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• CASA RICO • revitalised Carpathian farm in a shepherd's village. Pet-friendly

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A traditional wooden house with a stone pathway, a small garden with flowers, and a stone wall.
Interior
A rustic outdoor seating area with stone paving, wooden tables, and a stone wall backdrop.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a brick wall.
A rustic wooden house with a stone staircase leading to a wooden porch.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

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Vale, SB
  • Place, Zosim Oancea Icons Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Piata Mare
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sibiu (SBZ)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

• CASA RICO • revitalised Carpathian farm in a shepherd's village. Pet-friendly

Casa Rico is our latest jewel, ideal for family holidays and groups. The former farmhouse is located in the hills above the village. The view extends over wooded mountains and down to the plains of Transylvania.

The property consists of a 142-year-old, fully renovated wooden house (2 double rooms, currently available) and a brick house (another 2 double rooms), which we are still working on. Everything will be ready by early June. At that point, you’ll be able to book the entire farm for up to 8 (or even 10) people, and until then, at a special rate.
Between the two houses is a cozy courtyard, partially covered by grapevines, with a south-facing terrace.

The special atmosphere can be felt in every corner. We have awoken slumbering gems from decades of deep sleep with patience and attention to detail, carefully adding modern living aspects that should not be missing. Now this holiday home is a great choice for families with children who prefer to get a taste of the lifestyle of bygone times on their holiday in Romania rather than splashing around in the chlorinated pool of a 5-star hotel.

You enter the old farmhouse via the external hallway and reach the spacious living room with open kitchen, tiled stove and seating for up to 10 people. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with a fridge-freezer, electric cooker, dishwasher, kettle, espresso/coffee machine, toaster and plenty of crockery, spices, soaps, etc. Two dormer windows provide the living room with light and morning sunshine from above.
The two bedrooms are furnished with double beds, antique wardrobes, a table and stools. The shower room features a washing machine and is accessible from the inner hallway.

A staircase leads from the outer hallway to the rustic attic. Here you can relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the impressive view of the village and the sun-drenched surrounding mountains.
On the south-facing terrace in the courtyard, you can sit at two acacia tables or lean against an old wine barrel. At the front of the terrace you will find the second kitchenette, which is just as fully equipped as the kitchen in the wooden house, but with a gas stove. It is based on the traditional way of life in Transylvania, where summer life and work mostly take place outdoors. The second bathroom, located right next to the terrace, follows the same idea.

Fast WiFi is available throughout the farm via fibre optic cable, and each room has an LED television with cable and ASTRA satellite connection. Upon arrival, you will find the beds freshly made and bath, hand and kitchen towels provided.

Hot water is generated by a solar system, and heating is provided by a gas boiler in cooperation with the tiled stove, which supplies a buffer tank via built-in water pipes and, through this, all radiators in the house. The synchronisation of the heat sources runs automatically. All you have to do is set the desired temperature on a room thermostat and not worry about anything else. Firewood is included.

Of course, our optional services also apply here, such as breakfast, traditional menus or farm products from the village. The transfer from Sibiu railway station or airport is included, and on request you can order one of our rental cars, get a cot for your baby and a high chair.

As mentioned, we’re still working on the brick house, so photos will only be available at the end of May. They’ll show two spacious double bedrooms, furnished similarly to those in the old wooden house, a bathroom, and a hallway with an open kitchen. Flowers and grass have been planted or sown in the courtyard, but we enlisted the help of AI to visualize what the vegetation will look like in June.

At a glance:
Holiday farm with 2 homes for 8 people
• Wooden house: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with washing machine
Large living room with fully equipped kitchen
• Brick house: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 kitchen (from June 2026)
• Terrace in the courtyard with summer kitchen + shower room
• Minimum stay: 2 - 5 nights (seasonal)
• Extra bed: 12 €/night, pet: 8 €/night

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During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Zosim Oancea Icons Museum. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a TV, and a microwave
  • 2 mi (3.2 km) from Zosim Oancea Icons Museum and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Dumbrava Sibiului Natural Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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