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# Balkans Serendipity - Artistic forest house

Family-friendly holiday home in Tryavna

## Photo gallery for Balkans Serendipity - Artistic forest house

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in a forest, Balkans Serendipity Chalet offers serene views and a cozy atmosphere. Unwind with local herbs in the tea and coffee room or lounge outdoors by the pool, BBQ area, and clay pizza oven. The chalet features 4 rooms including 3 bedrooms with double beds overlooking nature.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Free WiFi
- Mountain view

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Balkans Serendipity - Artistic forest house

Welcome to Balkans Serendipity – a soulful forest retreat where nature, creativity, and connection meet.   
  
Nestled in a peaceful 250-year-old Balkan forest, this cozy cottage is more than just a stay – it’s a space to slow down, reconnect, and savor life’s simple joys. Perfect for mindful travelers, nature lovers, musicians, families who appreciate nature, and creatives seeking rest, inspiration, or a break from city life.  
  
The fully equipped chalet feels like your own forest home. Inside, you’ll find three cozy bedrooms, a sunny reading nook, a warm fire-lit kitchen, and a tea, coffee & music system installed in the house for soulful moments. Movie nights with the projector bring everyone together after long days outdoors.  
  
Step outside to a garden with panoramic views, a kid-friendly splash pool, BBQ, and a clay pizza oven – ideal for starlit dinners and long summer evenings. Whether you're playing, creating, or simply soaking in the quiet, this space invites presence and ease.  
  
We care deeply about the land and your experience. The home is cleaned with eco-friendly, chemical-free products and infused with heart and intention. It’s pet-friendly too – your furry companions are welcome.  
  
Getting here is part of the adventure.  
From Tryavna or Gabrovo, the road is easy, but the final 4-minute stretch through the village is unpaved and a bit bumpy. Most guests (99%) drive all the way to the house, while a few prefer to park by the village spring and take the scenic 200-meter walk.  
  
Whether you're here for quiet mornings, pizza by starlight, or meaningful moments with loved ones.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Food and drink

- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Wood stove

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Music library
- Stereo
- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- 3 pets total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- 3 steps to reach entrance
- Area rugs in public areas
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- No lift
- Designated smoking areas

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

3 total pets

Note from host: Allowed inside the house, but not in the bedrooms.

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation 

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.86295%2C25.43374&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jyDwmo1Dah6al2qcWznQ-X48B40=)

Nikolaevo, Gabrovo

#### What's nearby

- Interactive Museum of Industry \- 14 min drive \- 8.2 miles
- Church of the Holy Trinity \- 15 min drive \- 8.5 miles
- Museum of Satire and Humor \- 16 min drive \- 8.9 miles
- Museum of Education \- 17 min drive \- 9.4 miles
- Etâr Ethnographic Village Museum \- 21 min drive \- 11.2 miles

#### Restaurants

- ‪Cafe Bri - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Механа Божковци - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Antiq Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Бирария Трявна - ‬7 min drive
- ‪Кафе Орфей - ‬8 min drive

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