Casa Grosu website, run by @EddyON, does a lovely job of turning a guest house page into an atmospheric travel experience. The traditional visuals, warm colors, and personal touch from the hosts help create trust and interest right from the start.
At the same time, a few tweaks could make the visitor journey smoother and the booking path more direct. So, let’s see what stands out and what could be polished 
What’s working well?
The website has plenty of charm and well-thought-out details. Here are the elements that impressed us most:
Atmospheric hero that sells the experience
The main photo with folk musicians in traditional costumes instantly sets the mood. Instead of showing just another guest house, the site presents Casa Grosu as a place with culture, tradition, and character.
It helps visitors feel the atmosphere before they even start reading 
Clear “Two houses, one story” concept
The idea of presenting Casa Grosu and Casa Maria as two separate houses within one shared story works really well.
Each house has its own purpose: Casa Grosu for larger groups of up to 8 guests, and Casa Maria for smaller stays of up to 4 guests. At the same time, the concept keeps them connected and easy to understand:
Detailed house cards
The house cards include almost everything guests need to know: capacity, size, galleries, amenities, bedroom setup, smoking policy, and booking buttons.
This makes the booking decision much easier, as most practical questions are answered right on the page:
Strong reviews from several platforms
The review section is a big trust booster. Reviews from Google, Facebook, Booking.com, and Airbnb, combined with a 5.0 rating, create a very strong impression.
Booking.com and Airbnb reviews are especially valuable, as they usually feel more verified and booking-focused:
Personal message from the hosts
The message from Vlad and Luminița adds warmth and personality to the site.
It reminds visitors that they are booking with real people, not a faceless business. This works especially well for a family-run guest house:
Useful contact options
WhatsApp, phone call, and a contact form give guests several easy ways to reach out.
WhatsApp is especially helpful for international visitors, while the floating call button makes quick contact even easier:
Tourist attractions section
The Store Locator interactive map and local recommendations turn the website into more than just a booking page.
It helps guests imagine the full trip, including activities, nearby places, and experiences around Maramureș:
Warm and consistent visual style
The dark green, cream, ochre, and orange palette fits the wooden houses and natural surroundings really well.
It gives the site a warm, authentic, and welcoming feeling:
What Could Be Improved?
Now let’s look at a few details that could make the visitor journey clearer and more effective:
No booking button on the first screen
The hero section looks beautiful, but it doesn’t include a clear CTA. The only interactive elements are the carousel arrows, so visitors need to scroll before they can take action:
[!note] Recommendation:
Add a visible CTA button to the hero section, such as “Check Availability” or “Book Your Stay.”A secondary button like “View Houses” could also help guide visitors to the house cards.
Headline on the first screen could be more specific
“Welcome to Casa Grosu!” feels friendly, but it doesn’t immediately explain what the place is, where it is, or who it’s for.
The photo creates the mood, but the text should quickly communicate the key facts:
[!note] Recommendation:
Add a short subtitle under the headline, for example: “Traditional wooden houses in the heart of Maramureș • Up to 12 guests • 3-star certified”.This would help visitors understand the offer within the first few seconds
Contact buttons don’t match the main CTA style
The main booking buttons are strong and noticeable, while the WhatsApp and Call Now buttons look softer and less prominent:
Since these are also important conversion points, they should feel visually connected to the main booking CTAs.
[!note] Recommendation:
Use a more consistent button style for all key actions. For example, the same green background as the main CTA, with WhatsApp and phone icons for clarity.
Prices are not visible on the homepage
The menu includes a Rates page, but the homepage doesn’t show even a basic price reference.
Many guests want to understand the price range before exploring the full details, so this could create unnecessary friction.
[!note] Recommendation:
Add a simple price note to each house card, for example: “From €X / night”.This doesn’t replace the full Rates page, but it gives visitors a helpful first reference.
How do Elfsight widgets perform?
Casa Grosu uses 9 Elfsight widgets, and that’s amazing to see! The setup feels thoughtful rather than overloaded, with each widget adding something useful to the guest experience.
Still a few technical tweaks could improve the website performance and here is our breakdown:
Slider
The Slider in the hero section is a great choice for Casa Grosu.
The photos with folk musicians and videos from Casa Grosu and Casa Maria instantly create the right atmosphere and make the first screen more emotional and memorable :sparkles
Website Translator
The floating Website Translator in the right corner of the header is a useful addition for both local and international guests.
It gives visitors an easy way to switch between 7 language options without distracting from the main content:
What could be improved?
- The Website Translator installation code is added twice on the page, which creates unnecessary additional load for the website.
[!note] Recommendation:
Remove the duplicated Website Translator installation code.
- The installation code is currently added at the top of the website, which slightly affects the initial page loading performance.
[!note] Recommendation:
Move the widget installation code lower to the footer. The widget itself will stay in the same visual position on the website.
Weather
The Weather badge is a nice practical touch for a guest house website.
It shows the current temperature at the resort and helps visitors quickly understand the local climate before planning their trip:
What could be improved?
Since the widget is installed in the initial viewport, it slightly affects the PageSpeed score.
Recommendation:
Reinstall the widget using the lazy loading method. This way, the widget will load only after the visitor’s first interaction with the page, such as scrolling or moving the mouse slightly.
Please note:
- The widget will only appear after the first interaction with the site.
- It won’t be indexed by search engines.
To enable lazy loading, replace the current widget code with the following one:
<script src="https://static.elfsight.com/platform/platform.js" async></script> <div class="elfsight-app-WIDGET-ID" data-elfsight-app-lazy="first-activity"></div>
Don’t forget to replace WIDGET-ID with the actual ID of your widget.
This should help improve the PageSpeed score.
Popup
The Popup showing supported online payment options is a smart addition. It answers an important question and helps make the booking process feel clearer and more reliable:
What could be improved?
The installation code is placed quite high on your website, which slightly affect the page loading performance.
[!note] Recommendation:
Move the widget installation code lower to the footer. The widget itself will stay in the same visual position on the website.
Click to Call
The floating Click to Call widget is a helpful contact option.
It displays the phone number together with WhatsApp and Email buttons, making it easier for visitors to choose the most convenient way to get in touch:
What could be improved?
The installation code is placed quite high on your website, which slightly affect the page loading performance.
[!note] Recommendation:
Move the widget installation code lower to the footer. The widget itself will stay in the same visual position on the website.
Photo Gallery
The two Photo Gallery widgets showcase Casa Grosu and Casa Maria nicely, helping visitors explore the houses and picture their future stay:
What could be improved?
- Images don’t have explicit width and height
This issue is related to the image thumbnails and may affect layout stability while the page is loading.
We’ve fixed this with a script added to the Custom JS section on the Style tab of the widget settings:
(function () {
const TARGET_SRC = "https://casagrosu.ro/img/thumbnail-search.png";
function processImg(img) {
if (!img || img.tagName !== "IMG") return;
if (img.dataset.thumbFixed === "1") return;
const src = img.getAttribute("src") || "";
if (src.includes(TARGET_SRC)) {
img.setAttribute("width", "100");
img.setAttribute("height", "100");
img.style.height = "auto";
img.dataset.thumbFixed = "1";
}
}
function scan(root) {
const imgs = root.querySelectorAll?.("img") || [];
imgs.forEach(processImg);
}
scan(document);
const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => {
for (const mutation of mutations) {
for (const node of mutation.addedNodes) {
if (node.nodeType !== 1) continue;
if (node.tagName === "IMG") {
processImg(node);
}
scan(node);
}
}
});
observer.observe(document.body, {
childList: true,
subtree: true,
});
})();
- The watermark logo file is too large
The current watermark logo size is around 1.5 MB, while the recommended size for a watermark image is usually around 50–100 KB.
[!note] Recommendation:
Optimize the watermark logo and upload a lighter version. This will help reduce the widget’s load and improve overall performance.
Store Locator
The Store Locator is just a great fit for the website!
It helps guests explore nearby attractions and activities, making the page feel more like a travel guide, not just a booking site:
What could be improved:
We’ve noticed that the image for the first location is not displayed. This may make the first location feel less complete compared to the others:
[!note] Recommendation:
Try optimizing this image and reuploading it to the widget. This should help it display correctly.
All-in-One Reviews
The All-in-One Reviews widget fits the website very well and adds strong social proof. Showing reviews from Google, Facebook, Airbnb, and Booking.com in one place helps visitors feel more confident before booking.
It also blends nicely with the site’s design and supports the booking decision without feeling too promotional 
Form Builder
The Form Builder works well as a direct contact option for guests who have questions before booking.
It gives visitors a simple way to ask about availability, payment, check-in details, or special requests.
What could be improved?
The form includes both “First name” and “Name” as required fields. This feels duplicated and may confuse visitors:
[!note] Recommendation:
Rename “Name” to “Last name.”This small change would make the form clearer and easier to complete
Final thoughts
Casa Grosu already tells a beautiful story and creates a strong sense of place. A few thoughtful changes, especially around the hero section and booking CTAs, could make the visitor journey clearer and more direct.
@EddyON, many thanks for sharing your website with us 
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