Balnaca Traditional Nook

Discover Balnaca Traditional Nook, a bohemian escape at the gateway to the Apuseni Mountains. Enjoy the entire space to yourself, complete with a cozy fire pit for barbecues, complimentary coffee, and private parking. Stay connected with 4G Wi-Fi while tucked away in nature. Optional: Our wood-fired hot tub is available by request for 550 RON/stay (fixed price). Please let us know in advance! Slow down and breathe deep in your private mountain sanctuary. The space The interior design represents us and as you enter you will discover lots of elements that are a mix of rustic, boho and industrial styles. The swing in the middle of the room. The ring that supports the swing was made by the village blacksmith, and the textile part was woven by hand from jute threads by us. Another original element is the Mystery Library, where the books are reversed. If you want to read, you pick them up and you're sure to find something you like. Our favourite corner in the house is the reading nook, built in the former porch of the house, closed with large windows. The stove is in the middle of the house, built by a ceramic artist with local natural materials: clay, sand and bricks. The stove is not only used for heating in winter, but also as a ladder. It leads you to the upper part of the house where the sleeping area is found, with a double bed and a single bed. A part of the ceiling of the house was removed, thus creating a high, open space. The kitchen also has a story, just like every room and object in the house. The table and tops were made of wood saved from being put on fire. There are no kitchen cabinets, but wooden boxes that hide everything you need for cooking. The kitchen is equipped with a small electric stove, mini fridge, coffee maker, cutlery, crockery and basic ingredients. From the kitchen you go out onto the terrace, from where you can see the surrounding hills and forests. Here you can have a meal or drink your morning coffee. In the large courtyard you will find many places to relax, swings, hammocks, and a lot of space to play. Next to the terrace, the focus is on the campfire and the grill space. The former stable for animals has been transformed into a creative and recreational space, colourful and cheerful. All the details are related to the house and the tradition of the place. Guest access You will have full and exclusive access to the house, the terrace and the barn. There are also two glamping tents on the property that we do not rent separately, they are only used as extra accommodation capacity for special events. During your stay you will not be disturbed by other guests. Other things to note Please consider that the house is suitable for a large family. Inside there are several different areas but the whole house is an open space so the level of privacy is lower. Even if there are several sleeping places in the house, we recommend a maximum of 5 guests because otherwise it would be too crowded. We provide full cleaning service before you arrive but please consider you are coming to a country house. Some things will never be the same like they are in a hotel. By the nature of the place you will be more exposed to wildlife, insects, polen, dust and everything that comes with living in an openfield.