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.

We spent I night in lovely Grožnjan and decided to stay at Matija's place, which is located in the middle of this small historic town. We met Matija at the church (which is really easy to find) and it took us just two minutes to his lovely apartment. It's actually a three floors apartment but the top one is off limits. There is also a basement with bathroom and toilet. It is very clean with everything you need, even a washing machine. Living room and kitchen are on the first floor, small but lovely decorated with an astonishing fireplace. If you want to go to the two bedrooms (one single, one double), you have to take wooden stairs, so going to the toilet during the night means two floors down. No big deal tough. Matija is nice and his house two. My only two remarks are that the beds are a bit small and soft and that there is a smell of humidity in the air, probably because the house is really old. Otherwise a great place to stay in a beautiful town full of very friendly people.

Great location right in the middle of perhaps the most charming hilltop town in Istria. The house is very cute with its old stone walls and rustic decor. Matija was a very flexible and friendly host and the house is well equipped with everything, even a washing machine. Unfortunately, this house wasn't the right fit for our needs. Primarily because we were planning to use Groznjan as a hub to visit other towns and never intended to spend much time in Groznjan itself. After coming back from dinner at a neighboring town the first night, we quickly realized that driving the steep, winding, hilltop roads in the pitch black was scary and dangerous. If you plan to spend evenings/dinners in Groznjan, then the location would be perfect. The beds were also a lot harder than my husband and I are used to and the light from the street kept us awake. The house also has a pretty strong musty smell, which is hardly surprising for an old house. Not unbearable but it just depends on whether you are sensitive to those sorts of things. If you are planning to spend time in Groznjan and are looking for a unique, rustic experience for a reasonable price, then this would be the right place for you.

Overall a very positive experience! It was a bit cold during the night (it was during first half of May) but there were additional blankets it was OK. I guess during hot summer nights it would be perfect inside the house.

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!

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'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.

Matija was extremely helpful and available for communication even before we got to Groznjan. The apartment has an amazing location and the sounds of music can be heard through the window all day! It was a really authentic experience. However, we were bothered by the smell in the house and found it could be kept cleaner.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Bei unserer Ankunft in Buje wurden wir von Saras Vater in Empfang genommen. Dieser begleitete uns zum Haus und führte uns herum. Die Villa beeindruckte uns sehr, alles war noch viel schöner und sauberer als auf den Bildern zu vermuten war. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl und haben wunderbare Tage in der Villa Vigini verbracht. Besonders schön war der riesige Garten mit dem Vollyballfeld und der Rutsche für unsere Kinder - wir haben unsere Abende beim Billard verbracht. Vielen Dank liebe Sara für die tolle Zeit und für Ihre Hilfe wenn wir Fragen hatten.

Très belle maison de caractère dans la campagne, sa situation isolée en fait un endroit à part très reposant surtout après avoir passé une journée à la côte bien plus peuplée en août. Il faut cependant avoir une voiture pour aller chercher du pain, aller au restaurant.... Les équipements nécessiteraient pour certains un léger rafraîchissement mais cela reste très marginal. Nous avons passé d'excellentes vacances dans cette région magnifique...

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.

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!

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 é uma vila muito romântica. A Stone house Heitzler foi imprescindível para complementar esta experiência. Extremamente confortável, arrumada e a cozinha completa. Tem um pátio na continuação da entrada que permite que as refeições sejam feitas fora. A Branka foi acessível desde o primeiro contacto e a comunicação foi fácil e objectiva. Recomendo vivamente Groznjan nesta casa!

The views from this house and property are absolutely amazing and by far outshine any other aspect of this house. The pool was lovely after a long day of driving and, although the house seemed fairly isolated it was a 10 minute drive into the town where we could purchase groceries and find restaurants. The living area and kitchen have a separate entrance from the bedrooms and balconies off two of the bedrooms looking out over the expansive valley. I would not consider this house to be a place to stay as a hub, but rather a place to relax and kick back in peace and quiet. Oh, and as many others have commented, the wine provided in the fridge by the owner was refreshing and tasty!

Good place near Motovun!

Our stay at Motovun was very nice. We loved the poolarea and the barbeque. The house was very clean. We can really recomend this house if you like to stay in this area. The host was very friendly, and served drinks upon arrival and gave us bottles of local wine. Dont forget to eat at Tonis!

Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war definitiv in Ordnung! Gastgeber waren hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend! Einziger Kritikpunkt, das Mobiliar ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

Great, thank you!

This place is amazing, in the charming village of Motovun. The house was nice, perfectly clean and offered all amenities that we can need. There is a big terrace where we can admire the view. There is a possibility of parking, very useful in this village! The TV has a lot of channels and the wifi is good. Shops and restaurants closed by. We strongly recommend this place!

Very nice host and comfortable full equipped apparment. In the center of Motovun. Perfect!!!

What a pretty apartment! It was perfect for our stop in Motovun. Much larger than we expected and the courtyard was lovely for opening and sipping the newly purchased wine. The Wi Fi was excellent. Very strong! Thank you for a great experience in Motovun.

Erika was very welcoming and the appartment is just great! The location more than perfect in the wonderful village Motovun. We loved every minute we were there. The terrace is amazing for the evenings, especially when you happen to be there at the night of the falling stars. With a good glass of Croatian wine, not so difficult to find. Thanks Erika, for giving us that experience!

It is nice and cozy place....location is good and host is very kind...

We stayed one night in Erika ' s house. The house is one of the first houses on the left when you enter the city with a great view of the surrounding valley and nature. It is about ten minutes to walk to the top of the hill. Erika arranged a place to park our car just around the corner which was great. We were very pleasantly surprised by the house, the photo's dont do it justice. It is clean and spacious and equipped with all you need. Great roomy bathroom too. There is a fast and stable wifi connection. The bed was spacious and very comfortable :not too hard and not to soft. maybe the best bit of the house is the (URL HIDDEN) has a magnificent view of the valley, a nice seating area and recliners to sunbathe. And it is huge! Erika was a perfect host, replied promptly to our messages and was very welcoming. We really do hope to come again and definitely recommend.

Erika's place is perfectly situated at the entrance to the magical ancient town of Motovun. The flat itself and the terrace overlook the valley below, the view is awesome. The apartment itself is very comfortable, new and clean. Arriving and departing was a breeze, Erika was a charming host and everything worked perfectly. We were only there for one night, too bad we didn't have a few extra days. Recommended!

The apartment is situated in a great part of Motovun and is just as pictured with beautiful stone walls and lovely decoration. The terrace is stunning and during the day the windows let in a lot of natural light. That said, at night the apartment gets a bit dark, as the lights are mostly spotlights facing art and the walls. When my husband and I stayed for our honeymoon, the apartment was a bit dusty, but otherwise clean enough. Our biggest complaint was that the bathroom is very uncomfortable - there was a very dirty shower curtain hanging off the bar that we chose not to use, and the shower was hand held, which is common in Europe, but a wall mount would have made the shower much more pleasant. There are two bedrooms, one with a low queen mattress on slats and the other with two twin beds (this was not clear in the photo since they were pushed together so we thought they were one big bed). Overall, the apartment is worth the price for the terrace alone, but a few small fixes would make it much more comfortable.

Just perfect, awesome host, perfect terrace view and house, the city itself a dream! I will def. come again!

Couldn't have picked a better place to stay for our first visit to Croatia! Motovun was the perfect town, and House Istria welcomed us in with all the charm of a wonderful old house with an incredible back terrace and view. The bedrooms were huge but very simply furnished. Breakfast and coffee on the terrace each morning started our day with the most glorious views that tempted us to hang around all day and forego the sights. A surprise awaits in the bathroom that will be totally unexpected: a tiny hand-cranked music box attached to the toilet paper holder. You MUST give it a try. We thoroughly enjoyed being at House Istria and I would definitely recommend staying there. It was an easy home base for seeing the coastal towns of Porec and Rovinj, as well as other hilltop villages in the area. It's not an easy walk with luggage from where you park but Renata's son, Jakov, was a huge help in getting us situated. Cheers to both Renata and Jakov for helping to make our stay so memorable.

This house is perfect for relaxing on the terrace! Amazing view of sunset and beautiful hills. If you are looking for something different it is the place to be.

This is a beautiful home full of character, we really enjoyed our night here. The views are fantastic and the place, while rustic, was just as described and I wouldn't want it any other way. It was very comfortable yet felt like you had stepped back it time. Motovun was so peaceful at night and staying here allowed you to feel like you are lucky enought to be a part of this small community if only for a night.

House Istra is in a great location in Montona and has the most incredible terrace overlooking the valley. The house is quite basic but it is large, the shower works well and has great views. Renata's sin was helpful when we arrived and we met Renata when we were leaving. There is no wifi in the house but the piazza, which is a few minutes walk, has very good free wifi.

REALLY great, atmospheric house, very friendly host - just the beautiful terrace needs some new furniture and sun loungers ;-)

We stayed here for 2 weeks and felt really welcome in this beautiful house. Since we don' t have a car, Renata picked us up from the train station. Renata was really friendly and helped us with all our questions. She arranged for the laundry and a taxi driver for us. The village is charming and calm. The view from our terrace was great, a perfect inspiration for a painter! And in the environment, there are lots of nice villages and the parenzana road. Only minus point is the kitchen, it is very basic.

Nena and her husband Rikardo are two wonderful people! Their hospitality, warm reception and care for the guest are absolutely amazing! One feel like family in a way! We will surely recommend this apartment for any person around the globe. Kind regards Cor & Vanessa From Mossel Bay ~ South Africa ❤️❤️

This place is utterly fantastic! The owners are willing to do anything to make you feel comfortable and you can see they are proud of their beautiful home. The room we got was cosy (gigantic shower!) and the common area outside is really nice. This is the perfect occasion to get social with tourists from all over the world as the house is often full booked, and hear about the story of Motovun, the things to do around and the life of the owners. They offered us to taste some homemade wine, spirits, jam and made a wonderful breakfast for a small amount of money. We had two lovely days in Motovun and surroundings, thank you so much!

What a wonderful stay. We had the downstairs room in the house. It was very new and clean and had its own entrance. Best shower ever!!! Parking was very easy. Both hosts were very helpful. They make their own wine, prosciutto and grappa and you will get to taste if you wish. If you want breakfast it is extra but an excellent value. There is a good restaurant across the street. You can walk up to the hill top village or take a shuttle bus. Wonderful stay. Highly recommend.

Il soggiorno da Nevija é stato perfetto. Lei e suo marito ci hanno accolti benissimo, puntuali ed efficienti. Al mattino prima di partire abbiamo bevuto assieme il caffè e ottimi biscotti offerti da loro. Se avremo occasione di passare di nuovo da quelle parti torneremo sicuramente a dormire da loro.

Jako ljubazni i uslužni domaćini.

Nevija und Ricardo sind fantastisch nette Leute, als wir ankamen wollten wir als erstes unsere Sachen (Fahrrad und Rücksack) nur abstellen und nach oben auf dem Berg von Motovun noch vor dem Sonnenuntergang hochspazieren. Der Empfang von unseren Gastgebern war aber so zuvorkommend und die Begrüssungsgrappa so lecker, dass wir uns anders entschieden haben und die Altstadt lieber erst am nachsten Tag besichtigt haben. Nevija, Ricardo, grazie mille!

Bonjour, Nous avons été accueilli avec enthousiasme. Le propriétaire nous a offert un verre de vin, il nous a fait visiter les lieux et à répondu à nos questions sur la région, sur les activités de son terrain ( vignes, poules, ses chiens qui cher sent les truffes en saison). Pour environ 9$ canadien il a été possible que l'hôtesse nous concocte un très bon petit déjeuner. Le studio est petit mais suffisant si vous ne désirez pas cuisiner. La vue est très belle de la chambre. Merci