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Khoone Geli is a wattle and daub family home richly influenced by traditional local architecture. It was designed and built by Farzin Malaki a medical doctor from Glasgow University and Alejandra Aliaga his wife on their return to Iran from the UK. The house is built on a family farm some 15 KM from the Caspian shoreline in northern Iran. It's privileged location -between the southern coast of the Caspian Sea and the Alborz mountains- makes Khoone Geli an ideal place to stay relax while also enjoying nature, trekking in the Alborz Mountains from the Alamut Valley all the way to Laar National Park and Mount Damavand is our specialty. Khoonegeli offers you rustic accommodation with exquisite food made with fresh locally sourced ingredients, expect a highly personalized service and a warm, friendly atmosphere!
We had a wonderful stay at Khoone Geli including a big and clean room, home-grown organic oranges, delicious Persian food and Italian espresso. Farzin and his staff were super friendly and welcoming. If you like hiking, we can also highly recommend Farzin to organize you an individual and unforgettable trip to the Alborz mountains.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Farzin Malaki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded May 28, 2022
Thank you very much Lilo , for your trust in me and the team in the mountains and for your easy approach to everything. I very much enjoyed trekking with you and it was a pleasure hosting you in Khoonegeli afterwards. Hopefully our paths will cross again.
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We spent 3days on the most beautiful accommodations in the north of Iran. Khone geli located in the heart of the orange garden and the rooms were decorated with much taste and the view was very nice. You can eat very delicious local food with organic vegetables and fruit. You can do a lot of outdoor activities with Farzin, the owner, such as a great hiking in Daryasar,swimming in Caspian sea, do yoga... I highly recommend this beautiful place to all specially in this days :)
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Farzin Maleki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded Oct 7, 2020
Thank you Maria for your positive feedback. We hope to see you back here soon.
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I know this lodge and its owner for more than 5 years, spent several days and nights here, and it is gonna be a tradition for me to visit here at least once a year. Here you could feel the real atmosphere and culture of the North. Everything is ready to have a nice, memorable and comfortable accommodation. Everywhere is clean, The foods are local and perfect. The lodge is located in a good place to do trekking and daily tour, also a super nice and cozy place to rest and be relaxed. Finally, the host is doing his best to help you with your trip. Notice that making a space where you can feel peace, love and convenience is not an easy job but they do it in the best way. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Farzin Maleki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded Dec 17, 2021
Your personal lodge is here whenever you wish Siyamak. Great to see you always, pensative, softly spoken and with great energy. Thanks for the solidarity with Khoonegeli. We need people like you to keep going.
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I went to change my mood a bit. But I got something more. This house will welcome you with delicious food, authentic life, beautiful nature and kind people. Here you can enjoy the delicious taste of natural fruits, and fresh vegetables waiting for you every season. So pack your bags, turn off your phones and experience a special trip.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip:Each room has its own character, the second-floor room has the best view, and the other sounds so...
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Response from Farzin Maleki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded Jul 27, 2022
Thank you Raaziyeh for taking the time to write this review. I hope to see you back here.
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Having the experience to stay over at Khun-e Geli is awesome! You have Farzin, the owner local friend that built his home to meet the needs of people who seek genuine experiences in northern region of Iran. The food, overnight stay, house built, overall privacy, exercises and hospitality is all genuine and so real. One should add his profound knowledge for the area, mountain trekking routes, local culture and understanding the touristic needs. Highly recommend!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Farzin Maleki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded Jul 26, 2022
Many thanks Ali for your review, it is always a pleasure having you round.
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The place has a different energy and will change your mood. If you are looking for a different experience, Khoonegeli is a calm and nice place with a unique atmosphere. Although it is near the city, you feel so detached and free. Farzin & the hosts are so kind and mature, and if you have the chance to be with them, you will learn a lot from them! I also had the chance to be alone there and this experience let me feel the atmosphere so different! Organic traditional foods are so delicious that they make you think that you are living in the old days. Also, there is a saloon for doing yoga or meditation which makes this place unique, again!
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Response from Farzin Maleki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded Jul 22, 2022
Many thanks Arman for coming to Khoonegeli, we also had a great time hosting you. May our paths cross again. Namaste.
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A unique experience of staying in a relaxing, serene and beautiful environment with lovely staff. Very clean rooms and bed, furniture arranged with utmost care and delicacy, with very delicious local food. During your stay, you have two hard choices: Stay at Khoone Geli and enjoy the environment or visiting the nearby natural attractions!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Farzin Maleki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded Apr 1, 2024
Thank you for your comment. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again. Kind regards Farzin
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We organised a yoga and meditation retreat in Khoonegeli and it was the best place for this purpose.Beside the ambience which is dreamy and super amazing,their Yoga hall is the perfect place for these causes . The owner is very helpful along with respectfull personnel. You experience a truly village lifestyle and foods in a fantastic garden.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:It's a perfect place for retreats
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Response from Farzin Malaki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded May 28, 2022
I thank you for putting together such a great team and for your trust in Khoonegeli as a location for your spiritual activities. I hope you come back again soon with another group.
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After a three days walk in the Alamut region we were welcomed in Khoonegeli. We started in Garmarud at Ali’s house, feeling at home immediately, we used the evening to discuss our plans for the trek. Plans were to end up in Maran, three days afterwards. Ali’s son would be our guide and that couldn’t be any better. He knows the area, knows more then enough English for a good chat and was patient when needed but also kept us going at a good paste ;) Our home was at the end of October which ment there was snow at higher altitudes! This area is worth visiting! Take at least 3-4 days. At Farzin’s place we stayed 2 more nights, did a lovely day walk with Farzin in the green hills around and enjoyed the food, hospitality and a well deserved book in the gardens ;). Feel free to contact Farzin with all your questions. He is really willing to help you out, as we experienced.
Thanks for this great trip and hope all of you stay well!
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from iranhiker, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded Feb 8, 2020
Greetings and thank you for your time and consideration Robin. All the best, kind regards, Farzin
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Beautiful citrus garden with the sweetest cottage. I stayed there for a night of a yoga retreat experience. The food, the atmosphere, the quietness and the hosts all were perfect. Although I think it would be great to visit again in spring when the lemon and orange blossoms are out and their smell would be all over the place. It is a safe place for solo trips, fun for friends and romantic for couples.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Try veggie food while you stay there
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Response from Farzin Maleki, Owner at Khoone Geli
Responded Mar 4, 2024
Thank you so much for your contemplative review. You are right April is one of the best months to visit!
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Hi C,
Sorry for the delay in answering to your questions.
Please contact Farzin via email, his adress appears on the web page.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons, but we are open all year round.
We can definitely arrange pickups and dropoffs.
The ideal time for staying depends on your travel plans.
Hope to see you in a near future.
Dear Clemens,
Thank you for your message and interest in Khoonegeli.
Yes, we have enough space for 8 people for those dates. The house has 2 rooms and a balcony, and there is also a garden hut which sleeps 2-3 people. For details of the house please visit our site.
The price is per person per night full board and for 8 people it comes to 50 euros per person per night on average. It also depends if you have any children with you and their age. If you wish to discuss this further and also find out about the hikes please email me.
Kind regards,
Farzin
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4
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