We stayed at Ian's dacha third week of January 2023. We were impressed with the interior and presentation of the place and with Ian's attention to detail and generosity when welcoming his guests.
The weather was quite warm so we had to open all the windows to get a fresh air in, but a front screen security door is a bonus so the front door can be left open all night.
A cozy back yard is beautifully appointed, we had all our breakfasts there thanks to Ian's supplies and an Italian stove top coffee pot, complete with grinded coffee.
Also, the dacha is complete with its own orchard by way of an apricot tree, they were the best apricot we ever tasted, no exaggeration. There is also a neigbouring wild plum tree, extending its branches into the backyard, so we tried them as well, very tasty!
The dacha is a short drive from town, as it should be, so the car is a must. Morning walks around the neighbourhood are quite pleasant but not much else.