Name: My Stone Cellar
Address: Saydet Al-Najat Street, Batroun District, North Governorate, 5534 Douma, Lebanon, Byblos, Byblos, Byblos, 5534, Lebanon
Rating: 10

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I have been planning since a month to book a guest house in North of Lebanon. I probably searched all available guesthouses around Batroun-Douma-Bcharre, till I chose My Stone Cellar, and I thank God for my choice. The house is a piece of art, u got to enjoy every detail of it, taking you back to the 1903 year when the house was built. We took a triple room, it was spacious, and has a direct access to the garden where u can enjoy the most relaxing view of the olive trees. Everything was perfectly set and clean, and the room included a fridge full of fruits, drinks, and home-made banana cake to die for! The price is fair enough for a triple room. The host, Michel, is so friendly, and gave us not just a tour around the house, but also some touristic tips. To note that the house is just 2 mins away from the stunning Douma Souks.  In brief, if you are looking for a magical escape in a village like no other, my stone cellar is the place to be! Thank you Michel, thank you Douma.

A Magical Experience

Nice old place ! The cellar was very nice, cosy and comfortable. The host gave us a tour in the house, we felt like we're going back in time. The garden view was good for the eyes also. Looking forward for the next time.

History visist !

We had an wonderful experience at My stone cellar, the owner is very kind and welcoming . We booked the triple room. The reservation process was very smooth . The room was spacious , clean with access to a beautiful garden. There is no breakfast provided but some homemade sweets and fresh fruit with a some beverages (cold and hot). It is very well located walking distance from Douma old souks where many restaurants offer variety of options, I can recommend bint l dayaa for breakfast and Chalhoub for lunch or dinner

Authentic and charming escape

I stayed with my son for two nights at ‘Cave 0’, the most amazing studio with a private terrace that has a hammock, relaxed chairs and table, and loads of beautiful flowers !

Where do I start? 

Firstly, the house was built in 1903 and it’s amazingly preserved. It is one of Lebanon’s heritage sites, and if you are lucky enough to  take a tour at the upper floor of the house you, will be mesmerized with the architecture, furniture and the attention to details that the late Ibrahim Ishac and his family had when they built the house. 

Secondly, Michel Ishac, his great grandson who helped renovate the house and is managing it now, is a true noble gentleman ( no wonder). He makes you feel like you’re at home. Although I booked online though a booking agent, he initiated contact over WhatsApp the night before we arrived and he sent me a map and details I would need upon arrival. He answered questions promptly and passionately. 

Michel then received us for a late check-in despite an early check-in policy at 7pm. He made sure my son and I are welcome and feeling comfortable, and suggested few places for dinner. Throughout our stay, Michel was such a kind and helpful gentleman who went out of his way to satisfy. 

Lastly, Douma, this magical little village that takes the shape of a scorpion at night has an amazing energy. People are happy and welcoming. Restaurants have tasty local food and little shops are still managed by old men and women who have managed them since many many years. My 11 year old son didn’t want to leave Douma or the Stone Celler. It’s that good 

I highly recommend Douma and the Ishac’s residence ( My Stone Celler) for people who seek peace of mind,  recharging and connecting with nature. Tannourine Cedars forest is not far from Douma, and don’t forget to go see the breathtaking old olive trees in Bshaleh just 10 min above Douma.


We’re coming back ! Home outside or home...

We stayed at My Stone Cellar for 2 nights when we were visiting Libanon  the first week in May. The room was beautiful, cosy and very tastfully decorated with a lot of beautiful details. We felt really welcomed with fruits, drinks and coffee placed in the room. The host also was very friendly and helpful and had a lot of good tips about the local area and surrounding. We went to Tannourine Ceder Forest and had a nice walk and also to the waterfall and gorge of Baatara which was really amazing. Finally we went to see the Centennial Olive Trees and the old souk of Douma. We had a wonderful time and will love to come back for a stay at My Stone Celler  some day.

Wonderful stay

Beautiful room,  tastefully decorated. Welcoming host. Be aware that no food provided (apart from welcome basket of fruit), so you need to go out to eat and there is little choice. Accommodation is charming.  

Fabulous!

We enjoyed our stay at My Stone Cellar in late March. The room are actually old cellars where olive oil was stored. They have been renovated to be comfortable and cozy, yet maintain their ancient feeling.  Michel is a wonderful host. He invited us for coffee and arak and we got to see his grandparents home, which he has renovated and now lives in.  He went out of his way to help us try to find evidence of my grandmother's roots in Douma.  He also showed us an old Greek Orthodox Monastery, some very old olive trees and an old church with a giant oak tree.  We will return to Douma and My Stone Cellar.

Feel like you live there.

Very disappointing place and bad hospitality...the owner’s priority is financials instead of customer’s satisfaction. He didnt confirm the reservation until he received his money through OMT. Nevertheless, the rooms provided are very small and are considered basement rooms in historical houses and guests are not allowed to stay at or visit the house shown on social media. The rooms shown on social media are photoshopped and aren’t the same when you actually visit the location. No privacy at all since rooms are so close to each others with a sharing garden between all the village houses(noise at daytime and no privacy at night).
After my personal experience last week, once I arrived, no one welcomed me and no one proposed to help me with the bags.
However, eventhough I paid through OMT I preferred to leave and search for another guesthouse where the pictures on social media are found in reality as well.
The owner didn’t refund the amount that i transferred through OMT and he defended himself as it is written in the policy about the non refunding amount and it’s not his fault. He shouted very loud and insisted on non refunding the amount.
This place is not recommended at all, and guests should be aware of his way in handling the customers.(never transfer money &pay after checking the location)

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