<p>Nestled right by the Orava Dam, this charming 150+ year old Slovak wooden cottage offers a unique blend of history, comfort, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Hniezdo is part of Slovakia’s cultural heritage, freshly reconstructed to preserve its charm while providing modern conveniences.</p>
<h3>What makes Hniezdo special?</h3>
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<li><strong>Unique sauna experience</strong>: Relax in our one-of-a-kind sauna, housed in a vintage bus that was originally used in Budapest. It's set in the backyard, adding a playful and unexpected twist to your stay.</li>
<li><strong>Designed for families</strong>: We made Hniezdo for ourselves. As a family of four with young children (ages 2 and 5), we spend weeks here in summer and winter, ensuring the space is family-friendly and thoughtfully equipped for all ages.</li>
<li><strong>Thoughtful design</strong>: Every detail has been carefully chosen, from high-quality furnishings to unique design pieces that create a cozy yet stylish atmosphere.</li>
<li><strong>Natural wonders</strong>: Soak in the beauty of Slovak nature, right by the lake with a view of the mountains and the Bird Island, home to over 2,000 birds.</li>
<li><strong>Activities for everyone</strong>: Fishing, swimming, boating, horse riding, hiking, or simply unwinding under the trees on a hammock.</li>
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<h3>Your Space</h3>
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<li><strong>Traditional Slovak layout</strong>: The cottage retains the charm of a traditional Slovak home, with two rooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor, blending rustic authenticity with modern comfort.</li>
<li><strong>Living room and kitchen area</strong>: A cozy space featuring a fully-equipped kitchen, a dining table, and a comfortable couch. Perfect for cooking and gathering as a family.</li>
<li><strong>Bedroom on the ground floor</strong>: Includes one queen-size bed, a bunk bed ideal for kids, and a baby cot, ensuring comfort for families of all sizes.</li>
<li><strong>Open room upstairs</strong>: Features one queen-size bed, a futon, a working space, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Equipped with a data projector for streaming Netflix. This room also has a large window with stunning views of the lake and the backyard.</li>
<li><strong>Closable small bedroom upstairs</strong>: Contains two small beds and a foldable sofa, offering a private and flexible sleeping arrangement.</li>
<li><strong>Outdoors</strong>: a sauna (in a bus), a fire pit, a picnic table, a kayak/canoe, a hammock, a view of the lake, pine trees for hugging, a tree swing, a sandbox for children, a badminton net, a Weber gas grill, a goulash cauldron, a wooden outhouse (latrine), and blueberries (if the beavers haven’t eaten them yet).</li>
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<h3>Nearby Attractions</h3>
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<li><strong>Ranch next door</strong>: Features a restaurant, bar, horses, and occasional live music.</li>
<li><strong>Convenient location:</strong> Just 300 meters from a local restaurant and 15 minutes’ walk (or a 3-minute drive) to the nearest grocery store, shops, and gas station.</li>
<li><strong>Accessible town center</strong>: 5 minutes by car or a 30-minute scenic walk to the city center.</li></ul>
<h3>Your Stay</h3>
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<li>Access the cottage with a convenient door code for full autonomy.</li>
<li>We’ve prepared an 8-page guide packed with local tips and recommendations – you’ll never run out of things to do!</li>
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<p>Come and immerse yourself in the tranquility and culture of Orava while enjoying modern comforts. Hniezdo is more than a stay – it’s an experience.</p>

Cozy Wooden Cottage with Sauna - Hniezdo

Absolutely fantastic location which we would highly recommend. Jakub was great at communicating, always with a quick reply to our queries. The house was extremely well outfitted. The location was absolutely stunning. There was a feeling of warmth and generosity from the hosts. Thank you very much, Jakub and family.

Absolutely fantastic

Jakub’s cottage was really magical. Historical on the outside, but very modern in the inside. It is really designed to feel like at home and have everything you need. It is located right in front of the lake and the bird island, so offering really stunning views, especially during nice weather where you can also see the High Tatras. We enjoyed how kid-friendly the place was and the proximity of the ranch with a restaurant, playground and animals. The kitchen was amazing and fully equipped. The beds very comfortable, we slept like babies :) The only minus - the linen for the beds was prepared nice and clean, however we needed to put it on the pillows and blankets ourselves - I would have preferred it to be fully ready…

Really magical

Thank you for everything! We had a fantastic time at your lovely cottage. We couldn’t take enough fotos of the stunning view, especially when the morning sun rises above the lake! The sauna was one of our highlights. The house is really well equipped with everything you need, especially the kitchen! Thank you and maybe till next time! Stefan

The sauna was one of our highlights

Our stay at Jakub’s place was simply stunning.The cabin is really charming, well-equipped and tastefully finished. The location by the lake is just unbeatable - you can have your morning coffee by the lake. There’s always something to do - no matter the weather or season. The garden sauna was pure magic. We’ll definitely go back!

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