We spent a lovely week at Casa Lopo. It is an ideal place for people who want to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. The house itself and the yard are very carefully prepared and equipped. Delicious meals are available if someone is willing. The place is pet-friendly so you can take dogs with you, our dogs really liked the yard. With a car from Vale you can quickly get to many interesting places, Transalpina and the Transfagarasan route are nearby.
It is good to take a stick for hiking. There are many stray dogs, they are not hostile but a stick is a sign for them that they should not approach. We did not come across any bears, apparently the best way to avoid bears is simply to behave loudly or to have a bell attached to your backpack. Before hiking, it is best to ask the locals which trails are safe.
A wonderful place in a beautiful and interesting area. Worth visiting.
(★★★★★ for Casa Lopo on Google)

Our comment: I'm glad you enjoyed it. However, there is a misunderstanding about the dogs: although some of them run around freely, they are not strays. Each has an owner and belongs to a yard, while the dogs in the mountain meadows are guarding the sheep. There are also no particularly unsafe hiking trails. We will provide you with the best map for hikes in the surrounding area.

The original in polish:
Spędziliśmy w Casa Lopo przemiły tydzień. Jest to idealne miejsce dla osób, które chcą odpocząć od miejskiego zgiełku. Sam dom i podwórko bardzo starannie przygotowane i wyposażone. Dostępne jest smaczne wyżywienie jeśli ktoś jest chętny. Miejsce przyjazne jest dla zwierząt więc można zabrać ze soba psy, nasze psiaki bardzo polubiły podwórko. Dysponując samochodem z Vale można szybko dojechać do wielu ciekawych miejsc, Transalpina i trasa Transfogarska jest niedaleko.
Na piesze wycieczki dobrze zabrać kija, sporo jest bezpańskich psów, nie są one wrogo nastawione ale kij jest dla nich znakiem, że mają się nie zbliżać. Na niedźwiedzie nie natrafiliśmy, ponoć najlepszym sposobem na unikanie niedźwiedzi jest po proste głośne zachowanie lub dzwonek przywieszony do plecaka. Przed pieszymi wędrówkami najlepiej zapytać miejscowych, które szlaki są bezpieczne.
Wspaniałe miejsce w pięknej i ciekawej okolicy. Warto odwiedzić.

Casa Lopo in Vale is a little corner of paradise. The house has been lovingly and carefully renovated, it is beautiful and cozy and is equipped with everything you need to live. The house and garden have been designed with taste and a love of preserving the historical heritage. Vale, like most villages in the region, is very original and the landscape is lovely.
Landlord Werner K. is very hospitable and always takes care of everything immediately in a very helpful and discreet manner.
When asked, he is happy to tell us about the country and its people, which we really enjoyed. We highly recommend Casa Lopo.
(★★★★★ for Casa Lopo on HomeAway / VRBO)

We had a great time in Vale. Casa Pelu was a wonderful home for us. Everything was very clean and tidy and lovingly prepared and cared for. Contact very reliable and helpful.
(★★★★★ for Casa Pelu on Google)

Great stay in a remote location.
Our week at Casa Nicu was just what we had hoped for. This is a slightly rustic unit but is clean and has everything you need. Some of their other units are more modern but don’t have some of the character this one does.
Werner was excellent at communicating all along and was waiting at our arrival. If we needed anything someone was there in minutes but they never intruded. My one suggestion was a couple of comfortable chairs to sit in for the evening and a few minutes later we had a couple of loungers that made it much more comfortable.
If you’re looking for a 5 star hotel experience keep looking but if you like quiet rustic check this out.
(★★★★★ for Casa Nicu on VRBO/HomeAway & Google)

Great place with homey feeling. We enjoyed our stay.
(★★★★★ for Casa Zollo on Airbnb).

Pleasant and quiet location. The accommodation itself is very good quality and well equipped. We did not miss anything. There are plenty of places to explore nearby for nature lovers, but also history and architecture. We will definitely come back to Transylvania.
The last 50 meters of the road to the accommodation is not paved. In freezing and dry weather this is not a problem, This one can be when it rains. At the exit from this road to the main road the visibility is poor, you need to be careful.
(★★★★★ for Casa Zollo on Booking.com).

Original: Příjemná a klidná lokalita. Samotné ubytování velmi kvalitní a dobře vybavené. Nic nám nechybělo. V okolí je spousta míst k objevování pro milovníky přírody, ale i historie a architektury. Do Sedmihradska se určitě ještě vrátíme.Posledních 50 metrů cesty k ubytování není zpevněná komunikace. Za mrazu a sucha to není problém. Ten může být za deště. U výjezdu z této komunikace na hlavní silnici jsou horší rozhledové poměry, je potřeba dávat si pozor.

We stayed at Casa Crina at the end of September and felt very comfortable with five couples. We also had the small neighboring building and could have easily taken another couple with us.The house is very pleasantly designed and the kitchen is spacious. Even in bad weather, it's a great place to stay and light the fireplace. The house is technically well equipped and we were even surprised by the fast internet connection (100 MBit).
We were served a very good breakfast (made to order) in the morning and were also able to get good homemade regional dishes in the evening. We felt well looked after by the host and especially enjoyed having breakfast on the terrace in the morning. In the evenings we sat around the barbecue or a few meters away by a fire pit. The house and garden were well looked after and we also enjoyed the home-made schnapps in the evening. The meals we ordered were - at the end of the 7 days - surprisingly cheap.
The nature in the surrounding area and of course in the Carpathians is very pristine and appears almost unspoiled in parts. It's fun to watch the animals and go for long walks. Of course, Sibiu is well worth seeing and we were very impressed by the church castles and other excursion destinations.
We had a very nice time there!
(★★★★★ for Casa Crina and Casa Pelu on Google)

Good location, amazing landscape, peace and relaxation, kind and welcoming hosts, well-equipped and clean accommodation.
(★★★★★ for Casa Zollo II on Google)

I have been to Vila Crina twice with a group of 8 people, and we really enjoyed it. Additionally, we had a great experience with Mr. Werner and Mr. Sorin; both were very kind and hospitable.
(★★★★★ for Casa Crina on Google)

We enjoyed every moment at Casa Pelu. The house was clean, organized and spacious, and the energy welcoming. We had everything we needed and even a gift of honey made by the locals.
As for the warmth, everything went perfectly. The room heat was set from the thermostat and the hot water was plentiful, no problems.The top terrace where you can see the hill with the church conquered us! It's the perfect place for dinner/breakfast, it's the first to get sunlight and the last where we enjoyed the sunshine. The garden was lovely and full of life, as were the surroundings. Relaxation in full swing for both us and our puppy.
The recommendations in the house manual were very helpful. They directed us to go to the local market, to the clean water source and even to some nice places in the area (in nature). Werner was available for any questions, communicative, a welcoming host.
(★★★★★ on Google)

This is a lovely place to stay with plenty of room for our family with kids and grandparents. Werner is on top of communication and Nicu met us promptly with the key to let us in and show us around. The house is spotless and comfortable with everything you need - fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, towels and linen etc. The village and surroundings are quiet and peaceful with walks up into the hills and forest.
I wholeheartedly recommend staying at Casa Zollo.
(★★★★★ on Airbnb)

A cozy stay with the atmosphere of the local rural houses. The owner is very polite and helpful in all belongings! Thank you!
(★★★★★ for Casa Nicu on Airbnb)

Casa Lopo is clean, quiet and the perfect place to take in Vale while being centrally located to key attractions. My wife and I stayed a few days in the cottage while we traveled around Romania to our bucket list sites.
Don't pass ordering the food services available. Portions are large, delivered hot and fresh, and not expensive. Adriana (the cook) provided the best meals we ate while in Romania. Far better than the some of the top-rated restaurants in Bucharest, Deva and Turda. Definitely recommend the sausage w/braised cabbage and potato salad. If you partake in alcoholic beverages, be sure to order the local blueberry schnapps from Nicu. It was outstanding!
All utilities worked impeccably (internet/wi-fi, electricity, gas/hot water). We would definitely stay at Casa Lopo again if in Romania.
(★★★★★ on Tripadvisor & Google)

Great rural retreat! The property is in the small village of Vale in the Transylvanian foothills. It is a perfect place to escape and experience country living while still having the comfort of a very clean, fully equipped and quiet spot. Werner and Nicu were excellent hosts. I loved my two week stay here.(★★★★★ for Casa Nicu on VRBO/HomeAway)

Perfect holiday! Lovely rural location for visiting the beautiful city of Sibiu and the surrounding villages. The host will meet you at the airport which is a lovely welcome. The accommodation is well equipped, the kitchen has a wonderful selection of herbs and spices! The breakfasts and evening meals served on request are delicious - generous helpings of traditional Romanian recipes from locally sourced food. There is a spacious garden area with barbecue and fire pit, swing and trampoline (and some very friendly cats!)
(★★★★★ for studio Casa Zollo II on Booking.com)

We had a great stay at Casa Crina. A lovely house in a peaceful location with absolutely everything we needed. Werner was a fantastic host. I would highly recommend Casa Crina.(★★★★★ for Casa Crina on Google)

We really liked the cottage, the way it was renovated, with care for old and comfort. The courtyard, back garden and the terrace were perfect to sped a lot of outdoor time. There were all the necessary kitchen items, appliances, spices and other supplies (oil, sugar, tea etc.). The internet connection worked just fine, my husband could work couple of days over here.We communicated good with the very kind host, helpful and open for suggestions.The accommodation is close to Sibiu and other nice villages such as Sibiel, Fantanele, Gura Raului etc.InVale are also many paths to follow and see the village from top of the hill. Like other beautiful villages in Romania, Vale could have won a lot if the authentic style had been preserved.I highly recommend this cottage for those who seek authentic experience (even complete one - optional services available, meals, fresh products from village etc) close to nature and outdoor activities.(★★★★★ for Casa Lopo on Google)

Had a lovely stay at Casa Nicu located in the quaint village of Vale. It is a super cozy 2 room stay with a nice court yard, perfect for not just going out everyday but also spending a day inside drinking wine & reading with the wood stove roaring.The AirBnB was clean on our arrival & amenities as promised. More than enough kitchen utensils & spices than you could realistically want in an AirBnB. Communication with Werner was great and prepared us for nearby area and Vale itself. During the stay itself we were in closer contact with Nicu who was very responsive in answering any questions we had.At Casa Nicu you also have the option of booking/buying a few amenities such as renting a car, buying local produce, breakfast/lunch/dinner (vegetarian friendly) made by Adriana whom lives in Vale. I would very highly recommend trying the food & produce! If you have a drivers license would highly recommend renting a car since by public transport and/or taxi it is hard to get around. We knew this and thus it was no problem for us. Transylvania in general is beautiful with an seemingly infinite amount of hiking trails make use of it!All in all I'd easily recommend staying here!(★★★★★ on Airbnb)

This place is amazing and it has everything you need for a long stay. The house is very nice placed and it is very spacious. We spend the new year’s eve there and we had everything we needed to make our own food, the kitchen is fully equipped. The rooms are spacious and have nice details as plants. The host was very nice and we communicated well. We will for sure return here soon.(★★★★★ for Casa Zollo on Airbnb)