Chalet Markoci With Hot Tub, Rakovica, Croatia

A wonderful, old wooden house, which has been sensitively updated but retains its original character, with modern comforts, including an outdoor hot tub.

The house, which sleeps 6 people, is made almost entirely of oak, with wooden floors, walls and ceilings. On the ground floor, there is a spacious living area with a sofa, armchair, flat-screen TV, a wood-burning stove and French windows out onto the front terrace. The dining table seats 6 people and is next to the open-plan kitchen. The kitchen is well-equipped with an induction hob, oven, coffee machine, fridge/freezer and kettle.

Open wooden stairs lead up to another sitting room with a large additional sofa, flat-screen TV and bedroom.

At the front of the house, there is a shaded terrace, looking out over the countryside, with attractive wooden seating. There is a wooden deck with a barrel hot tub and an outdoor jacuzzi. A separate, roofed, outdoor dining area has a table for 8 people and a brick grill for BBQ. In the fenced garden, guests can enjoy sun loungers, and there is a swing set for children.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The master bedroom has a double bed, dressing table, flat-screen TV and wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: On the first floor, tucked under the eaves, this cosy bedroom has a double and a single bed.
Extra: The sofa in the living room converts into a comfortable double bed.

Bathrooms
Bathroom 1: On the ground floor, this spacious bathroom has a sauna, large shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom 2: The first-floor bathroom has a glass shower, basin and WC.

Additional
• Free wifi • Hot tub • Sauna • Wood burning stove • Hair dryer • Security safe • Music stereo • Washing machine • Child friendly • Children’s bed on request • Pet friendly • Fenced garden • Outdoor dining area • BBQ • Garage parking, car recommended

Location
The house is just 15 minutes from the UNESCO-protected Plitvice Lakes, where visitors can enjoy stunning countryside, waterfalls and lakes in peace. The village of Rastoke, (25 minutes) is on the banks of the Korana river and the river beach there is a swimmer’s paradise. For self-catering, there are many family farms to visit, where you can buy the best local ingredients. Franjo Tudman International Airport in Zagreb, is just a 1 hour and 50-minute drive away as is Zadar Airport.