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House Jelena

4.0 star property
Escape to a scenic haven where you can unwind with loved ones by exploring nature’s wonders or hit the slopes.

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Near the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park, House Jelena offers an upscale family-friendly retreat. Relax on the garden terrace or take advantage of ski shuttle and storage for your next adventure. With in-room WiFi, a playground for kids, and laundry facilities on site, this guesthouse is perfect for families.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

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Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Selište Drežnicko 65a, Rakovica, 47245

What's nearby

  • Plitvice Mall - 16 min walk
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park - 4 min drive
  • Ranch Deer Valley - 9 min drive
  • Old Town Drežnik - 9 min drive
  • Veliki Slap Waterfall - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Plaški Station - 39 min drive
  • Zagreb (ZAG) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buffet Kozjačka Draga - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Kupaliste - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buffet Slap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tourist Point - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Poljana - ‬12 min drive

About this property

House Jelena

Upscale family-friendly guest house near Plitvice Lakes National Park
Located close to Plitvice Mall and Old Town Drežnik, House Jelena provides a terrace, a shopping centre on-site and a garden. With amenities such as a ski shuttle and ski storage, this guest house is a great place to hit the slopes. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking, valet parking and extended parking
  • Bike hire, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and airport drop-off service (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at House Jelena include comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds, down duvets and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 80-cm LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

Croatian, English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ski shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Shopping centre
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-cm LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Dining table
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • 3G smartphone data speed
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free limited smartphone calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Smartphone
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October - 31 March, EUR 1.80 per person, per night for adults; EUR 0.90 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 30 September, EUR 2.00 per person, per night for adults; EUR 1.00 per night for guests aged 12-17 years old. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 500 per vehicle
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
This property only accepts cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

House Jelena
House Jelena House
House Jelena House Seliste Dreznicko
House Jelena Seliste Dreznicko
House Jelena Rakovica
Jelena Rakovica
House Jelena Guesthouse Rakovica
House Jelena Guesthouse
House Jelena Rakovica
House Jelena Guesthouse
House Jelena Guesthouse Rakovica

Frequently asked questions

Is House Jelena pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at House Jelena?

As of 18 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House Jelena on 5 Mar 2025 start from AU$121.73, 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 House Jelena?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at House Jelena?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at House Jelena?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does House Jelena provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 8:00 AM-8:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 500 per vehicle applies.

Where is House Jelena located?

Conveniently near skiing facilities, this Rakovica guesthouse is located on a lake within 3 mi (5 km) of Plitvice Mall, Plitvice Lakes National Park and Old Town Drežnik. Ranch Deer Valley and SPELEON Underground Heritage Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

House Jelena Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House Jelena was perfect for our stay at Plitvice Lake. Very modern studio apartment. We totally loved Jelena, who is a lovely host. She shared many tips for visiting Plitvice Lake. Jelena even made coffee for us in the morning and she was very nice with my kids. I highly recommend House Jelena to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Lovely stay. We were only there one night, but the owner could not have been nicer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ikeda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
The room was clean and equipped well. It was 12min drive from the National park entrance 1. The owner was very kind. We wish we stayed here longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly host and a very nice room for our 4 person family. Just what we needed after a long day of walking in Plitvice National Park. We also got pizza take away from the closest pizzaria... extremely good pizza. Thanks for a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful, friendly hostess. Pleasant surroundings in farm community. Minor privacy issue when. Other houseguests sharingcommon area since very minimal noise barrier.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful homely start.
Lovely people, very nice room. Excellent cooking facilities shared with other guests, though we had it to ourselves when we stayed - the other guests ate out. Note that you need a car (or possibly use taxis) to get to Plitvice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hostess, location is 10 min drive to Plitvice Park Entrance 1, Two minute drive to delicious restaurant near by (Hotel Dalmatic) Restaurant), Quiet and scenic, Organic breakfast, balcony overlooking mountains
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortably accommodating
Jelena was a very comforting and welcoming host...made us feel right at home :) She was very helpful, her place very homey, clean, and comfortable... Her home just a short, easy, 6 minute drive down the road to Plitvicke Lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Darius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plitvice Lakes Bargain
Great Location close to Plitvice, Parking and nice host who recommended a route for us in the National Park
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly owner nice place to stay
It was a nice place to stay, the lady was very helpful, it had full cooking facilities and coffee and tea.As my reasons for staying here was to get to Plitvice Lakes N.P early in the morning the man drove up €10 it is a 4/5 km up hill.(early not many people their)

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only needed a quick place to stay near the national park and this was a perfect pick. I got lucky and there was nobody else in the other rooms so I had the bathroom to myself. It was very quiet and in a charming little farm town which I loved. The hosts were friendly and I didn't need much so no real comments there but check in and out was easy. The only issue I had was it was a bit difficult to find the place because my GPS wasn't quite accurate with the address given so maybe giving some instructions on how to get there from the main road and what to do once you get there (I was knocking on random doors until I found the right one) would be nice. Otherwise a great place to stay.

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, but not perfect for us
We stayed here 1 night while visiting the park. Very friendly people, clean, well kept home, good location to the park. Unfortunately we have 2 complaints though. The walls are thin, and we could easily hear the other guests talking. And there was a no drinking sign posted in our room (as well as the shared kitchen space). I can completely understand the no smoking sign. But 2 adults sharing a bottle of wine in any room they rent should not be prohibited.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly guest house near Plitvice
This guest house is slightly off the main road to Plitvice from the North, easy to get to and close to this national park. The room was comfortable, the staff very friendly, the breakfast fairly large (separate fee), and the area very quiet (if you don't mind the rooster in the morning). We would come back here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful small family hotel or home stay. We highly recommend staying here when visiting Plitvice National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vijay, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice guesthouse, great location
It was a very well maintained guesthouse, well located for people wanting the visit the lakes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Guest house!
We stayed at House Jelena for two nights while going to visit Plitvice National Park which was a short drive away. It was a great experience. One of the best places we stayed at throughout our trip. Very clean and comfy. The yard and flowers were beautiful. Jelena and her mother in law were very friendly. They had a cute kitten outside to play with. They had breakfast available for purchase and it was wonderful; coffee, bread, yogurt, cheese, deli meat, and fresh eggs from the chickens outside. The guesthouse was located off of a quiet street so there was no noise from cars and it was very nice to take a walk around. There's a shared kitchen and fridge for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Peter, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay when visiting Plitvice Lakes!
Friendly, helpful hosts who offer a nice place to stay at very reasonable rates.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
House Jelena
House Jelena was a great choice! Only a 10 minute drive to the Plitvice Lakes and surrounded by beautiful scenery! Waking up to roosters howling wasn't too bad, a nice change in culture that I found to appreciate! The house is located on a nice plot of land, perfect for relaxing after a long hike. I didn't have the breakfast, although, I can imagine it would be with fresh eggs from their chickens; another aspect of the culture of that area that I really enjoyed. Jelena was warm and welcoming and the rooms were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly owners/staff, close to the national park, easy to find, very clean.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My girlfriend and I had a great time at House Jelena. Jelena was very kind and helpful. When she found out that we did not rent a car, she offered to pick us up and drop us off at the national park and various restaurants for half the price of the typical, overpriced taxi fee in this tourist area. She and her husband invited us to join them and their friends and family for lunch, whereby her husband cooked us traditional Croatian goulash (stew) made of veal and wild boar meat he hunted himself. Jelena is a great baker. Her Croatian custard cake was to-die-for! They treated us like family and we felt like we just waved goodbye to a family member when we checked out and Jelena bid us farewell at the bus station.

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Charmer!
This lively house has an attic area that is converted to cozy rooms for guests. There is a communal bathroom, kitchen area and dining area. Jelena, the owner is very hospitable and helpful and serves a lovely breakfast each day to guests for about $7 each. She is also very helpful with tourist information. We enjoyed our stay there!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful guest house close to Plitvice
House Jelena is a lovely guest house close to the Plitvice Lakes national park. We stayed here for a night before exploring the park the next day. It's a beautiful and comfortable house with good self-catering facilities. The landlady, Jelena, is very sweet and helpful and even gave us a little bowl of home-made plum jam to enjoy after our dinner. Highly recommend!!