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Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Livade
  • Istarske Toplice
    7 min drive
  • Ramparts
    8 min drive
  • Ancient City Walls
    8 min drive
  • Portoroz (POW)
    31 min drive

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About the area

Oprtalj

In Oprtalj .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Oprtalj villa, you'll find Istarske Toplice and Ramparts. Also, Ancient City Walls is within 3 miles (5 km) and Ancient Well is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Istarske Toplice - 7 min drive
  • Ramparts - 8 min drive
  • Aquapark Istralandia - 22 min drive
  • Izola Marina - 42 min drive
  • Portoroz Beach - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Buzet Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Benvenuti Wine - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Mondo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Alto - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old River Steak House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vidik - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful Villa situated on the top of the hill with breathetaking view

Casa Maria is cozy house situated on the top of the hill. Villa was built in 1781 and completely renovated in 2011. It is standing like a cloud above the famous Motovun forest and Mirna valley. It has an uninterrupted view over the Motovun Forest and medieval town of Motovun (today well known for film festival all over the world). The house´s view can just take your breath away. With in the villas property there are: vineyards, more than 30 fruits and over the 200 olives tree. The nearest village Livade just 3 minutes from the villa today is the most famous village in the world for the truffles. Out side the house are private parking, large terrace with table and comfortable chairs, sun beds, and beautiful swimming pool with the brand new sun deck made from the local grey stones. Just near by the pool is a beautiful BBQ with stone table and wooden chairs. This area is ideal for your peaceful evening or if you are expecting some guest to transform the peaceful atmosphere in nice party.


This luxurious and peaceful villa is ideal for family vacation. Villa sleeps 5 people. On the ground floor there is a spacious living area, with plasma TV, fire place and comfortable sofa. Kitchen is fully equipped. In the kitchen you can prepare your delicious dishes but you can also forget on time and date, because when you will open the window, your mind will sail away in the green view. On the ground flour there are: one double bedroom, one single bedroom and toilette. On the first flour is a beautiful twin bedroom with antique furniture.

Property manager

Ksenija Ipsa

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1399 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Peaceful Villa Situated top Hill Breathetaking View Livade
Peaceful Villa Situated top Hill Breathetaking View
Peaceful Situated top Hill Breathetaking View Livade
Peaceful Situated top Hill Breathetaking View
Peaceful Villa Situated top Hill Breathetaking View Livade
Peaceful Villa Situated top Hill Breathetaking View
Peaceful Situated top Hill Breathetaking View Livade
Peaceful Villa Situated top Hill Breathetaking View
Peaceful Situated top Hill Breathetaking View Livade
Peaceful Situated top Hill Breathetaking View

Peaceful Villa situated on the top of the hill with breathetaking view Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Mountain View
A very homey, charming cottage in the mountains. Nice views from the windows. You can walk through the olive groves or pick grapes from the arbor. Appears to be built like a duplex with owner's area to one side. As others stated, no access to the pool/terrace area from inside the house. Nice fireplace - it was chilly during our stay. Comfortable beds. We did not realize until arrival that this is the center of truffle production in Croatia. A restaurant in town serves 15 kinds of dishes with black or white truffles, including ice cream! Montevun is a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
My family and I had an absolutely amazing stay at Villa Maria in Golubici. Located within a minutes drive of Motovun and Livade, we could not have asked for a more convenient place to settle in Istria. There are so many fun activities nearby which we greatly enjoyed. As for the villa itself, it lived up to all our expectations. It is well equipped, nicely decorated inside, and the outside is great for lounging and enjoying the great views. Our kids especially enjoying playing around in the pool. Lastly, the hosts are very easy to communicate with and made the whole process very pleasant. We would love to come back in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger D., Colchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Views
We chose this villa purely for the remote location and pool, but we were not disappointed. The villa was very old but with lots of modern facilities. Everything was in good working order and top quality. Fully air conditioned that worked very well (32 DegC outside all week). Modern bathroom. Lots of space, but there was only 2 of us. Four or five people would do fine. The owners were extremely polite and helpful, with great English. Couple of very small negatives as usual. Its a 30 minute drive to any decent supermarket. There is no oven, We were badly bitten by mosquitoes when we sat at the outside dinning table, but Elvis fixed this by bringing us some very effective anti-mosquito burners. none of this would put us off and we would return tomorrow if given the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M., Australia

Great Rural Location. Very comfortable accommodation.
This is a spacious villa, in an excellent rural setting. Elvis and Ksenija were delightful hosts, and very interesting to talk with. They invited us to observe their olive harvesting, which was educational. We recommend their "green" olive oil which is very tasty, and in our opinion, is superior to some lighter oils we have tried elsewhere. The apartment had everything we needed. The views from the property are superb. The location is extremely quiet :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

steven j.

Loved It!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The sunrise and sunset every day were spectacular. The villa was charming, clean, and comfortable. The owners are nearby and made sure that we had everything we needed. We plan on staying here again next time we come to Istria
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

Fantastic villa with wonderful views. Owner was very helpful, a lovely stay.
Located in the heart of Istria this villa is well placed to explore the surrounding area. The villa is extremely well presented with comfortable furniture both inside and around the pool. We made use of the BBQ which was well stocked with wood and enjoyed dinners with a view. Very peaceful overlooking Motovun the view is what sold this villa to us and it didn’t disappoint. I would highly recommend a stay here for a family of 4 or 5.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Gorgeous and tranquil, well equipped and immaculately clean !
We were met by Elvis at 9.30pm after getting slightly lost and from that moment onwards we felt the warm hospitality which was evident throughout our stay. The house was very clean and equipped with everything we needed for our two week stay(and more!) There were some lovely welcome gifts which were very much appreciated. We felt our hosts were available if needed and knew they were easily contactable. The house is set in beautiful countryside with long reaching views of the Mirna valley, and we were delighted with the uninterrupted view of Motovun. The swimming pool was a great hit in the soaring temperatures and kept our three(17,15 and 11yr olds) fully occupied during the stay. The peace and tranquility helped us re charge our batteries and , hopefully this calmness will remain with us for a long time to come! The house is situated close to the bustling coastal towns of Pula, Novigrad, Rovinj etc and the beautiful hilltop towns of Motovun, Buzet and ,our favourite, Groznjan. Supermarkets were close (Buzet) and offered a good selection. On the two occasions we needed a doctor(!) we were extremely impressed with the service- on both occasions we were seen, had our prescription and were back at the house within an hour. Thank you Elvis and Ksenija we LOVE your house and Croatia. Mark and Mary
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ninon T.

AMAZING
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is even better than pictures show. The hosts, Elvis and kensijia are very friendly and attentive to our needs. Would love to go back for a longer stay. Istria is a region worth visiting with a lot to offer. Thank you both so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John A.

The perfect tranquil and beautiful setting for a holiday to remember.
My family and I had a fantastic week here in August 2017. The villa has a wonderful location, with a lovely pool and a fantastic view. It is a great base to explore Istria from, with plenty to do in a relatively short drive. We particularly enjoyed visits to Motovun, the water parks and towns along the Adriatic coast. Eating out was good value, but my favourite evenings were barbecues by the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Lovely villa with stunning views
Villa Maria exceeded our expectations. It is beautifully furnished and homely. The pool is lovely and was much needed in the 39 degree heat! The villa is well placed for exploring istria. We enjoyed visits to Porec, Motovun, Groznjan, Brijuni Islands and Rovinj. All had lovely shops selling homemade souvenirs. We were impressed by Croatia and will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Villa!
Es war - bis auf das Wetter an 2 Tagen, was aber Ende September normal ist - ein toller Aufenthalt. Überwältigende Blick ins Tal, tolle (ruhige, abgeschieden) Vermieter sehr angenehm, zurückhaltend und sofort da (WhatsApp,), wenn man sie braucht. Lage, alles vorhanden, was man raucht. U
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure relaxation in a very quiet location
A very beautiful villa furnished with attention to detail! Very quiet location, fantastic view! Our hosts were always available via email. All in all very recommendable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stev G.

Liked: Cleanliness
ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt ...
Die Beschreibung des Hauses "Friedliche Villa auf einem Hügel mit atemberaubendem Ausblick" ist sehr treffend. Sowohl die Lage als auch das Haus selber hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Das Haus ist super ausgestattet, aber insbesondere der große Garten im Olivenhain und der Pool haben uns sehr gut gefallen. Es ist eine tolle Umgebung um Fahrrad zu fahren oder die Umgebung zu Fuss zu erkunden, man muss allerdings Berge mögen ... . Das Meer ist nur ca. 30min mit dem Auto entfernt, wenn man mag. Wir können das Haus und Umgebung uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekte Urlaubswoche
Wir hatten eine tolle Woche in diesem wunderschönen Haus in einer wunderschönen Umgebung. Es war die letzte Urlaubswoche unserer Reise und es hätte kein schönerer Ort dafür sein können. Es ist absolut ruhig und entspannt. Man könnte sich den ganzen Tag am Haus aufhalten und wohlfühlen, wenn es nicht auch Vieles in der Umgebung zu entdecken gäbe. Die Gastgeber sind toll und jederzeit ansprechbar. Das Haus ist mit sehr viel Liebe gepflegt, eingereichtet und gestaltet. Wir haben uns fest vorgenommen, unbedingt wieder hierherzukommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jens H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannung pur
Ich/wir kann/können nur positives über das Objekt und die Vermieter sagen. " Absolute Enspannung " .Die Bilder und Beschreibung stimmen exakt . Sehr netter Kontakt mit den Vermietern. Wer Ruhe und Enstpannung möchte, ist hier genau richtig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the heart of Istria
The Vila Maria is a perfect place for people who love the heart of Istria. The Villa is well equipped and well prepared by the owners. As mentioned you need to be aware that you have to walk around the house to come to the terrace and the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorenz S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful life
We found this beautiful house short notice on the internet. We were very lucky to find such an impressive holiday house. I can’t say anything bad, because it was all there: Private pool with a spectacular garden and stunning views, air con in all rooms, fridge, freezer, all kitchen equipment you need, TV with all streaming options, strong wifi, washing machine and dishwasher! Grocery shopping is a little tough but manageable, 25 mins to the sea (Novigrad, Poreč etc.) Motovun castle a must visit, only 10mins away! Thank you Ksenija and Elvis for perfect holidays and the awesome welcome gifts! We loved our stay and would like to come again soon some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbarer Urlaub
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit ind er Villa Maria. Es war alles vorhanden was man benötigt hat und Fragen wurden sofort beantwortet. Was etwas umständlich ist, ist dass es keinen direkten Zugang zu Pool und Aussenterrasse gibt, d.h. man muss immer um das ganze Haus herumgehen. Aber die grandiose Lage und der wunderbare Ausblick machen das wieder wett. Es war eine wunderbare Zeit in Zentralistrien und ich kann es nur empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M., 76532 Baden-Baden, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Einsames Haus in den Bergen mit Traumblick
Das Haus wurde mit viel Liebe eingerichtet und ist sehr gemütlich. Von Bad, Wohn- und den unteren Schlafzimmern hat man einen tollen Blick auf die Berge, Wälder und das Bergstädtchen Motovun. Das Wohn/Esszimmer ist zwar sehr schön, aber auch sehr dunkel. Da der Weg mit dem Geschirr ums Haus herum bis in den Garten aber etwas umständlich ist, haben wir doch meist im Esszimmer gegessen. Der Garten mit den zwei verschiedenen Essplätzen (einer direkt am Pool, einer unter Dach) und Traumaussicht ist wunderschön und sehr gepflegt. Auch der Grillplatz ist perfekt eingerichtet und alles vorhanden, was man zum Grillen braucht. Pandemiebedingt hatten wir keinen persönlichen Kontakt zu den Vermietern, aber Ksenija hat auf alle Mails immer sofort reagiert und es war auch überhaupt kein Problem, dass wir mit insgesamt 6 Personen (und einer Übernachtungs-Luftmatratze) angereist sind. Es gibt nur ein Bad und kein separates WC - aber auch das hat mit 6 Personen erstaunlich gut geklappt. Duschen bei offenem Fenster mit dieser grandiosen Aussicht war schon ein besonderes Erlebnis, das selbst unser fast 18jähriger Sohn zu schätzen wusste. Der Ort Livade ist nicht besonders schön, aber der kleine Laden dort hat alles Wesentliche, was man zum Leben braucht. Das Restaurant / die Konoba Dorjana, die uns von Ortsansässigen empfohlen wurde, serviert auch einige Gerichte ohne Trüffel und das Essen dort ist sehr gut. Für Ausflüge zum Meer muss man etwa 45 Minuten Fahrtzeit einplanen, nach Motovun und zu dem kleinen Künstlerbergstädtchen Groznjan sind es etwa 20-25 Minuten Fahrtzeit. Wer Abgeschiedenheit und völlige Ruhe in schöner Landschaft sucht, ist in der Villa Maria bestens aufgehoben!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angelina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Haus, super Urlaub!
Der Aufenthalt war fantastisch. Das Haus war wie beschrieben. Ksenjia und Elvis war immer zu erreichen und gaben schnelle Rückinfos bei Fragen oder Sonstigem. Vielen Dank, wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt in Golubići!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heiko K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach traumhaft dieses Objekt
Es ist einfach ein wunderschönes Haus in einer traumhaften Lage. Wer Ruhe und Natur sucht ist hier genau richtig. Die Vermieter sind absolut nett, freundlich und sehr hilfsbereit.

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schön
Sehr schön und ruhig

10/10 Excellent

Yves R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour de rêve
Nous avons adoré notre séjour dans cette villa. Superbe en tous points. Elvis très accueillant, villa très propre et bien équippée, site calme et reposant sans être trop isolé, belle piscine et plantation d'oliviers où il fait bon se promener. L'Istrie mérite d'être explorée pour ces beaux villages perchés sur les collines et pics, son histoire et, bien entendu, ses truffes et ses vins. Nous recommandons cette villa sans réserve.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heike H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa in den Bergen zum Energie tanken
Tolle Vermieter, sehr liebevoll gestaltete Villa in den Bergen mit vielen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten, auch für Radler oder Wanderer bestens geeignet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helmut Bernard N.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a splendid Summer holiday
My Family and I had a splendid vacation at Casa Maria. The Location is top. Super quiet, nice pool, huge garden (the figs were not yet ripe ;-) ). The view over to Motovun, the sea at no distance, the Food - all perfect. The house is super comfortable, the Equipment in the kitchen is excellent and everything is super clean. Elvis and Ksenja are super friendly Hosts. We can only recommend this beautiful Holiday Destination. Cheers, HB and familiy