[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Markiza - Summer House by the River, at the National Park Central Balkan Villa in Karlovo with kitchenette and fireplace ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070100/106070058/271c834c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070100/106070058/5d9492ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070100/106070058/c65ea7cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070100/106070058/761a8493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106070100/106070058/717e171c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near the picturesque eco-trail in Bulgaria's National Park Central Balkan, Villa Markiza offers a serene retreat. Hike in the park, enjoy a picnic by the river or take leisurely strolls to nearby monasteries. With its lovely garden and two barbecues with covered dining areas, this villa is perfect for families or couples seeking peace and quiet. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Markiza - Summer House by the River, at the National Park Central Balkan Villa Markiza is located 5 km from Kalofer, in the locality of ​​Byala Reka (White River), at the entrance of the National Park Central Balkan. Located on the banks of river Byala Reka (White River), near the most picturesque eco-trail in Bulgaria and far from the city noise - we can be the perfect place for a family with children or couples looking for peace and quiet to relax. You can enjoy hiking in the National Park or have a picnic on the river just across our yard, or have a walk to the nearby monasteries. The villa is two and a half stories high and is situated on the lower part of an acre and a half property with garden and river views. At the top of the property, separated by a fence, is the summer house of the hosts, with a separate entrance. Villa Markiza has a kitchen, two standard double bedrooms, an attic room and a bathroom and toilet. The kitchen is located on the first floor and is equipped with everything you need to prepare food: cooking utensils, built-in oven, gas stove, refrigerator. There is a wood-burning fireplace, which is also the only source of heat in the room, a small dining area and a sofa. External stairs lead to the bedrooms on the second floor, with a shared terrace and views of the meadow. The master bedroom has a king size double bed, wardrobe and bedside tables and overlooks the garden. On the same floor there is a second, smaller bedroom, furnished with two single beds, a wardrobe and bedside tables, suitable for children. Both bedrooms are heated by convector radiators. The attic room is spacious, despite the pitched ceiling, with two single beds, a small wardrobe and an armchair. It is also reachable by external stairs, but from the back of the villa. All kids love it! The heating during cooler days is with a convector radiator. The bathroom and the toilet are located in a separate room, on an intermediate floor, equidistant from the kitchen and bedrooms. The space has a dressing room with a large sink and washing machine, a bathroom with a shower and a separate toilet. The space has no warm connection with the bedrooms or the kitchen. A lovely, well kept garden surrounds the entire house. Guests have at their disposal 2 barbecues with covered dining areas, a hammock and a children's wooden house. ## Property amenities ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Living plant wall - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63360000/63359600/63359541/513e684e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful traditional home on the edge of a forest Sopot - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=63359541&PinnedHotelID=63359541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Karlovo is home to this villa. Tomb of Seuthes III is a local landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sopot - Intermediate station and Uzana Ski Resort. [Visit our Karlovo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Karlovo.dx500338) [View more Villas in Karlovo](https://www.expedia.ca/Karlovo-Villas.d500338-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.61651,24.965628&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:glccGebkwC%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40SBU%40S%40UBSBUBSBSBSDUBSDSDSBSDQDSFSDSFQDSFQFQFQFQFQHQFQHQFOHQHOHOHOHOHOJOHOJMHMLOHMJMJKLMJMJKJKLKJKLKLILKJILILILILGLINGLGLGLGNELGNELENELCNENCLCNCNCNCLANANANANAN%3FL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLJJJJLJLJJJLJLJNJLHLJNHNHNHNJNHNHNFPHNFPHPFPFPFPHPDPFRFPDPFRDRDRDPDRBRDRDRBTBRBRBRBTBRBT%40R%40T%40RBT%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FTARAT%3FTCRATARATCRCTCRCRCTCRCRERERCREREREREPGRERGPGPERIPGPGPGPIPGNIPGNIPINKNINININKLINKLKLKLKLKLKLKJKJMLKJMJMHKJMHMJMHMFMHMHMFMHOFMFMDMFODMFOBMDODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMEOCMEOGMEOGMEMGMGOIMGMIMGMIMIKKMIMKMIKKMKKMKKKKMMKMKMIMMMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIOIQIOGQIOGQIQGQGQGQGSGQEQGSEQGSESESCSESESCSESCSCUCSCSCUASAUCSAUASAUAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bGWmc19tw1FLMxPEixBBxHgOWwg=) Kalofer, Plovdiv ### What's nearby - Sopot - Intermediate station - 26 min drive - 26.7 km - Open Market - 42 min drive - 48.1 km - Kulata Ethnological Complex - 42 min drive - 48.8 km - Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak - 43 min drive - 49.2 km - Buzludzha Monument - 54 min drive - 54.2 km ### Getting around - Karlovo Station - 19 min drive - Plovdiv (PDV-Plodiv Intl.) - 90 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Рибно стопанство "Бяла река - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ресторант “Тунджа” - ‬6 min walk - ‪Механа "Калоферска къща - ‬14 min walk - ‪Лятна Градина Калофер - ‬13 min walk - ‪Панорама - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Markiza - Summer House by the River, at the National Park Central Balkan pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa Markiza - Summer House by the River, at the National Park Central Balkan ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Markiza - Summer House by the River, at the National Park Central Balkan ? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Villa Markiza - Summer House by the River, at the National Park Central Balkan located? > Situated in Karlovo, this villa is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Sopot - Intermediate station and within 25 mi (40 km) of Archaeological Museum and Tomb of Seuthes III. Open Market and Rose Museum are also within 32 mi (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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