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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Livade, Istria County
  • Ramparts
    10 min drive
  • Ancient City Walls
    11 min drive
  • Ancient Well
    13 min drive
  • Portoroz (POW)
    51 min drive

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About the area

Oprtalj

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

  • Ancient City Walls - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Istarske Toplice - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Aquapark Istralandia - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Lanterna Beach - 56 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Portoroz Beach - 60 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Buzet Station - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Benvenuti Wine - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Mondo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Alto - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Vidik - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Fakin - ‬13 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.

Villa Aurora with magnificent view from swiming pool, near Motovun

This villa was built in the end of 19th century and fully renovated in the year of 2012. It is placed in a pitoresque part of Istria, its central part, in a village named Livade. The touch of past that this villa evokes is combined with all of the contemporary benefits, such as air conditioning, WiFi internet, private swimming pool, fully equipped kitchen as well as the laundry room. The capacity of this two-bedroom villa is 6 persons, and also a baby crib and feeding chair are available upon request. There are 2 bicycles at your disposal and for the fans of less phisical activities, there is a barbecue ready for use. Last, but not least, the villa has a breathtaking view from the terrace. Just a walk away there is a horse ranch where you can hire a guide and have a riding tour of the area. The nearest beaches are in Novigrad, Poreč and Tar, around 20 kilometres away, the nearest spa 10 km, the airport distance is 70 km and a shop and a restaurant can be found in Livade, the same place where villa Aurora is located.

Some of the properties don’t allow youth groups. If you are booking an accommodation facility as a group of young individuals, contact our agency before making the reservation in order to check whether the requested property allows your stay.

Property manager

Lovely Istria d.o.o.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
  • 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
This property accepts cash
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Villa Aurora free Cancellation for new Bookings Until June 15th
Villa Aurora Free cancellation for new bookings until June 15th.
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Villa Aurora with magnificent view from swiming pool, near Motovun Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mari B., Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten track in Paradise
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - just outside the husstle and bustle of touristy attractions. The area is so peaceful, and the accommodation was just perfect for us. Karmela could not have done any more to make our stay perfect. Thank you so much - we will certainly be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gill B., Fleet Hampshire

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stone House in Beautiful Area...and some points to consider
We had a great holiday in this very comfortable stone house with its very high quality of renovation, and very well maintained pool. It is one of around six properties in a quiet hamlet, clustered around a single track road that stops after the house. The views over the hills and to Motovun are magnificent. The owners were very helpful, friendly and provided local information at meet and greet time and at drop off of fresh linen and towels. We came to really love the quirky stone house and especially the pool which is very private, not overlooked and usually quiet and peaceful. It is a few kilometres down the single track road to Livade which has three restaurants and a little shop. Apparently the village is busy during the day with truffle tourists, but in June/July we found it could be almost deserted in the evening (and apart from Truffle Festival time in Sept when it is said to be rammed). About 20 minutes by car to swim at Novigrad which has the usual Istrian concrete and rocks beach but walkways out into the lovely clear and warm sea and plenty of restaurants. It wasn't busy there in June/July but said to be very busy in August when schools are broken up. We really enjoyed our stay and had a fabulous holiday, but would offer some points to consider. On the other side of the track, directly opposite your lovely outside covered table area is the owner's second rental property. You therefore have near neighbours with their pool at the front of the house. This may be important to you if you are seeking isolation and dead quiet. There are 52 steep steps up to the pool behind the house (the stone steps shown in the photos) which means you are away from the neighbours and have a great view but you will need good knees!! There was occasional noise poolside from the neighbours renovation work but generally lovely and peaceful. (There are wasps a plenty drinking at the pool but they do not bother you at all.). The upstairs bedroom has lovely but low wooden beams and as am tall chose other bedroom. This is very cool set into the rock under the main house. It can only be reached by walking along the track to the bedroom door as there is no internal house access. This was a quirk we loved - there is no traffic - but may be a consideration. Only other trivial point was that there is no proper toaster!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Wonderful Istria
The villa was exactly as described and Adrian and Karmela were the perfect hosts, what more could we ask for! We loved our Istrian adventure
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Well appointed, with great outdoor spaces
We stayed for 1 week travelling around the area, We liked Motovun nearby. The photo of the pool is spot on, accommodation was spotlessly clean and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sabine M.

Lovely!!
Great location, lovely house and pool, magnificent view! We loved staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Wonderful place- Adrian and Carmella were very gracious and nice
Very nice villa and view is amazing- we loved it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Very nice. Beautiful place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jari P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking views, wonderful nature
We spent a relaxing week in this idyllic house. A strong recommendation for everyone who values their own peace
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtige plek met veel privacy
Zeer mooie vakantiewoning, met smaak gemoderniseerd, geweldig zwembad hoger gelegen tussen het groen met uizicht
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troels H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feriebolig Kroatien
Denne feriebolig levede fuld ud op til vores forventninger. Vil man have privatliv, er det denne feriebolig man skal vælge. Meget smukke omgivelser, venlig og imødekommende værter. Ikke sidste gang vil tager, dertil. Mvh Familien Helsing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christel G., Regensburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holidays
We enjoyed our stay in Villa Aurora very much. The house is situated at the end of a small road, very romantic on a terraced land with quite a big pool. From up there you have a wonderful view to Motovun. You have places in the shadow and in the sun - whatever you like. The kitchen was fully equipped, the rooms nice and clean. The washing machine was helpful since we travelled with children. Our communication with Adrian & Karmela was very good, they responded quickly and gave tipps for getting around. They have a telescope in the house and so we could enjoy watching the stars during the night. This is definitely a house to come back to and spend another holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très très agréable et reposant
La maison se trouve dans un village appeler Livade. Une très belle vue sur Motovun. La maison belle, propre et bien entretenue. Les propriétaires nous ont accueilli les bras ouvert, serviable et aux petits soins.( merci pour le cadeau d‘anniversaire Adrian et Karmela). La piscine en hauteur splendide. Nous recommandons et reviendrons très certainement.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Natur pur mit traumhaften Pool
Das alte istrische Haus ist klein, aber fein. Es wurde sehr liebevoll gestaltet und es fehlte uns an Nichts. Das Besondere aber ist, dass die verschiedenen Nutzflächen, wie der Grillplatz und der absolut einzigartige Pool auf verschiedenen Ebenen zu finden sind. Dazwischen wandelt man durch einen einzigartigen Kräutergarten mit Büschen und Bäumen. Traumhaft! Man ist absolut ungestört, obwohl in Sichtweite ( von dichten Büschen begrenzt) das nächste Haus steht. Die Poolterrasse ist nicht einsehbar und dahinter beginnt der Wald. Schöner kann man nicht wohnen. Aber wunderschön ist auch der Blick auf Motovun. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit und sehr diskret. Zum Empfang gab es sogar selbst gebackenen Kuchen, Obst, Saft und Wein.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sven E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Unterkunft in perfekter Lage
Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln. Super Lage, super ruhig, in 25 Minuten am Meer. Tolle Radtourmöglichkeiten auf einsamen gut ausgebauten Straßen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

eduard k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Adresse
Wir waren eine Woche mit zwei Kindern und Grosseltern in der Villa. Adrian, der Vermieter des Hauses ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, wir standen 5 Stunden im Stau, er hat auf uns bis 20 Uhr gewartet um das Haus zu übergeben. Die Villa ist sehr sauber, frische Handtücher und saubere Bettwäsche. Der Pool ist ein Traum. Volle Punktzahl, wir würden auf jedenfall wiederkommen.

10/10 Excellent

Ralph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top-Ferienhaus
Wir hatten zwei wunderbare Wochen in diesem Ferienhaus. Alles entsprach der Beschreibung. Es ist sauber und sehr gepflegt. Alles ist vorhanden und in sehr gutem Zustand. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Besuche (z. B. zum Bettwäsche- oder Handtuchwechsel werden am Vortag angekündigt. Der Pool ist ein absoluter Traum. An drei Seiten mit Wald umgeben und auf der vierten Seite der Blick ins Mirnatal und nach Motovun. Wir werden wieder kommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timo J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zeer mooi huis en nog mooiere omgeving.
Mooi en schoon huis. Perfect voor 4 of 5 personen. Vooral het zwembad ligt op een heel mooie locatie met een schitterend uitzicht. Wel wat trapjes lopen....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt
Super erholsam, tolles Objekt in wunderschöner Lage!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jürgen F.

Idylle pur
Völlig entschleunigte Ferien, ruhig in einen Weiler gelegen, das grundstück ist auf verschiedenen Ebenen angelegt, sehr schön zum sitzen aber nicht geeignet wenn Treppen ein Problem sind. Einzigartiger Ausblick vom pool
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ute H.

Wunderschönes Haus an einem wunderschönen Ort
Wir sind sehr herzlich von den Besitzern empfangen worden und mit den nötigen Tipps für einen abwechslungsreichen Urlaub versorgt worden. Das Haus eignet sich ideal für vier Personen, ist liebevoll gestaltet und sehr sauber. Auch der Garten und der Pool sind wunderschön. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Arjen D., Gouda

Rust, fraaie omgeving en veel privacy
Een heerlijke plek om te verblijven, dit Villa Aurora. Het ligt in de heuvels bij Livade en Motovun en dat betekent: truffels! De woning stamt uit 1895 en is van alle gemakken voorzien (inclusief airco, wat geen overbodige luxe is in juli). Een van de slaapkamers is onder het huis, met een eigen ingang en badkamer. Het zwembad ligt boven het huisje en je moet daar een trap voor beklimmen. Maar dan lig je ook in het water met uitzicht op Motovun en de omliggende heuvels. Heel erg mooi! Met name bij het zwembad is privacy gegarandeerd. Wij kozen voor een paa stranddagen bij Zelena Laguna, net onder Porec. Dat is ongeveer drie kwartier rijden maar dan heb je een fraaie kust, een prachtige zee en het is er schaduwrijk en relatief rustig. Sla dan vooral ook Groznjan niet over; fraai stadje hier vlakbij. Eigenaren zijn uitermate vriendelijk en het is erg eenvoudig om contact met ze hebben en houden. Als je rust zoekt en van een fraaie omgeving houdt, dan hoef je eigenlijk niet verder te zoeken. Wij waren hier met ons gezin met twee kinderen van 13 en 11 en ook zij hadden het geweldig naar hun zin. Overigens is het voor fietsers die van klimmen houden erg goed vertoeven hier!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017