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.

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.

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.

This is a very old rustic house that is so overwhelmingly charming! If you're expecting a modern style home, look elsewhere. The beauty of staying here (musty smell and all) is to take in the authentic charm of the village itself. The only drawback was the bathroom, which is in the basement down 10 very steep stairs. If you have an issue with mobility/stairs, this home may not be the best choice for you. Also, there is no couch in the living room. Otherwise an absolutely lovely stay!

Lovely town, no cars, feels very medieval, with cobbled streets, alley ways, and arches. Feels like the right time to go before it becomes a museum piece. Kids had such fun getting lost in the town, and the house was up a very cute dead end and felt so authentic we loved it. House had great furniture and was very quirky in a good way.

We had a great stay in the house of Matija to Groznjan. The village, now a tourist attraction all, is charming and romantic desire, beautifully restored by its inhabitants. The house itself is full of charm, on 3 floors, all in stone. There is little light (what is expected for this type of construction that should keep cool in the summer), but it feels very good. Do not be afraid of stairs, though! The damp smell is frankly not that bad, and it is forgotten after a few minutes. An excellent value, all in a picturesque village in Istria. I recommend it.

Staying at Matija's house was really pleasant (and Grožnjan itself is really beautiful)! Would recommend it to everyone. The house is even more magic than in the photos - full of the little details with a lot of soul and the graphics of one of the best Croatian artist ... Really delightful! And Matija was helpful + very responsive! Would come back anytime!:)

Such a great two nights at Matija's! House was exactly what I was imagining and more. Turned out to be previously owned by artist that was a friends of my families. Paintings adorned the walls. Matija was not there but a friend showed us the place and was contactable by phone. Matija also was very responsive via Airbnb. Great restaurant just around the corner from house. During the day and evening beautiful voices can be heard through the streets due to the music school. Really wish we had stayed longer. Thanks Matija!

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.

Good address in Groznjan. simple but effective room.

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

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

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

The house in Groznjnan is very atmospheric renovated. We enjoyed the terrace very much. The bedroom is very nice and the kitchen is well equipped. The bathroom is very nice but is in the basement, where it has not smelled good. The information in the apartment were very accurate. Branka was very friendly and answered all the questions immediately.

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.

Clean and lovely house in the heart of Groznjan.

This is a very charming house indeed in a wonderful medieval village located at the top of a mountain with wonderful views and a fascinating history, architectural details are a feast for the eyes. It is heartening to know that places like this still exist. It is definitely a moment suspended in time, away from the noise and chaos of the modern world and to enjoy the local culture and surrounding agriculture, truffles, wine, and olive oil. I think those things become more and more rare in today's world and that makes this place very special. Staying here is especially nice because the house is quiet, the tourists leave after dinner time and don't arrive until the afternoon, so if one gets up in the morning you have the village mostly for yourself. I could imagine this being a wonderful place for a writer to settle down and focus, which is what I would've loved to do, except for the fact that I was with two children and a dog. For that reason this house was slightly less than optimal. We had a problem with the air conditioning since it only exists in one room and the rest of the house was uncomfortably hot during the day. As well it didn't work for us because the bathroom is located in the basement and one must climb down through a hatch in the floor down a kind a of step ladder. This was tricky for us because we had to close it every time so the kids and the dog didn't fall in. In addition since the village is cobblestoned and the public parking is quite a distance from the house, be prepared to walk 500 m with the luggage in hand and make sure you have the directions clear from the start. But for others this house may work really well. It is clean and I appreciated all the gentle furnishings which were authentic and if it hadn't been for some of these other details we would have recommended this house whole heartedly.

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

The house is absolutely lovely. The town of Groznjan is picturesque, and is a wonderful location from which to explore Istria. Branka was sweet and very helpful with suggestions. It was a wonderful holiday for us and would recommend the house and Branka highly.

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!

Groznjan is an absolutely wonderful place. Living in such a rustic house doubles down on that rustic, closest to the agro-tourismy experience. But, I just wished the host made a extra effort to make us more welcome. She left no instructions on where the keys are. In fact, the neighbors were the best part. They welcomed us to their home while we waited to contact the host (Poor cell reception was the excuse). Don't expect much from the host..The host doesn't live close by.. so you are on your own. We arrived at 7:30pm and realized the local store closes early. But the friendly neighbors can guide you around.

mirjanas place is a great location, quiet and restful.

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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 ...

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.

Superb house, well equipped, beautiful garden, great pool, quiet area, nice patio covered terrace,

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.

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 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!

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!

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.

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!

Branka's house is in very nice location,The house is very exotic,with lovely design and much space for big family and friends..Right after exit there is amazing panorama view on mountains and nature.We really had a wonderful time !Thank you !Helena

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.

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.

La maison est très bien située, spacieuse et conviviale. L'air conditionné dans la chambre du haut est un vrai plus, ainsi que les ventilateurs dans les chambres au 2ème étage. La maison est très bien équipée, la petite cour intérieure est très agréable. Le village est magnifique ! On recommande !

Fantastic location, house and property more beautiful even than pictures can show. Central for all of Istria. Unsurpassed cleanliness, host gracious yet also respectful of privacy. Heavenly!

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

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.

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!"

Roberto's house is great - it's comfortable and clean and the layout is perfect for large families who want the occasional space from each other (eg the games room is completely separate which is perfect for loud teenagers). The area is peppered with beautiful medieval hilltop villages. Roberto's family were so welcoming - we were often treated to home baked goods from his wonderful mum! The pool is not massive, but clean and big enough for games and swimming. The house is isolated and surrounded by beautiful green hills. Recommend this highly.

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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.

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 :)

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

Vous apprécierez la communication avec Ivona super efficace et rapide; le cadre avec une magnifique vue sur sur des champs d'oliviers, des collines, la mer au loin; La grandeur et l'aménagement de la maison; la piscine qui est plus grand qu'elle ne paraît sur les photos.

A beautiful house, high standard. No complications and a very friendly house manager and owner. We would like to be back!

Fantastic luxury villa with lovely quiet garden, pool, jacuzzi and outdoor seating areas. Very well located for trips to surrounding Istrian hill villages and coastal resorts like Novigrad and Porec. Only an hour's drive from Pula airport. All communications with the owner Michel-Alain and the local housekeeper were very straightforward. We would love to go again!

We flew in to Pula, rented a car and drove about 50 minutes from the airport. The house is very easy to find and good and peaceful location close to Buje, which is a small village with a shop, butcher and Brödbod and several restaurants. We were two families with a total of 3 children rented for a week. Good planned houses, beautiful and large property without transparency and a saltwater pool that was well dimensioned size of the house. Kitchen adjacent to the shaded terrace was the perfect start for breakfast. Coast and wineries within 10-30 min drive. Perfect and personalized service with a contact that was available at the slightest question. Several guests were immediately enamored of both the House and this part of Croatia. Highly recommended !!

We had a fantastic holiday in Villa Bibali and Croatia. This house is really amazing. It's design in total (house + garden) is beautiful and it has a very high degree of privacy. The house offers a great pool, a jacuzzi and big garden. The view is fantastic. The surrounding is also great. In 15-20 min you are at the sea and there's lot of things to do in Istria. Furthermore good affordable restaurants and beautiful small villages to visit. You are close to Italy and Slovenia that we both visited. The service from the the owner is very well organized. It's very efficient and easy to reach. So we can only recommend this house to everybody !!

Incantevole villa fornita di ogni confort immersa nel verde e nella tranquillità. Abbiamo passato due settimane in compagnia di un'altra famiglia. I nostri 4 bambini (5-1 anni) hanno potuto giocare liberamente, lasciando a noi il modo per rilassarci. Il mare è a pochi km di distanza. Negozi e ristoranti sono facilmente raggiungibili in auto. Certamente da ripetere!