you need to pay in CASH on your arrival. impossible to find if the host doesn’t give you the exact description and picks you up at the main gate. they did, so it was ok. 😊 check out doesn’t exist, just leaving the key in the room.

very nice apartment with a great view. perfect located to visit all the places of the ice festival.

Stayed in February 2025

Great location, close to the Ice Festival venue! Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything was clean and cozy.

Stayed in January 2025

The bed seemed to be only a box spring; no mattress. Also, payment couldn't be made by credit card; only cash in advance, Alipay, or WeChat Pay. As non-Chinese citizens, our only option was cash in advance.

The staff was very accommodating, the rooms clean, and the location was ideal.

Stayed in December 2024

A bit dated, but charming.

Staff are very helpful. The apartment is located close to most main attractions. A big plus is the incredible view from the apartment! It was pleasant and warm while outside was -22 Celsius. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in January 2025

This was a great flat with easy access by walking or subway to central Harbin. It was easy to get to all the Ice & Snow Festival venues by subway. In a nice locality. The owner was extremely helpful in making sure we found the apartment easily and the staff at the premises were also lovely and helpful. We could also see the calendar new year fireworks from the window.

Stayed in January 2025

Sometimes the heated flooring made the room feel too warm. However, being able to open the window basically fixed that. The bathroom was a wet room (no separate shower). It wasn't a major problem because the heated floors made the room dry quickly however I would always prefer a separate shower.

Nice apartment with a great view of Harbin snow and ice in the far distance. Room was clean and nicely furnished. Heated floors were amazing, washing machine was a bonus. Clothes dried quickly because of the heated floor. A few convenient stores just around the corner and a shopping centre (for some quick good) about a 5-10 minute walk. Can't really comment on location. Areas in Chinese cities are generally far apart (big cities not really walking cities). It wasn't close to an actual tourist attraction. Location was convenient for Uber/DiDi to pick up to get to places.

Stayed in January 2025

The location is really good.

Stayed in December 2024

There was no microwave,although upon asking I was immediately given one but my advice it should be there as it’s much more convenient then gas stove

The quick response of the host other then the lovely place

Stayed in December 2024

The apartment is very basic and rather small. There are basically nothing but 2 beds

Very friendly host that promptly answer our requests. The host went out to the gate and helped us with the luggages The heater was excellent to keep us warm at -26 degree at night

Stayed in December 2024

Very comfy and clean place to stay with magic view! Staff is really helpful, I really recommend this place for staying)

Stayed in September 2024

*Wait for quite long for the lift (highrise building) * The second person needs to wait for a while for the hot water after the 1st person finishes their shower

Large, spacious, very clean, nice view More facilities,such as fridge, stove, washing machine

Stayed in June 2024

Great location and view, room was super cute and clean. Friendly staff.

Stayed in June 2024

Szuper nice host, excellent communication. Trustworthy, reliable partner, highly recommended! A+++++++++++++++++++++

Stayed in January 2024

Sometimes difficult to get a taxi 🚕.

Spacious, clean apartment, close to the city centre. Also close to a big mall. There is not much to do though in this residential area. The lady that help with check ✔️ in and out is very friendly and willing to help.

Stayed in February 2024

Bed was very hard. Room smelt strongly of cigarettes.

Spacious. Excellent heating. Near some good restaurants and a supermarket.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Comfortable and warm with minus 25 degrees outside. Love that there is a washing machine. Clothes just dried easily with the floor heating.

Stayed in January 2024

The mattress is hard and firm, I am ok with it but I know some people are looking forward to a softer bed.

The room is new, big, quiet and very clean. The location is nice, not far from Ice and snow world (冰雪大世界）and Central street (中央大街）. There are some shops or mini supermarkets nearby, it is convenient to buy foods or daily necessities. Staffs are friendly and helpful.

Stayed in December 2023

Our suite had plenty of space and a great view. There was a washer and a large fridge in the unit, which was very convenient for us. The staff were friendly and the location was great (there is a huge supermarket just 5 min walk from the apartment and main attractions of the city are generally within 15-20 min drive). The shower's water pressure was great and we loved the heated floor. There is also a convenience store on the first floor that opens until 11pm. Useful tips for future guests: This apartment is located within a building complex cluster that has a locked gate. When you first arrive, you need to basically follow another resident or a delivery guy to get in. After you check in, you will receive a key fob to open that gate. As of our stay (Jan 2024), the subway station near the apartment that may appear on some maps has not been completed. But there is a bus station nearby. For taxi and ride share pick up/drop off, use the intersection to the right of the main entrance (the owner will provide that location prior to arrival) since it is a one way street. The fridge is unplugged by default. Suggestions for the owner: It would be great to have a humidifier in the room since Harbin in the winter is super dry. Please check the extra comforter and blanket in the closet as ours appeared to be used already and not cleaned. Please tell the guests how to get into the gate prior to arrival.

Stayed in January 2024

Well, part of living in a residental high rise is the toilet paper thing - you need to place it in the bathroom rubbish bin, not the toilet. Once a day it's advisable to empty the bin in the larger bin near the elevator.

The apartment was in a semi-gated residential high rise. Once we navigated the two gate options, we were easily able to reach the river on one side, or town on the other. A bus service into downtown & Zhong Yang Lu was available around the corner (toward river). Nice river & city views from the extensive balcony windows. The hostess's sister brought us some crockery, microwave & cutlery to use.

Stayed in September 2023

I’d like to thank you to the host of this apartment for her hospitality. I felt special and the host was very helpful with everything. Even took my suitcases upstairs and order taxi back to the airport because it was hard for me(everything in Chinese). Apartment so clean and amazing view on 22d floor. Was very easy to get to the Main Street of Harbin, just 10 minutes away. Also huge modern shopping mall around just 5 minutes walk. I was staying for 2 nights and really enjoyed my staying! Big thanks and highly recommend:)

Stayed in July 2023

My wife and I traveled to see the wonderful world of snow and ice that takes place annually in Harbin. We decided to go with this place due to the reviews. Other reviewers are giving this property 5 stars, however, please beware that the pictures that are advertised here don’t necessarily match up to what you’ll actually get. I understand there are likely many apartments this company rents out so it’s entirely possible that I ended up with a dud. Nevertheless I will share my experience with the unit I received. Cons: The kitchen does not come stocked with pots or pans so if you are looking to cook during your stay, please bring your own pots, pans, spatulas, etc. The shower area and toilet share the same floor so if you’re traveling from the U.S. or Europe, you may not find this appealing (many Asian countries have this sort of bathroom layout). There is no central heat and due to our unit being on the 11th floor and also our room having a balcony, it was very chilly at night. Our unit’s climate control was not in our hands. Slow internet. Luckily we did not spend much time in our unit, but for those who want to work/do school stuff may have difficulty. Cockroaches. We found one squashed dead and two crawling (one in the kitchen and one in the main area). Pros: High floor, nice views of neighboring skyscrapers They left sweet mini tangerines and little candies (nice touch).

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Stayed in January 2025

The apartment was warm and cozy. It's an old apartment, so don't expect too much. Everything was really basic, and there wasn't much for proper living. The bed was a bit hard, but that is personal. We had a comfortable stay, and it was a good base to explore and close to the Ice and Snow Festival.

Stayed in January 2025

The fridge smelled so bad, the shower had hair from previous people, kitchen utensils were dirty.

The location was great, the views from the apartment were amazing.

Stayed in December 2023

Although the listing said payment would be by credit card, I was told to pay in cash (there is an Agricultural Bank of China ATM a couple blocks away that worked with my foreign Visa card). Finding the place and checking in were difficult. I hope the following information can help the next guest. The apartment complex is inside a gated community; if you try to follow the map to get in you'll quickly run into a wall or gate. The gate requires a card to open (you get one on a keychain after checking in), but when you first arrive you have to just follow someone in. After getting through the outer gate, there is an apartment building with "乌托邦公寓" (the Chinese name of Utopia) and a phone number in one of the windows, but you can't get inside because the building is locked. So you have to contact the host and ask her to let you in.

The host was quick to respond when I had any issues. I had a large room on the 17th floor with a nice view.

Stayed in September 2023