Charming house ideal for “an escape from the city.”

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4807 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Barban, Istria

Pula Arena25 min drive
Forum25 min drive
Rabac Beach47 min drive
Rijeka (RJK)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Parun House in a small Istrian village Šajini is a byword for peace and quiet. This cozy house for two provides authentic experience of the Istrian village as it once was, ideal for “an escape from the city.”
Restored using authentic materials, it has a traditional feel of belonging to a place. The original small house built back in the year 1907 had a kitchen with a fireplace and a first-floor bedroom. The house was annexed a comfy living room during the 2003 restoration performed strictly abiding by the principle of keeping its authentic shape with careful attention to detail.
Modest as it might appear in terms of its size, the house nevertheless offers all comfort one might look for in a contemporary home in harmony with tradition. Spacious land on which the house is sitting is ideal for recreation of its temporary residents. The courtyard has a fireplace just perfect for relaxing BBQs.
The location of the village of Šajini provides shelter from busy summer days in Istria.

Location of the house Parun: The location of the village of Šajini provides shelter from busy summer days in Istria. Beaches on the eastern and western Istrian coast are easily accessible, within twenty minute drive, the same distance it takes to reach Rovinj and Pula.

Description of the house: The surface of the house is 75m², kitchen and fireplace, living room, bathroom and toilet, bedroom on the first floor. Courtyard and garden 470m².

Kitchen: hot and cold water; stove (gas/electricity); fridge; hob; coffee maker, washing machine, toaster, heating – fireplace, electric radiators.
Living room: satellite TV; Hi-Fi; DVD player, heating – electric radiators
Bedroom: double bed; single bed, air conditioning
Garden: two parking spaces; garden furniture set; electric grill, bread (pizza) oven

Property manager

Anuska Budisavljevic

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets considered

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Barban

Located in Barban, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Pula Arena and Loggia are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Višnjan Observatory and Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria. Paleo Park and Brijuni National Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.

Barban, Istria

What's nearby

Pula Ferry Terminal - 24 min drive
Pula Arena - 25 min drive
Forum - 25 min drive
Punta Verudela Beach - 47 min drive
Rabac Beach - 47 min drive

Getting around

Pula Station - 32 min drive
Pula (PUY) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Roy bar 3 - 9 min drive
Birerija Kampanjola - 13 min drive
Marcanac - 12 min drive
Poli Ondine - 15 min drive
Martin Pescador - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming house ideal for “an escape from the city.” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming house ideal for “an escape from the city.” ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming house ideal for “an escape from the city.” ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming house ideal for “an escape from the city.” located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Church of St. Catherine, Loggia, and Cistern. Grimani Castle and Church of Annunciation are also within 9 mi (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kaatarina M.

Sep 17, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Veru D.

Mar 28, 2015

Beautiful authentic house in Istria

After a trip true croatia we wanted a place where we could be in peace and quite. And if we were up for it go out and experience what beautifull croatia has to offer. So the best would be a house in the middle of Istria. This beautifull authentic house from Anuska and Boris would do best. Arriving there was even nicer then on the pictures. What a lovelly job and what a love did these two people put in the house. They really made you feel at home instantly. Everything was great, you have two bisicles, a small market arround the corner, good beds, a great living, a kitchen and an outdoor garden. And if you wanted to go to the beach, you can be there in 15 minutes. Tell Boris and Anuska what you like and they got a lot of information about the local hotspots or those places where you normally won’t come because you need locals to point it out. We had a mega great time and will be back for sure. Thanks Boris & Anuska for the hospitality.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Paolo B.

Sep 7, 2013

Enjoy Istria !

We (2 people) stayed 2 weeks in the delicious Parun house and our stay was really good. Sajini is in a real strategical position if you want to visit Istria, close to the beaches and the wonderful cities of Porec and Rovinj. In the village you will find a nice konoba where the food is good but needs your visit only to meet the owner 'Giovanni' . The house is really clean and well furnished with internal and external oven, tv, dvd and cd player, and also our cats that were travelling with us liked very much. Anuska and Boris were very kind and helpful(during the holiday we had a technical problem and after only 2 hours the serviceman was at home to repair it).We feel to suggest Parun house for your holidays in Istria !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nov 29, 2012

Great House for Cozy Getaway in Istria

Our family of four, who are on a 10 month travel journey, had a wonderful stay at this "escape from the city". The owners were extremely helpful even bringing us their Galaxy tablet while raining since we had issues with our Internet access. The house has a lovely fire place that we kept burning the entire time. The house has all the amenities for a cozy and relaxing stay. The combination of great owners and a very unique house and location make this a great place to get away to.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ricardo

Aug 10, 2011

Peaceful retreat in rural Istria

The house has been renovated with taste and had all the necessary amenities (cooking appliances, TV, the owners supplied us with free internet for 5 days, nice garden where you can do BBQ). It is situated in a very quiet village in the countryside in Southern Istria (try the local restaurant in the village as it has very nice home made food and the owner provides a warm and friendly atmosphere), but it was still close to Pula (30 minute drive) or Labin (45 minute drive). The owners were very friendly, welcoming us to the house and even asking us in advance what tips would we like to get from them. We would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a peaceful getaway or a combination of beach and countryside as we did.

About the host

Hosted by Anuska Budisavljevic

My husband and I live in Pula. We are both professionals in different fields. We renovated houses that are part of family heritage to our taste with much love and attention. At the end of the renovation process we fell in love with both houses even more. So finally, we came to idea we could welcome people at our House Parun and Villa Parun to let them experience peaceful living in central Istria. We hope our tenants will have a pleasure to relax and truly enjoy at Holiday houses Parun.

Why they chose this property

The location of the village of Šajini will provide to you shelter from busy summer days in Istria. Beaches on the eastern and western Istrian coast are easily accessible, within twenty minutes drive, the same distance it takes to reach Rovinj and Pula.