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Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location

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Whole spacious house will be reserved for you
Dining area with the outdoor fireplace is just above the pool
Gorgeous garden, private pool only steps from the lounge area
Ideal for families with children and groups of friends
Perfect amenities for families with children

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
7 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Žminj
  • Place, Festinsko kraljevstvo Cave
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rovinj Harbour
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Pula Arena
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pula (PUY)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location

Villa Dino i Karla is a beautiful stone villa on the edge of the small village of Mengići, in the heart of Istria. Surrounded by nature, meadows, and woodland, it offers complete privacy, peaceful surroundings, and plenty of space for families or groups.

The entire house is air-conditioned and thoughtfully furnished. On the ground floor, you will find a traditional Istrian kitchen with an indoor fireplace, a games room with a billiard table, and an additional bedroom for two guests.

The first floor features a comfortable living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, a separate WC, and two bedrooms with king-size beds. The bathroom with a whirlpool tub offers a relaxing place to unwind.

On the second floor, there are three bedrooms with double beds, one bedroom with three beds, two bathrooms, and a shaded terrace.

The fenced garden offers plenty of space for children to play, sunny and shaded areas, a private pool, a covered outdoor dining area, and a charcoal barbecue. Parking for five cars is available inside the fenced property, with additional parking outside if needed.

Thanks to its quiet location near the woods, the villa is ideal for relaxing holidays, as well as walking and cycling in the surrounding nature.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Ein Haustier in der Villa kostenlos begrüßt
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Minimum age of 28 is mandatory (not applicable onl

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 49574604184
Property # 871792
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Zminj

Located in Zminj, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Posebni ornitološki rezervat Palud and Festinsko kraljevstvo Cave reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Višnjan Observatory and Paleo Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Žminj

What's nearby

  • Festinsko kraljevstvo Cave - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rovinj Harbour - 38 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Pula Arena - 38 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Vrsar Harbour - 44 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Punta Verudela Beach - 45 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

  • Pula Station - 34 min drive
  • Pula (PUY) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzeria Orhideja - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Bar Erman - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Zara - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stancija 1904., Smoljanci - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Zminjka - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location?

As of 20 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location on 10 Oct, 2026 start from S$561, 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 Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious and beautiful stone Villa, private pool, garden, peaceful location located?

This family-friendly Zminj villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Festinsko kraljevstvo Cave and Kazun. Grimani Castle and Cistern are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a wonderful week here in July with our whole family and had an amazing time. The stone house is spacious, spotless, and beautifully designed, with a large outdoor area that has everything you need. The property is peaceful and quiet, bit only a short drive to stunning places like Rovinj. Perfect for families or groups looking to relax and explore the region of Istria.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

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

Excellent!

The villa was wonderful and the hosts took great care of us. It was a delightful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Paradise

Very nice people. Great house with all kind off facilities. Pleasant area to stay and all the popular city's are avalaible within half a hour by car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was fantastic – spacious and packed with entertainment to keep both kids and adults entertained. Everything was immaculately presented, and drinks and snacks were provided upon check-in. Suzanna was lovely, very accommodating and super friendly. Shops were a short drive away, and some lovely local towns were less than 30 minutes by car. Communication in advance was fantastic, with clear directions. Overall, we had a fantastic stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

Beautiful villa

Highly recommend, definitely need a car however. Spotlessly clean and every piece of kitchen equipment you could wish for. Loved the pool and table tennis. Hosts very welcoming and helpful (son speaks excellent English!) Would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2021
Thank you for describing your experience. We are very glad that you had a nice time and hope to see you again! Puno pozdrava iz Hrvatske :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Great Villa and a fantastic stay.

The communication was very good and I also got an answer immediately. The villa itself is very beautiful and the surrounding is very quiet. It was very clean an the pool was nice. All over a perfect stay. We stayed there with 11 grown ups and 2 children. There are many possibilities to play for children and for grown ups you can play table tennis and Billard.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your stay! We are glad that you found comfort and pleasure in the house. Best regards from Istria! :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Fantastic!

We were three families (7 adults, 7 kids) staying at the Villa for one week, and it was an amazing house! The kids were occupied with all the facilities (Pool, Billiards, Trampoline, Ping Pong, Slide, Swing), which meant the adults could relax. The place is huge, so one can slip away and sit on one of the many balconies and relax with a book. The host was VERY accommodating, and took very good care of us. They lived next door, and came over with cakes and desserts several times during our stay. Whatever our question was, they followed up! The location is quite ideal too, as its a short drive to most places of interest. Pula is only 30min away, the same with Rovinj. We would recommend hiring a car for the duration of the stay, as its difficult to get around by bus or taxi. All in all we had an amazing time at the Villa, and will definitely try and book it next time we are coming to Croatia from Norway.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thank you! hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for your review and for choosing our Villa! We send greetings to Norway
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus, sehr schöne Möbel drinnen und draußen und sehr freundliche Vermieter
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arturo C.

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Wir waren 8 Motorradfahrer und habe die Zeit in der Villa genossen....alles war perfekt und nur weiter zu empfehlen. Danke an die Vermieterin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ludwig R.

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Familienfreundlich und saubere Zimmer
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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Wir waren vollkommen zufrieden mit unserem Aufenthalt in der Unterkunft. Alles war sauber, nett und sehr freundlich – wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Gerne wieder!
Tolles Haus, tolle Vermieter! Danke! Wir kommen wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren als Gruppe mit 4 Familien dort (8 Erwachsene, 6 Kinder und 2 Hunde) und könnten nicht glücklicher sein! Die Gastgeberin war so herzlich und wir haben uns direkt herzlich willkommen gefühlt! Es war sehr sauber, ordentlich hergerichtet und die Fotos werden den Räumlichkeiten absolut nicht gerecht - wir waren überrascht wie viel größer das Ferienhaus ist!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christoph D.

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

Perfekter Urlaub

Es hat alles genau wie beschrieben super gepasst. Die Gastgeberin war unglaublich freundlich und hat uns den Urlaub nochmal verschönert. Der Außenbereich war perfekt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

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Excellent

Le lieu est reculé , au calme, le logement était parfaitement conforme à l’annonce, spacieux et propre. Les propriétaires très très gentils. Je recommande à 100%.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

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Super unterkunft

Super nette Gastgeberin, tolle Unterkunft. Alles perfekt und man hat seine Ruhe. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr zuvorkommend und hat sich sehr viel mühe gegeben sich mit uns zu unterhalten. Immer wieder gerne.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix R.

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

Perfekter Gruppenurlaub

Tolle Villa mit super Ausstattung, welche keine Wünsche offen lässt. Sehr freundliche Vermieterin, welche uns zudem mit Leckereien versorgt hat. Außergewöhnlich! Haus ist etwas abgelegen, war uns aber bewusst.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tilo S.

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einfach nur schön

Es war eine wunderschöne Woche. Die Villa ist wirklich traumhaft schön , etwas abseits vielleicht, aber um Istrien zu erkunden wiederum ideal, weil genau in der Mitte der Halbinsel und somit relativ kurze Anfahrwege in alle Richtungen. Wetter passte auch und der Pool wurde gut genutzt. Die Ausstattung war eh perfekt: Spielhaus, Trampolin, Billard, Tischtennis, Grillmöglichkeiten und, und, und..., alles da für einen perfekten Familienurlaub. Und dann die Vermieterin, Suzane, vielen Dank an dieser Stelle noch mal. Sie hat uns mit süßem Gebäck verwöhnt und war immer da um zu schauen das wir uns wohl fühlen. Herzlichen Dank noch mal! Es war wirklich eine der schönsten Urlaubsreisen überhaupt, kann ich nur weiter empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt G.

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Wunderbar

Perfekte Woche, Haus gross und sauber. Sehr nette, freundliche und liebe Gastgeberin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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Traumhaus mit Pefekter Gastgeberin

Das Haus ist super schön, alles ist blitz blank und die Gastgeberin ist wohl die netteste Person in ganz Kroatien. Ihre Gastfreundschaft ist wirklich unglaublich und haben wir so noch nie erlebt bei anderen Unterkünften. Wir waren 6 Erwachsene und 8 Kinder. Das schöne an der Villa ist der Aussenbereich und der kurze Weg in die Küche. Wir konnten uns immer draussen aufhalten. Ein Stromanschluss ist draussen auch vorhanden. Zum Haus: Haus ist in 3 Etagen aufgeteil EG, 1.OG u d 2OG Die Wohnungen sind im Haus nicht verbunden, man gelangt aussen herum zu den Wohnungen. Das war für uns perfekt. Lage: Man ist fast ganz alleine. Die Nachbarn sind super nett. Ca 7 minuten entfernt ist ein supermarkt. Zum nächst größeren Kaufland dauert es ca 30-40 minuten. Mit dem Auto natürlich. Wir können die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen, wir hatten eine sehr tolle Zeit und noch nie so eine nette und aufmerksame Vermieterin. Vielen Dank
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niko Z.

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Ein Paradies der Erholung

Unser Aufenthalt in der Steinvilla war einfach nur phänomenal und hat alle unsere Erwartungen übertroffen! Als drei Familien, bestehend aus insgesamt 6 Erwachsenen und 8 Kindern im Alter von 5 bis 16 Jahren, suchen wir nach einer geräumigen Unterkunft mit Privatpool, um gemeinsam eine entspannte Zeit zu verbringen. Und die Steinvilla hat uns in jeder Hinsicht beeindruckt! Die großzügige Raumaufteilung der Villa bot uns ausreichend Platz, um uns frei zu bewegen und den Urlaub in vollen Zügen zu genießen. Besonders der Privatpool war ein echtes Highlight für alle, sowohl für die Erwachsenen als auch für die Kinder. Wir verbrachten herrliche Stunden im Pool und hatten eine Menge Spaß. Die Sauberkeit der Villa und die gepflegte Gartenanlage verdienen besonderes Lob. Alles war in einem hervorragenden Zustand und wirkte äußerst einladend. Die ruhige Lage der Steinvilla trug zusätzlich zu einer erholsamen Atmosphäre bei. Wir konnten die Stille und Schönheit der Umgebung genießen und den Alltagsstress hinter uns lassen. Die herzliche Begrüßung mit kalten Getränken und Süßigkeiten war eine nette Geste und ließ uns sofort willkommen fühlen. Aber die Krönung war die Überraschung von Gastgeberin Suzane mit Pfannkuchen. Das war einfach nur köstlich und zeigte ihre außergewöhnliche Gastfreundschaft. Insgesamt können wir die Steinvilla uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Es war ein unvergesslicher Urlaub, der uns allen noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben wird. Wir möchten uns herzlich bei den Gast
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

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Wunderschönes Anwesen !

Wir waren mit neun Erwachsenen und drei Kindern für eine Woche in diesem sehr schönen, großen Anwesen und wir waren rundum zufrieden ! Äußerst nette Vermieter, super sauber, topp Ausstattung und eine sehr schöne Außenanlage mit Pool und Grillbereich. Dass es ein wenig abgelegen ist, war uns bewusst und hat uns nicht gestört. Wir können das Anwesen und seine Vermieter rundherum empfehlen !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula Schäuble u.

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Hervorragend

Wir waren schon zum zweiten Mal hier und haben es sehr genossen. Alles war perfekt und Suzanna hat uns mit leckerem Gebäck verwöhnt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reinhard S.

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Unbedingt empfehlenswert

Wir schließen uns den bisherigen Bewertungen voll an. Einziger Nachteil (je nach Ansprüchen) ist die abgelegene Lage. Fußläufig geht hier gar nichts, ausser spazierengehen in einer sehr schönen Umgebung. Wir würden diese Unterkunft bei Bedarf sofort wieder buchen.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
Ich danke Ihnen! Wir sind sehr glücklich, dass Sie eine tolle Zeit hatten und hoffen, Sie wieder zu sehen! Herzliche Grüße aus Istrien!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ursula Schäuble u.

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

Hervorragende Unterkunft

Alles von Anfang an prima. Getränke, Gebäck wurden bereitgestellt. Super netter Kontakt, wir kommen sicher wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2022
Vielen Dank, dass Sie unsere Villa für Ihren Urlaub gewählt haben! Wir heißen Sie gerne wieder willkommen. Beste Grüße aus Istrien :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roland m.

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

Perfektes Villa, wir waren sehr zufrieden. Alles bestens.

Super Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2022
Vielen Dank für Ihren Aufenthalt bei uns! Wir freuen uns, dass es Ihnen gefällt. Beste Grüße aus Istrien! :)

About the host

Hosted by Family Folo

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We are a local family with a passion for hosting. The Villa Dino i Karla was an inherited family home, that we've completely modernised and made it into a dedicated relaxation place. We will welcome you at the property and be at your service if you have any questions or need recommendations.

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