SPA Villa Krasi
A private mountain home five kilometres from Blagoevgrad — with a sauna, jacuzzi and wood fireplace, and open views to the Rila and Pirin ranges.
- The entire villa is yours
- 187 m² · 3 bedrooms
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Wood fireplace
- Rila and Pirin views
- Pet-friendly
Amenities
The whole house is yours — 187 m², three bedrooms and everything in them, set in a quiet garden with the mountains on every side.
Restore
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Spa relaxation area
Gather
- Three bedrooms
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Full kitchen
- Dining area
- Living room with TV
- Washing machine
Breathe
- Terrace
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Outdoor dining
- Private parking
- Rila and Pirin views
Play
- Children's playground (trampoline, swings)
- Board games
- Home gym
- Games room
- Chapel
Gallery
Fifteen spaces — from the sauna to the chapel — so you know exactly what you are booking before you arrive.
The Region
The villa sits in the southwest corner of Bulgaria, where the Rila and Pirin mountains meet. Most of the region's best-known sites are within an hour's drive, which makes the house a practical base for day trips as well as a place to come back to. A car is the easiest way to reach them.
Rila Monastery
The largest and most visited monastery in Bulgaria, founded in the 10th century and listed by UNESCO. Its painted galleries and mountain courtyard are worth half a day.
Seven Rila Lakes
A chain of glacial lakes high in the Rila mountains, reached by chairlift and then on foot. Best from late June to September, once the snow has cleared.
Pirin National Park
A UNESCO-listed alpine park of granite peaks, glacial lakes and old-growth forest. Vihren, the second-highest peak in the country, is the main draw for hikers.
Bansko Ski Resort
Bulgaria's main ski resort, with a gondola and runs for every level through the winter. In summer the same slopes become hiking and mountain-bike trails.
Sandanski & Melnik
Sandanski is a spa town known for its mild climate and mineral springs. Nearby Melnik, the smallest town in the country, sits among sandstone pyramids and is famous for its red wine.
Rupite & Heraclea Sintica
The site of Baba Vanga's church and the ruins of Heraclea Sintica, a Roman town. Warm mineral springs run through the area.
Closer to home
Blagoevgrad itself is about ten minutes away, so everyday things are close even though the villa feels secluded.
- Blagoevgrad centre — 6 km
- Regional Historic Museum — 7 km
- Park Bachinovo — 10 km
- Restaurants in town (Verde, Pizza Napoli) — 7 km
- Byalo Pole train station — 3 km
The Host
Villa Krasi was built by Vasil Angelov, who spent years living and working in the United States and the Netherlands before coming home to the mountains above Blagoevgrad. He built the house on family land, with the idea of a place that could hold three generations at once — a sauna and fireplace for the adults, a trampoline and swings for the children, and quiet enough that everyone sleeps well. He still hosts every stay himself, and he speaks English as easily as Bulgarian.
Renting directly from Vasil is not the same as booking an anonymous listing. He answers his own messages, meets guests when they arrive, and knows the region well enough to say which trail is worth the drive and which restaurant in Melnik to call ahead. Years abroad taught him what international guests expect, and the house was built around it. If something is needed during your stay, you talk to the person who owns the place.
“New, clean, cozy villa with excellent facilities such as the sauna — you do not find one very often in vacation homes. Vasil was one of the most welcoming hosts we have ever had!” Airbnb guest — March 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can we bring our pet?
Yes. Pets are welcome at no extra charge.
How many guests can stay?
The villa sleeps up to 8 guests across 3 bedrooms.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00, check-out is until 10:30.
How far is the villa from Blagoevgrad?
The villa is 6 km from the centre of Blagoevgrad, about a 10-minute drive.
How do we get there, and is there parking?
A car is the easiest way to reach the villa. Free private parking is available on site.
What does a stay cost?
Details to be confirmed.
Availability & Booking
Calendar synced with Booking.com and Airbnb.
Location
5 km from Blagoevgrad, at the foot of the Rila and Pirin ranges. The road is paved all the way.
| Sofia Airport (SOF) | 1 h 30 min |
| Plovdiv | 2 h 15 min |
| Thessaloniki Airport (SKG) | 2 h 30 min |