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Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool

Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool

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Overview of Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool

4.6 out of 5 Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Krnica, Istria
  • Popular LocationPula Arena22 min drive
  • Popular LocationForum23 min drive
  • Popular LocationRabac Beach45 min drive
  • AirportRijeka (RJK)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool

Villa Vittorina is located in Krnica, a small village in South East Istria, 24km from Ancient City of Pula.

This airy and peaceful 5 bedroom villa offers spacious accommodation arranged over 2 floors and set within a large private hedge-lined landscaped garden (1270m2 / 13670 sq ft). The villa also features a beautiful eight meter sunken pool (32m2 / 345 sq ft ranging in depth from 1.15m (45 inches) to 1.5m (59 inches), making it perfect for children and adults alike. The garden offers a tranquil oasis, with its aromatic Mediterranean plants, grapevines and with a BBQ pit and large outdoor dining table makes it ideal for alfresco dining and relaxing with family and friends.

The ground floor (107m2/ 1152 sq ft) features a kitchen, a living/dining room with direct access to the front and back verandas and the garden, a bathroom, separate toilet, two double bedrooms and one twin room. On the second floor (123m2/ 1324 sq ft) there are two further double rooms, a spacious living room, a second kitchen and bathroom ,two balconies and a large terrace. Guests have full use of both kitchens, well-equipped with a dishwasher, stove, microwave and oven. A washing machine and iron are also provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, including the garden and swimming pool. Entertainment facilities include a satellite TV, stereo with a CD player and USB port as well as family favorite board games..

Just a few minutes from Villa Vittorina is a charming village square with two cafes/restaurants, a bakery, grocery shop and post office. A picturesque fishing port (Krnicki Porat) with a superb local restaurant and beaches is a short 5 minute drive away.

The house has a lot of character and is a perfect place to create some wonderful holiday memories.

Istria

Istria (in Croatian, “Istra”) is the biggest Croatian peninsula located in the northern Adriatic. Istria gets its name from the Histri, an Illyrian tribe conquered by the Roman legions in 177 BC. It is an area of rare natural beauty, characterized by its mountains, hills and meadows, rolling vineyards and olive groves, which border the perfectly blue sea.

Istria has an indented coastline with beautiful bays, pebbled beaches, islands and clear waters with sea temperatures averaging between 23 and 24 C (73 and 75 F) in July and August. The Istrian coast offers Mediterranean charm, with its pretty towns beautiful beaches and abundant Mediterranean vegetation. On the western coast you will find resort towns such as Rovinj, Porec , Novigrad, the Lim Fjord – an estuary valley with a canyon-like appearance as well as the Brijuni National Park; a group of fourteen islands famous for their scenic beauty. As you travel inland, the scrubby vegetation and olive groves gradually give way to wooded hills and fertile valleys with stone-built medieval hilltop villages to explore, one of the most attractive being Motovun, located in the middle of truffle territory. Make sure not to miss the art-filled town of Groznjan and Visnjan, a town known for its wine. Other historic towns like Oprtalj and Hum look like leftovers from another century, made of ancient stone poised high above rich green pastures and forests.


Pula

Pula is a three thousand-year-old city in the southern tip of the Istrian peninsula. Its origin is linked to the Argonauts, ancient Greek mythological heroes. Pula evolved along a ramified sea bay, and rests on seven hills whose peaks are crowned with old forts. It is steeped in history with a tradition of hospitality and is a rewarding place to visit. Italian poet and writer Dante Alighieri visited Pula at the beginning of 14th century, while Michelangelo made a drawing of the Sergii Arc during his visit in the 16th century. Irish author James Joyce lived in Pula for a short time teaching English, back in 1904.

The city has some of the finest ancient Roman cultural monuments, which have made it a candidate for the UNESCO list of the world's natural and cultural heritage. The most popular Roman site in Pula is the amphitheater, known as 'Arena' to the locals. Built in 1st century AD it is the 6th biggest in the world. The home of gladiator fights in the past, today it is primarily a setting for various cultural events whilst the museum in its basement holds many exhibits from the Roman period. Other noteworthy Roman sites include the Arch of the Sergii (1st century BC) and the ancient temple dedicated to the first Roman Emperor, Augustus (1st century AD). You can enjoy a wonderful view of the city from the old fortress 'Kastel', which features an amphitheater used for cultural events and open-air film screenings.

Pula also has many galleries, family-friendly restaurants and an eclectic range of shops as well as a rocky coast indented with numerous turquoise bays with pebbled beaches close to the city.


Wining and Dining

Istrian cuisine is varied and rich due to its many influences and Istria has a reputation of being a great culinary destination. An excellent standard of food is served in most modest konobas (taverns) and haute-cuisine restaurants alike. Ingredients are usually first class, locally sourced and organic.

Regional delicacies include appetizers such as Istrian prosciutto (pršut), wild asparagus (šparoga), black truffles (tartufi) and local goat and sheep cheeses. On the coast, you will find premium quality fish and seafood, while inland the focus tends to be more on meat. Popular Istrian meats include kobasice (sausages), ombolo (smoked pork loin) and lamb. These delicious meats are often combined with cabbage or freshly made fuži (pasta twists) and njoki (gnocchi).

Istrian olive oil is produced by regional producers, with a high degree of quality and has a very distinct flavor. Istria also offers quality wines produced all over the peninsula from a variety of grapes including the famous white malvasia, pinot and muscat, the red borgonja, merlot and a characterful indigenous teran.

A typical Istrian spirit is biska, an aphrodisiac mistletoe brandy associated with the region around Buzet and Hum.

Property manager

Mirjana Barac-Santini
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside only
We have a weekly house rental. We accept reservations only from Saturday to Saturday.

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Krnica

Located in Marcana, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Pula Ferry Terminal and Festinsko kraljevstvo Cave are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kvarner Gulf and Štinjan Beach. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Pula Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive
  • Pula Arena - 22 min drive
  • Forum - 23 min drive
  • Bijeca Beach - 30 min drive
  • Rabac Beach - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Pula Station - 32 min drive
  • Pula (PUY) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Acapulco - 4 min drive
  • Marcanac - 9 min drive
  • Martin Pescador - 29 min drive
  • Luna - 6 min drive
  • Kum Pizzeria - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious & peaceful holiday home with a large landscaped garden and private pool located?

This family-friendly Marcana holiday home is located in a rural location, 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Kvarner Gulf, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mercator Shopping Center and St Blaise's Church. Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria and Pula Arena are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

4.6

Wonderful

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.5/5

Communication

4.4/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place for a family holiday
The owners, Mirjana and Miro, were waiting to welcome us and show us around the house when we arrived in Krnica. The house is very spacious and was spotlessly clean when we arrived. We made good use of every part of it. The large kitchen upstairs had a very useful second fridge. Our first week was hot so we were grateful for the shady areas around the house - two porches and three balconies gave us room for manoeuvre. The pool was an absolutely perfect size and temperature for us, though a second sunshade beside it would have been nice, because none of us are great sunbathers. The garden area is very attractive with scented plants and flowers and a good area of grass for the children. The centre of the village is a two minute stroll up the lane where there are a general store, post office and two well-established cafe-bar restaurants. A very good new restaurant, specialising in Istrian food rather than the ubiquitous pizza, opened at the end of our first week. Further afield, we made great use of the rocky shores where swimming and snorkelling in the sea are easily and freely accessible. Pula is a lovely town with Roman remains and some attractive museums: we particularly enjoyed our visits to the Olive Oil and the MeMo museums. We also made a day trip to Istralandia Water Park about 50 minutes up the motorway, and enjoyed a visit to the old town of Labin. Our three-generation family really enjoyed a happy two weeks in this lovely former family home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Andrew G.

Fantastic house, garden and pool.
The best 2 week holiday we`ve had in years. Mirjana and Miro met us at the house and showed us round. Everything you need is here. The house is clean and well equipped. A fantastic well looked after, chlorine free pool, a large private garden, off road parking. Krnica is a small, charming and very friendly village. Excellent bar/restaurant, shop, bakery and Post Office. Excellent base for visiting the surrounding area. Festini cave, kart racing, horse riding, snorkelling, Prementura, the roads are well maintained and very quiet so day trips out further afield, Plitvice National Park and Postojna caves in Slovenia are all reachable in a day. Hosts very informative and kept in touch by regular emails. A perfect holiday, thankyou.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Timo H.

Beautiful place to relax and enjoy your holiday
Krnica is a beautiful small village. The people here are very friendly. The house is very nice with amazing pool. Garden is well kept and the house is clean. I would recommend this house to my friends. We think that we comeback to spent another beautiful holiday in croatia. The owners are very friendly people with which there were no problems.

5/5 Excellent

Yvonne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus mit vielen Terrassen und großen Garten
Wir haben eine schöne Zeit in dem Haus verbracht. Das untere Bad ist entgegen der Bilder bereits neu saniert. Die Schlafzimmer im EG sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen- aber Ok. Im OG sind die Schlafzimmer bereits neu und mit Klimaanlage. Das Haus hat 3 Terrassen/ Balkone im OG, das war schön. Die Terrasse im EG ist auch schön- wir waren 10 Personen (6Erw+4Ki) und haben alle Platz gefunden. Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. (Kommunikation erfolgt auf Englisch). Im Ort gibt es 2 gute Restaurants und auch eine Pizzeria (die wir leider nicht getestet haben) da die Restaurants so gut waren. Der kleine Supermarkt im Ort ist gut sortiert. Für große Einkäufe fährt man nach Pula. Ein Bäcker gibt es auch im Ort mit landestypischer Backwaren. Strände- es mehrere kleine Buchten zur Auswahl. Man braucht aber das Auto! Ca 10 min mit Auto zum Wasser. Spielplatz und Sportplatz gibt es auch gleich neben an mit Basketball /Fußball /Volleyball - allerdings als Beton Platz!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gamechanger Pool ❤️
The stay at the house was really great. The house was really wonderful for 10 people and zwo dogos. The bathrooms were super equipped, plus the layout of the rooms was great. In the kitchen was everything we could need! The garden with the rosemary and mint smelled wonderful and was a joy to be in. The dogs had Theke Owen Space, there was a fence everywhere. The pool was terrific, we spent many hours there playing various games. Everything was very clean, which was great! We will definitely come back again! Thank you for letting us spend our family vacation there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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