Traditional Transylvanian House

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

sat Buru, comuna Iara, Cluj

Salt Mine25 min drive
Turda Gorge27 min drive
Unirii Square47 min drive
Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Guests bedroom

2 Single Beds

Library

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom from the Guest bedroom

Toilet

Bathroom from the Master Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

La Motica (Motzica= The little woman from Auseni Mountains). Traditional house that we have moved from a Transylvanian village to our property in Sunset Mountains. The first floor is restored in a traditional way and inside the attic we have 3 bedrooms and a library. We have a traditional clay stove but also one modern with gas and one with electricity. Beside the barbecue near the pergola is the place ideal for fun cooking session.

- Situated at the entrance in Sunset Mountains from Transylvania it has a nice pergola with a BBQ

- 10 minutes from Turzii Gorges, 20 minutes from Turda Salt Mine and salt lakes for swimming

- Dracula's Castle from Bran, the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, Brasov and Sibiu reachable in a one day trip with the car

The salt lakes from Turda are waiting for you to swim. You can visit Turda Salt mine, you can hike or climb in Turzii Gorges, visit Scarisoara Glacier, having a traditional meal in one of the country in from "Motilor Land" on the Aries Valey.

The house is situated on a mountains 500 meters away from the road on which traffic is an exception. You can hear the river Aries roaring and you can hear the birds singing in the forest that surround the house.

Property manager

Todea Family

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Water view

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Iara

Located in Iara, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Turda History Museum and Museum of Zoology are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bethlen Gabor Kollegium and Teleki Palace. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Polyvalent Hall or Cluj Arena. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.

sat Buru, comuna Iara, Cluj

What's nearby

Salt Mine - 25 min drive
Turda Gorge - 27 min drive
Unirii Square - 47 min drive
Iulius Mall Cluj - 48 min drive
Hoia Baciu Forest - 51 min drive

Getting around

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Terasa Cheile Turzii - 14 min drive
Torockói Kocsma - 8 min drive
Forrás Borozó - 8 min drive
Szarvas Vendéglő - 8 min drive
Casa Moteasca - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Transylvanian House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Transylvanian House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Transylvanian House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Transylvanian House located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Turda Municipal Park and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Orthodox Cathedral. Turda Gorge and Salt Mine are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B., Austin, TX, USA

15 Aug 2017

Amazing place, worth every penny!

I've rarely experienced hospitality as this, period. And, I've traveled to many parts of the world and all over the US, renting homes and staying at resorts such as Four Seasons and St Regis. The owners, Alin and Hertha, were there to meet us upon arrival and welcomed us with open arms. It is hard to go over everything that they arranged for us to make our stay so comfortable as we were there to shoot a film documentary and needed a quiet, more remote place to stay to unwind each day. Beautiful home and an amazing view in this beautiful area. We rented a home but received so much more. They arranged the rental for our Mercedes Sprinter van for our crew, secured press passes for us with the Untold Music Festival, arranged for a keg of Guinness and Ursus beers to be on the property when we arrived, had food/drink in the home for us to get us started, lined up an authentic chef to cook our crew dinners with authentic Romanian dishes, and so on and so forth. We rented the home and not only was the property fantastic but they did so much more for us outside the rental of the home that is was hard to believe we'd receive so much help when we really only expected to rent their beautiful home. As the chaperone of five film students making a grueling 10-day shoot for a documentary, this greatly helped me achieve all the goals we needed to hit and Alin and Hertha were instrumental in making this happen. We couldn't have done it without them, at least, not nearly as good. For anyone wishing to visit Romania, which I highly recommend, this is the place for this area. Alin and Hertha were absolutely fantastic people and shows that we all may live in different countries with different cultures, but, we are all brothers and sisters on this earth to help each other and they proved me right. Highly, highly recommend this place for its beauty, location, and above all, the true beauty shown to us of help and kindness from Alin and Hertha. Go visit Romania and stay here, you won't be disappointed!!!!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Todea Family

After more than 20 years in travel industry, having our own travel agency, specialized in Transylvania we decided to live our dream and move a traditional Transylvanian house built in Maramures on a land that we have in Sunset Mountains. The first floor is restored in the traditional Romanian style; in the huge attic there are 4 modern rooms disposed on 2 floors.

Why they chose this property

You will stay in the middle of Transylvania. You can reach in a one day trip Bran Castle (aka Dracula Castle), Brasov, Sibiu and Sighisoara Citadel; in another day you can make a trip to Bistrita and have dinner at Dracula Restaurant from Borgo Pass and make a visit to the Merry Cemetery from Sapanta; another day for a visit in Sunset Mountains to see the Glacier Scarisoara and the Bear Cave and to taste a "Balmosh"; one day for a short trip to Turda to visit the famous Salt Mine and if is hot outside to swim in the salt lakes near by or to ride a horse there. For an adventure you can rent a motorcycle from Turda, book a rafting trip on Aries river, fly over the area with an airplane or rent a 4x4 vehicle to inspect the mountains