Authentic place, in very good shape
We saw Potecarii and decided thatșs the place to spend winter holidays with some friends; it proved and excellent choice. The houses are really cute, the old furniture is well restored, but donșt worry about the beds: these are new, as are all appliances, including those in the kitchen. Since the houses were not really designed for tourism, some areas may seem a bit small, but to me this contributes to the authentic feeling. For instance, having more than eight persons around the kitchen table may feel a bit tight, but on the other hand it brings a family feeling to dinner.
We were sleeping in Casa Gruia and spent most of the time in the the bigger Casa Novac, so canșt really tell a lot about the small Casa Hires. All fireplaces were working well and our room was quickly heated - we soon learned how to keep a constant temperature despite having very little experience before our arrival.
The Ranca ski resort is 30 min away and may be OK for beginners, but the experienced skiers should not be carried away. If winter sports are not your thing, the area offers a lot of from a cultural and natural standpoint within a radius of 30 km.
All three units are in the same yard and, when the weather is nice(r), people may gather in the old shed which we did not fully use at the end of December. I believe itșs also possible to have dinner there, in summer. The back yard also promises to be a great place to stay and relax, itșs huge and seemed tempting even in winter.
Food was great, with a few nice surprises for the younger members of the group and I believe everything was produced locally. Weșre already looking forward to coming back in the summer.
Final words about the hosts: they are a really enjoyable couple and have two cute and smart kids. We felt welcome and almost spoiled, as they were very helpful throughout. It shows this is more than business, which is always a winning approach in hospitality.