Karanovac · Banja Luka · Bosnia & Herzegovina

River Raft VillaYour place on the Vrbas

A house on the bank of the Vrbas in Karanovac: three floors, a pool and jacuzzi, a fully fenced garden and its own beach on the river.

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The Villa

Three floors of quiet luxury above the emerald Vrbas

Built into the hillside on the banks of the Vrbas, the villa stays naturally cool through the hottest summer days. A panoramic living room with fireplace frames the pool and river below; the balcony opens straight onto the water view. Three bedrooms with double beds - including a private gallery loft - a fully equipped kitchen with two large fridges, two bathrooms, and a covered terrace made for long dinners and gatherings.

8Beds
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
6Parking spots

Accessible for guests with reduced mobility: the garden and the lower level of the villa can be reached without difficulty, the ground-floor corner sofa can be arranged as a bed, and a WC is available on the same level.

River Raft Villa - living room with pool view

Comfort & Amenities

Everything your day on the Vrbas needs

Pool & Jacuzzi

Outdoor pool with sunbathing deck, jacuzzi, and loungers under wide parasols.

Panoramic Living

Fireplace lounge with floor-to-ceiling glass and an uninterrupted river view.

Covered Terrace

Garden dining for eight with a traditional wood-fired oven, BBQ and "sač" equipment.

Pet Friendly

Your four-legged family members are welcome. The entire property is fully fenced, so pets roam safely - and so do small children.

Naturally Cool

The ground floor rests against the hillside - refreshingly cool in summer without air conditioning (though AC is there if you want it).

Garage & Parking

Private garage plus up to five open parking spaces inside the property.

Inside the Villa

Warm wood, soft light, room to breathe

The ground floor gathers everyone around a large dining table between the open kitchen and the lounge. One floor up, the fireplace living room opens to the balcony; a spiral staircase leads to the private gallery loft.

Living & Dining

Living & Dining

Ground floor: open-plan space with a large dining table for eight, lounge corner and TV, next to the kitchen.

The Kitchen

The Kitchen

Fully equipped - two large fridges, oven, dishwasher and everything for family cooking.

Upstairs Lounge

Upstairs Lounge

First floor: fireplace lounge under a wooden ceiling, floor-to-ceiling glass towards the pool, and a spiral staircase up to the gallery loft.

Bedroom I

Bedroom I

Double bed, oak panelling, reading lights and soft sheepskin underfoot.

Bedroom II

Bedroom II

Calm tones, blackout velvet curtains and garden-side windows.

The Gallery Loft

The Gallery Loft

A private top-floor hideaway with its own double bed.

Private beach on the Vrbas river

The River

The beach on the Vrbas

Steps lead from the garden straight down to the river beach. Along the bank the water is shallow, clear and gentle - perfect for small children. Swimmers head for the deeper mid-river current, and twenty metres upstream a run of small rapids gives the best natural massage in Bosnia. In the evening, take a seat on the riverside lounge set and watch rafts drift past.

On the Water & Beyond

World-championship waters at your doorstep

The villa sits just a few kilometres downstream from the course of the World Rafting Championship - commercial rafting tours pass directly in front of the house.

Rafting

Ride the same canyon that hosted the World Championship. Tours pass the villa daily in season.

SUP & Kayak

Paddle the calm emerald stretch in front of your beach, or explore further by boat.

Fishing

The Vrbas is famous among fly-fishers - cast a line without leaving the property.

Hiking & Biking

Forest trails, river springs and a thermal spa centre all within easy reach.

Location

Peaceful Karanovac, minutes from Banja Luka

  • Riverside restaurantTraditional cuisine a short walk away - delivery to the villa available
  • Banja Luka centre≈ 10 minutes by car
  • Thermal spaHot-spring wellness centre nearby
  • Rafting startWorld Championship course a few km upstream
  • Peace & quietNo bars, no noise - only the sound of the river

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