Coming from New Jersey, USA with a relatively large family (wife, 2 small children 6 and 2 years old, and parents), naturally I was hesitant about renting an AirBnB in Karachi. However, I took a leap of faith when I read all of the fantastic reviews given to the super host/owner Mr. Arif and his trusty director of La Casa Homes, Mr. Rehan. I CAN SAY WITHOUT A DOUBT THAT I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. THIS IS HANDS-DOWN THE BEST HOST AND PLACE YOU’LL FIND IN THE NATION OF PAKISTAN. OUR FAMILY ARE NOW FOREVER CUSTOMERS OF La Casa Resorts AND WILL RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. A TRUE 10/10 EXPERIENCE!
We stayed for a period of just over 3 weeks in mid July 2021 in Gulshan and cannot describe the immense friendliness and attention to detail by the host. We arrived into Karachi at 3 am and upon landing received a phone call from Mr.Rehan confirming our landing. I was honestly taken aback by his extremely friendly demeanor and empathetic personality. We were immediately welcomed by Mr. Rehan at the home, with a friendly smile even at such an odd hour of the night. He understood that we were tired from the long journey and only gave me a small tour of the house so we can get to bed. In the morning we were sent complimentary breakfast and were again explained how things in the house work (ex. CCTV, doorbell, tv) and where to find all the items needed for daily living (cups,plates,towels,laundry detergent etc.)
THE MANAGEMENT:
Throughout the stay, I never felt on my own. Each and every step, I was helped by the manager Mr. Rehan and even Mr. Arif, himself. Whether I needed to have the home cleaned, or find the nearest amenity/shopping center, restaurant recommendations, you name it. In fact, most times I didn’t even need to leave the house and the items which I needed for groceries would be delivered at the house. The house cleaners and the guards were so well mannered. Everyone was so gracious and kind.
THE HOUSE: perhaps the best part about the stay was how up-to-date, secure, and cozy the house was. Not once did an AC trip or plumbing not work. Everything was phenomenal. EVERY ROOM had an AC, we never lost power (with the exception of maybe one time and that too I barely noticed because the generator had a unique auto start function, which is an awesome feature btw). The furniture, the beds, the decoration were all flawless and contemporary, as if done by a professional designer. The countertops, kitchen table, paintings, everything top notch. The internet/wifi was so good that we were able to stream Netflix on the 60 inch curved LED tv and use our laptops and phones all at the same time without losing speed.
SAFETY/SECURITY: a little disclaimer here… I am a famous personality in Pakistan hence safety was essential for my family. I was provided by 2 police officers by the government and had 2 drivers which the host accommodated really well. However, for the common airbnb renter, the security already provided by La Casa resorts, is impeccable. The 4 CCTV cameras across the home provide full perimeter security and the area the house was in was all family oriented people in an already safe environment. The ability to talk to the guard outside the gate via a phone inside the house was a positive.
THE LOCATION:
The proximity to multiple restaurants in Gulshan was probably the best part about the place. The only negative I could think of is the lack of parking space if you have more than 1 car, however there’s plenty of space if you have 1 car. Everything is walking distance, even a masjid on the corner of the road. Restaurants such as Del Frio, Ginsoy, KFC are all within walking distance, but FoodPanda delivers directly to your gate. Patel Hospital was right around the corner which is always comforting with small children.
In short, if you are looking for a place to stay in Karachi, look no further than La Casa. You will not find anything else like it. I have already pre-booked my next vacation in Pakistan with Mr. Arif.
