With their heartfelt hospitality and prime location on the popular Baranja wine road, it’s no wonder they’ve earned top scores – a perfect 5.0 on Google and 10/10 on Booking.com!

Remember the old scenes from the Adriatic coast, with the smiling ladies and grandmas proudly holding their “Zimmer frei” signs up? Back then, the handwritten boards promised a warm family welcome and a genuine connection with your hosts – people who quickly became your friends. Over time, though, the authentic spirit faded as the original coastal grandmas were outnumbered by a new generation of property owners whose only link to their vacation homes is a title deed.

That’s precisely why the Croatian National Tourist Board and the Ministry of Tourism and Sport launched their new project “Your Host – Local Host”, to highlight the rare gems who still offer guests an authentic, personal experience in a sea of private rentals.

Among the selected hosts listed on their website, you’ll find Ondine, a studio in Zmajevac in Baranja, whose owners, the Fuis family, were named Local hosts of the year for Osijek-Baranja County at the 2025 Croatian Tourism Days.

Bernarda and Mario transformed their traditional wine cellar, known locally as a gator, into a cozy tasting room for local wines, brandies, fine distillates, and delicacies, along with a stylish 4-star studio apartment. Yet what truly delights their guests isn’t just the elegant interior, but the hosts themselves. They are always smiling, always waiting with their now-legendary apple and cheese strudels, a shot of homemade rakija for a warm welcome, and happy to have a friendly chat about the wide variety of experiences that Baranja offers.

Find Bernarda and Mario on Facebook – Studio apartman "ONDINE" or simply give them a call at +385 91 955 1908 and enjoy an unforgettable stay in the heart of Baranja.

Written by: Mislav Pavošević