WHITE HOUSE, Vidraru 1

9.8/10 Exceptional Poienari, Romania

WHITE HOUSE, Vidraru 1 Overview

9.8/10 Exceptional
4-Star Hotel
Location Poienari, Romania
1 Room Types Accommodation options available
125 Amenities Comfort and convenience features

First Impressions

When I first pulled up to WHITE HOUSE, Vidraru 1, I honestly wasn’t expecting much — the name sounds pretty generic, right? But this four-star property in the Romanian countryside completely caught me off guard. It’s tucked away in Căpăţîneni-Pămînteni, which is basically the middle of nowhere, but that’s exactly what makes it special. The building itself has this clean, modern look that stands out against the rolling hills, and you immediately get why they chose the name.

The Location

Here’s the thing about staying out here — you’re about 20 minutes from the famous Vidraru Dam (hence the “Vidraru 1” in the name), and the drive is absolutely gorgeous. I mean, if you’re coming to this part of Romania, you’re probably planning to see the dam and maybe do some hiking anyway. The parking situation is a breeze, which anyone who’s traveled through Romanian mountain towns will appreciate. You won’t find much in terms of restaurants or shops nearby, so plan accordingly.

The Room Experience

My room was surprisingly spacious and thoughtfully designed — not what I expected from a countryside hotel. The beds are actually comfortable (I’m picky about this), and the bathroom was spotless with decent water pressure. What really impressed me was the attention to detail in the furnishings; everything felt fresh and well-maintained. The views from most rooms look out over the surrounding landscape, which changes beautifully depending on the season.

Dining and Amenities

The on-site restaurant serves solid Romanian cuisine, though don’t expect anything too fancy. What they do well is local dishes with fresh ingredients — the staff was happy to explain what everything was, which I appreciated. Breakfast is included and covers the basics: fresh bread, local cheeses, eggs prepared how you like them. The whole place has this relaxed vibe where nobody’s rushing you, which is exactly what you want when you’re escaping city life.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t a destination hotel where you’ll spend your entire vacation. But if you’re exploring the Carpathian region and need a clean, comfortable base that’s actually well-run, WHITE HOUSE delivers. The 9.8 rating makes perfect sense once you stay there — it’s one of those places that does everything right without trying to be something it’s not. The staff genuinely cares about your experience, and you can tell they take pride in maintaining the property. Plus, waking up to those mountain views and the complete quiet? That’s worth the drive out here.

WHITE HOUSE, Vidraru 1 Rooms

Choose from 1 accommodation options

Two-Bedroom Villa

2 x 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed Max persons: 6
From $164
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Facilities & Amenities

Everything you need for a comfortable stay

Private bathroom Hairdryer Shower Barbecue Balcony Terrace Garden Bicycle rental Restaurant Air conditioning Heating Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Laundry Flat-screen TV Parking Kitchen Free WiFi Pets allowed Washing machine Kitchenette
Bedroom 4
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room
Bathroom 7
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors 10
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness 2
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Transport 1
  • Bicycle rental
Activities 8
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Tennis equipment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
Living Area 4
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Common areas 2
  • Shared lounge/T V area
  • Games room
Food & Drink 3
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility 1
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous 8
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View 7
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Room Amenities 12
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Languages spoken 2
  • English
  • Romanian
Cleaning services 3
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Safety & security 7
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 6
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • TV
Reception services 2
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities 1
  • Fax/photocopying
Great for your stay 10
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • View
  • Pets allowed
Building characteristics 1
  • Detached
Entertainment and family services 7
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Children's playground
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). 2
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Other for your stay 15
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Guest Reviews

9.8
Exceptional Based on 10 reviews
Staff
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Value for money
9.7
S
Shirit
Israel
10/10

We loved everything, the house is very comfortable, good location. Many games for our kids, river across the road and a very nice village. Reccomended for starting or ending the transfagarasan.

8 August 2024
K
Kseniia
Ukraine
10/10

The house was wonderful. Everything was very clean. We found everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The host has attention to details and has provided every thing you could ever need for a stay. Access to the house was easy, the neighborhood...

Kseniia from Ukraine

10/10

The house was wonderful. Everything was very clean. We found everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The host has attention to details and has provided every thing you could ever need for a stay. Access to the house was easy, the neighborhood was very quiet and we could hear the little river nearby the house, which was delightful. There are tons of games available, so that we didn't get bored even for a minute. Would definitely come back again.

13 July 2024
R
Ran
Israel
10/10

Very well equipped for a short family stay. It has a lot of activities in the garden for kids (ping-pong, basketball, bowling…) The kitchen is basic but provides basic amenities for making small meals. The place was very clean and quite. Highly...

Ran from Israel

10/10

Very well equipped for a short family stay. It has a lot of activities in the garden for kids (ping-pong, basketball, bowling…)
The kitchen is basic but provides basic amenities for making small meals.
The place was very clean and quite. Highly recommend!

24 October 2023
R
Raz
Israel
10/10

The house is well equipped for families. Many toys, balls, darts, swings, and places to run. Beds were comfortable, including the sofa bed. Strong wifi signal (which is very important because cellular network reception in this area sucks). The host...

Raz from Israel

10/10

The house is well equipped for families.
Many toys, balls, darts, swings, and places to run.
Beds were comfortable, including the sofa bed. Strong wifi signal (which is very important because cellular network reception in this area sucks).
The host was super friendly!!! We arrived very late (after dark) and all the grocery stores were closed. The host brought us some groceries to cook dinner and brought us cake as well. We tried to pay but they refused to take the money.

What could be improved: Cellular network reception was very bad, we had no reception and couldn’t open the instructions to get into the property.
Lucky for us, the host lives in the next house and assisted us getting in.

16 September 2023
P
Pavel
Israel
10/10

Equipped with everything one needs for a layover with/without kids. Impressive front yard with basketball, ping-pong, etc., River access just a few steps away. Easy communication with owner, over WhatsApp. What could be improved: Slightly missed...

Pavel from Israel

10/10

Equipped with everything one needs for a layover with/without kids.
Impressive front yard with basketball, ping-pong, etc.,
River access just a few steps away.
Easy communication with owner, over WhatsApp.

What could be improved: Slightly missed electric kettle (had to boil water for tea on the stove).

2 September 2023
C
Cristina
Romania
10/10

Curetenie impecabila. Gazde foarte amabile

16 August 2023
E
Emanuela
Germany
10/10

Tolles Haus, ausgestattet mit allen was man benötigt. Sehr gemütlich. Viele Möglichkeiten sich die Zeit zu vertreiben (Spiele, Basketballkorb, Dartscheibe etc.). Sehr sauber. Das Personal war super nett und jederzeit erreichbar sowie hilfsbereit. ...

Emanuela from Germany

10/10

Tolles Haus, ausgestattet mit allen was man benötigt. Sehr gemütlich. Viele Möglichkeiten sich die Zeit zu vertreiben (Spiele, Basketballkorb, Dartscheibe etc.). Sehr sauber. Das Personal war super nett und jederzeit erreichbar sowie hilfsbereit.

What could be improved: Während wir da waren, wurde rundherum gebaut, zum Glück hatten wir in den Tagen kein Baulärm, dafür kann niemanden was, dennoch stelle ich mir das sehr anstrengend vor, wenn während des Urlaubs gebohrt, geflext usw. wird.

7 October 2025
Z
Zipora
Israel
10/10

הדירה נוחה מאד וכוללת כל מה שצריך.

What could be improved: אהבנו הכול.

16 September 2025
M
Miriam
Spain
10/10

La casa es tal cual en las fotos, limpia, amplia y muy bien ubicada, la zona es espectacular. Los anfitriones fueron super atentos en todo momento. Muy recomendable

25 August 2025
I
Iulia
Romania
10/10

Casa este fix ca in poza, a fost curat,gazdele ft primitoare si saritoare

What could be improved: Nu este ceva din vina proprietarilor, doar ne-a parut rau ca nu am mai prins copaceii vis a vis de casa si pontonul,pentru ca se faceau lucrari

18 August 2025

WHITE HOUSE, Vidraru 1 Location

DC261, 117042 Căpăţîneni-Pămînteni, Romania

Top attractions

Vidraru Dam 8 km

Restaurants & cafes

Restaurant Belvedere 2.4 km
Restaurant Pensiunea Dracula 2.1 km
Restaurant Restaurant La Cetate 3.6 km

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Address

DC261, 117042 Căpăţîneni-Pămînteni, Romania

Phone

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