👋 Welcome to Shinpung Stay! Are you looking for a real "Korean Home" experience rather than a cramped studio? Shinpung Stay is a spacious 60m² private home located on the Garden Level (Lower Ground Floor). Recently fully renovated, it combines the coziness of a traditional house with modern high-end hotel facilities. 🏡 Unique Features (Why you'll love it) Garden View: Unlike typical basement units, our home features a private yard with Quince and Persimmon trees. You can enjoy the changing seasons right from your window. Spacious Living: Most studios in Seoul are small (20-25m²), but our home is 60m², offering plenty of space for your luggage and a comfortable stay. Ondol Heating: Experience Korea's traditional floor heating system. It keeps the room warm and cozy during winter. 💎 Premium Amenities (Better than a Hotel) In Korea, it is rare to find dryers or dishwashers in rental homes. But we have everything for your convenience! Kitchen: Ice-water Purifier Refrigerator (No need to buy water), Dishwasher, Oven, Illy Coffee Machine. Laundry: Washing Machine + Tumble Dryer (No need to hang dry clothes!). Entertainment: 75-inch Huge TV in the living room + 45-inch TV in the bedroom. (Netflix & Cable TV Free). 🚀 Location & Convenience Subway: 3-minute walk to Shinpung Station (Line 7). Easy access to Gangnam, Hongdae, and Yeouido. Shopping: Convenience Stores (24h): 1 min walk. Traditional Market (Uri Market): 1 min walk. Experience authentic Korean food and fresh fruits at low prices! Supermarket: 1 min walk. Safety: 3-minute walk to a large University Hospital (Hallym Univ. Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital). ✅ Good to Know (Cultural Notes) Keyless Entry: No physical keys needed! Access via a digital door lock. I will send you the passcode before check-in. Shoes Off: Like all Korean homes, please take off your shoes at the entrance. Recycling: Korea has a strict recycling system. Don't worry, I have set up labeled bins inside for easy separation. Just sort them, and I will handle the rest! Voltage: 220V standard. 💌 Message from Host "I prepared this space with the mindset that my own family would stay here. Enjoy the mix of modern convenience and the peaceful garden atmosphere. I am always ready to help you!" 🏠 HOUSE RULES & GUIDELINES (숙소 이용 규칙 / 房屋使用规则) To ensure a comfortable stay for everyone, please observe the following rules. 모두의 쾌적한 휴식을 위해 아래 규칙을 준수해 주세요. 1️⃣ NO SHOES INSIDE (Korean Custom) 👟🚫 Take off shoes: Please remove your shoes at the entrance (Genkan) before entering. Slippers: We provide comfortable slippers for you! 🩴 [KR] 현관에서 반드시 신발을 벗고 들어와 주세요. (실내화 제공) 2️⃣ STRICTLY NON-SMOKING 🚭 Inside ❌: Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors (including bathrooms/bedrooms). Outside ⭕: Please smoke outside the building in the designated area. [KR] 실내 절대 금연입니다. 흡연은 건물 밖 지정 구역을 이용해 주세요. 3️⃣ NO PETS ALLOWED 🐾🚫 No Pets: We love animals, but to maintain an allergy-free environment for all guests, pets are not permitted. [KR] 알러지 예방과 청결 유지를 위해 반려동물 동반을 엄격히 금지합니다. 4️⃣ TRASH & RECYCLING ♻️ Please separate your trash (Korean Law): ⚪ General Trash: White plastic bag. ♻️ Recyclables: Plastic, Glass, Cans ➡️ Separate Bins. 🍕 Food Waste: Yellow/Designated Bin Only. [KR] 쓰레기는 일반/재활용/음식물로 철저히 분리해서 버려주세요. 5️⃣ QUIET HOURS (10 PM - 7 AM) 🌙 Shhh... 🤫: This is a quiet residential area. Please keep noise down at night. No Parties: Unauthorized parties or guests are strictly forbidden. 🚫 [KR] 밤 10시 이후에는 이웃을 위해 소음을 자제해 주세요. (파티 금지) 🚨 6️⃣ TOILET ETIQUETTE (Very Important!) 🚽 Please read carefully to avoid clogging! ✅ YES: Please use the Bidet for hygiene! ✨ ⛔ NO: Do NOT flush toilet paper or wipes. 🗑️ BIN: Please throw ALL toilet paper in the trash bin next to the toilet. (The plumbing system is sensitive. Flushing paper causes clogging.) [KR] 화장실 중요 수칙: 비데 사용을 권장합니다. 휴지는 변기에 넣지 마시고, 반드시 '휴지통'에 버려주세요. (변기 막힘 원인) 7️⃣ ENERGY CONSERVATION ⚡ ONDOL (Heating) 🔥: Ideally set to 20~23°C. It takes time to warm up. Power Off: Please turn off A/C & Lights when leaving. 🔌 [KR] 난방은 20~23도가 적당합니다. 외출 시 에어컨과 전등을 꺼주세요. 8️⃣ SAFETY & SECURITY 🔐 Door Lock: Ensure the door is fully closed when entering/leaving. Passcode: Do not share the door code with strangers. [KR] 문단속을 철저히 해주시고, 비밀번호 유출에 주의해 주세요. 🏘️ Neighborhood Description 1. Safe & Quiet Residential Area 🛡️ Located in a peaceful residential neighborhood, not a noisy party district. It is very safe to walk around at night, and you can enjoy a good night's sleep. 2. Authentic Korean "Local Vibe" 🇰🇷 Want to experience real Seoul life? Just 1 minute away, there is a traditional market (Uri Market) and a large supermarket. You can buy fresh fruits and try Korean street food at affordable prices. 3. Perfect Convenience 🏪 Subway: 3 min walk to Shinpung Station (Line 7). Convenience Stores: GS25, CU, 7-Eleven are all within a 1-minute walk. Hospital: A major university hospital is just 3 minutes away. 🚀 Location & Accessibility (위치 및 접근성) 1. Best Transportation Hub (Subway Line 7) 🚇 Shinpung Station (3 min walk): We are located on Line 7 (Olive Line), which is known as a key line in Seoul. Direct to Gangnam: You can reach the famous Gangnam District directly in 30 minutes without transferring. Hongdae & Yeouido: Easy access to Hongdae (youth culture) and Yeouido (Han River Park & Hyundai Seoul Dept. Store) by bus or short subway ride. 2. Easy Airport Access ✈️ From Incheon Airport: Take the Airport Limousine Bus (#6008) to 'Sun Plaza' stop. It stops right near the house (3 min walk). No need to drag heavy luggage up and down subway stairs! From Gimpo Airport: Approx. 30-40 mins by taxi or subway. 3. Free Parking 🚗 Renting a car? We provide a Free Private Parking Space on the premises. This is very rare in Seoul!