About this property

Modern Comforts: Villa Rekin in Gdańsk offers a recently renovated aparthotel with free WiFi, a sun terrace, and a garden. Each unit features air-conditioning, a private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, seating area, picnic spots, and barbecue facilities. The property also includes free on-site private parking, a tour desk, and a work desk. Prime Location: Located 15 km from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport, Villa Rekin is a short walk from Oliwa Park and Oliwa Cathedral. Nearby attractions include Jelitkowo Beach and Oliwa Zoo.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Anna
Russia Russia
Everything was excellent. Love this place. Quiet, cosy. Feels like holiday in the country house.
Jan
Estonia Estonia
Good location between Gdansk and Sopot. Local beach distance 3km. Grean area with old villas.
Oliwia
Poland Poland
Zadbane mieszkanie, zaopatrzone w wszystkie potrzebne sprzęty i akcesoria.
Sonia
France France
Lokalizacja, historia miejsca, klimat, miejsce parkingowe ,blisko do SKM ,kontakt z właścicielem wygodne łóżko
Maryna
Poland Poland
Idealna lokalizacja. 5 minut do Gdańsk Oliwa, 5 minut do tramwaju, 20 minut max do plaży w Jelitkowo.
Karolina
Poland Poland
doskonała lokalizacja (blisko dworca pkp, pętli autobusowej i tramwajowej; bliskość sklepów, restauracji i punktów usługowych), przemiły i pomocny gospodarz. byłam zaskoczona pozytywnie pokojem (szczególnie po kilku wcześniejszych opiniach;) -...
Kamilla
Poland Poland
Wyjątkowo uprzejmy i pomocny gospodarz. Wygodne łóżka. Cisza i spokój. Super lokalizacja.
Monika
Poland Poland
Klimatyczne wnętrze, bardzo sprawny kontakt z właścicielem
Gosia
Poland Poland
Super lokalizacja. Blisko sklepy i przystanek autobusowy. W apartamencie dużo miejsca, duże pokoje oba z balkonem oraz wygodnymi łóżkami. Nie brakowało pościeli ani ręczników co często się zdarza podróżując z dziećmi.
Наташа
Poland Poland
Понравилось что есть гриль и специи для мяса. Приятно удивила бутылка вина

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Instytut Nowoczesnej Edukacji

Company review score: 9.2Based on 41 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Institute for Modern Education, founded in 2021, at the end of the same year came to possession of the Villa Rekin and started renovating it to become the Center for Modern Education. Yet, the Russian invasion on Ukraine surprised us all and already in April 2022 the Institute board decided to temporarily use the building as the Refugee Support Center with the focus on education. The cooperation with the Open Kashubia Association began. Very soon we opened the kindergarten for refugee children. During the first several months, we focused on material support for incoming families. Then, various educational programs began focusing on making Ukrainian mothers capable to enter the labour market in Gdansk. Altogether with the Open Kashubia Association, we ran almost 40 humanitarian convoys to Ukraine, including places such as the Donbas region, Kherson, Bucha, Irpien and many others - usually personally driven by Institute CEO. In 2024, everyone started getting used to the war, with the funding for educational programs for refugees drying out. Yet, we are certain that the needs are still colossal. Hence, we opened our villa for guests from all over the world to fund our mission. In march 2024 we started renovating our Representative Apartments and the garden area which will be available for guests starting 19 April 2024. In all our activities we maintain top quality standards. As we cooperate with local community, we provide support with booking tours or buying food from local farmers at your request. Please contact us in advance if anything needed not to miss it - during high season even tourist attractions run out fast.

Property information

Willa Rekin (eng: the Shark Villa), also known as the Former House of Letttin family, is situated in the very heart of the old Oliwa district of Gdansk, just 3 min walk from the local & international train station Gdansk-Oliwa, 5 mins from the wonderful Oliwa Park hosting the Gdansk Cathedral as well as the Abbots' Palace, 5 mins from Oliwa stream taking us to popular Jelitkowo beach (30 mins walk from the villa, or much faster by public transportation available). Villa Rekin is a historical marvel of Oliwa being recognized by the majority of locals. Dating back to 1909, it was soon hosted by the famous Litten family. Then, after the WW II, the family of Pawel Janczukowicz moved in. Pawel was a participant of the defensive war of 1939, later a prisoner of the Oflag, member of underground organizations, a councilor of Gdańsk, PhD at the Gdansk University of Technology. His son, Jerzy Janczukowicz, was one of the most famous Gdansk collectors. Not only has he founded the Gdansk Diving Club "Rekin" ("shark") which gave the contemporary name to his villa, but also conducted various exploration activities in inland and sea waters. Since 1994, he led the Shark Underwater Research Center. Since 2001, Jerzy displayed a T-34/85 tank and several military trucks purchased from the Military Property Agency in front of Villa Rekin which became one of the symbols of Oliwa district with citizens protesting when authorities ordered their removal in 2013. Jerzy died in 2020. His son, Michal, married Karolina, PhD, who has also been the Chairwoman of the Program Council of the Institute for Modern Education - which became the next & current occupier of the villa. The Institute transformed the villa. Many objects were donated to local museums. Inside renovations (fire-proof painting of the wooden villa, installing air-conditioning) were followed by opening the 800 sqm. garden. For more information read the "About the company" section.

Neighbourhood information

Tourist attractions within 15 MINUTES ON FOOT from the villa: Archcathedral Basilica of the Holy Trinity in Oliwa, Gdańsk - as it dates back to XII century, please check the wikipedia for more details :-) The Abbots' Palace in Oliwa - a rococo palace in Oliwa. It houses the Department of Modern Art of the National Museum in Gdansk, and along with the Cistercian-Cathedral complex in Oliwa it is listed as a Historic Monument of Poland. Oliwa Park - hosting Mozartiana Summer Festival, the Palm House or Archbishop's gardens. Former Old Oliwa Market with various restaurants and cafes. International and local train station Gdańsk Oliwa. Tourist attractions within 15 MINUTES BY UBER from the villa: Gdansk & Sopot beaches - Jelitkowo, Brzezno, Sopot. Some people come to Gdansk only to experience those :-) Sopot party resort - with countless clubs, pubs and restaurants, the undisputed party capital of Poland. Gdansk Old Town - the historical old town of Gdansk with Neptune monument, Dluga Street and Motlava river. Gdansk Airport

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa Rekin

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • BBQ facilities

House rules

Villa Rekin takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Villa Rekin in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

When staying at the property with children, please note that the property is legally obliged to apply standards for the protection of minors, to determine the identity of the minors and their relationship with the adult with whom they are staying.