House by the River

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: House by the River in Plitvica selo offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden views. Each room includes a TV, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, Mediterranean, Mexican, and Croatian cuisines. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional, modern, or romantic ambiance. Leisure Activities: The guest house provides skiing, hiking, and cycling opportunities. Additional amenities include a sun terrace, garden, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 88 mi from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, House by the River is near Plitvice Lakes National Park Entrance 1 (6.2 mi) and Entrance 2 (8.1 mi). Jezerce Mukinje Bus Station is 9.3 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 6 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kate
    Ireland Ireland
    “Rooms are a great size and are zones into living, eating and sleeping, with an ensuite off the sleeping area. The host was fantastic, giving us perfect directions of the Park on a free-hand drawn map. He recommended places to eat in the evening...”
  • Dacian
    Romania Romania
    “Good breakfast, and very nice location. Room clean, two rooms, you can prepare to eat or you can go to a restaurant near house;”
  • Redentor
    United States United States
    “Place is clean and cozy, nice location inside the park, the host was very helpful and showed us how to navigate the park.”
  • Samia
    Morocco Morocco
    “Location of the property is perfect to explore the park and the area around , host is very nice and helpful, I highly recommend !”
  • Sandra
    Montenegro Montenegro
    “Our host Bojan is amazing! He mapped out tours and routes for us that are much better and more efficient than the existing ones. He was available for everything we needed and was very kind and warm-hearted. Bojan makes a great breakfast...”
  • Neal
    United States United States
    “Location was beautiful - peaceful - with access to park.. Coffee and breakfast were fantastic. Host was very helpful.”
  • Ген
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    “The host is a wonderful person. He will help you with anything you need, just ask him - he is very responsive and attentive. He can suggest you an itinerary specifically for your abilities.”
  • Robert
    France France
    “Super attentive and easy-going host, location within the park and fabulous breakfast. Easy and safe parking for motorbikes on site.”
  • Laura
    United States United States
    “#1 - The host - It was so delightful to arrive and be immediately greeted by the host who was so warm and ready to share detailed information about how to access the park. His enthusiasm was infectious! My kind of travel - let’s get you in the...”
  • Samantha
    United States United States
    “Cool location. Very kind staff. Great breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 423 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Welcome to House by the River! We’re thrilled to have you as our guest and can’t wait for you to experience the beauty of Plitvice Lakes. Our home is nestled right above the Plitvica stream, just 800 meters from the breathtaking Great Waterfall you’ll even hear the gentle sound of the water at night! Hosting guests from around the world is something we truly enjoy, especially because we love sharing our passion for nature, hiking, and the peaceful atmosphere of this unique place. If you’re looking for hidden viewpoints or the best spots to explore, just let us know—we’ll be happy to help! We hope you have a relaxing and memorable stay. If you need anything, feel free to reach out. Safe travels, and see you soon! Best regards, Bojan House by the river

Property info

House by the River An Authentic Stay in the Heart of Plitvice Lakes Welcome to House by the River, a traditional guesthouse located within Plitvice Lakes National Park, just 800 meters from the famous Great Waterfall. Built in 1968, our house retains its authentic exterior charm while offering a fully renovated and comfortable interior. Accommodation: - 2 apartments and 2 rooms, ideal for couples, families, and small groups - A private terrace for one apartment, plus shared terraces at the entrance and next to the dining area Amenities: - Free parking in front of the house - Breakfast served on the terrace - The soothing sound of the Plitvica stream flowing just below the house. Perfect Location for Exploring the Park We are near the former Entrance 3, where you can enjoy stunning viewpoints of the Lower Lakes before entering the park itself. Experience Plitvice Lakes from a unique perspective, in the peaceful and natural setting of our guesthouse.

Languages Spoken

English,Croatian

Area info

Restaurants

6 Restaurants On Site
  • Kozjak
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Tex-Mex • Local • International • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Ethno houses
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Kozjačka draga
    • Cuisine
      American • Local • Croatian
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Lodge
    • Cuisine
      Croatian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan
  • Old Shatterhand
    • Cuisine
      American • Local • International • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Vučnica
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Croatian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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