Secret Istria - Luxury vacation rentals

Seafront Palazzo, Rovinj

Originally built in 1670 under Venetian rule, the seafront house was again meticulously restored in 2016. It comes with 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a large living room, an open plan kitchen-dining area with fireplace, and its own seafront terrace with private sea access! It is right in the historic part of Rovinj, but quietly tucked away from the bustling restaurants and bars.

Living in the palazzo almost feels unreal: at night you hear the waves from the sea like on a boat, in the morning from your bed or in the shower, you see the fishing boats coming in from the night with their precious catch!

Walking early in the morning through the cobbled streets, over the market square with its marvelous fish mongers, buying croissants at the piazza cafes where old Italian men chat about the latest gossip, you might feel like in a romantic Hollywood movie set!

After breakfast you can walk to the glamorous Monte Mulini beach club at the 5-star Monte Mulini Hotel, take a taxi boat to one of the islands, or we can whisper you some secret beach South of Rovinj!

In the evenings you can either dine on your own seafront terrace which is one of the best tables in town! Or you eat at the beautiful Adriatic Brassiere and look over the piazza to the old harbour with its fishing boats, and you might feel that you are back in St Tropez 30 years ago!

Another option is to eat at Croatia‘s first Michelin star restaurant Monte on top of the old town which is a 5 Minute walk.

Most guests could probably do exactly that for the rest of their lives! But should you want to explore more of this beautiful peninsula, we are pleased to recommend you places to visit, sights, restaurants, and wineries.

01.05. - 01.06. / EUR 2.950 per week
01.06. - 14.06. / EUR 3.550 per week
15.06. - 14.09. / EUR 4.200 per week
15.09. - 30.09. / EUR 3.550 per week
01.10.- 01.11. / EUR 2.950 per week

130 sqm
15 sqm seafront terrace
Private sea access
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Max capacity: 6
Luxury double beds
Satellite TV in all bedrooms, living room, kitchen
DVD player
Fully equipped kitchen
Air con
Free Wi-Fi
Nespresso coffee machine with free coffee
Sonos soundsystem
Luxury toiletries
Concierge service (restaurants, sights, wineries, and boat bookings)
Private chef on request
Free parking

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Secret Istria - Luxury vacation rentals

Stanzia Vinella, Motovun

Stanzia Vinella is a secluded private organic estate with 6 hectares of vineyards, olive groves, truffle woodlands, fields, and gardens. The early 17th century farmhouse was meticulously restored in 2019. The property offers breathtaking views on the medieval fortress town Motovun, the rolling hills, and the Mirna valley. Stroll through the estate and you will even find a small ancient chapel and precious white truffles in the autumn season!

The large main house with about 460 sqm net living area offers discrete luxury and has 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, and a separate guest apartment with its own kitchenette. In total it sleeps 10 people plus 2 children.

The house dates back to 1614. During the extensive refurbishment, green building materials, solar power, heat pumps, and energy efficient insulation were applied to enhance the ancient house.

The farmhouse comes with a large open plan kitchen-dining area, 2 living rooms with fireplace and library, spacious bedrooms with luxurious bathrooms, and a large shaded terrace with dining table and loungers.

Wide stairs leave to the separate pool house with a fully equipped summer kitchen and outside grill. Large covered terraces with dining table and sofas. Seventy square meters infinity sea water pool with breathtaking views on Motovun and the valley. Large pool terrace with 8 sun beds and double daybed.

The Mediterranean garden is completed by open fields, vineyards, olive groves, fruit trees and its own vegetable garden for guests. In total 60.000 sqm!

Low Season EUR 5.000
01.05. – 31.05. EUR 6.500
01.06. - 14.06. EUR 7.800
15.06. - 14.09. EUR 8.200
15.09. - 30.09. EUR 7.800
01.10. - 31.10. EUR 6.500

460 sqm
14x5m sea water infinity pool
60.000 sqm land
5 bedrooms
5 bathrooms
Max capacity: 10
Luxury double beds
Satellite TV in living room
DVD player
Fully equipped kitchen
Air con
Free Wi-Fi
Nespresso Coffee machine with free coffee
Sonos soundsystem
Luxury toiletries
Concierge service (restaurants, sights, wineries, and boat bookings)
Private chef on request

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