Great location
Spotlessly clean accommodation
100% Recommendation
Mr. W. Konnert
Description
• 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 an overview further below.
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••• CASA RICO •••
is our newest gem, ideal for a family holiday, also in groups. The former farm is located above the village in the hills. It consists of a 142-year-old, completely renovated wooden house (2 double rooms) and an also newly renovated brick house (another 2 double rooms). In between is a cozy, vine-covered courtyard with a south-facing terrace and summer kitchen. The view stretches over the village, wooded mountains, and down into the Transylvanian plain.
The special atmosphere is noticeable in every corner. We have awakened dormant jewels from decades-long slumber and respectfully added modern living aspects. Now the holiday home is a good choice especially for families with children who would rather sniff out the lifestyle of bygone times on their Romania holiday than splash around in the chlorinated pool of a 5-star hotel.
You enter the old farmhouse via the external hallway and reach the spacious living room with kitchen, tiled stove, and seating for up to 10 people. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with fridge-freezer, induction stove, dishwasher, kettle, espresso/coffee machine, toaster, of course plenty of dishes, spices, soaps, etc. Two dormer windows provide the room with light and morning sunshine from above.
On the south terrace in the courtyard, we have built a second kitchenette, also fully equipped, but with a gas stove and without a refrigerator. It is based on the traditional way of life here, in which summer life and work mostly take place outside in the open air. The same idea applies to the second shower room, located right next to the terrace.
All four bedrooms have double beds, antique wardrobes, tables, and stools. In the larger room in the brick house, there is also a corner bench for game nights on rainy days. There is also a new shower room in this house and a third kitchen with a small refrigerator, but without cooking facilities. In summer it is empty – i.e. you have several base and wall cabinets for your provisions – and in winter we will move the dishes and cutlery from the summer kitchen here.
From the external hallway of the wooden house, a staircase leads to the rustic attic. Here you can relax with a glass of wine and the impressive view of the village and the sun-drenched surrounding mountains.
Fast Wi-Fi is available via fiber optic throughout the courtyard, and each room has an LED TV with cable and satellite connection for receiving German channels. On your arrival, you will find the beds freshly made, and bath, hand, and kitchen towels are ready.
Hot water is provided by a solar system, and heating is supplied by a gas boiler in combination with the tiled stove, which, via built-in water pipes, feeds a buffer tank and thus all radiators in the house. The system runs automatically. You only need to set the desired temperature on the room thermostat and need not worry about anything else. Firewood is included.
Of course, our optional offers also apply here, such as breakfast, traditional menus, or farm products from the village. Transfer from the airport or train station in Sibiu-Hermannstadt is included, and you can also order a rental car.
At a glance:
• Farm with 2 holiday homes for 8 people
• Wooden house: 2 double rooms, bathroom with washing machine, large living room with fully equipped kitchen
• Brick house: 2 double rooms, bathroom, kitchenette
• South-facing terrace in the courtyard with summer kitchen + shower room
• Minimum stay: 2 – 5 nights (depending on season)
• Special price for bookings in 2026
• Extra bed: €12/night
• Baby bed €4/night, high chair included
• Pet: €8 per night
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Sleeping facilities
Rooms and Facilities
pets welcome
non-smokers only
Wifi
garden
TV
terrace
dishwasher
washing machine
fireplace
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sleeping facilities
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Arrival and distances
lake 3 kilometer
3 kilometer
distance to next shop 0.1 kilometer
0.1 kilometer
restaurant 3 kilometer
3 kilometer
centre of the village 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
bus station 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
distance to next airport 20 kilometer
20 kilometer
distance to next railway station 5 kilometer
5 kilometer
distance to next motorway 5 kilometer
5 kilometer
Location and surroundings of object
••• Our vacation homes at a glance •••
• 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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••• 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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free time activities
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Advice by the landlord
| check-in: | 17:00 |
| check-out: | 10:00 |
| rental deposit: | 30 % at time of booking |
| final payment: | on arrival |
additional information about rental price:
| • Minimum stay: 5 nights. Exceptions available on request. • 30% deposit by bank transfer (PayPal accepted). • Check-in/out from 17:00 / until 10:00 – and by arrangement; we are flexible. • Transfer to/from Sibiu Airport or railway station included. • Car hire on request. • Extra bed for the 9th person onwards: €12/night • Pet: €8/night. • Cot: €4/night, high chair included. • Included: fast Wi-Fi, electricity, gas, water, firewood, bed linen, hand towels, bath towels and kitchen towels, some initial supplies such as: toilet paper, soap, washing powder, shower gel, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices, • Maps of the surrounding area, games, fresh mountain air. • On request: breakfast and traditional meals freshly prepared. • Farm produce from the village: cow’s milk straight from the udder, sheep’s cheese, honey, jam, zakuska, preserved vegetables, free-range eggs, wine and schnapps. |
Payment options:
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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 • •.
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: 10/15/2026
1 review
Overall assessment
5.0 amenities/facilites
5.0 value for money
5.0 service
5.0 location
5.0 cleaniless
August 2026
Claudia B. from Nürtingen
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Perfect relaxation in a beautiful holiday home
The house is located very quietly and idyllically in a pretty little village near Hermannstadt. We felt very comfortable there as a family. Everything was spotlessly clean and very well maintained. Lots of wood creates a cozy atmosphere, and loving details show that the host put a lot of effort into the decor. We were warmly welcomed and made good use of the cooking service, as everything was really delicious. Anyone vacationing in Transylvania should not miss this gem. We will definitely come back!
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, holiday with pet, cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic holiday
Answer from Mr. W. Konnert:
Danke Claudia, das Kleinod ist aufgewacht. Es freut mich daß Sie sich wohl gefühlt haben und mindestens genauso, daß Ihnen Details & Mühe nicht entgangen sind. Wir haben den Hof gut 3 Jahre lang zum Leben erweckt, ich kenne dort inzwischen jeden cm³.
Danke auch für die picobello hinterlassenene Räume. Sie sind jederzeit wieder willkommen bei uns.
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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 paid, 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 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, Rumänisch
Service times: Mo.-Su. 07:00-23:00
listing #: 4785752
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