Offering a garden and garden view, House by the River is situated in Plitvica selo, 10 km from Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 1 and 13 km from Plitvice Lakes National Park - Entrance 2. It is set 15 km from Jezerce - Mukinje Bus Station 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 equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. At the guest house, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in American cuisine. The area is popular for skiing and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 3-star guest house. Ski storage space is available on-site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of House by the River. The nearest airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, 141 km from the accommodation.

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 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for entering the national park from the unofficial gate 3. Delicious breakfasts, very cute dog padding around, very peaceful place!
  • Paweł
    Poland Poland
    The host very helpful and friendly. He suggested a lake trip way better than the ones proposed by the official guidebooks.
  • S
    Snizhana
    Ukraine Ukraine
    The host was wonderful - offered us the bigger room upstairs, cooked great breakfast and was very helpful with maps and directions for the Lakes.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 368 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, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 6 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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 room.

    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

    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

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    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

    • Room options at House by the River include:

      • Double
      • Studio
      • Apartment

    • 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.

    • 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

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

    • House by the River has 6 restaurants:

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