Kikinda peace oaza

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Wonderful
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Wonderful
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : I came here to Kikinda to have a look at the Long-eared Owls that the town is famous for (Nov to Feb)- best time to visit in any year is early January. By late January the owls are heading north to breed. This house was wonderful for my stay - mainly because the hosts made me feel part of their family, and as an American, I got to experience Serbian culture. (The mom is a professor of food technology and works with handicapped kids teaching them to cook; and the dad runs a software company - so this family is high end). I learned so much - and hopefully they learned something of America/Americans too. Anyway, the house I rented is spacious with ample heat - I was never cold. The kitchen was fine for my needs: gas and electric stove; large refrigerator; large dining area. I would say this residence could handle a family of five easily; or three adults (as there are effectively three bedrooms). The town square with the owls is about a ten-twelve minute walk easy to navigate. There is a small shop across the street to purchase water (you'll need it - see below), and about a ten minute drive are a few large supermarket type places. I'd stay here again just to experience Serbian culture from a warm, welcoming family - that experience is priceless...and hot water, internet, heat - all the basics you need for a good stay are 100% fine. As a bonus if you have a car there is a national park nearby, and the family knows local contacts who can take you on the back roads in the area to find cranes, diurnal raptors etc.
  : OK anywhere (any hotel or private residence) you stay in Kikinda you cannot drink the water: it smells (just run any tap)...and taking a shower is less than a fun experience (again water smells) - unfortunately the surrounding area is an oil/gas extraction zone + agriculture: the water is severely affected by these industries. Locals do not drink the water on an extended basis (they may use it to make coffee/tea). Unfortunately no matter where you stay in Kikinda - everyone has this problem. You'll be buying bottled water (available in plastic gallons to pints). Also, the shower in all residences is old style: a rubber line from the spout in the tub to use as a hand shower. So yes there is a bath tub and a "holder" for the shower head...but not the same as taking a shower with a fixed overhead. Again, this seems to be standard in Serbia - so when doing your research ask about this. Overall as a private residence with space - this is about the best you can get in Kikinda for multiple people at one place.