I have nothing but superlatives to describe my stay at the Busovina. Much of what I say reiterates the April 19 review, but I shall repeat a few things. The location is wonderful. It is beyond the crowds ’down below’ and is in a lovely and quiet neighborhood with a series of great views. The little church that is a ‘stone's throw’ from the Busovina is a sight and experience of its own—it looks like a little abandoned building until Mass, and then it becomes a very nice experience. Some people have mentioned the steps. There are quite a few to the city and it takes a while to come back up, but as a 64 year old in average shape, I had no problem. The fact that it is a beautiful walk back to the apartment is also to be considered. I should note, finally, that there is a way to take a taxi almost to the Busovina, then walk down a very few steps, but I’m not sure how convenient that is.
The rooms themselves are superior. I stayed in the large upstairs, but I have seen the others; they are all nice. They are well-appointed, clean, and large, while the views are stunning. Meanwhile, the grounds of the Busovina are indeed, something to write home about. A very nice little garden and then covered patio that look out to the city and sea can relax the most jangled of nerves. Keep in mind that there are few rooms and so few guests. This is where I took my breakfast, which by the way was minimalist but was of good quality; it was more than enough for me.
The fact that the garden is an extension of the family home is an important part of the tale. The home and family do not intrude but are a pleasant surprise. Rastko, his wife Slavica, the two sweet dogs, and parrot are all non-intrusive, but it’s fun they are there. And the family is kind, pleasant and as helpful as you can ever imagine. I left a shirt in the closet and the next time Rastko was in Zagreb, he stopped by and dropped it off at my place!
In sum, this is a unique place that is an exceptional experience, especially if you want a pleasant, quiet, and leisurely pace; this is one of the one of the very best places I have known in years, and I tend to use B&Bs when possible. I have no hesitation giving it a top recommendation.
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