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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 CRINA •••
The icing on the cake among our holiday houses with over 200m² of living space, high-quality furnishings, and a view of wooded mountains. It was built on the foundation of the barn of an abandoned farmhouse and now, after six years of work, offers spacious and light-filled rooms. Gourmets who like creative details should not be disappointed here.
You enter the 50m² living room, laid with oak parquet, from the garden-side veranda. It includes the kitchen, a built-in wood fireplace, and space for 18 people in three seating areas. An LED TV receives all common German-language channels via Astra satellite. A separate room is accessible with washing machine, dryer, and WC.
The kitchenette is fully equipped for self-catering with a large fridge-freezer, dishwasher, gas stove, microwave, coffee and espresso machine, toaster, kettle, spices, and more. If you want to take a break, our cook will conjure up traditional menus freshly on the table for you.
The spacious south terrace (30m²) is the most popular place to stay in summer. Here you can have breakfast in the morning, play cards in the evening, or look out at the opposite mountains with a bottle of wine. From here, a staircase leads to the enclosed, terraced garden with built-in barbecue area, seating area, and parking.
The four bright rooms (15–18m²) in the attic are reached via an outside and an inside staircase. The view is soothing: you look into the lush green of wooded mountains or up to the village church.
All rooms have a double bed, their own shower bathroom, TV, and internet via cable and Wi-Fi. Upon your arrival, the beds are of course freshly made. Hand and bath towels, shower gel, and soap are also provided.
The central heating is supported by a solar system and has two autonomous energy sources. Either you fire up the water-bearing wood fireplace in the living room, which also supplies all radiators in the house, or an automatic control activates a gas boiler. In both cases, you conveniently regulate the temperature via a mobile room thermostat.
The property is located in the sparsely built-up part of the village. In a few minutes, you reach the slope above, look over the wide valley, and may want to round off this foretaste with a hike into the mountains.
• For 8 (up to 10) people
• 4 double rooms with TV, 4 shower bathrooms
• 50 m² living room with fully equipped kitchen and fireplace
• Utility room with washing machine, dryer, and WC
• South terrace and garden with barbecue and parking
• Minimum stay: 2–5 nights (seasonal)
• Extra bed from the 9th person: 12 €/night
• Baby bed with high chair: 4 €/night
• Pet: 8 €/night
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pets welcome
non-smokers only
Wifi
garden
TV
terrace
dishwasher
washing machine
fireplace
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lake 1 kilometer
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ski lift 18 kilometer
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distance to next shop 0.2 kilometer
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restaurant 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
bus station 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
distance to next airport 18 kilometer
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distance to next railway station 4 kilometer
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distance to next motorway 4 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.
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••• 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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| 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 9th 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, hand, bath and kitchen 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, zacusca, 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: 10/22/2026
13 reviews
Overall assessment
5.0 amenities/facilites
5.0 value for money
4.8 service
4.8 location
5.0 cleaniless
July 2022
Sandra H. from Riesa
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Wonderful summer in Vale
We spent our summer holiday in the beautiful Casa Crina in Vale. Already the way to the house through the garden is great, everywhere the vine is growing and blossoming. The house is a place to feel at home. It is designed for more people, but we also felt very comfortable with four people. The large living room, the fantastically equipped kitchen, the rooms with bathroom and of course the veranda and barbecue area offer everything you need. Everything is well-kept, clean and lovingly furnished.
Already the booking was uncomplicated and also on site everything went smoothly. Nicu took care of everything and was always available.
The holiday home was the starting point for many activities, Romania has so much to offer. Hiking, swimming, fortified churches, monasteries, great cities like Sibiu and Brasov and not to forget delicious food and very friendly people.
For us it was a wonderful time in Vale, we can only recommend the Casa Crina!!!!
Thank you for this idyllic place to stay!
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday
August 2019
Hermann from Tübingen
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Adventure Holiday in Transylvania
We spent 10 wonderful days in Casa Crina in August. The house is very spacious and well furnished. We used the brick barbecue in the garden extensively, as well as the large covered terrace. Adriana's dishes and the groceries Nicu got for us are highly recommended. From Vale we made day trips to Sibiu, to the fortified churches in Unterwald or Michelsberg and many hikes into the mountains (starting from Vale, Hohe Rinne (Paltinis) or Lake Balea). And if you want to go fishing, you can easily get a licence in Gura Raului (in the centre behind the church), for example. A big thank you also to Werner for the organisation in advance and the smooth handling of the formalities. All in all, a successful holiday and we will certainly be back!
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic holiday
September 2018
Harald G. from 01968 Großkoschen
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simply great
Casa Crina and also the other holiday homes in Vale are just great! Very nice equipment and furnishings, very lovely and hard-working inhabitants of the village, Nicu as the manager of the houses is just super and I can say he has become a real friend.
recommend for: adventure and experience, seniors, holiday with children, holiday with pet, cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic holiday
Answer from Mr. W. Konnert:
Danke Harald. Und Grüße von Nicu, der fleissigen Vale-Biene...
August 2018
Frank from 14052 Berlin
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Great cottage fully equipped Great servivce Great countryside
On arrival we were greeted by the friendly Niku, who speaks perfect English and has always been our contact person. The house is fully equipped, even the washing machine and dishwasher have detergents, as well as soap, toilet paper, charcoal, wood for heating and spices. The final cleaning, bed linen and towels are also included in the price. Niku is happy to provide food from local producers (eggs, milk) on request. There is a small supermarket in the village which is within walking distance and offers things like butter, milk, bread, fruit etc.. the rest is 2 km away. The location is great, three rooms have their own bathroom, one bathroom is in the hallway upstairs and there is also a toilet downstairs so you don't always have to go upstairs. The fridge is big, has three freezer drawers and is no frost. Each room has a TV with SAT reception, but we didn't use it. Downstairs in the living room there is also a TV. Only there we missed a comfortable sofa. But there are comfortable deckchairs for the terrace and we were mostly outside. The living room has a cosy fireplace, which we didn't need in summer. The air is pleasantly fresh. We made 4 day trips to the Carpathians (Transalpina), to Hermannstadt, Kronstadt and Schäßburg. In the house there is a lot of German literature and maps with descriptions and interesting excursion destinations in Transylvania. All the excursions were great. Restaurant prices are 40-60 EUR for 4 people with starter, main course, dessert, drinks and coffee. The food is of good quality, but the maize porridge tasted of nothing, so we preferred mashed potatoes, which were always available on request and were freshly made from potatoes.The wine in Romania is sweet ( semi-dry ) . The people in Romania are very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday
July 2018
Enno S. from 31785 Hameln
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Satisfied all round
This was the second time we stayed in the small village of Vale near Sibiu in a holiday home owned by Werner Konnerth. He picked us up from the airport and brought us back again. The village is in a very idyllic location at the foot of the Carpathians. The properties are lovingly restored farmhouses that lack nothing. There were four of us in "Casa Crina" and we had a lot of space, both in the house (each room has its own bathroom) and in the garden and on the beautiful terrace. Werner and his team were always available for us and provided us with delicious products from the village (cheese, honey, tuica (plum brandy) and wine. They also provide breakfast and dinner on request. Vale is a good starting point for excursions, for example to Sibiu, to the famous fortified churches and to the Carpathians, where you can hike beautifully through the mountains, which are not yet covered with ski lifts. The Dacia we rented with us took us safely everywhere. We have already decided that this will not be our last stay in Vale.
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic 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), on the one hand the investor is served, on the other hand administration and maintenance provide several families with a secure income. If you are cooked for, order products from local farmers, or shop at the village store, other villagers also benefit. We cultivate an atmosphere of free thinking and equal cooperation.
Host since: 08/27/2010
response rate: 100%
response time: under 1h
Contact languages: German, English, Romana
Service times: Mo.-Su. 07:00-23:00
listing #: 38280
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«• VILLA CRINA •» achieves a holiday rating of 4.9 (rating scale: 1 to 5) at 13 submitted reviews.
Bereits die Buchung war unkompliziert und auch vor Ort lief alles reibungslos ab. Nicu hat alles geregelt und war immer ansprechbar.
Das Ferienhaus war für uns Ausgangspunkt für viele Unternehmungen, Rumänien hat so viel zu bieten. Wandern, baden, Kirchenburgen, Klöster, tolle Städte wie Sibiu und Brasov und nicht zu vergessen leckeres Essen und sehr freundliche Menschen.
Für uns war es eine wundervolle Zeit in Vale, die Casa Crina können wir nur empfehlen!!!
Vielen Dank für diesen idyllischen Ort zum Verweilen!
Entweder waren Hunde nicht erlaubt, oder es war kein Garten dabei bzw. keinerlei Grünfläche in der Nähe... oder wenn alles einigermaßen passte, war das Haus zum gewünschten Termin bereits gebucht.
Dann haben wir das CASA CRINA entdeckt, was sollen wir gross sagen, anhand der Beschreibung und den Fotos waren wir hin und weg... DAS IST UNSER HAUS.... nachdem der Vermieter uns auch bestätigt hat das dass Haus zu unserem Termin frei ist, haben wir sofort gebucht.
Hier auch ein grosses Lob, die Komunikation mit Herrn Konnerth verlief einwandfrei, schnell und sehr angenehm.
Nun ist unser Urlaub leider vorbei, und wir können nun sagen "Gut das es mit den zuvor ausgewählten Häuser nicht geklappt hat"
Denn als wir angekommen waren und herzlich begrüsst wurden, dann uns das Haus erklärt wurde, die Zimmer aufgeteilt und die Koffer ausgepackt haben, saßen wir auf der Terrasse und haben uns gleich wohl gefühlt.
Es war spannend das Haus zu "entdecken" sei es die Einrichtung, das Ambiente, die Liebe zum Detail und vor allem zu erkennen, da hat sich jemand sehr viel Mühe beim Umbau des Hauses gegeben und viele Gedanken gemacht, damit die Gäste sich auch wirklich wohl fühlen.
Es fehlte wirklich fast nichts, und mit jedem Tag mehr wurde für uns alle, das Haus unser Zuhause.
Nicht vergessen möchten wir das Team zu erwähnen und zu danken, sei es Nicu der immer erreichbar ist wenn man Fragen oder Wünsche hat, oder Adriana, die uns mit ihren lecker Rumänischen Kochkünsten verwöhnt hat, auch danke dem Team welches das Haus vor unserer Ankunft bestens gereinigt hat.
Rundum haben wir uns in dem Haus und der Umgebung wirklich wohl gefühlt.
Wir werden bestimmt noch einmal wiederkommen.
Die hat sich jedoch in der ersten Minute nach Ankunft zerschlagen.
Toll ausgestattetes Haus, es fehlt wirklich an nichts!!! Sauber!!!!
Sehr sehr freundlicher Empfang! Unkomplizierte und schnelle Kommunikation!!!!
Werde diese Unterkunft wieder besuchen!!!!
