You will be staying in authentic old Oman, in its picturesque port town, Muttrah (Mattrah), with its charming medina and distinct scenic crescent bay. This area has low, white-washed homes and is rich with charm, history, shopping and authentic local flavor. The bright and airy apartment is set on our rooftop terrace, giving you truly stunning views. It is only minutes walk from the elegant Corniche waterfront, an area with a wide range of attractions, restaurants, cafes, and the famed soukh. Central location for walks around Muttrah and cornish. Plenty of restaurants. Other facilities like health center, fishmarket, mosques nearby. Penthouse: 40 sqm inside plus 80 sqm open terrace, 2 single beds can be attached to make a double bed, table, bathroom, AC Small kitchen/ pantry, rooftop/ terrace , - a standard Omani house build around 20 years ago. It is well maintained. Location: Heart of Muttrah, Cornish is 1 minute walk, the souk is 5 minutes walk away, fish souk 2 minutes. Plenty of small and bigger restaurants nearby. Taxis and bus stop 2 minutes away. From airport 30 minutes drive, approx. costs 10.- R.O. from airport Host: Friendly Omani, used to deal with tourists from many countries, married with 4 children, lives in the same house. Can offer guiding services, including pickup from airport, city tours and longer trips. Is an active scuba diver and amateur radio operator (ham radio), has travelled in Europe and other continents as well as extensively in Oman itself. Languages spoken: English, Arabic, Hindi, Belushi Minimum 2 nights per stay. Extra mattress on floor for children under 10 free, over 10 an extra charge applies All without breakfast. Check in (after arrangement): from 13:00 until 23:00 after that a fee of 5.- R.O. will be charged. Check out: before 12:00 or after arrangement Through a house door up a 2 storey staircase. Host is available most of the time to give information. He invites every new guest for a typical Omani coffee session. Neighborhood consists of Omani houses and the harbor area with many shops and restaurants. There is free parking for one car and only 3 minutes to the next bus station and taxi place.