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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
A quiet escape
Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
Sleeps 7•3 bedrooms•5 beds
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Frankovići, Istria County
Takala
Place, Takala
7 min drive
Lim Bay
Place, Lim Bay
17 min drive
Dvigrad
Place, Dvigrad
20 min drive
Pula (PUY)
Airport, Pula (PUY)
50 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Toilet 1
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly
In period June-Aug, change over day is Saturday and for stays longer than 7 nights please send an inquiry. Other months are flexible and we suggest to send an inquiry to confirm you availability.
Delightful, beautifully positioned, in a very quiet area, at the edge of a small Istrian village, the villa provides privacy for your family, a peaceful and safe comfort place in the Istrian land with calming greenery. One can enjoy relaxing around the refreshing pool, listening to the bird song and prepare the food in superb, stone built BBQ and outdoor kitchen with an additional pizza oven and bar. Yet, from this relaxing getaway, on easy reach, you may feel spirit of Istrian historic sites, enjoy the culture events, experience the taste of local food and wine. The closest airport is in Pula (40min) and airports in Trieste (1:30h) and Venezia (2h drive away from villa), open even more options in planning your holiday. Renewed in old style with traditional materials - stone and wood. It has a private, south facing, swimming pool of 50sqm in front of the house just a few steps from the covered terrace and summer kitchen-BBQ so that pool area is easily overlooked from the house and garden. The villa is centrally placed in the big garden with a lot of greenery. The villa is built with large stone blocks and contains large open space in the ground floor and three double bedrooms on the first floor. All the rooms upstairs have the air-condition. The barbecue has a lot of place to prepare the dinner and it is placed close to an unique garden table made of a big stone plate with heavy iron chairs around.
Notes on accommodation: The Villa Barbara has the ground floor with one open space with inside walls made of big stone blocks. It consists of the solid built kitchen, fully equipped and large massive wooden table to accommodate six people. On the opposite side there is a sofa and is close to the open fireplace which is made of massive stone blocks. Utility room and one toilet is found on the ground floor as well. Wide stairs leads up to the first floor. 1sr floor has three bedrooms of ~12-15sqm. All bedrooms have the massive wooden beds, the small table, the chair and the mirror. All of them has air-condition. The master bedroom has en-suite shower room and others share the second shower room.
Car rental essential. Private parking secured inside the property. Smoking is not permitted inside the house but only outdoor.
Outside: Your family will enjoy 1000sq meters of the garden with cherry tree and two olive around the house. The Villa Barbara is suitable for children but one must be supervised around the pool area. Private swimming pool with ceramic tiles is 10m x 5m size with 1.2 -1.8m deep. It has automatic water cleaning system of the highest standard. Wooden sun beds are easy to move around the pool or even to shift on the grass. Large summer kitchen just a few steps from the house and pool. It has two fire places (BBQ) to prepare the grill or „peka“ and you will be provided with woods and coil to prepare your own meals. While you prepare the dinner your party can watch sitting on the stone bar chairs and enjoy the coctels in the covered summer kitchen. In front of the villa there is a covered terrace with table. Behind the house there is covered parking lot. The villa is walled, fenced, standalone and just 150m away from villagers so to feel comfortable and safe. Utility room on the ground floor has washing machine, an iron and ironing board.
Bed linen, bath and pool towel sets are provided. The pool is cleaned with the high standard and checked twice a week.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only outside the house.
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 June to 30 September, EUR 0.67 per person, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October to 30 November, EUR 0.54 per person, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Property Registration Number HR59766141210
Property # 8003238
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Tinjan
Located in Tinjan, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. San Tommaso Winery and Vrsar Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Decumanus Street and Rovinj Market. Consider Istrian Assembly Hall for a night out or Višnjan Observatory if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
Does Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly?
As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly on 4 Oct 2026 start from £1,498, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Secluded Villa, large refreshing pool, tranquility, family&pet friendly located?
This family-friendly Tinjan villa is located in a rural location, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Takala, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lim Bay and Dvigrad. Višnjan Observatory and Baredine Cave are also within 12 miles (20 km).
About the host
Hosted by Goran
What makes this property unique
Surrounded with fields and greenery Villa Barbara offers peace so needed. Safe location and on easy reach to beaches, restaurants, sites and cultural events.