IDa House
A renovated family house with a garden terrace in the Zelina hills
About this hotel
The garden does most of the work at IDa House: a terrace with open views over the hills, an outdoor fireplace for evenings once the sun drops, and a picnic area shaded enough for midday lunches. Inside, three bedrooms and two bathrooms mean a family of five or two couples traveling together each get a corner to themselves, and the kitchen is stocked for cooking rather than reheating takeaway. Kurija Lentulaj, one of the old manor estates scattered through this countryside, is a short drive away, and Zagreb's cathedral spires are close enough for a half-day trip without eating into the stay. Pets travel free here, which is rarer in this stretch of the Zagreb hinterland than the coast.
- Three bedrooms, two bathrooms
- Garden terrace and fireplace
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi and air-conditioning
Our take
IDa House is a recently renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom holiday home in the wine hills outside Sveti Ivan Zelina, about 2.2 miles from the Kurija Lentulaj manor. A fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a garden terrace and a fireplace set it up for slow days, and pets are welcome. Its 9.7 score rests on only 3 reviews. I would book it for a family or group who want a quiet house in the vineyards, with a car.
- ✓Book the fireplace evening in your plans, the terrace gets cold once the hills lose the sun.
- ✓Bring the dog without asking twice, the house is set up for pets already.
- ✓Drive out to Kurija Lentulaj on a free afternoon rather than saving it for a last-minute stop.
Why we love it
- Outdoor fireplace on the terrace
- Pet-friendly with no fuss
- Full kitchen for family cooking
- Manor estates within easy reach
Why guests love itWhat stands out about IDa House is how little it tries to impress you and how well that works. The terrace and outdoor fireplace turn a plain countryside evening into the best part of the day, and the kitchen is genuinely equipped rather than a token hob and kettle. Families travelling with a dog will notice how unfussed the whole stay is about it. It rewards travellers happy to drive to Zagreb rather than stay inside it.