House in Motovun, Istria (county)

Beautiful villa in outstanding location, 10X5m pool, Wifi, stunning views

Beautiful villa in outstanding location, 10X5m pool, Wifi, stunning views

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Panoramic views over the Mirna Valley
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View to Motovun

Overview of Beautiful villa in outstanding location, 10X5m pool, Wifi, stunning views

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Motovun, Istria (county)
  • Popular LocationAncient City Walls7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAquapark Istralandia27 min drive
  • Popular LocationLanterna Beach54 min drive
  • AirportRijeka (RJK)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful villa in outstanding location, 10X5m pool, Wifi, stunning views

Nestled on the banks of the Mirna Valley, with a stunning view up to the medieval hilltop town of Motovun, Casa Lucia is 4 bedroom villa with swimming pool.

All bedrooms (2 x double, 2 x twin) have en-suite facilities On the ground floor is twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. On the first floor are a twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, a double bedroom (180cm bed) with ensuite bath and shower and the Master bedroom (180cm bed) with en-suite bath and shower. The Master bedroom also has a private balcony with patio swing chair. All bedrooms are fitted with mosquito nets/ fly screens on both terrace doors and windows.

The living room has a traditional Istrian open fireplace, satellite TV, DVD player and leads out to a shaded terrace on the west side of the house with outdoor sofa and chairs and table tennis. The main dining terrace is off the well-equipped kitchen and both are close to the 10m x 5m swimming pool with wide Roman steps. Free WiFi.

With panoramic views, the house is positioned at the end of a short un-asphalted track, passing by 3 other properties to its secluded location in the forest covered hills of the Mirna valley.

3km to Motovun with restaurants, cafes and shops, the house is also within walking distance of Agroturizam Toni for an evening meal and just 400m from award-winning Vina Fakin for wine tasting. 25 km drive takes you to Novigrad and the nearest beach for swimming in the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic, and with a 5 minute drive to Livade you are in the heart of truffle land with restaurants serving this prized delicacy.

Suggestions of things to do:
Rovinj Old town
Old town of Porec (6th century Basilica-World Heritage Site)
Hidden beach Cape Kamenjak
Old Town Vrsar
Motovun
Amphitheatre Arena Pula
Pazin pit cave
Paragliding over Motovun
Cycling the Parenzana
Visit Venice
Walk along the 12km seafront promenade (Opatija Rivieria)
Visit Groznjan
Visit Hum, Roc and Kotli
Take a boat trip to the Brijuni Islands (President Tito’s former residence)
Wine/Olive oil tastings
Lim Canal

Property manager

Caroline Hopkins
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Amenities

Pool
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Please enquire first

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On outdoor terraces only.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HR71642688776

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Motovun

Located in Motovun, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Baredine Cave and Takala, while Town Museum and Ethnographic Museum are cultural highlights. Ancient City Walls and Aquapark Istralandia are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Ramparts - 6 min drive
  • Ancient City Walls - 7 min drive
  • Istarske Toplice - 15 min drive
  • Aquapark Istralandia - 27 min drive
  • Lanterna Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Buzet Station - 39 min drive
  • Pula (PUY) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Konoba Mondo - 8 min drive
  • Caffè Bar Vero Groznjan- Grisignana - 25 min drive
  • Pod Napun - 8 min drive
  • Ponte Porton restoran - 16 min drive
  • Taverna Oprtalj Portole - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful villa in outstanding location, 10X5m pool, Wifi, stunning views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful villa in outstanding location, 10X5m pool, Wifi, stunning views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful villa in outstanding location, 10X5m pool, Wifi, stunning views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful villa in outstanding location, 10X5m pool, Wifi, stunning views located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Fakin, Ramparts and Ancient City Walls. Ancient Well is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Needs air conditioning and mosquito control
I would have given this villa more than 3 stars, but it has two major drawbacks that the owners seem to be reluctant to improve. Firstly, the house is hot – the idea that stone houses are cool in summer is a myth - 500 cm of stone has the same insulating effect as 1.5cm of rockwool. The solution is air conditioning. In response to comments by previous guests, the four bedrooms now have fans (1 broken), but they remain hot, while the beds are provided with sheets and no blankets. Secondly, the area has a lot of mosquitoes. During our stay, everyone was bitten many times – so it would be a good idea if the owners (or their agent) provided fly spray for each of the bedrooms. A better solution would be to provide electric UV insect zappers, which are not expensive. The pool, which is only 1.5 meters deep, has several loungers. In view of the hot sunny weather, it would be a good idea to provide parasols. The nearest shop is in Motovun is a good 10 minutes’ drive away on winding mountain roads. In practice, this means that by car it takes at least 30 minutes each way to reach the nearest supermarkets. The local shop in Motovun is fine for food and most things. Visitors would feel more welcome if the owners arranged for certain basic items to be provided for newly arrived guests – toilet paper, fly spray, matches (for the BBQ), salt, sugar, tea/coffee, dishwasher tablets, washing machine powder – things often left by the previous guests, but not worth taking with them. Finally, Caroline, the agent was punctual and efficient when sending e-mails for payment, but it took 5 days before she sent us the code for the box that held the house key. After no response to e-mails, sms, or the telephone, we finally got the key code less than 24 hours before we were due to arrive at the house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Clara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous villa - lovely location
With four children and four adults the villa was perfect for our needs. The villa is well equipped and tastefully decorated - with great outdoor eating areas. The pool was lovely and the location rurally picturesque. Motovun is very beautiful and clear from every window! We had asked about whether there was air conditioning and were reassured that the villa remained cool and therefore wasn’t needed. We didn’t find this and the evening heat was particularly challenging with young children sleeping at night and consequently our quality of sleep! This is probably the one thing that would prevent us returning. The mosquitoes and ants were in force too so remember the bug spray ! Netting at the windows might help the heat to allow you to leave the windows out while avoiding being eaten alive!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard V., Enghien - Belgique

Un souvenir inoubliable. Nous y retournerons.
Les premiers contacts pour cette location furent les échanges d'information entre la propriétaire (ou sa responsable location) et nous. Et déjà le suivi, la rapidité des réponses, la courtoisie de Caroline nous ont mis en confiance. Il est vrai que cette villa est vraiment à l'écart, et qu'il vaut mieux utiliser Google Earth au préalable pour tenter de savoir comment y arriver. On peut dire sans se tromper que c'est "au bout du bout du chemin". Une très belle habitation, au calme, ni trop grande ni trop petite, intelligemment ordonnée, bien restaurée, et ne manquant de rien. A notre arrivée elle était super propre. La vue sur Motovun, au départ de la terrasse ou de la piscine, ne laissera personne indifférent. Elle est superbe, changeant selon les humeurs du temps. Au départ de ce magnifique endroit, vous pouvez rayonner dans toute l'Istrie en moins d'une heure. De très nombreux villages perchés à visiter, des villes côtières, des caves à vin, producteurs d'huiles, etc. Nous sommes en plein territoire de la truffe. Autant dire que les excellents restos proposant ce produit ne manquent pas. Tous comme les établissement offrant des produits de la mer. Bref, ce furent de magnifiques vacances, dans un endroit idyllique. Certains que nous y retournerons. Merci Caroline. PS: pour le soir, prévoyez néanmoins un peu de répulsif pour les moustiques :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Stunning villa in beautiful Istria
Beautiful villa in a super location. Relaxing and peaceful. Pool perfect for all the family. Super location for exploring the area. Zip wire at Pazin Gorge, Istralandia Aquaparc brilliant fun. Motovun has stunning views and great place to eat. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christa M.

Genieten met een super uitzicht !
We hebben genoten van ons verblijf in deze mooie villa. Zeer rustig gelegen met prachtig zicht op het stadje Motovun. Ideaal om te verblijven met twee gezinnen. Een auto is wel noodzakelijk want de dichtstbijzijnde grote supermarkt is 30 min rijden. Enig minpuntje is de vaatwasser die niet goed werkt 😜. Zorg ook voor goede muggenzalf... Als je wijn wil proeven zeker langs gaan bij de buren "fakin". Het is veel goedkoper om rechtstreeks bij hen te kopen ipv in Motovun. We willen zeker nog eens terugkomen !!! 😎

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