If you are looking for RELAXING AND QUIET VACATION, where you can get away from dynamic city life, spend time with your loved ones and reconnect with yourself, this is the perfect place for you.
Our beautiful holiday house consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets, living room and kitchen. On the ground floor, there is a bathroom with shower, kitchen/dining room and living room with SAT TV, free wi-fi and fireplace. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms and toilet.
One bedroom consists of double bed, sofa bed and has a balcony with beautiful forest view. The second bedroom consists of double bed and the third bedroom has two single beds.
The whole house is made out of wood and has a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. House is surrounded by forest and provides you lots of place for relaxing and playing in the fresh air.
Barbeque is also provided so you can make delicious food for your loved ones while your kids play on the swing in the meadow in front of the house. We also provide you with parking space next to the house.
LOCATION
Holiday house "Jelena", a stunning vacation house is located in the mountainous region in Croatia, in the picturesque village of Lokve. This place is popularly called "THE GREEN HEART OF CROATIA" or "Croatian Switzerland". The house is ideally located to relax and explore natural beauties of Gorski kotar, such as national parks, protected landscapes, caves, rivers, lakes, and mountains. It is the perfect place for spending time peacefully in nature with your family and friends.
House is situated only 350 meters from a magnificent lake "Lokvarsko", where you can swim, sunbath and also take a touristic ride on "Čača splav", raft/boat and enjoy the beauties of the lake and stunning landscapes during the 60- minute ride.
The city center is only 2 km drive from the house and there you can find 2 minimarkets, touristic office, cafe bars and touristic attractions such as "Lokvarka cave" and "Frog museum". The closest mini-market for getting your groceries is only 1 km drive from the house. With only 8 km drive you can get to Delnice, "the city of cleanest air", where you can also make your shopping in big supermarket, visit restaurants, relax in swimming pool and feed the wild animals. The area of Gorski kotar provides a HUGE AMOUNT OF ACTIVITIES which can make your days unique such as bike riding, horse riding, rafting, fishing, hiking, having fun at adrenalin parks while doing paintball, zip line or archery. You can also spend your day at "Golubinjak forest park" which is a wonderful place to relax in. It represents the strong bond between outstanding natural beauty and careful human intervention in it.
If you wish to explore places outside of Gorski kotar and spend the day at the seaside you can easily get there from Lokve. Only 2 km from the house there is a highway Rijeka- Zagreb which can take you on a 40 km drive and bring you straight to sunny Adriatic coast. There you can visit beautiful cities such as Rijeka, Opatija, Crikvenica, and Island of Krk. There you can experience a whole new spectrum of activities such as boat riding, water skiing, swimming and sunbathing at one of many gorgeous Croatia beaches.
NEARBY LOCATIONS:
Fuzine - 15 min drive.
Lake Lokve - 5 min walk.
Crikvenica - Adriatic Sea resort - 30 min drive.
Opatija - Adriatic Sea resort - 45 min drive.
Delnice - town - 10 min drive.
Rijeka - city - 35 min drive.
Island of Krk- 1h
Zagreb - city - 90 min drive.
Pula, Istria - city - 2hr drive.
Horse Riding, Lokve - 15 min drive.
Golubinjak Nature Forest Park, Lokve - 10 min drive.
Lokvarka Caves, Lokve - 10 min drive.
Zeleni Vir Canyon, Skrad - 15 miles (24 km).
Risnjak National Park, Crni Lug - 15 min drive.
White Water Rafting, Brod na Kupi - 20 min drive.
Platak Ski Resort - 20 min drive.
Motovun, Istria (Film Festival) - 90 min drive.
Plitvice Lakes & National Park - 1hr 45min drive.
Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia - 1hr 40min drive.
Ucka Mountain & Nature Park - 1hr drive.
DISTANCE TO THE AIRPORTS:
Rijeka Airport- 40 km
Zagreb Airport- 135 km
Pula Airport- 151 km
Ljubljana Airport- 138 km
Trieste Airport- 156 km
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Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Lokve
Located in Lokve, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Krk Bridge and Trsat Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Risnjak National Park and Risnjak National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Automotodrom Grobnik Doo or Kantrida Stadium. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby.
Is Holiday house "Jelena", in the heart of nature pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Holiday house "Jelena", in the heart of nature?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday house "Jelena", in the heart of nature on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$267, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Holiday house "Jelena", in the heart of nature?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Holiday house "Jelena", in the heart of nature?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Holiday house "Jelena", in the heart of nature?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Holiday house "Jelena", in the heart of nature located?
Located in the heart of Lokve, this holiday home is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Risnjak National Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Risnjak National Park and Platak Ski Resort. Automotodrom Grobnik Doo and Krk Bridge are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
everything clean, hosts very kind, beautiful location close to the forest, good base for hiking in the national park and close to beaches of Krk and Rijeka.
Karsten H.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2026
Thank you dear Karsten, you are always welcome to come back! :D
Beautiful week in peaceful Lokve, surrounded by forests and the mountains. Needed to unwind and this was the perfect place. The house was comfortable and well equipped. Our host was wonderful and very welcoming. Five out of five for sure!!
Glen B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2025
Thank you a lot for your Stay and for beautiful Review. Have a great day!
Lovely quiet house in the woods, just a short 10 minute walk to the reservoir where there was a nice bathing area with café and jetty which our teenage children loved. Kind hosts who were very generous with providing fruit and chocolates and drinks on arrival. Great communication with hosts and flexible check-in. Only downside was whilst the house had a lovely sloping garden and large balcony, there was no fence round the garden and a small road at the bottom which made having a dog tricky at the property and may also be difficult with small children.
Just to note: the host left us 2 stars for cleanliness and we felt that we left the property tidy and as clean as we could given there were some issues with the hoover.
We had a wonderful holiday in the rented log cabin in Lokve, Croatia! The location is fantastic - beautifully located in the forest, which makes it great for an incredibly quiet and relaxing atmosphere. It was the perfect starting point for our daily excursions and explorations.
We were very pleased about the warm welcome from Ivana's parents. They explained everything to us in detail and were always available if we had any questions or problems. This hospitality made our stay even more pleasant.
Our dog felt very comfortable on the spacious grounds, just like us. There was plenty of space for all of us (4 adults, 1 Teeny and a Labrador).
The reservoir is just a 5-minute walk away and easily accessible. It is beautifully surrounded by forest and offers a wonderful setting for relaxation. It was never so busy that you couldn't find a place to stay.
The log cabin itself was cozy and well equipped, which made our stay very pleasant. We can only recommend this accommodation.
In Lokve there is a small shop that offers the most important things to buy and in Delnice there is a Lidl and a larger Konzum market where you can get everything.
All the people we met were incredibly friendly. There is a lot to do, for example the cave in Lokve, where we had a great young guide. The Risnjak nature reserve. We went canoeing on the Kupa river...and so on
Olivia D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Dear Olivia, thank you for the beautiful review! I'm so glad you had a wonderful time with your family. You are always welcome tO stay with us again. Best regards, Ivana
Die Natur, insbesondere der nahe gelegene Nationalpark, war fantastisch. Der See war klar und fast menschenleer. Die Hütte und der Garten waren sehr einladend. In der nahen Umgebung bekommt man alles, was man braucht.
Ein sehr schönes Haus zum Entspannen und Familie genießen
Als Familie mit drei Kindern, Opa und Hund haben wir uns in dem wunderschönen und liebevoll eingerichteten Häuschen sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus mit ausreichend Grundstück liegt sehr idyllisch in einem Waldstück. Man hat absolut seine Ruhe und ist für Unternehmungen oder Einkauf nah genug an allem dran. Die Gegend ist wunderschön und biete ausreichend Möglichkeiten für Unternehmungen. Der Empfang und die Unterstützung bei Fragen etc. vor Ort durch die Gastgeber war sehr herzlich und hilfsbereit.
Es war ein wunderschöner Urlaub,
wir kommen gerne wieder!
Wir haben uns im Holzhaus sehr wohl gefühlt.
Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Die Wege zum Nationalpark Risnjak sind sehr kurz.
Für unsere beiden 13-jährigen Töchter hat das W-LAN ausgezeichnet funktioniert.
Warm welcome from Ivana's parents on arrival. More welcome goodies than we have ever experienced including a range of brandys. Very generous and very much appreciated. The chalet has everything we needed and more. It was immaculately presented and very clean. Good TV, great sound system and a wood pellet burner for those cooler evenings. It is set in the woods and as such has no view, but you have peace, solitude and privacy with much bird life including woodpeckers, owls and even an eagle fly past. It was lovely dining on the large patio and listening to all the birds. The patio has a huge sunshade. There is a neighbouring property but it is well screened and was empty throughout our stay. The location is perfect for access to some great mountain hikes and easier walks. The nearby lake is beautiful and very quiet, in fact we hardly met a sole on any of our mountain hikes or lakeside/riverside walks. Ivana responded very quickly to any enquiries both before and during our stay. We had a lovely time here and would not hesitate to recommend it.
Susan H.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Dear Susan, thank you so much for such a beautiful review and for choosing our house for your holiday. :) Best regards, Ivana
War ein sehr schöner Urlaub, viel Ruhe und sehr nette Menschen.
Stefan D.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Maik W.
9 June 2018
A very nice house. It is perferct for a holiday in kroatia.
This holiday home is absolutely perfect. Here you have your peace and relax. It is cheap and the landlords are very nice. There was and nothing missing. A couple of minutes drive and you are by the sea. This house is absolutely recommended. We thank for the hospitality and thank you very much. Greetings from Germany Oyten near Bremen.
Maik W.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you, Gabi and Maik. It was our pleasure to host such a wonderful family as our guests. You are always welcome in Croatia. :D
Best regards :)
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