{"id":36995,"date":"2020-11-13T17:55:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T16:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=36995"},"modified":"2020-11-23T15:53:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T14:53:35","slug":"eco-chalet-croatia-divjake-log-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/eco-chalet-croatia-divjake-log-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Fairy-Tale Holidays in Croatia. Interview with Selma Seifert, the Owner of Divjake Log Home Eco Chalet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once upon a time, there was a beautiful <strong>Forest Queen<\/strong>. Her name is <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/HR-opcina-skrad\/house\/divjake-log-home-kraljica-sume\/KWw9f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Divjake Log Home<\/a> and she\u2019s a luxury eco chalet in the centre of<strong> Gorski Kotar mountain region<\/strong>. Also known as the <strong>green lungs of Croatia<\/strong>, Gorski Kotar has one of the most glorious vegetation in the country, with more than 60% of its surface covered in forests. A rich cultural heritage and countless breath-taking viewpoints add to the <strong>magical beauty<\/strong> of this area.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_36999\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-36999 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-sun-ext-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia, on a sunny day.\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-sun-ext-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-sun-ext-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Source: Divjake Log Home<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Gorski-Kotar-by-Sokre16-on-wikimedia-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Landscape in Gorski Kotar region\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-37000\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-37000'>\n\t\t\t\tGorski Kotar. Photo by Sokre16 on wikimedia\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-surroundings-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Divjake Log Home and surrounding forest, seen from above.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-37001\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-37001'>\n\t\t\t\tSource: Divjake Log Home\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/feat-divjake-snow-ext2-270x200.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Divjake Log Home, front view\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Enchanting Eco Chalet in Croatia<\/h2>\n<p>Indeed, Divjake Log Home is surrounded by pristine nature and dominates an <strong>amazing verdant forest<\/strong> (that\u2019s why the chalet\u2019s nickname is \u201cthe Forest Queen\u201d!), ensuring a peaceful and relaxing stay. Nevertheless, its convenient position also makes it easily reachable from the nearest town, <strong>Ravna Gora<\/strong>, and the municipality of \u00a0<strong>Skrad.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"536\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-through-forest-1-1-536x402.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Divjake Log eco chalet seen through the forest trees\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-37007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-through-forest-1-1-536x402.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-through-forest-1-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-through-forest-1-1-344x258.png 344w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-through-forest-1-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-37007'>\n\t\t\t\tSource: Divjake Log Home\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"536\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Ravna-Gora-by-Martinarg-on-wikimedia-536x402.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Town of Ravna Gora seen from afar.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-37004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Ravna-Gora-by-Martinarg-on-wikimedia-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Ravna-Gora-by-Martinarg-on-wikimedia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Ravna-Gora-by-Martinarg-on-wikimedia-344x258.jpg 344w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Ravna-Gora-by-Martinarg-on-wikimedia.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-37004'>\n\t\t\t\tRavna Gora. Photo by Martinarg on wikimedia\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Near this <strong>dreamy wooden<\/strong> cottage, you\u2019ll find several possibilities for exciting sports and activities, such as guided day trips and <strong>hiking tours<\/strong>, bike rental, rafting on the <strong>river Kupa<\/strong>, several quiet bathing areas and thematic workshops for children.<\/p>\n<p>We had the pleasure of a lovely interview with the owner, <strong>Selma Seifert<\/strong>, who told us more about the unique charm of this charismatic eco chalet in Croatia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37009\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-37009\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-owner-maybe-640x490.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of Selma Seifert, the owner of Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia \" width=\"640\" height=\"490\" \/><div class=\"caption\">The owner, Selma Seifert. Source: Divjake Log Home<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>What are the key attributes that make your accommodation unique and special?<\/h2>\n<p>Our cottage is made of <strong>natural<\/strong>, healthy and environmentally friendly <strong>materials<\/strong>, mainly <strong>wood<\/strong>. This is extremely beneficial as well as sustainable, because the resin remaining inside logs has a positive effect on people\u2019s lungs and airways. Moreover, as is often the case in such houses, there is no dust and no accumulation of static electricity, so it can safely be said that this house is indeed a <strong>safe haven<\/strong> for those who are seeking <strong>relief from<\/strong> everyday <strong>stress<\/strong> and the frenzy of a hectic routine.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-37010 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Immagini-per-Articoli-Blog-5-5.png\" alt=\"Exterior and interior view of Divjake Log eco chalet in Croatia, all entirely made out of wood. \" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Immagini-per-Articoli-Blog-5-5.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Immagini-per-Articoli-Blog-5-5-536x302.png 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Immagini-per-Articoli-Blog-5-5-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Immagini-per-Articoli-Blog-5-5-570x320.png 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Immagini-per-Articoli-Blog-5-5-344x194.png 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The main advantage of our eco chalet is our position, as being situated the <strong>centre of Gorski Kotar region<\/strong>, in the heart of Croatia, allows you to travel to almost all of the well-known <strong>natural beauties<\/strong> the area has to offer \u2013 national parks, protected landscapes or mountains.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can simply stay in and enjoy a <strong>house with a soul<\/strong>, as well as its <strong>enchanting courtyard<\/strong>, which perfectly merges with the surrounding nature. And the courtyard has its own story too! It features a sheltered <strong>hydromassage hot tub<\/strong>, from where you will admire the bewitching view of our delightful flower garden and the amazing evergreen forest nearby, while you\u2019re lulled by the soft sound of our fountain.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-christmas-outside-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Charming wooden table on the courtyard of Divjake Log Home\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-37011\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-37011'>\n\t\t\t\tSource: Divjake Log Home\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-tub-270x200.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"View of the courtyard and the hydromassage hot tub\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-people-tub-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Couple tasting wine in the hot tub\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>In the beautiful, mysterious forest, guests can take a walk to a small <strong>sparkling stream<\/strong>, that is easy to find as there are signboards all along the way. You can enjoy the sounds of <strong>water murmuring<\/strong> and birds singing and, if you have an adventurous spirit, you can even go in search of a bear\u2019s den.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37014\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-37014\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-forest-sky-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Forest nearby Divjake Log Home at dusk\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-forest-sky-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-forest-sky-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Source: Divjake Log Home<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Next to the forest, you will find an <strong>evocative meadow<\/strong>, where you can play <strong>handball<\/strong>, <strong>badminton<\/strong> or <strong>boccia<\/strong> using the old wooden bowls which we have been treasuring for years now. Besides that, we have created zones for those guests who would rather choose <strong>meditation<\/strong>, <strong>yoga<\/strong> and <strong>relaxation<\/strong>, with hammocks hanging among the pine trees. Another advantage of the fact that we are situated in Gorski kotar is that you are only 45 minutes away from the nearest beach, where you can enjoy sunbathing when temperatures are over 34\u00b0C in the summer. If you are not a fan of the crowds on the Adriatic Sea beaches, you should definitely check out the best <strong>shores<\/strong> in the area, that are <strong>approved by the locals<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cPritiske\u201d bathing area on the <strong>Kupa river<\/strong>, just 2 km away from the Brod na Kupi settlement, in the direction of the town of \u010cabar;<\/li>\n<li>\u201cKlanac\u201d bathing area on the Kupa river, not far from Severin na Kupi;<\/li>\n<li>\u201cKod starog motela\u201d beach on <strong>Lokve Lake<\/strong>, in the immediate vicinity of the dam;<\/li>\n<li>The shores of <strong>Lepenice<\/strong> or <strong>Bajer lakes<\/strong> in the town of Fu\u017eine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-4 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Lokve-Lake-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Tourists on the shore of Lokve Lake\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-37015\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-37015'>\n\t\t\t\tLokve Lake. Source: Divjake Log Home \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Lokve-Lake2-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Lokve Lake seen from above\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-37016\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-37016'>\n\t\t\t\tLokve Lake. Source: Divjake Log Home \n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Veseli-Leptir-Kupa-river-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Kupa river in Gorski Kotar, near Divjake Log Home\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-37017\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-37017'>\n\t\t\t\tKupa river. Photo by Veseli Leptir on wikimedia\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>After all your adventures, come back to the <strong>warm and soft<\/strong> queen&#8217;s refuge. Sit back and rest both your feet and your soul, enjoying the warmth and the sound of the <strong>fire crackling<\/strong> from an open or outdoor fireplace late in the evening.\u00a0<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37378\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/D4.jpeg\" alt=\"Divjake\" width=\"4096\" height=\"2730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/D4.jpeg 4096w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/D4-536x357.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/D4-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/D4-344x229.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4096px) 100vw, 4096px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-5 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/eco-chalet-croatia-divjake-log-home\/d1\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/D1-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Divjake\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/eco-chalet-croatia-divjake-log-home\/d2\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/D2-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Divjake\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/eco-chalet-croatia-divjake-log-home\/d3\/#main'><img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/D3-270x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>Which eco experiences in your surroundings do you recommend and which hidden gems can be discovered near your accommodation?<\/h2>\n<p>We recommend that our guests book a meal prepared by former participants of Croatian <strong>Masterchef<\/strong>, <strong>\u010caslav Matijevi\u0107 <\/strong>or<strong> Sr\u0111ana Jevti\u0107<\/strong>. These freelance artists and promoters of <strong>slow food<\/strong> will cook mouth-watering dishes according to each guest\u2019s wishes, using only products from local producers.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-6 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/\u010caslav-Matijevi\u0107-Divjake-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Picture of chef \u010caslav Matijevi\u0107\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-37057\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-37057'>\n\t\t\t\t\u010caslav Matijevi\u0107. Source: Divjake Log Home\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Sr\u0111ana-Jevti\u0107-Divjake-Rijeka-2020-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Picture of chef Sr\u0111ana Jevti\u0107\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-37058\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-37058'>\n\t\t\t\tSr\u0111ana Jevti\u0107. Source: Rijeka 2020\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>For example, for fish recipes, we exclusively offer brown trout from the fish farm in Brod na Kupi. Other delicacies are procured from the diligent <strong>Fran\u010di\u0161kovi\u0107 family<\/strong> and their <strong>local farm<\/strong>, where they produce their own cheeses (curd, \u0161kripavac, semi-hard cheese) and yoghurt as well as milk. We buy free-range eggs and pasta from a <strong>poultry house<\/strong> owned by <strong>Ivan Butkovi\u0107<\/strong> from Sunger, which is well known for its production of the blue potato, considered to be one of the healthiest potatoes on the market. All these are unique and excellent organic products from completely <strong>untouched Gorski kotar nature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-7 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-breakfast-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Delicious breakfast in Divjake Log Home\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-7-37025\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-7-37025'>\n\t\t\t\tSource: Divjake Log Home\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-elegant-table-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Elegant set table in Divjake Log Home\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-food-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Vegetables, fruit and cheese\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>We make <strong>bicycles<\/strong> (two for adults and one for an older child) available to our guests, who can also rent e-bikes in Ravna Gora town centre. We work with a <strong>local licensed guide<\/strong> \u2013 Lynx and Fox aka <strong>Jelena Holenko<\/strong> \u2013 who will create a personalized hiking and orientation plan for guests, both for going to the best and most famous places as well as to the beautiful hidden trails of Gorski kotar. What really stands out in our offer is the possibility to book <strong>Astra Divine<\/strong> creative, a fun and educational &#8220;Nature in you&#8221; <strong>workshop for children<\/strong>, led by Master of Biology and Ecology, Marta Bla\u017eevi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-8 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-bikes..-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bikes available at Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-guide-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-37028\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-37028'>\n\t\t\t\tThe guide, Jelena Holenko. Source: Divjake Log Home\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-workshop-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-8-37030\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-8-37030'>\n\t\t\t\t&#8220;Nature in you&#8221; workshop. Source: Divjake Log Home\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>It\u2019s interesting to note that the side road that starts in the town of Ravna Gora and passes beside us on the way to Skrad is ideal for sport preparation, so very often you can see people running, rollerblading or cycling. As you can see, there are<strong> countless possibilities<\/strong>, from hiking, biking and walking in the woods to running, meditating, bird watching\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-37031\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-road-768x490.jpg\" alt=\"Road next to Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia\" width=\"768\" height=\"490\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What makes your hospitality a green and healthy place to stay?<\/h2>\n<p>All interiors are <strong>handmade<\/strong> &#8211; from old oak stairs, kitchen, beds to bathroom furniture and railings.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-37040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-tables2.jpg\" alt=\"Dining room in Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-tables2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-tables2-536x357.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-tables2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-tables2-344x229.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-9 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-9' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-bedroom-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Handmade bedroom furniture in Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-beautiful-railing-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Handmade railing\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-kitchen-270x200.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Wooden kitchen in Divjake Log Home\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>At the very beginning of construction, I would say &#8220;when the logs were still in the woods&#8221;, we bought a few details, furniture and antiques at <strong>local fairs<\/strong> to make the cottage different and <strong>special<\/strong>. Our favourites are those <strong>details<\/strong> that come <strong>from the past<\/strong> and were made by hand, which we have brought back to \u201clife\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-37037\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-detail.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade wooden detail\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-detail.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-detail-536x357.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-detail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-wooden-detail-344x229.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-10 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-10' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-construction-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Divjake Log Home under construction.\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-10-37035\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-10-37035'>\n\t\t\t\tDivjake Log Home under construction. Source: Divjake Log Home\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-clock-detail-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Small colourful cuckoo clock\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-bear-details-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Another particularity is that the cottage is furnished according to Vast, which means in <strong>harmony with nature<\/strong> and its energetic rules. And this is probably the reason why guests feel a particular energy, warmth and calmness here. We maintain the hut with <strong>natural-based cleaning products<\/strong>, separate and <strong>recycle<\/strong> waste, and we also use recycled toilet paper and biodegradable rubbish bags. We <strong>collect rainwater<\/strong> and plan to make an organic garden next year. For the guest\u2019s personal hygiene use, we also have certified shampoos and <strong>natural soaps<\/strong> in eco-friendly packaging, which they can also take away and present as a souvenir when they return home. Most of the products come from <strong>Croatian brands<\/strong> (such as Silvan or Pero). Upon request, guests with skin problems, allergies or asthma can sleep exclusively on <strong>bedding<\/strong> made of <strong>100% unbleached organic cotton<\/strong> with GOTS certification, and on natural pillows made of buckwheat or spelt (Eco hill).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_37038\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-37038\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-bedroom-870x490.png\" alt=\"Bedroom in Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-bedroom-870x490.png 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-bedroom-570x320.png 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Source: Divjake Log Home<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-11 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-11 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-11 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-11 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-11' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-bathroom-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bathroom in Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-BedrOOM3-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Close-up of bed and window in one of the bedrooms\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-bedroom2-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Bedroom\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>What motivated you to join the green revolution in tourism?<\/h2>\n<p>The way <strong>my family and I<\/strong> have been living for <strong>many years<\/strong> was the main reason why we built such a sustainable holiday home. We were also motivated by the fact that we wanted to be recognisable, having a different kind of eco chalet than that which is already on offer in Gorski kotar and in Croatia in general. Our aim is to always <strong>enhance our offer<\/strong>, which is why we constantly plan out improvements. For example, we are going to build a <strong>sauna<\/strong> to provide a completely relaxing holiday, and next spring we will plant an <strong>organic garden<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-12 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-12 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-12 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-12 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-12' class='gallery galleryid-36995 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"536\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-external-table-536x351.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"External 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srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-salotto-536x357.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-salotto-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-salotto-344x229.jpg 344w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-salotto.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h2>What do guests appreciate the most while staying at your place?<\/h2>\n<p>Primarily, the atmosphere in our hut makes them <strong>feel at home<\/strong>, as they will always be greeted by a small <strong>welcome basket<\/strong> of typical Gorski Kotar products, as well as some basic foodstuffs, in case they do not intend to go grocery shopping right away.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-13 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-13 .gallery-item 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landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-sofa-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Sofa\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-christmas-table-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Christmas decorated table in Divjake Log Home\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>They also love <strong>blending with<\/strong> our pristine <strong>nature<\/strong> and enjoying it in peaceful isolation, which provides them with total privacy.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-14 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-14 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: 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src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/Divjake-fea.-270x200.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Divjake Log Home covered in snow, front view\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"270\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-christmas-detail-270x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Little christmas decoration in Divjake Log Home\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Book now<\/strong> and experience the magic of Gorski Kotar eco chalet in Croatia, surrounded by the warmth of wood and the calmness of nature!<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-37051 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/11\/divjake-window-night.jpg\" alt=\"Window in Divjake Log Home eco chalet in Croatia\" width=\"960\" 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