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About Villa Sandrina — Bilje, Baranja

About Villa Sandrina

A family guesthouse with 40 years of warm hospitality in the heart of Baranja.

Villa Sandrina — Family Guesthouse, Bilje, Baranja
1984 Founded
Our Story

The Pavlović Family Welcomes You Since 1984

Villa Sandrina is a family guesthouse nestled in Bilje — a peaceful village on the edge of Kopački Rit Nature Park in Baranja, Croatia. Sandra and Željko Pavlović have been welcoming guests through their doors since 1984, creating a warm and authentic home for travellers from all over the world.

What makes Villa Sandrina special is its honest, personal approach: no corporate hotels, no anonymous check-ins — just a family who genuinely cares about every guest. Homemade food prepared with local Baranja ingredients, heartfelt recommendations for the best walks, wine tastings, and hidden spots, and a peaceful rural setting just 7 km from Osijek.

The villa also hosts private events and gatherings of up to 25 people, with traditional catering, outdoor barbecue facilities, and a relaxed garden atmosphere perfect for celebrations, reunions, and corporate retreats in nature.

40+
Years of Hospitality
9.0
Booking.com Score
3
Room Types
4.6
km from Kopački Rit
25
Event Capacity
1984
Year Established
Villa Sandrina — garden and terrace, Bilje
Location & Nature

On the Edge of Kopački Rit

Bilje sits at the confluence of the Drava and Danube rivers, at the gateway to Kopački Rit — one of Europe's largest and best-preserved wetland nature parks, home to over 290 bird species, deer, wild boar, and rare black storks.

Villa Sandrina is perfectly positioned as a base for exploring this remarkable region. Cycle the international "Panonski put mira" (Pannonian Peace Path) or the famous Danube Cycling Route; explore Osijek's baroque Tvrđa fortress; taste award-winning wines on the Baranja Wine Road; or simply breathe the silence of the Slavonian countryside.

  • 4 km from Kopački Rit entrance
  • 7 km from Osijek city centre & airport
  • International cycling routes at doorstep
  • Baranja Wine Road — 10–20 km
  • Guided bird-watching tours available
  • Fishing & boating on local waterways
The Villa

A Glimpse of Villa Sandrina

Villa Sandrina exterior
Villa Sandrina garden
Villa Sandrina outdoor area
Villa Sandrina — front view
Villa Sandrina — terrace
Villa Sandrina — garden and greenery
Our Values

What We Stand For

Eco-Friendly

We run in harmony with nature — minimal waste, local produce, and respect for the Kopački Rit ecosystem surrounding us.

Homemade Cuisine

Fresh, seasonal ingredients from Baranja. Traditional recipes passed down through generations. No ready-made industrial food.

Personal Touch

Every guest is individual. We offer personal advice, custom excursion tips, and a genuine home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Clean & Safe

High hygiene standards maintained throughout. Quiet, safe environment ideal for families, couples, and solo travellers.

Pet Friendly

We love animals. Pets are always welcome at Villa Sandrina — at no extra charge, in all room types.

Events & Groups

Private events for up to 25 people: barbecues, family gatherings, corporate retreats. Traditional catering available.

Zašto baš mi?

Zašto odabrati Villу Sandrinu

Biramo kvalitetu, a ne kvantitetu. Svaki gost dobiva punu pažnju i domaću ugodu.

Netaknuta priroda

Na rubu smo Parka prirode Kopački rit — jednog od najvećih močvarnih ekosustava u Europi, staništa 300+ vrsta ptica.

Obiteljska toplina

Sandra i Željko Pavlović primaju vas od 1984. s iskrenom gostoprimljivošću koja se pamti. Nismo hotel — smo domačini.

Baranjska kuhinja

Doručak s kulen-baranom, jajima i domaćim džemovima. Večera: perkelt, gulaš i riba iz Kopačkog rita po starim receptima.

Idealna pozicija

Kopački rit 4,6 km · Osijek 7 km · Tvrđa 7 km · Pejačevićev dvorac 11 km. Sve slavonske atrakcije na dlanu.

Vino i gastronomija

U srcu smo slavonske vinske regije. Organiziramo degustacije lokalnih vina i ture do okolnih vinarija i etno-sela.

Ocjena 9/10 na Booking.com

Gosti nas ocjenjuju izuzetno visokim ocjenama za čistoću, lokaciju i ljubaznost osoblja. Dođite i sami uvjerite se!

Rezervirajte danas

Vaš odmor u Baranji čeka vas

Rezervirajte svoju sobu u Villi Sandrini i doživite pravu baranjsku gostoprimljivost — domaća hrana, mir i priroda Kopačkog rita na dohvat ruke.

Kontaktirajte nas

+385 98 288 407 info@villa-sandrina.com Poruka na WhatsApp
Check-in: 11:30–21:00 · Check-out: 06:00–10:00