Zostel, the community-led, experience-driven ecosystem, has announced the launch of Zostel Villas. Zostel Villas are eco-friendly, sustainable, prefabricated mobile vacation homes. Designed by Gold Medallist architect Abhigyan Neogi, Zostel Villas are optimized to comfortably accommodate six guests.
Zostel has partnered with Chromed Studio, the brainchild of Abhigyan Neogi who is responsible for designing the Zostel Villas. Perfect for remote, picturesque places, all the rooms in Villas are naturally lit and also provide the view of the night sky.
The brand has already finalized its first deal and in the process of building the first two prototypes. Zostel will start taking more orders from mid-October as it aims to sell 50 plus villas in next 12 months.
The first Zostel Villa is laid out into three different floors with the living area and the kitchen on the ground floor. The living area opens up to a wooden balcony deck perfect to enjoy the surrounding views. The first floor is for the master bedroom along with two washrooms. The second floor is a mezzanine floor which has been optimized to make use of the attic area and has a double bed. Equipped with smart amenities such as WiFi, Apple TVs, digital locks and CCTV cameras, all Zostel Villas will be ready-to-move-in.
Since Zostel Villas are relocatable, investing in one comes with many benefits. It is an asset-based investment which is not locked to a particular location and gives owners returns on a regular basis. Investors can essentially lease land at any location around the world, transport the Villa to that site, set it up in a matter of few days, and keep it there for the longest period. Moreover, whenever the owners are away, Zostel can run operations on their behalf and can provide up to 20 % ROI.
Speaking on the launch, Akshat Jain, Business Development Head at Zostel said, “At Zostel, it is our constant thrive to offer new and exciting travelling experiences. We have already ventured into homes and launching Villas was just the next logical step. As a brand, we want to become a part of the real estate sector and deliver unparalleled innovation. Prefabricated is a concept which has not been explored properly in the hospitality and real estate sector, and Zostel has the right team to educate the players and deliver a world-class product in the same way it has done for backpacker hostels.”