Boasting a garden, House by the River is set in Plitvica selo in the Lika-Senj County region, 13 km from Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 2 and 15 km from Jezerce - Mukinje Bus Station. It is situated 10 km from Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 1 and offers full-day security. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. All units in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Every unit comes with a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace and some have garden views. At the guest house, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in American cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 3-star guest house. Hiking is possible within the area and the guest house offers ski storage space. Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport is 141 km from the property.

Couples particularly 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 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jure
    Slovenia Slovenia
    A great location inside Plitvice national park with some of the best views of all the advertised spots just a few minutes walk from the house. Great value for money. And the owner is really nice & helpful, so we managed to find our way around very...
  • David
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    dog allowed, parking in front of a house, breakfast posibility, perfect location, 5 minutes walk from Veliki Slap (Big Waterfall) with a public view point (no tickets needed, visit anytime), 10 minutes walk from Park entrance (online tickets), the...
  • Ringaile
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place in an idyllic setting. Clean, comfortable room with a large bathroom and very helpfull and accomodating host. Enjoyed every second of our stay!
  • Modestas
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Fantastic location. In the middle of the nicest park. Wonderful, helpful, informative host (greetings to Bojan). Cozy warm apartment (in not such a warm weather). Best recommendations. Already want to go back.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bojan was a perfect host and cooked an amazing breakfast that tasted great and looked even better. Made sure we had all the information we needed to navigate the best routes around the beautiful lakes. I have a feeling that when the back garden...
  • G
    Giulia
    Italy Italy
    The guy is very kind and helpful with his suggestions about the area! Very spacious room and bathroom, with all comforts (Netflix, WiFi). They also serve breakfast and they have a beautiful lady dog! It’s just 5 minutes walking from the entrance...
  • Rohaizah
    Singapore Singapore
    It was a truly healing’ process to be here , Plitvice lakes itself and of course the accommodation is a bonus. It has a great location and just a short walk from it was the best lookout /viewpoint of the lakes & waterfall. For free!! To my husband...
  • Tim
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great staff with fantastic advice about where to go exploring.
  • Eduardo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    By The river!! And the staff was really pleasant and helpful!
  • Clemence
    Belgium Belgium
    The place is very beautiful ! The host is very welcoming. He explains to us how to visit the lake. We had a great time there and we recommend for everybody!!!

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 379 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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

Property surroundings

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
    • Ambiance
      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
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Kozjačka draga
    • Cuisine
      American • Local • Croatian
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Lodge
    • Cuisine
      Croatian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      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
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

Facilities of House by the River
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Electric kettle
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
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Horse 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-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
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Interconnected 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 14:00 to 00:30
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about House by the River

    • House by the River has 6 restaurants:

      • Kozjačka draga
      • Lodge
      • Ethno houses
      • Old Shatterhand
      • Vučnica
      • Kozjak
    • The prices at House by the River may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at House by the River is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • House by the River is 350 yards from the centre 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
      • Pub crawls
      • Horse riding
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture