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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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1 bathroom170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

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Motovun, Istria (county)
  • Popular LocationIstarske Toplice15 min drive
  • Popular LocationAquapark Istralandia27 min drive
  • Popular LocationLanterna Beach54 min drive
  • AirportRijeka (RJK)90 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: On outdoor terraces only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Table tennis on site
  • Water park on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1830 sq ft (170 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lb per pet)
Note from host: Please enquire first

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 mountain biking and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Istarske Toplice - 15 min drive
  • Aquapark Istralandia - 27 min drive
  • Spadici Beach - 46 min drive
  • Lanterna Beach - 54 min drive
  • Portoroz Beach - 57 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Linda M., Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Motovun is a charm
Quiet private setting with spectacular views. Definitely need a car when staying here. Great location for day trips to Croatia/Istrian coast .....relaxing setting...Motovun and Rovinj are must-see !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

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

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 !!! 😎

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Fantastic property, highly recommend
Great layout with seperate bathroom for each bedroom, amazing views, multiple out door seating areas and beautiful pool right next to house. It is down an off-road track but that helps with serenity and can walk to coffee (through vines) in 20-25 minutes. Minor quibble that has no basic supplies (e.g. dish cloth, dish washing liquid, extra toilet paper) but overall a brilliant experience.

8/10 Good

Ursula D., Kettenreith

Liked: Cleanliness
Hoher Erholungsfaktor
Gut ausgestattetes Ferienhaus mit wundervoller Aussicht aufs Mirnatal und auf Motovun. Schöne Küche. Große Räume, bequeme Betten, alle Annehmlichkeiten in der Küche. An den Fliesenfugen der Duschen leider teils Schimmel.Pool riesig, sehr sauber und gut gewartet. Die Pooliegen bequem, die Auflagen aber leider verschlissen. Der Zustand der Matten entsprach keinesfalls dem Gesamtzustand der Villa, und auch die Badetücher für den Pool waren teilweise in sehr schlechtem Zustand. Die Leuchten im Pool liefen leider bis 1:00, was uns im Zimmer störte und wir auch aus ökolog. Gründen als unnötig erachteten. Schöner gemauerter Grillkamin. Reichlich getrocknetes Kaminholz vorhanden. Die Moskitos waren auf alle Fälle ein Thema, wenngleich die Schlafräume durch Gelsengitter abgeschirmt. Leider im Erdgeschoß nirgends Gitter an den vielen Fenstern und Glastüren vorhanden, der abendliche Aufenthalt, im Freien unmöglich, in den Gemeinschaftsräumen ebenfalls nicht lange erträglich.Trotz abends geschlossener Türen und Fenster waren die untertags hereinfliegenden Mücken so lästig, dass wir uns manchmal bereits früh in die mückensicheren Schlafzimmer begeben mussten. Ein bis zwei Fliegengittertüren im Erdgeschoß wären wirklich fein gewesen. Das bereitgestellte WLAN ist nur für Geduldige mit kleinen Ansprüchen an Datenmengen und der Bereitschaft, auch mal längere Ausfälle zu tolerieren, passend. Wegen der Mängel in Bezug auf Moskitonetze Erdgeschoß und schlechtes Internet ein Punkt Abzug.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mathias R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Aufenthalt in der Casa Lucia
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt zu siebt. Der Pool wurde mehrmals gereinigt und hatte eine angenehme Temperatur. Das Haus war bei Ankunft sehr sauber. Auch die Ausstattung der Küche war sehr gut. Mithilfe einiger Anti-Moskito-Hilfsmittel und der Moskitonetze an den Fenstern waren die Stechmücken auch kein großes Problem. Musik am Pool schien auch kein Problem zu sein. Insgesamt ein toller Aufenthalt!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lil B., Sverige

Liked: Cleanliness
Ett underbart hus med magisk utsikt
Huset är rymligt och trevligt, väldigt välutrustat. Poolen är stor och välskött. Men det mest fantastiska var utsikten upp mot Motovun, den kunde vi inte se oss mätta på. Det kan vara bra att veta att huset ligger lite avsides, det är kuperat och inte så lätt att gå till byn, vägen ner till huset är brant och kurvig så viktigt att köra försiktigt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023