Mountain House Rukavina, Gospić, Croatia

In the heart of nature, this is a wonderful holiday destination, surrounded by beautiful countryside, but only 40 minutes from the coast.

On a raised ground floor the house sleeps 5 people. All the rooms lead off a central, panelled hallway with a large wood-burning stove and armchairs. The airy living room has two comfortable leather sofas and an armchair, with carved wooden furniture and a flat-screen TV. French windows lead out onto the balcony which looks out over the terrace.
The large, separate kitchen has a wooden dining table for 6 people. The fitted kitchen is well-equipped with a cooker hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and toaster.

The outside areas have been as thoughtfully arranged as the interiors. At the front of the house, there is a sunny terrace with a sofa and armchairs. On the lawn, shaded by a young tree, there is an attractive wooden table, with benches and stools, an idyllic spot for a picnic. From here guests can enjoy the view of the stunning Velebit mountains.

There is also a traditional cottage in the garden which has been restored and the large beamed room, on the ground floor, offers a charming, alternative space for guests to relax or enjoy a meal together.

Sleeping
Bedroom 1: The bright master bedroom has a wooden double bed with side tables and a wardrobe.
Bedroom 2: This peaceful room has wooden floors with 3 single wooden beds and a wardrobe.

Bathroom
The separate bathroom, which is stylishly tiled has a full bath with a shower, a wash basin and WC.

Additional
• Free wifi • Fenced garden • Outdoor dining area • Music stereo • Games library • Hair dryer • Child friendly • Suitable for elderly guests • Washing machine & laundry facilities • Smoking allowed • Fireplace • Central heating • Private parking, car recommended for your visit

Location
On the edge of Gospic, a 5-minute drive to the town centre, but in quiet countryside, and less than 40 minutes from the coast, this house offers visitors the best of all worlds. The historic town of Gospic has many activities for all ages, from paintballing to horse riding, canoeing through the Lika canyon, archery, hiking and much more. The town also hosts a farmers’ market where visitors can buy the very best local cheeses, fruit and vegetables directly from the producers.

The town of Karlobag (40 minutes) is on the Adriatic coast at the foot of the Velebit mountains, where they meet the sea. It has many fine beaches and makes the ideal day trip.

Franjo Tudman International Airport in Zagreb, is a 2 hour 5 minute drive away.