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Villa Zizzy Plitvice lakes

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rakovica, Karlovacka županija
  • Place, Plitvice Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Plitvice Lakes National Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Veliki Slap Waterfall
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Rakovica

With a stay at this apartment in Rakovica, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Plitvice Lakes National Park and Plitvice Mall. .This apartment is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Old Town Drežnik and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Ranch Deer Valley.
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What's nearby

  • Plitvice Mall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Old Town Drežnik - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Veliki Slap Waterfall - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Fairy’s Hair Waterfall - 24 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Plaški Station - 39 min drive
  • Rijeka (RJK) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffet Kozjačka Draga - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Buffet Slap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪caffe bar Flora - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Bar Rendulić - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Rapajinka - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Villa Zizzy Plitvice lakes

Villa Zizzy is a charming apartment located in a village Grabovac, only 8km distant from the world known National park Plitvice lakes which belongs to the UNESCO heritage. While decorating it I made sure my guests will have a lovely and relaxing place to return to after a long day of hiking and exploring this beautiful area. It is situated on the ground floor with its own entrance and surrounded with a large garden which is connected to the private terrace for outside dinning. Apartment accommodates 4 persons in two separated rooms with comfortable queen and king size beds. Kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher and complimentary coffee,tea and fruit. In the living room you can relax in a warm atmosphere invited by quality lounging furniture as well as a glass door fireplace, wi-fi and tv. Private parking is available in front of the property. Portable barbecue is available on request too.
Villa Zizzy is perfect for families with kids and pets (fenced garden),small group of friends but also individuals who appreciate their privacy.
Very easily reached from the main road D1 weather travelling from north or south- Zagreb airport 130km and Zadar 150km.
Its location is convenient to explore all attractions nearby: Plitvice lakes 8km, Rastoke 20km, Barac caves 10km, Bihać (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 25km, Kuterevo-bear shelter 75km.
Groceries stores and restaurants are within walking distance as well as cash point, exchange office and tourist info center!
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is allowed on the teracce and garden

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: 5 eur charge per pet per night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number HR91487118676

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Villa Zizzy Plitvice lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julianna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful, cozy, clean, and comfortable villa! Our host was lovely and very accommodating. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David F., Los Angeles, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful country home

My stay at Villa Zizzy was wonderful. It was conveniently located for Lake Plitivce and the apartment comfortable, well appointed and very well maintained. Zdenka, my host is fantastic. Overall, I had a great, although short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home near Plitvice Lakes

This was just perfect for our needs. We were visiting Plitvice and needed a comfy place to rest our heads after a long day of hiking. The owner was very responsive and even recommended a great restaurant for us. It was so good we had dinner there twice -- Bistro Plum - check it out!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

This cozy home had plenty of space for my two teen daughters and myself and was incredibly comfortable and well-appointed. We have traveled almost exclusively through VRBO for 12 years and this has been one of our favorite stays ever. The home is in a quiet yet convenient location, with very comfortable beds and bedding, thoughtful storage, and welcoming and soothing decor. Zdenka, the host, is a proactive communicator and ensured not only that we were comfortable and had everything we needed, but was very helpful with ensuring we had information to make the most of our time here. Our only regret was we were not staying longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Property was just as stated. Clean, comfortable, and location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plitvice Launching Pad

My friends and I had a wonderful stay at Zdenka's home - she made us feel very welcome, gave us great advice for how to enjoy Plitvice and was very responsive to any need we had. The home was very comfortable, with nice bedrooms and a full kitchen that we took advantage of. We also found many nice restaurants very close by. Grabovac was a beautiful town in the Croatian countryside, a perfect place to be so we could explore the area. We were only a little sad that we had such warm weather because we couldn't use the cozy fireplace...highly recommend the area and staying at Zizzy's!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Georgina F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home after a wonderful road trip in Croatia

Zdanka was a warm friendly host who made us very welcome to Villa Zizzy, a perfect location for Plitvice National Park and beyond with good restaurants and amenities close by. A comfortable place to hang out with the wood burner stove to keep us warm on a cool, wet afternoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Anne S., Beaverton

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute decor, lovely owner

Cute little bungalow fairly cozy for 4 would work better for a family? A bit tight for two couples. Nice decorations, super host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection

Zdenka is gracious and fabulous! Her home is delightful and spotless! She was a humongous help to us and so kind. It was raining when we arrived and she picked us up. She gave great advice on things to see in the area. Can't recommend her home enough. Safe, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew & Tanya S., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We loved our home away from home. Everything you need to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable. Beautifully presented too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., HERCULES

Cozy Cottage in Great Location

We greatly enjoyed our 8 night stay at Zdenka's cottage, a stylish and well equipped apartment featuring a large garden shared with Zdenka & her dog Zizzy who both live upstairs. Zdenka warmly welcomed us and our two dogs with a festive happy hour to enjoy local liqueur, beer & wine, while sharing lots of insider information about the local area where she's from. As we stayed for some time, it was great to have access to a washing machine (extra charge). Heating of the apartment is via the fireplace and Zdenka supplied ample firewood to ensure a comfortable stay. Highlights of our visit of course included the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a day trip to the riverside town of Bihać in Bosnia and exploring other local sites suggested by Zdenka. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

CHARMING LOCAL VILLA

After arriving by plane in Zagreb and driving south 2 hours, this area was our first introduction to Croatia. Zdenka had left apples from her tree and homemade brandy for us to try. It was a lovely welcome! This home has direct and quick access to Plitvice Lakes which is the main reason we visited this area. The apartment is very clean and cozy. And in the event that it is needed...there is ample wood to burn a fire. (In October the nights and mornings were already a bit chilly.) Zdenka is a wonderful hostess and is readily available when needed. We throughly enjoyed are stay in Villa Zizzy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Romain R.

Very quiet, clean, comfortable and nicely decorated house, very warm welcome by Zdenka.

Everything was perfect in this house for the one night stay of our family of four. It is nicely decorated. We had nice and clean sheets and bathroom towels. The kitchen has all the equipment you need. The living room is very comfy, with a nice fireplace. Zdenka welcomed us with a great smile and some "Shnaps" (or rakia?). She was very helpful and responsive. And of course the house is ideally located, less than 10 min drive from the lakes. A place we recommend without hesitation. Thank you Zdenka!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Beautiful and great location

Great Host! We only stayed one night, but could’ve stayed many more. The park is close by and the host is super knowledgeable about the area.

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

ideal stay

Excellent accommodation and very helpful host.the house was easy to find and was very attractive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Perfect location to visit the lakes!

Every detail has been considered. We cannot think of anything more we could have wanted. The house is decorated nicely and the beds very comfortable. We enjoyed using the outdoor patio for breakfast. The owner is hospitable & left fruit and homemade liquor for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angie H., Minneapolis, MN

Great place near Plitvice Lakes

Zdenka was a great host. Her communication, tips on the local area, and hospitality were excellent. The house was very cute and quaint and my friends and I enjoyed the evening there. Very close to Plitvice Lakes where we went the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Lovely cottage within walking distance of all Grabovac has to offer.

Enjoyed our stay and Zdenka was marvelous host. I'd recommend it as a place to stay if you're visiting Plitvice Lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

Welcoming, clean, and excellent location!

My husband, two boys, and I were greeted with a very warm welcome. Villa Zizzy is very close to Plitvice Park and was clean and the perfect size for our family of 4. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G., Asheville, North Carolina

Feel like a local

Villa Zizzy is the perfect place to stay for visiting Plitvice. Zdenka is a gracious hostess who is from a nearby village. Her advice is invaluable and adds significantly to your experience. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl P.

Great place stay for a Visit to Plitvice Lakes

Great little 2 bedroom 1 bath first floor house. Unfortunately Zdenka was unable to meet us, but Christina her friend was more than adequate. She welcomed us as soon we arrived. Walked us through the entire house explaining all of the operations for all the amenities. She also gave us recommendations for both dinner and breakfast. She provided great insight on when and what entrance to visit the Plitvice Lakes. House is easy to find and has parking right in front of the house. I will definitely recommend this house to my friends that plan to visit this area in the future. Great Job to both Zdenka and Christina.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Blaine

Great Find Near Plitvice Lakes National Park

What a treat to find this wonderful apartment and the owner, Zdenka. To begin, she waited for us as we were running late, and took time to orient us to the apartment and the nearby Plitvice Lakes National Park, which was our primary destination. The National Park is only a short drive from the apartment and Zdenka’s suggestion for driving above the largest falls afforded us some wonderful vistas that most visitors never see. The apartment is large, with two bedrooms, and a wonderful wood burning stove which we enjoyed during the cool evenings and mornings. Being well furnished with a good-sized kitchen, the apartment had everything we needed during our visit, including secure, off-street parking. With her many years of experience in the hospitality industry, Zdenka has a wealth of knowledge of things to see and do in the surrounding areas. We are so glad we selected this property for our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Karl H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Frau und Verwandter

Sehr gut
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kay G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Für kurze Aufenthalte ok.

Kleine Wohnung mit netter Vermieterin, großem Grundstück und netter Terrasse. Leider fehlt hier wirklich die Klimaanlage, es ist in der Wohnung kaum auszuhalten. Die Vermieterin hat drei Ventilatoren in die Wohnung gestellt, die liefen sogar Nachts. In einem heißem Sommer nicht auszuhalten. Die Küche war gut eingerichtet, es fehlte an nichts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024