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Company www.casa-vale.net Mr. W. Konnert
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• CASA VALE •
We offer 7 fundamentally different vacation houses in and around the shepherd village of Vale, right at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. On the one hand, far from the hustle and bustle of civilization, on the other, just around the corner from Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture 2007.
A good choice for lovers of special places who want to spice up their Romania vacation with untouched nature, a touch of the past, and a pinch of Transylvanian tradition.
The village nestles against a hillside overlooking the Transylvanian plateau. No through traffic, in a quiet location, surrounded by the oldest beech forest on the continent and a unique flora and fauna on the mountain meadows above. Alternatively, you benefit from the central location in the heart of Romania for excursions in all directions.
You can find the vacation homes on our homepage • casa-vale.net • with photo galleries, virtual tours, excursion tips, and guestbook as well as the following overview:
• CASA CRINA – 200m² villa for discerning guests with fireplace, south-facing terrace, garden – 4 rooms, 4 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen – 8 people.
• CASA RICO – renovated farmhouse with 2 houses and terrace – 4 rooms, 3 bathrooms, summer & eat-in kitchen – 8 people.
• CASA ZOLLO – bright villa on the hillside with panoramic view, fireplace, balconies, gardens – 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen – 6-8 people.
• CASA PELU – completely renovated farmhouse with new attic and roof terrace – 3 rooms, bathroom, eat-in kitchen – 6 people.
• CASA LOPO – carefully renovated vacation farmhouse with barn & garden – 3 rooms, bathroom, kitchen – 6 people.
• CASA NICU – our 130-year-old Methuselah with exactly that flair – 1 room, bathroom, eat-in kitchen – 2-3 people.
• CASA ZOLLO II – cozy vacation apartment with terrace and garden – 1 room, bathroom, kitchenette – 2-3 people.
• COZO FANTU – shepherd’s hut on the mountain meadows in the midst of a magnificent natural landscape – 4 people.
• All accommodations have fully equipped kitchens, fast internet, and TV with international channels.
• Transfer from Sibiu airport/train station is included.
• On request: rental car, baby bed, breakfast, traditional menus, farm products.
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••• CASA LOPO •••
... is our newest project with a noticeably cozy atmosphere in house and yard. A good choice especially for families with children who would rather sniff out the simplicity of bygone times on vacation instead of splashing in the chlorinated pool of a 5-star hotel.
We have refreshed the log house and patiently devoted ourselves to details, some of which have awakened from decades of deep sleep. On the one hand, the historic original condition should be preserved, on the other hand, a certain comfort can also be expected in a shepherd village in the countryside, where donkeys and hedgehogs cross the paths. Our previous guests say the mix has succeeded.
The yard houses the plastered wooden house with 3 rooms, an annex, a terrace, and a barn with a garden behind it.
The farmhouse itself has a kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a shower bathroom. It is located as an extension of the traditionally built outdoor hallway, and when rebuilding it – to create enough space – we moved part of the wooden beams of the outer wall. Accordingly, it now appears rather extravagant.
From the hallway you enter the centrally located kitchen. It is fully equipped for self-catering with fridge-freezer, gas stove, kettle, espresso and coffee machine, toaster, of course plenty of dishes, spices, soaps, etc. Since it turned out a bit shady, we gave it a dormer with a skylight, and (impressed by the gain in light) repeated this in the small room.
Both rooms have a double bed each, and the larger room with corner bench, table, and TV also serves as a lounge.
The 3rd room with platform bed in the adjoining annex has also been spruced up and is great for, e.g., teenagers who don’t want to be on top of their parents.
A fast internet connection is available, as well as a TV with German channels via Astra satellite.
On your arrival you will find the beds freshly made, bath, hand, and kitchen towels are ready.
In winter you can conveniently heat with a gas boiler or fire up the tiled stove, which, thanks to built-in water pipes, also supplies all radiators in the house. Firewood is included.
Although we have been renting out the yard for the second year, some renovations are still on the wish list. The main roof is asking for new tiles, the terrace would like to look friendlier, and not only it. We will tackle these bit by bit and then upload current pictures.
At a glance:
• Farmhouse for 6 people
• 3 rooms with double bed
• fully equipped kitchen
• 1 shower bathroom with washing machine
• covered terrace in the courtyard
• garden with fire pit
• minimum stay: 2-5 nights (seasonal)
• Extra bed from the 6th person: 12 €/night
• Baby bed with high chair: 4 €/night
• Pet: 8 €/night
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Rooms and Facilities
pets are allowed by agreement
non-smokers only
Wifi
garden
TV
terrace
washing machine
crib
BBQ-grill
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Arrival and distances
lake 3 kilometer
3 kilometer
distance to next shop 0.1 kilometer
0.1 kilometer
restaurant 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
bus station 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
distance to next airport 18 kilometer
18 kilometer
distance to next railway station 4 kilometer
4 kilometer
distance to next motorway 5 kilometer
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••• We offer more than just accommodation •••
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• Transfer from Sibiu airport or train station is included, and you can order a reliable rental car as well.
• Upon request, our cook will provide you with breakfast or take up the cooking spoon. She conjures up traditional menus fresh on the table at previously agreed times. Meat comes from our own livestock. Vegetarian? No problem.
• Products from local farmers such as: fresh milk straight from the udder, goat and sheep cheese, free-range eggs, forest honey, homemade jam and zakusca, wine and schnapps, preserved vegetables.
••• The shepherd village Vale •••
… is located in the center of the Marginimea Sibiului, one of the most tradition-rich regions of Romania. It lies at the foot of the Cindrel Mountains, and the remains of a Dacian fortress bear witness to a turbulent past. The Dacians are said to have customs linking them to the Irish Celts, and they settled here long before the incursion of Roman legions.
The village is remote enough for fox and hare to wish each other good night, yet only about 5 km from the highway that brings all of Transylvania’s sights closer. An asphalt road touches the village, but most of it winds up into the hills on cobblestones and footpaths. That is also why traditional structures and unspoiled hospitality have largely survived the advance of modernity. Horses, sheep, and poultry are still part of the village scene, and the farmers take up the scythe and plant potatoes, corn, and vegetables, which they preserve for the winter.
There is a children’s playground and a small family shop in the village square – more shops, restaurants, a bank with EC/Visa ATM, and a market with farm products can be found in the small town of Saliste, 2 km away. What is missing here can be found in Sibiu, 20 km away, at the Cibin-market, in retail stores, or in department store chains like Real, Kaufland, or Lidl.
Some say time has stood still here. Much is not perfect, the nature is unique and untouched, and the breath of bygone times can be felt in every corner. And perhaps it is precisely this mixture that creates the charm of the extraordinary, before it is swallowed up by the progress of civilization. Until then, take a look around.
••• We are neither classic private landlords •••
... nor trained tourism professionals. We live in Vale and work together in a small construction company, under whose direction the holiday homes were also built. Among them are two sophisticated new buildings, a shepherd’s hut, and two former farmhouses – thoroughly renovated with attention to detail, respect for the traditional style of the area, but also with modern building materials and contemporary living needs. The result is the meeting of different times and cultures in six oases of well-being, each unique in a place where – we hope – the hustle and bustle of the world will give a wide berth for a long time to come.
After eight years of work, we put aside trowel and plane for a moment and breathe a sigh of relief. We host you as a team and are always available for problems or questions. Perhaps we can help with a tip or two, but we also master the art of discreet retreat.
We maintain an atmosphere of free thinking and equal cooperation.
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(Further down, you'll find sights and tips for excursions in our area)
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| check-in: | 17:00 |
| check-out: | 10:00 |
| rental deposit: | 30 % at time of booking |
| final payment: | 1 week before arrival |
additional information about rental price:
| • Minimum stay: 5 nights. Exceptions upon request. • 30% deposit by bank transfer (PayPal possible). • Check-in/out from 17:00 / until 10:00 – and by arrangement, we are flexible. • Transfer from/to Sibiu-Hermannstadt airport or train station included. • Rental car on request. • Extra bed from 7th person: €12/night • Pet: €8/night. • Baby cot: €4/night, high chair included. • Included: fast internet via Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, water, firewood, bed linen, kitchen, hand, and bath towels, some initial consumables such as: toilet paper, soaps, detergent, shower gel, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices, • Maps of the area, games, fresh mountain air. • On request: breakfast and traditional menus freshly served. • Farm products from the village: cow’s milk straight from the udder, sheep’s cheese, honey, jam, zakusca, preserved vegetables, free-range eggs, wine and schnapps. |
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Cancellation terms:
Free cancellation possible up to 30 days before the arrival date.
Here is the translation to English: We will refund the deposit immediately and without comment. After that, the cancellation fee is 30% (the deposit) and a further 30% from the 15th day before arrival. With travel cancellation insurance, you can reduce or completely eliminate risks.
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••• Transylvania •••
… is the land of the legendary places, the churches, castles, fortresses and monasteries. Only a few are known, such as the Dracula Castle in Bran, the Sphinx Megalith in the Bucegi Mountains or Sarmizegetusa, the capital of the ancient Dacian culture. But they are found everywhere: sometimes as a quiet gem on the edge of the road, as a monumental fortress on the safe rock, but also as a hand-adorned token of love to craftsmanship in a monastery in the forest. An overview of all these eye-catchers would overload this page, but you'll find more on our homepage • casa-vale.net •.
A trip can take you an hour or a day. Here are some examples for sights and tours in the area:
The open-air Marmelada swimming pool is just across the hill 20 walking minutes away, and so are five lakes in the valley. In 15 minutes you leave the village below you, passing dozens of hand-carved wooden sculptures in the Poiana Soarelui (sunny glade) on your ascent, to arrive at the mountain meadows and enjoy a unique view across the vastness of the Transylvanian Plain. In good weather, you get sweeping views to the mountain range beyond Sibiu.
The neighbor village of Sibiel hosts Romania’s most important museum for icons with reverse glass painting. From here, you walk along a wild stream to a secluded monastery in the midst of the forest, and further up into the mountains.
Connoisseurs are attracted to the mountain lake at Gura Raiului (13 km). It lies in a depression. The water is clear and in the evening, you can light a fire and watch the fish jump for mosquitoes. Anyone visiting this place won’t easily forget it.
If you are aiming really high, you can choose between two north-south passes across the Carpathians, both to visit in a day trip:
• The Transfagarasan – winding past steep rocks and a waterfall dozens of meters high. On the top of the pass, ‘Balea Lake’ awaits you with a hostel and the house of ice.
• The Transalpina – at the highest trafficable road across the Carpathians, sometimes even towers above the clouds. Created by the Romans in their campaign against the Dacians, she was rebuilt during World War II, then forgotten, and today winds through one of the few untouched mountain regions in Europe. The Transalpina starts at Saliste, just 2 km from Vale.
Via both routes you arrive at the southern part of the country, in Walachia, and make your way back through the Olt valley, the only north-south route through the Carpathians, passing ancient monasteries and some steep cliffs. Whoever doesn’t stop here must be in a real hurry.
When you’ve had enough of mountains and steep slopes, turn to the valley. The countryside is spotted with ancient fortified churches built by the Transylvanian Saxons up to 800 years ago.
One of their medieval cities, the European Capital of Culture Sibiu, lies just around the corner and to this day is a fountain of cultural diversity. The medieval fortifications embrace the old town with its historic alleys and restaurants, cafés and bars, some of them set in vaulted cellars or courtyards. During the summer, the town opens up to its visitors and regularly organizes events, ranging from cabaret and theater through open-air concerts to exhibitions of local crafts guilds.
The traditional village museum ASTRA on the outskirts of Sibiu also merits one or two glances: century-old log cabins, water mills, blacksmith shops and saw mills from all over the country were reconstructed true to the original.
From here it’s just a stone’s throw to the fortified church of Cisnadioara, established in the 13th century and one of the oldest Saxon buildings in Transylvania. It stands on an almost circular mountain top above the village.
After walking for hours you will feel your legs. In the saltwater lakes and spas of Ocna Sibiului (25 km away) you can soothe your aching bones in brine, stretch out in saltwater reading the newspaper, and then coat yourself in mud. The way back leads you past Cristian. Here, another fortified church gives you an impression of how centuries ago, people barricaded themselves against Mongols, Turks and Kuruc irregulars.
If you choose to delve deeper into the history of Romania you will hear about the Dacians. Similar to the Celts in Ireland, they are famous for their mystical traditions and particular skills. Even today the faithful flock to their places of worship, only ruins of which have survived.
The last Dacians are said to have taken refuge in the ‘Muntii Apuseni’ (40 km away), a sparsely populated region on the western border of Transylvania. Today however, this area is known for caves and abandoned mine tunnels, some of which run hundreds of meters through rock. Skeletons of dinosaurs and other prehistoric monsters are found in their depths even today. Early birds can explore this area on a day trip.
No matter which way you turn, you’ll experience amazing things - usually things you never expexted.
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last updated on: 10/04/2026
7 reviews
Overall assessment
4.7 amenities/facilites
4.9 value for money
5.0 service
5.0 location
5.0 cleaniless
August 2020
Florian from München
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Great days
We had a few great days there, the house is small but very nice. The location is good for excursions into the surrounding area. And the furnishings are just right! We would recommend the accommodation in any case.
recommend for: holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday
February 2020
Olaf from Köln
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Highly recommended
Great furnished house, very good and friendly contact person on site, nice excursion possibilities, everything in the best way
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday
February 2019
Fee from 307160
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Idyllic farmhouse in the countryside
A really cute little farmhouse, nicely decorated, in a quiet village location. If you want a peaceful holiday, this is the place for you. Casa Lopo in Vale is a good starting point for excursions in the vicinity, be it the mountains for hiking or in winter for skiing or a city tour to Sibiu. We went skiing with our children in Paltinis, Arena Platos, which we liked very much. We will be happy to come back.
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, skiing holiday
August 2018
Stefan from Heilbronn
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Idyllic retreat
The cottage is its own little kingdom. The roses, the courtyard with seating area, the lovingly restored rooms, the pretty bathroom - it's a real idyll! The facilities are a little limited (no oven, no TV but great Wi-Fi and a washing machine!) but we didn't miss anything. The landlord is very helpful. There is always someone from the team available (German or English). Everything was organised in a flawless and uncomplicated way: a clear recommendation! (small family with 10-year-old child, three people)
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday
July 2018
Andreas from Dresden
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The one week at Casa Lopo had only one problem: it was far too short.
For aging backpackers and former East German Romanians now travelling with children, this accommodation was just right. Living in a museum. There is no need to say anything more about the extremely charming landscape. The holiday home offers everything you need - no more and no less. Service and care are fantastic: local products from the village with a taste that Central Europeans have long forgotten, and we were driven to the airport at 4 o'clock in the morning.
Thank you, we will be happy to come back.
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday
Contact
Company www.casa-vale.net
Mr. W. Konnert
We are neither classic private landlords nor trained tourism experts. We live in Vale and have joined together in a small construction company, under whose direction the holiday homes were also built. After many years of work, we are putting aside trowels and planes for a while, breathing out, and dedicating ourselves to our guests as a team. From the income of the holiday homes (that is, your money), the investor is served on the one hand, and on the other, administration and maintenance provide several families with a secure income. If you are cooked for, order products from local farmers, or shop in the village store, other villagers also benefit. We maintain an atmosphere of free thinking and equal cooperation.
Host since: 08/27/2010
response rate: 100%
response time: under 3h
Contact languages: German, English, Romana
Service times: Mo.-Su. 07:00-23:00
listing #: 103407
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«• CASA LOPO • Carpathian Farmhouse» achieves a holiday rating of 4.9 (rating scale: 1 to 5) at 7 submitted reviews.
