(4. 9/5) Pool and sea view from the balcony: Beautiful new Istrian stone villa

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First rental after a change of ownership! Previous rating on FeWoDirekt 4. 9/5. We usually rent Villa Zelena for whole weeks from Sunday to Sunday. Exceptions are possible after consultation! :) Villa Zelena is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards together with three other stone house villas in a similar style 300 meters away from the small idyllic village Bajkini near Vizinada in Istria. The villa is approx. 12 km from the sea (linear distance approx. 6 km). Porec and Novigrad are 15-20 minutes by car. Villa Zelena (Bajkini 33) was newly built in 2007 by Munich contractor Dussmann in traditional Istrian stone house style in an ensemble with two other pretty stone villas and has been family-owned ever since. We acquired the villa from the first owners in spring 2019. Villa Zelena is modernly equipped and has air conditioning in all living rooms and bedrooms as well as underfloor central heating so that it can be used at any time of the year. On the ground floor there is a large living / cooking / dining area and an open fireplace. Two spacious, two-leaf glass doors lead to the covered terrace with a brick coal grill, dining area and plenty of seating. Two steps lead from the natural stone terrace to the beautifully landscaped pool area, which is surrounded by further terraces with sun loungers. Behind the house are the table tennis table and a garden with lawn and various ornamental plants. The garden is regularly maintained by the gardener. The terrace and the pool face south, with the adjacent oak grove providing shade. From the balcony you can enjoy the sunset over the sea in the west (with a clear view the view extends to Venice) and a wonderful view over the Mirna valley. A small separate anteroom leads to a bedroom with double bed (160x200) and a bathroom with shower and toilet on the ground floor. In addition, on the ground floor there is a separate guest toilet, a pantry, the technical room and a small shed with a washing machine. The wonderfully lit staircase in the spacious entrance area leads to the first floor, where there are two further bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Each of the bedrooms can be reached through a separate small anteroom, from which there is also access to the bathroom. One bedroom is furnished with a double bed (160x200) and veranda. The associated bathroom has a toilet, a shower and a bathtub. From the balcony of the bedroom you can enjoy the view over the Mirna valley to Groznjan. In the second bedroom there are two single beds, the associated bathroom is equipped with a shower and toilet. The villa has a unique atmosphere. There is absolute tranquility and the idyllic surroundings invite you to relax, go for walks or bike rides. The Mirna Valley is famous for its white truffles, excellent wine and olive oil, and the unspoilt mountain villages of Motovun, Buje and Groznan with breathtaking views of the Istrian coast. The coastal towns of Novigrad and Porec are 15-20 minutes away by car, and Vrsar and Rovinj are 30-45 minutes away. The nearest shop is in Vizinada, 4 km away, where there are also restaurants, cafes, a post office and a tourist office. Due to the stone stairs and the not delimited pool area, the villa may not be suitable for small children or only under constant supervision. We acquired Villa Zelena from an English family in spring 2019. The villa had been rented until then and almost all of the tenants gave it a top rating of 5/5. Here are some of the original reviews from the past (which are unfortunately not automatically adopted by the FeWoDirekt software): Justin G. (5/5) The house is undersold in the images. It is a beautiful villa, in an amazing location. The pool is perfect for cooling down and playing in with the many inflatables. The air con is almost instant and very quiet. The local town of Porec has spectacular sea swimming off rocks with manmade entry points, excellent snorkelling with great wildlife. It is a busy tourist port but a ten minute walk gets you away from the crowds. Istria is relatively small so many treats are an easy car journey away. But in truth the villa is so brilliant we spent a lot of time just hanging around the pool, with the odd walk to a wine tasting. We had a brilliant stay, thank you so much. 03 August 2016 - 08:46:00 Kristoffer W. (5/5) We - a family of five - stayed for two weeks and were sad to leave. Catherine's house was a great experience, easy to find, great surroundings and the house itself was perfect for us; we loved the pool, and our two girls (14 and 11) had no trouble looking after their brother (5). Great to have aircon in the heat, and to have Caroline, our local host, a phonecall away. We truly loved our two weeks, and were especially happy with all of the great suggestions in the house manual - cudos to Catherine for these; many were followed. Extra cool to have several wineyards a short walk away; we fell for Inez at Franc Arman's. The renting process was easy and secure Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 40766690851