far is it to the centre?
10 minutes on foot to the castle gardens, about 20 minutes to the main square. The way back is uphill; a taxi takes about 5 minutes.
### Where can I park?
For free, right outside the house. There are no parking fees in the neighbourhood.
### How does check-in work?
Self check-in: the key is in a box by the entrance and we'll send you the code before arrival. Check-in 2:30 pm – midnight, check-out by 11 am.
### Can we bring a dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome for €15 per dog per night.
### Is the house suitable for children?
Yes. There's plenty of space, games and books and a free baby cot. Mind the stairs between floors with small children.
### Does anyone else live in the house?
No, the whole house is yours for your stay. The owners live in Krumlov and are always a phone call away.
### How do I pay?
When booking, you pay either a deposit equal to the first night or the whole stay by bank transfer using a QR code (instant payment). A refundable €50 damage deposit is due on arrival.

## Travel info for guests from abroad
### Getting here
- **How do I get there from Vienna or Linz?** From Vienna it's roughly 230 km by car (about 3 hours), and from Linz about 75 km. Private shuttle services also run between Vienna, Linz and Krumlov. By train you'll need to change, usually in Linz and České Budějovice.
- **Which is the nearest airport?** The nearest international airport is Linz (Austria, about 90 km). Prague (about 2.5 hours by car) and Vienna (about 3 hours) have the most connections.
### Driving in the Czech Republic
- **Do I need a motorway vignette?** Yes. On Czech motorways (such as the D3 from Prague) you need an electronic motorway vignette. You buy it online on the official website edalnice.cz, and it is linked to your car's registration number. If you're driving through Austria, you'll also need an Austrian vignette.
### Money and payment
- **What currency is used in the Czech Republic?** The currency is the Czech crown (CZK). Euros are often accepted in Krumlov, but the exchange rate tends to be worse – it's better value to pay by card or in crowns.
- **Do people tip in the Czech Republic?** In restaurants a tip of around 10% is customary if you were happy with the service. It isn't compulsory, and it's usually added to the amount when you pay.
- **Can I pay by card everywhere?** In most restaurants, shops and museums in Krumlov, yes. At markets and in smaller places it's handy to have a little cash in crowns.
### Useful details
- **What plugs and voltage are used in the Czech Republic?** Type E sockets (round pins), 230 V and 50 Hz. European appliances work without an adapter; if you're coming from the UK, the USA, China or other countries with different sockets, bring a travel adapter.
- **What is the emergency number?** The single European emergency number is 112 (it also works in English). If you need us, call +420 734 202 808.
### Planning your stay
- **Do I need to buy castle tickets in advance?** Tours of the castle interiors usually run from April to October, and in high season it's best to book ahead, especially for the Baroque Theatre. The castle courtyards, tower and museum are open all year round.
- **Is Český Krumlov safe?** Yes, Český Krumlov is a quiet, safe town. Just take the usual precautions, as you would anywhere busy with tourists.
- **Do I need a visa?** The Czech Republic is part of the Schengen Area. Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality – please check on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (mzv.cz) or with the Czech embassy or consulate in your country.

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