Karanovac · Banja Luka · Bosnia & Herzegovina

River Raft VillaPrivate beach on the Vrbas

A luxury riverside retreat for up to two families. Your own beach, pool & jacuzzi — and world-championship rafting waters flowing past your garden gate.

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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 family dinners.

8Guests
3Bedrooms
2Families
6Parking spots
River Raft Villa — living room with pool view

Comfort & Amenities

Everything two families need — and nothing they don't

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.

Fully Fenced

The entire property is enclosed — completely safe for small children and pets.

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

Open-plan ground floor with dining for eight, lounge corner and TV.

The Kitchen

The Kitchen

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

Upstairs Lounge

Upstairs Lounge

Fireplace living room with river view — the spiral staircase leads 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

Your own beach on the Vrbas

Steps lead from the garden straight down to a private 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

Reservations

A family-only retreat. No parties — just the river.

River Raft Villa welcomes families and quiet getaways for up to eight guests. Send us a message and we'll get back to you the same day.

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