The cottage in Groznjan was as described, located in the beautiful little artists village. Everything was there that was needed. Matija is very committed to his guests, helpful and always accessible. We had a short but pleasant stay.

Matija house is one of these little worlds that are hidden behind the facades of old villages. It is large enough for different withdrawal options, this stylishly prepared, with historical elements and carefully decorated with old furniture and special images. It has an individual romance and thus reflects the atmosphere of the village resist. Groznjan is one of those Istrian mountain villages with stunning views, almost unchanged, but by the Music workschops it is extremely vital, with very mixed crowd and it's always jazz in the air. Matija has not been on the spot, but was by phone, mail or chat always immediately accessible, while relaxed, polite and friendly in communication. So: no complains, just compliments.

Matija's house is really well placed in the center of Groznjan. Just around the corner you have the Bastia's restaurant with really kind waiters. Also near the cliff after the church is the Kaya, a really well decorated bar that also serve cheese plate. Damien loved the pillows and we slept like babies there.

Unique house with fireplace is a beautiful and charming place. Apartment is clean and roomy. Every morning we listened to piano, because in Groźnjan is music school. It was amazing. :)

Lovely flat and easy-going hosts! Grisignana is a really nice place in perfect position for exploring the wonderful Istria ....we surely recommend Matija´s place!

Matija is nice and patient host, easy to communicate and very flexible. The flat is old style in the old house in the heart of the beautiful Grožnjan. It is roomy, clean, with lots of stairs. The kitchen is fully equiped so you can also cook. It is all you need.

My girlfriend and I were on a cycle touring holiday and so weren't exactly sure when we were arriving at the house. Matija was very flexible with this and met us as soon as we arrived in Groznjan and phoned him. The house is indeed very charming (and old) and would be perfect if you are wishing to get away from modern life for a while. It almost felt like we had gone back in time! Beds were comfy and the shutters completely (and I mean completely) exclude all light from the room even when the sun is blazing outside so we had a great night's sleep. We didn't cook but if we had wanted to, the kitchen was well equipped to do so. We enjoyed experiencing the local TV programmes in the living room too. With it being an old house, it was fairly dusty with a few extra guests (spiders) knocking around the place. If you need to rely on internet at all, it's not really feasible to use it in the house (as mentioned in the listing) but the hotspots around town are quite good, free and it's not difficult to find them. There's a lot of stair climbing involved in staying here. This wasn't a problem for us but if you're not too agile I can imagine it being a bit difficult as the bathroom is two flights of steep stairs down from the bedroom. The photographs also make the living room and kitchen look quite a lot bigger than they actually are, again not particularly a problem, just something to note. Groznjan is a lovely, picturesque hilltop town; great for browsing independent art shops and forgetting about the troubles of modern life and I'd recommend you to stay in this house if you are after a stay in a quintessentially olde worlde, Istrian home.

Matija is a simple and friendly host. The place was clean and decorated in a authentic Istrian style. Recommended!

If everything works, were unfortunately only 1 day there, but it was still useable beautiful! The Branka is very nice and friendly .. great pleasure again!

This house is great (But it can get too hot in high summer). It's quirky, rustic and has many charms. A contrast to minimal, ikea clad apartments. Branka was helpful and friendly. The location is Wonderful! Groznjan is a beautiful friendly little town with stunning views, many galleries, a few good places to eat (Amodomio do really good gluten free pizza if you order in advance), and a couple of nice bars overlooking the hills. Music was often in the air from the music academies and outside concerts. We stayed in a week when the weather was often over 30ºC, and for a few days almost no wind. The basement was nice and cool even when it was very hot outside, the kitchen got warm, but the bedrooms upstairs got hot and without air conditioning were not good for sleeping in. If it had been a little cooler it would have been lovely.

This is a unique and beautifully decorated house in one of the prettiest towns in Istria. We stayed with our 7 year old and she thought it was magical. We didn't meet our host, Branka, but between her instructions and some help from the downstairs neighbor, we had no problem finding the house/keys. The only glitch was that Branka texted me on the day of our arrival asking for an additional 20 Euro because we were staying only one night. This was never discussed beforehand or even mentioned on the description, so it made our stay feel a bit awkward. Airbnb policy states that all extra fees must be agreed upon beforehand, not on the day of arrival! I still highly recommend the house, though, as I think this was just a miscommunication. Make sure you check this if you only reserve one night.

We had a great time in Groznjan, a beautiful place perfect for a holiday. House is a nice old Istrian house that you will enjoy. We loved having breakfast in the patio.

The host was great, we met first in Zagreb where she gave me the keys to the place, and then explained me exactly how to get to the house. Everything went smoothly all along the way.

Clean and lovely house in the heart of Groznjan.

Beautiful and unique house in a beautiful little town, the house is magical as Groznjan...with the great charm. Branka was very helpful in all stages of our stay, great host. I would highly recommend this spot.

Loved this little mostly hidden gem of a town and Branka's home is just as described - we had a nice stay!

Although basic, the top floor room we had was spacious, and with a view - on clear days you can see the sea. Everything worked, including important stuff like the shower and the wifi. Our hosts were friendly, helpful and kind. Not the most romantic hotel perhaps, but great value for money, and Grožnjan is just wonderful, not least of all after the day-trippers have left and you have the stone town more or less to yourself.

Dear Mirjana, thank you for your and your husband's hospitality. We enjoyed the stay in your apartment and will for sure come back again. Snezi

Good address in Groznjan. simple but effective room.

Thank you Svalina, it was again very nice in your apartments. I'm sure we will come back, during our bike tours in the next years. Markus

We stayed one night by Mirjana. accommodation with excellent value for money. Great kindness and great host, in addition to its convenient location. Recommended!

If you want to calm down and relax - this is the place! I can highly recommend this place, especially if you have children in tow. Our children (five and two) loved to explore the huge garden and the surrounding bush. Sara is a very nice and helpful host, so that is another plus.

Our experience of Villa Vigini was just perfect. We loved the peace and quiet ... out there in the Istrian countryside, it was perfect for a relaxing getaway. The house was totally comfortable; well situated for driving to the many medieval towns scattered through these hills; very comfortable and well equipped; the well-kept pool was a cooling retreat in the steamy summer weather; and just so peaceful at night, dining as a group on the balcony ... bliss! Thank you Sara ... we would love to come back some time!

Upon our arrival in Buje we were taken by Sara's father in reception. This accompanied us to the house and showed us around. The Villa impressed us very much, everything was much nicer and cleaner than was to be expected in the pictures. We felt very comfortable and have wonderful days spent at Villa Vigini. Especially nice was the huge garden with the Vollyballfeld and the slide for our children - we spent our evenings playing pool. Thank you dear Sara for the great time and for your help when we had questions.

The house is beautiful! Very clean and cozy. It's 10 minutes away from the next citys Buje and Groznjan. We had an awesome stay and our host Sara has been very caring and nice!

Nicely renovated old stone house surrounded by beautiful nature. Very peaceful, secluded and private, well maintained spacious property. Within few miles you'll find plenty of charming places to explore. Our hosts were open and friendly, and we highly recommend villa Vigini as a perfect getaway from city stress. We and the kids loved our staying there.

We were very pleasantly surprised since all is even more beautiful than on photographs, truly impressive – the House itself, interior, exterior and we felt at home away from home in just a couple of minutes. Also thanks to Sara, who is very nice and welcoming. Strongly recommend for all who love to enjoy some quiet moments with themselves and the ones they love, for those who love nature, peace and romantic surrounding area of small towns, cycling possibilities, … there is absolutely nothing one could be missing here.

Very beautiful character house in the countryside, its isolated location makes it a place apart very relaxing especially after spending a day at the more populated coast in August. However, it must have a car to get bread, eating .... The facilities require some light refreshments but this is very marginal. We had a great holiday in this beautiful area ...

Our time at Villa Vigini was heavenly. I could tell from the listing that it would be a gorgeous property, but it exceeded our expectations in every way. On one hand, the villa is in the middle of nowhere, in a VERY good way. On the other hand, the villa is in the heart of all that is best in Istria: windy country roads, jaw-dropping scenery, vineyards, olive oil plantations, beautiful hilltop medieval towns, and of course some of the world's premier truffle territory. Sara is an incredibly kind host. She kept in constant, responsive communication with us throughout our stay and made on-point recommendations for restaurants and local services. The villa itself is immaculately kept and fantastic for one or two families. It's the kind of place where you want to write a novel, make art, or just be in peace. My husband, two-year-old son, and I did not want to leave. And we hope to return!

The house is huge, 3 storey and just like the whole city, gorgeous athmosphere. Dont expect luxury, but rustic old stone and wood everywhere and neutral interiour design. We loved to have long conversations and dinner on the house terrace(behind the walls). In person we haven`t met with Branka, but via phone, chat, mail. She always was helpful and responded immediately. In the city you can reach everything with a 5-10min walk on the stone streets, which is cool. One grocery and ~3 restaurants we found, so all is there.

Groznjan is a very romantic town. The Stone house Heitzler was essential to complement this experience. Extremely comfortable, tidy and full kitchen. It has a patio in the continuation of entry that allows meals to be made out. The Branka was available from the first contact and communication was easy and objective. I strongly recommend Groznjan in this house!

I've stayed at Branka's house with 4 of my girlfriends, over an extended weekend this August and we've absolutely loved every single thing about it. It has a truly authentic feeling to it, on the outside AND inside. You can expect to find everything you need in it, even for an extended stay. Beds are comfortable and the kitchen is equipped with every possible appliance that comes to mind. The bathroom is completely renovated an there's even an extra separated toilet on the terrace. The aforementioned terrace must be the highlight of this house - separated from the Groznjan's streets and hidden from the looks of bypassers by a stone wall, it's a wonderful place to have lunch or just hang out. Groznjan is a little piece of art by itself and you'll find everything from cute caffes to art shops withing walking distance. Staying at Branka's house was, by far, my best and favorite Airbnb experience and I would recommend it to everyone wholeheartedly. We haven't met her in person, but she was available at all times by phone. We can't wait to come back!

Wonderful to stay right in the heart of Groznjan in such a beautiful, historic house. Very grateful to be able to stay for only for one night during the summer and would have loved to stay longer if our schedule had allowed. Everything worked great and even managed to do some washing and dry it in the sun in the morning. Early morning provisions from the local grocery shop made for a delicious breakfast sitting in the walled courtyard. Thanks very much Branka, and for the great introduction from you and your husband.

Nice and clean room i the fine city of Groznjan. Easy to find and close to everything. Good bed and fine hosts. Be aware that this is not a private home, but a part of a smaller establishment with a handfull of apartments/rooms.

Really lovely people, clean rooms, stayed here twice now. Great location.

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We loved our stay at Villa Angela e Giovanni. The house itself is very nice, comfortable and in a beautiful place. Since it was cold, we were not able to use the pool but it was very clean and looked very cool, especially at night when magical lights went on. We did love the view of it. And hosts are more than nice. Very welcoming and friendly people who were willing to share their knowledge of local bests and even their home goods. And if you are there in this time of year, the lady of the house (loved her) will take you wild asparagus picking, so you can eat them as fresh as it gets. With their fresh eggs from the coop if you forgot to bring some. Also very children friendly and patient.

We were two families (4 adults and 5 children) on site and were very satisfied. The house fits the description, is very clean and offers a scenic location in green hills. The many rooms, the pool, the setting - the perfect house for us and for the kids. By car you drive about 20 minutes down to the sea. Both Roberto, and his sister and mother are very nice hosts and help wherever they can. We would definitely come back. "Thank you for the nice days with you!"

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All above expectations: countryside, view, the house, equipment, the host. Great place for hiking, cycling...

Excellent !!! It was amazing staying, the apartment is nice and cosy, like on the pictures. Well located, in a really beautiful area. Staying in this apartment was very nice. The communication with host was excellent. Thanks to Ivona :)

We enjoyed our stay in this holiday house very much! The swimming pool is even better than shown on the pictures as there is more and taller greenery which provides more privacy and shadow. The house was very clean and welcoming when we arrived. As indicated in the mail before we arrived we found the key under the door mat and met Ivona in person the day after arrival. All six beds were made up and there were sufficient towels for all of us. It was a hot period and the air conditioning was put on so that we arrived in a cool house. The air conditioning is very silent which is very pleasant. There are outdoor terraces at both sides of the house, which allows sitting in the shade at any time. There are sunshades available at the pool and on the private terrace. The house itself is spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well-provided. We received some written information on supermarkets, restaurants and tourist recommendations before arrival which was really helpful. A small drawback of the location of the house is that there is not a well-provided supermarket or restaurants nearby. The supermarket in Buje only has a limited assortment. One has to drive at least 20 min. to arrive at a larger store. But the house itself largely compensates for this! Another small drawback during our stay – but which cannot attributed to the owner – was the fact that our direct neighbours were heavy smokers. As there was a constant breeze towards our house, our terrace and sitting room heavily smelled after cigarettes smoke and we had to close the door and use the other terrace as one of us has asthma and is allergic to cigarettes.

House very nice and very comfortable in correspondence with the description of the ad. Very welcome.