Guest Favorite
Great location
Spotlessly clean accommodation
100% Recommendation
Added 9 times to wish list
Online for over 13 years
Company www.casa-vale.net Mr. W. Konnert
Guest Favorite
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 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.
.
________________________________________________________
••• CASA NICU •••
The Methuselah among our holiday homes has seen 120 years pass by without being the least bit impressed. We have thoroughly renovated it, but left the substance untouched, so the breath of times past still wafts through the patient walls. Every square meter of this farmhouse was handled with attention to detail, with respect for its builders and the traditional style of the area. Whoever now crosses the threshold will not miss its uniqueness.
The living spaces are on the upper floor. A staircase leads up to the hallway, which was traditionally added to the house. From here, both the shower room with WC (2 m²) and the living kitchen (14 m²) branch off.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering with refrigerator, gas stove, coffee maker and espresso machine, as well as kettle, toaster, spices, and washing machine. If you want to try traditional menus, our cook will serve them freshly at the table.
The room (18 m²) adjoins the living kitchen. It has a double bed, LED TV (on Astra satellite with German channels), Wi-Fi internet, and plants. Three windows open the room with a view up to the village church. An extra bed is possible. On your arrival, you will find the bed freshly made; hand and bath towels, soap, and shower gel are also provided.
The furnishings are carefully chosen, and the old tiled stove in the kitchen has been rebuilt. As is customary in the area, it has water pipes in the upper part of the firebox, which (in addition to the radiant heat) also heat the radiators in the rooms and bathroom. If you do not heat or the fire goes out, a gas boiler automatically kicks in. All heating costs are included.
The enclosed courtyard is a green feast for the eyes. Here you can make yourself comfortable on the covered terrace, uncork a wine, and pull out the card game. Or you can walk a few steps up through the village, past the village church, and treat yourself to a relaxing view down into the valley.
• For 2 (up to 3) people
• 1 room, 1 living kitchen, 1 shower room
• Covered veranda in the courtyard
• Minimum stay: 3-5 days (seasonal)
• Extra bed for a third person: 12 €/night
• Cot with high chair: 4 €/night
• Pet: 8 €/night
_______________________________________________________
.
Sleeping facility
Rooms and Facilities
pets welcome
non-smokers only
Wifi
TV
terrace
washing machine
crib
children welcome
wheelchair not accessible
This is what this accommodation offers you
sleeping facility
Indoor area
Outdoor area
For families
Services
Other equipment
suitable for
Condition
Environmental features
Arrival/Location
Arrival and distances
lake 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
distance to next shop 0.1 kilometer
0.1 kilometer
restaurant 3 kilometer
3 kilometer
centre of the village 0.1 kilometer
0.1 kilometer
bus station 2 kilometer
2 kilometer
distance to next airport 18 kilometer
18 kilometer
distance to next railway station 3 kilometer
3 kilometer
distance to next motorway 3 kilometer
3 kilometer
Location and surroundings of object
••• We offer more than just accommodation •••
.
• 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.
.
(Further down, you'll find sights and tips for excursions in our area)
.
free time activities
Guidelines
Optional Services
Advice by the landlord
| rental deposit: | 30 % at time of booking |
| final payment: | 4 weeks before arrival |
additional information about rental price:
| • Minimum stay: 5 nights. Exceptions (from 3 nights) on request at the highest seasonal rate. • 30% deposit by bank transfer to a German account or Paypal. • 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 from €231/week. • Extra bed for a 3rd 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 starter 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. |
Payment options:
Transfer
Cash
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.
additional information:
••• 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.
.
availability
free occupied arrival or departure
last updated on: 10/04/2026
9 reviews
Overall assessment
4.9 amenities/facilites
5.0 value for money
5.0 service
4.9 location
5.0 cleaniless
July 2022
Anja W. from Rottenburg
4,8
4
5
5
5
5
Casa Nicu in Vale, a very nice holiday home in a quiet location.
Very nice holiday flat in a quiet location. The building is old and lovingly adapted to modern standards. Everything you need for your holiday is there.
The bedroom and the dining kitchen are so spacious, but the bathroom is clearly too small for our taste. But even here everything is there, shower, toilet and washbasin.
Nicu does the service perfectly and reliably.
Adriana is a lovely and wonderful cook. Her soups are terrific, her main courses absolutely recommendable.
The breakfast service leaves nothing to be desired.
It is difficult to get to the flat in a Ferrari, the last few metres of the access road are bumpy but doable for any standard car that is not lowered.
The inner courtyard is beautifully designed with all kinds of flowering plants.
recommend for: adventure and experience, holiday with children, holiday with pet, cultural and sightseeing holiday
August 2020
Barbara H. from München
5,0
5
5
5
5
5
Casa Nicu - always a pleasure!
We had a wonderful time in Casa Nicu with our almost 1 year old son. The flat is very comfortably furnished, very clean, the equipment of high quality and everything was there. We catered for ourselves for the most part. But the food from cook Adriana is also highly recommended and it is nice to have this option. Especially with a toddler, where eating out can sometimes be exhausting, we were still able to enjoy local home cooking. The produce from the village that Nicu got us was also very very tasty. We often used the small cosy courtyard to relax, where our son could crawl and play. Vale is also a good base for exploring the surrounding area.
recommend for: holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday
August 2019
Hans from Terneuzen
5,0
5
5
5
5
Beautiful holiday home, in a very nice area.
We have been in this beautiful and clean holiday home for almost two weeks. A delightful time, beautiful surroundings, and very helpful people. Highly recommended!
recommend for: adventure and experience, seniors
July 2019
Barbara from 53111
5,0
5
5
5
5
House in Transylvanian village
Hello,
we stayed for 10 days in Vale, in a very nice and tastefully furnished flat. There was nothing lacking. It was very pleasant that there were maps of the surroundings in the flat, so we could explore nearby destinations in nature and culture. There, around Sibiu and Saliste, there is really a lot to discover
We also liked being able to order food. It came to the table warm and at the agreed time. Great!
The hosts were friendly, always helpful and reliable
We also enjoyed the peace and quiet of the village. The cock crows in the morning. Otherwise nothing to hear from cars, machines, etc.
Restful!
Gladly again...
many greetings
B.B.
July 2019
Marion K. from 23974 Stove
4,8
5
5
5
4
Transylvania
We can recommend this apartment without reservation
recommend for: adventure and experience, cultural and sightseeing holiday, holiday for singles
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 a sigh of relief, and dedicating ourselves to our guests as a team. The income from the holiday homes (that is, your money) serves, on the one hand, the investor, and 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 foster 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 #: 57289
Further accommodations from Mr. W. Konnert
Vale, Siebenbürgen, Romania
Vale, Siebenbürgen, Romania
Vale, Siebenbürgen, Romania
Other accommodations you might also like
Vale, Siebenbürgen, Romania
Vale, Siebenbürgen, Romania
Vale, Siebenbürgen, Romania
additional information
private homepage:
• CASA NICU • Carpathian cottage
Holiday homes & apartments in Romania
Holiday homes & apartments in Transylvania
holiday ideas: dog friendly vacation
listing #: 57289
Last updated: 04.10.2026
Advertisement online since: 13 years, 2 months
URL: https://www.tourist-paradise.com/57289.htm
«• CASA NICU • Carpathian cottage» achieves a holiday rating of 5 (rating scale: 1 to 5) at 9 submitted reviews.
