House by the River enjoys a location in Plitvica Selo, 8.3 miles from Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 2 and 9.3 miles from Jezerce - Mukinje Bus Station. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 6.4 miles of Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 1. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the guest house, every unit comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. There's also a well-equipped kitchenette in some units equipped with a microwave, a toaster, and a fridge. In some units there's a dressing room for guests to change in. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike rental is available at this 3-star guest house. Hiking is possible within the area and the guest house offers ski storage space. The nearest airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman, 88 miles from House by the River, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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    Todd
    Croatia Croatia
    Perfect location near the park. Excellent host. Very friendly and helpful. Beautiful spacious apartment. Very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend
  • Justine
    Germany Germany
    Bojan is such a wonderful host. His hospitality, knowledge and charm were exceptional.
  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location and a kind and knowledgeable host who went out of his way to help.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 368 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

We believe that spending time in nature benefits your health, and walking on a clean mountain air renews your strength and fills you with pleasure. Clean water, healthy food and fresh air will recharge your energy even just for a while. We will show you the entire beauty of the national park by giving you advice on the most wonderful and exciting hiking routes. Our friendly staff is always there for you, and the rooms are clean, comfortable and modern furnished. We have two extra rooms in our family home, and we will take great pleasure in having you as guests and showing you lake Plitvice in all its beauty.

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

Amenities of House by the River
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • ATM on site
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Croatian

    House rules

    House by the River takes special requests – add in the next step!

    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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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

    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

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    FAQs about House by the River

    • House by the River has 6 restaurants:

      • Kozjak
      • Ethno houses
      • Vučnica
      • Lodge
      • Kozjačka draga
      • Old Shatterhand

    • House by the River is 1,000 feet from the center of Plitvica Selo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at House by the River include:

      • Double
      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • House by the River offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Entertainment staff
      • Bar crawls
      • Horseback riding
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • The prices at House by the River may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at House by the River is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.