Stone Cellars Guesthouse is set in restored historical vaulted cellars on the lower end of Ishac Residence, a late 19th century house with traditional Mediterranean architecture situated in a tranquil setting. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms feature an en suite bathroom fitted with a shower. Each offers a private entrance, sitting area and kitchenette. The rooms boast marble floors, wooden furniture and wrought iron chairs. The traditional, thick stone walls ensure that all rooms are quiet. A kettle and a refrigerator can be found in the room. The Guesthouse is at the heart of the peaceful Town of Douma, situated in close vicinity to 'Must-See' sights, within walking distance of Douma old Souk, Museum, restaurants, coffee houses and strategically positioned for hiking, village touring and cycling. A selection of activities is offered in the area such as skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing and hiking trails such as the Douma-Baatara Gorge. Stone Cellars Guesthouse provides a unique blend of atmosphere rooted in rich local heritage. Jounieh is 32 km from Stone Cellars at ISHAC Residence, while Jbeil is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Rafic Hariri Airport, 53 km from Stone Cellars @ ISHAC Residence.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

FREE parking!


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
6.3
High score for Douma
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  • Diala
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful village, super nice host very knowledgeable about the area and gems. Gave us excellent recommendations.
  • Jessiebfh
    Lebanon Lebanon
    The place is so beautiful and peaceful. The guest amenities were over the top! The house has a beautiful story and just a different vibe. The host was very welcoming as well 🤩 definitely recommended, and would go back there again.
  • Anon
    South Africa South Africa
    Such a beautifully converted family house, with a landscaped garden and lots of nice touches - including a fridge stocked with fruit and snacks on arrival. Wonderful to hear the family history and our room had books about the local area. The Bella...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by My Stone Cellar

Company review score: 9.8Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

My Stone Cellar is a year-round guesthouse accredited by the Tourism Ministry and operated solely by the owners, natives of Douma. We enjoy the diversity of our guests from around the world and we do our best to offer them as much information and guidance about local attractions and places to visit as we can, making our guests' stay as enjoyable and easy as possible.

Property information

My Stone Cellar Guesthouse is set in restored traditional vaulted cellars on the lower grounds of Ishac Residence, a 19th century house founded by Ibrahim Beik Ishac, who was awarded with the 'Order of Medjide' by the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II. This family house with traditional Mediterranean architecture still retains its authenticity, while benefiting from its privileged location within the heart of the historic region of Douma. Steeped in history, our 115 years old stone cellars feature a king size bed, sofa-bed, ensuite shower and toilet, and are self-contained with a private entrance, sitting area and kitchenette. My Stone Cellar Guesthouse has a unique blend of atmosphere rooted in rich local heritage. The rooms boast tasteful synergy of retro and contemporary elements: marble floors, wooden furniture, wrought iron chairs and elegant decorative details. Layout of the property and traditional extra thick stone walls ensure that all rooms are quiet and naturally maintain a comfortable temperature year-round.

Neighbourhood information

At the heart of the peaceful village of Douma elected as one of the best villages in the world by the UNWTO, lies My Stone Cellar guesthouse, in close vicinity to 'must-see' sights and within short walking distance of the old Souk, Museum, restaurants and coffee houses. The guesthouse is strategically positioned for exploring the rich variety of landscape on the Douma-Baatara Gorge hiking trail. A selection of activities is offered in the area, such as: village touring, cycling, hiking, skiing and snowshoeing.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Stone Cellars
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

Stone Cellars takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash Stone Cellars accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Stone Cellars 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Stone Cellars

  • The prices at Stone Cellars may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Stone Cellars is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Stone Cellars is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Stone Cellars is 100 yards from the centre of Douma. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Stone Cellars include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Studio

  • Stone Cellars offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture