There are three types of accommodations tourists can choose from when arranging their holiday in Bulgaria – book a hotel room, rent a private apartment or rent a villa. Increasingly, private villas have become the preferred option for a number of tourists, and understandably so. Renting a villa comes as close as possible to having a home away from home – with all the conveniences of privacy, a garden, multiple rooms, and verandas. The villas are also in more quaint places, a few kilometers from the main resorts with excellent opportunity for rest and relaxations while preserving proximity to the services available at the resorts.
Kosharitza is a case in point. Kosharitza is a village, about 5 km away from the major beach resort Sunny Beach. Sunny Beach features dozens of hotels and condo buildings, bars and restaurants, coffee shops and discos, and, yes, noise. In comparison, Kosharitza is slightly elevated on a hill with spectacular views of the bay of Sunny Beach. Getting from there to Sunny Beach takes less than 10 minutes, yet one can experience the fresh air of the mountain along with the summer breeze. There are a number of private houses and villas available for rent.
Other examples: in Aprilci at the foothills of the Central Balkan mountains, around the picturesque old capital of Bulgaria Veliko Turnovo, around the ski resort of Bansko, as well as in numerous small villages around the country such as Glavatarci, Petrevene, and Osenovo.
Private villas are also a great deal. The multiple number of rooms in the villas can provide accommodation for large parties. Take for example one villa in the village of Petrevene that has been rented out for a few years. This house with solid stone walls has been completely restored from its 120 year history. With all modern conveniences, the three bedrooms of the house can easily accommodate three families. The large backyard features beautiful landscaping, a fish pond, an old barn, and a large lawn. The spacious veranda has a dinner table that sits 12. A gas/wood fired barbeque is available to the guests. The fireplace inside the house spreads warmth. From Petrevene, which is only an hour away from the capital Sofia, one can visit several caves, eco-trails, monasteries and towns with restored old centers such as Lovetch. And, the villa is available for 150 euro (200 USD) per week.
You can explore the great variety of private villas available for rent throughout Bulgaria at: Villas Bulgaria (or ???? if you want to practice your Cyrillic).
