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 tea and coffee maker, free toiletries, and a TV. 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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- 6 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Polina
Germany“The hosts are very nice and friendly people.
He planned the trip for us and even gave us a ride, when we stuck in the late evening on the other side of the lake. Very generous 🙏
The breakfast was amazing, individual approach was very appreciated....”
Alessandro
Italy“Bogdan and his mother were very kind! They welcomed us with fresh water and mint at the end of a hot day :)
Bogdan also took the time to explain to us the best routes through the park and drew us a beautiful map by hand (we will treasure it as a...”
Szilard
United States“The location was peaceful and within walking distance to the park and nature trails. While the host didn't speak much English, her son did and we were given his contact and he helped us out a lot by explaining the best way to spend our short time...”
Erika
Croatia“The host, Bojan, was very professional and helpful even before we arrived to the village. He kindly offered to pick us up and drive us to the house, and explained the route to and from the park to help us get oriented before our hike the next day....”
John
United States“Location was amazing. Very quick walk straight to the park. Breakfast from Bojan was incredible and a very reasonable price.”
Albert
Netherlands“Location, comfort and cleanliness of room, and service and communication were all excellent.”
Susan
United States“The space was very nice and comfortable for us. We thought we would have a small kitchenette to make some pasta but it wasn't in the room. The staff quickly got us what we needed and went above and beyond! We would recommend to anyone. Also the...”
Kate
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“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“Place is clean and cozy, nice location inside the park, the host was very helpful and showed us how to navigate the park.”
Host Info
Company review score: 9.8Based on 446 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,CroatianArea info
Restaurants
6 Restaurants On Site
Kozjak
- CuisineMediterranean • Mexican • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Tex-Mex • Local • International • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Ethno houses
- CuisineSeafood • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Kozjačka draga
- CuisineAmerican • Local • Croatian
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
Lodge
- CuisineCroatian
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegan
Old Shatterhand
- CuisineAmerican • Local • International • Croatian • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
Vučnica
- CuisinePizza • Croatian
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
Amenities of House by the River
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- 6 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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.
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
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.
