We have a list to make the winter months easier to get through: these warm, cozy mountain houses in Gorski Kotar are ideal for one more winter escape, especially if you have already done your skiing.
Tina KovačićekJanuary 15, 2026
The holidays are over, Dry January is in full swing (I do not know about you, but after writing this piece I decided to take it seriously), and concerts for the year ahead are already written into our new calendars. Making a vision board is also one of the practices I plan to try, and I am already seriously looking into tarot as a form of well-being.
Still, none of that will magically speed up the arrival of spring. Winter is long and it has to be survived somehow. Even if snow and winter activities are not really your thing, sitting somewhere in a holiday house in Gorski Kotar, by the fireplace, imagining how cold it is outside or perhaps not, sounds like a solid plan for getting through grey winter days, with or without snow.
While winter in the city can be exhausting, in Gorski Kotar the cold comes with a bonus: wooden interiors, the crackle of fire, and the feeling that time finally slows down. Warm mountain holiday homes tucked away among forests become ideal places for a reset. Even if you have already done your skiing, you are absolutely allowed to consider one more small winter escape to Gorski Kotar before spring. The list below is for you, and do not let it remain just a daydream.
Address: Hlevci 10 D, 51314 Hlevci, Skrad
The setting is Hlevci. The plot? Rest in the silence of the beautiful forests of Gorski Kotar. In other words, recharging your batteries is guaranteed in this modern villa, which in addition to four bedrooms with king-size beds offers an open-plan living area, separate bathrooms, a space for socializing and watching the snow through glass walls, and a wine cellar for indulgence. Want to hear the best part? At any time of year, you can enjoy an indoor infinity pool here. And yes, two saunas are also part of this heavenly treatment. Do not say you were not warned.
Address: 10a Hlevci, 51314 Hlevci
Two names for one lucky house in Gorski Kotar. Divjake Log Home, also known as Kraljica šume, is located 29 km from Risnjak National Park and, with two bedrooms, a large living room, two bathrooms, a terrace, and a garden, it is a great reason for a winter getaway with friends or a larger family. We also love the fact that the house has a sauna, making winter here pleasantly relaxing and entirely inviting.
Address: Tranki 1, 51314 Ravna Gora
The large panoramic windows of Villa Arka in Ravna Gora are a jewel you will not want to leave during your stay. Add to that spacious accommodation with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a comfortable living room, making it ideal for families and groups. Guests love relaxing in the wellness area, sauna, jacuzzi, and outdoor pool, weather permitting. Wood as the dominant material brings a special warmth and atmosphere.
Address: Lisina 6, 51315 Mrkopalj
Surrounded by tall spruce trees in the heart of Gorski Kotar, Stella is a great choice for a quiet, peaceful, and relaxed weekend in the village of Mrkopalj. Take all those adjectives seriously, because here, embraced by the forest, you will truly rest. Sleeping quarters are upstairs, while downstairs there is a large open-plan living area, making it ideal for a couple or a small family. We can already picture ourselves on that big corner sofa, looking out the window, wrapped in a blanket with a mug of mulled wine.
Address: Požganine 3, Ravna Gora 51314
This wooden beauty in Ravna Gora offers the chance for elegant accommodation in Gorski Kotar. Wood, warmth, and the open horizon you see through the large windows create an idyll worth a weekend trip. The outdoor pool is, of course, used during the summer months, but there is also a sauna and jacuzzi. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a spacious living room on the ground floor.
Address: Razdoljska ulica 39, 51315 Mrkopalj
How could you skip Mrkopalj when you are in Gorski Kotar? Do not even try. Another lovely mountain house awaits you here, offering three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Relaxation is guaranteed with a sauna, jacuzzi, and a sunny terrace that looks spectacular even from the warmth of the interior. Everything you see around you is forest and greenery stretching in every direction.
Address: Mostići 4, 51322 Fužine
A mountain retreat with a lake view, that is Villa Fužine, created for a hedonistic escape for two or with a group. Three bedrooms, a sauna, and a hydromassage tub invite slow mornings and even slower evenings. The terrace, garden, and the quiet of Fužine create a perfect contrast to everyday life. When you feel like an adventure, Risnjak is within reach, but we guarantee you will want to stay inside.
Address: Kupjak, 51313 Kupjak
Freshly renovated, modern, simple yet cozy, the beautiful House 62A in Kupjak is ready for new guests and designed to make winter more enjoyable. Three bedrooms, a spacious living room, and an elegant kitchen create the perfect setting for a cozy winter break, while the pool will have to wait for the summer months. But do not worry, the forest is close, nature is all around you, and you will not feel like leaving the warmth of your blanket anyway.
Address: Razdoljska ulica 67, 51315 Mrkopalj
Koliba Šume pjevaju, and that is exactly how you will feel here, in Mrkopalj is an off-grid escape for those seeking silence, nature, and a return to basics. Without city noise, with 12 V electricity and water from a cistern, this cabin offers an intimate luxury devoted to simplicity. The terrace, garden, and surrounding forest create the perfect backdrop for a digital detox. This is a place you come to disappear, at least for a few days.
Address: Glavičica 15a, 51315 Sunger
Spacious, inviting, and ideal for a winter escape, Forest Home Sunger is a holiday home located in the village of Sunger, within the municipality of Mrkopalj. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay, while the sauna turns each visit into a small wellness ritual. The generous living area invites long evenings by the fireplace with a glass of wine, and views of the dense pine forest surrounding the villa provide a sense of calm and seclusion. Risnjak National Park is approximately thirty kilometers away, but here you’ll find everything you need to forget the outside world.
Address: Muževski kraj 83, Mrkopalj 51315
The charm of Gorski Kotar with a true feeling of a home away from home is the simplest way to describe the experience you might enjoy here. This spacious two-story house accommodates up to eight guests, featuring a fireplace-heated living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and cozy bedrooms with views of the greenery that is Gorski Kotar’s greatest asset. Every detail is designed to slow the pace and create a sense of warmth and relaxation.
Address: Salopek selo 61/c, 47300 Ogulin
A modern villa for a relaxed escape with a view of the town and a private pool sounds good. Two bedrooms, a spacious living room with high ceilings, and glass walls create an ideal setting for slowing down in winter. The pool and hydromassage tub are summer options located in a spacious garden, and believe us, even in winter you will not mind having them there. The interior is warm and inviting, thanks to the predominance of wood, while the fireplace is the star of the house.
Address: Kupjak 84a, 51313 Kupjak
Roza feels like your own private winter wellness corner. A sauna with a view of the surrounding hills, while it is cold outside and you are warm inside, sounds like a winter postcard. Two bedrooms, a terrace, and a seasonal pool are also here, while the interior, filled with wood and rustic details, is exceptionally charming.
Address: Prozor 208a, Croatia, 53220 Otočac
Located a few kilometers from Otočac, right by the Gacka River, the holiday home House Arupium is a peaceful retreat for a winter escape, and this time of year it offers a special kind of magic. Two bedrooms, a terrace, a garden, and a hydromassage tub invite slow evenings under the stars. During the day, explore nature on foot, by bike, or by canoe when weather permits, and in the evening return to the warmth of your private refuge. A perfect balance of adventure and hedonism.
Address: Iševnica 19a, 51301 Brod na Kupi
Zen House in Brod na Kupi is an ideal base for exploring Gorski Kotar and Risnjak National Park. On second thought, it might also be just an ideal base for lying under a blanket with a book and mulled wine. Set in greenery, with a cozy interior for quiet evenings, the house offers simple yet very appealing comfort. Two bedrooms, a pleasant living room, and a fully equipped kitchen create a sense of home, far from all the urban stimuli you want to forget.
Address: Žrnovac 6a, 51311 Zrnovac
A peaceful villa surrounded by greenery, like the previous suggestions, is ideal for a weekend you want to spend in calm and rest. The interior is spacious, and two bedrooms and three bathrooms provide complete comfort. The terrace and garden will be especially dear to you during summer, while in the winter months even the view of them feels like pure magic. Risnjak National Park is nearby, of course, which means that after a mountain walk you return to this refuge.
