About this property

Spacious Holiday Home in Arefu: Casa Memoriala George Stephanescu offers a spacious holiday home in Arefu, Romania. The property features five bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring ample space for all guests. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and tennis court. The outdoor seating area provides a relaxing space, while free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Living: The holiday home includes a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace. Additional amenities include a dining area, barbecue, and outdoor furniture. Local Attractions: Vidraru Dam is 7 km away, Cozia AquaPark 46 km, and Sibiu International Airport 116 km from the property. Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby trails.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

  • Free parking available on-site


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Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ilinca Stefanescu-Neagu& Alexandru Neagu

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Ilinca Stefanescu-Neagu& Alexandru Neagu
Our house is located at 23 km from Curtea de Arges on the road Transfagarasan (DN7C) in the village called Capataneni. Our manor is the Memorial House of George Stephanescu my great-grandfather who was the founder of the Romanian Opera, it was build on 1873 in a Swiss style, in collaboration with an Italian builder and was reconditioned and arranged by the arhitect Victor Stephanescu the eldest son of the G.Step. We have 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one extra toilet, fully eqquiped kitchen and storeroom and 10,000sqm of garden with slide and trampoline, perfect for 4 family's with children. The manor has been restored, is a place full of history and memories, it feels like going back to the years 1890 to 1940, it has all the origins furniture which gives it a unique touch, you will discover the history of the romanian Opera founded by G.Stephanescu his careear as composer, canto teacher of some famous artists and opera conductor. In the back of the yard you have some stairs who let you discover the beautiful view of the attic specially at sunset. It's a perfect place for discovering a part of the Romanian history, close to touristic attractions, for hikers, but also relax for week.
Welcome to our house!!! You can contact owners for any kind of issues (problems with equipment in the house, advice for attractions to visit...). In the garden we have fruits and organic vegetables, we offer you the "tuica". Possibility of buying organic product, milk, cheese, eggs, fresh trouts and fresh strawberries. Sometimes the owners can be there during your stay.
The manor is situated near Curtea de Arges, surrounded by mid-high mountains in the village of Capataneni at 3 km from Cetatea Poenari wich is the castle of Vlad Tepes you can join it by climbing the stairs, at 8 Km you have also Barajul Vidraru and 53 Km is Balea Lac which is famous spot for hiking and climbing. Many attractions to be seen or visited around: Manastirea Curtea de Arges (23 km) Biserica Domneasca Curtea de Arges (23 km) Cetatea Poenari - Vlad Tepes (4 km) Barajul Vidraru (8 km) Balea Lac (53 km)
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian

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House rules

Casa Memoriala George Stephanescu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:30 to 21:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Casa Memoriala George Stephanescu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.