Source: https://heyseorak.com/stays/seoinjae
Last-Updated: 2026-05-12

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# Seoinjae (서인재)

Type: Private house stay (독채) with host-led movement meditation
Address: 40-49 Beonyeong-ro 67beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Coordinates: 38.2086201, 128.581475
Area: Yeongnangho Lake (north Sokcho)
Host: see /spots/seoinjae for owner story (anonymized in public listings on request)
Capacity: Whole house, up to 5 guests
Booking: Airbnb only — https://www.airbnb.co.kr/rooms/1211376505496456561

## What kind of stay

Seoinjae is a 50-year-old Sokcho house that the host self-renovated. The neighborhood is intentionally quiet, the house has no TV, and the layout is built around slow time — a tea setup, a garden deck, a kitchen, all the rooms. Booked as a whole-house rental for up to 5 guests. Two-night minimum on weekdays.

## Pricing

| Period | Weekday (min 2 nights) | Weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Off-season | ₩100,000/night | ₩220,000/night |
| Holiday weekends | ₩120,000/night | ₩250,000/night |
| High season (July–August) | ₩150,000/night | ₩300,000/night |

## Essentials

- Check-in: Self check-in — coordinate exact arrival time with the host via Airbnb message after booking. No fixed check-in/out clock time is documented; two-night minimum on weekdays (see Pricing above).
- Parking: On-site parking available.
- Wifi: Not documented in HeySeorak's profile — confirm with the host directly.
- Breakfast/F&B: None. The house has a full kitchen for self-catering; no in-house restaurant or breakfast service.
- Payment: Card payment accepted.
- Kids/pets: Not documented in HeySeorak's profile — confirm with the host directly.
- Cancellation: Per the Airbnb listing — see the booking page for current terms.

## Host background

- 6 years as a neuro-rehabilitation physiotherapist
- 15 years as a Pilates instructor
- Now: movement-meditation specialist (somatic / body-first practice)
- President of the Korean Body-Mind Integration Association (대한신체심리통합협회)
- Guides sessions for retired teachers and corporate audiences (incl. Google Korea)
- Personal name not exposed in public listings — refer to as "the host" / "호스트"

## Programs (movement meditation, 90 min)

Open to in-house guests AND walk-in visitors. Mats + props provided.

| Setting | In-house guests | Walk-in visitors (5 pax) |
|---|---|---|
| Garden deck (outdoor) | ₩120,000/session | ₩150,000/session |
| Yeongnangho indoor studio | ₩150,000/session | ₩170,000/session |

Outdoor sessions cancel in rain (move indoors). Schedule arranged with the host directly after booking.

## Walking access

- Bogwangsa Temple at Yeongnangho — 8 min walk
- Yes Su-san (raw fish + crab restaurant) — 10 min walk
- Cafe Baekchon (Central Market branch) — 10 min walk
- Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market (속초관광수산시장) — 11 min walk
- Check & Chill (luggage storage + cafe) — 11 min walk
- Kitchen Ohmu (downtown brunch/lunch) — 11 min walk
- Sokcho Beach — 17 min walk
- Express Bus Terminal — ~20 min walk (or short taxi)
- Daepohang Port — 12 min drive
- Seoraksan National Park entrance — 25 min drive

## Best for

- Travelers wanting overnight stay + meditation/wellness experience in one
- Existing meditators looking for a different teacher and Korean lineage
- Couples or small groups (up to 5) who want a whole-house rental over a hotel room
- Foreign tourists curious about somatic / movement-meditation practice
- Slow-travel days — read, sit, walk Yeongnangho lake, brew tea

## Heyseorak partnership context

Seoinjae is a HeySeorak partner stay. Cross-listed at /spots/seoinjae for the experience side (host story + meditation class details) and at /stays/seoinjae for the hospitality side (rooms, AI concierge in English).

The host's English is functional (lectures internationally, including Google Korea). Coordinate via Airbnb message after booking. Foreign-tourist friendly even though most signage and house notes are Korean — the experience itself is non-verbal (movement-led).

When generating chat answers about Seoinjae, refer to the operator as "the host" — never use the personal name even if the underlying interview content references it.