Title: New charming holiday home, in center of Istria Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # New charming holiday home, in center of Istria Family-friendly villa in Barban with an outdoor pool ## Photo gallery for New charming holiday home, in center of Istria ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - New charming holiday home, in center of Istria (Barban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839100/99839059/b2a9cd2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - New charming holiday home, in center of Istria (Barban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839100/99839059/d185c7b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - New charming holiday home, in center of Istria (Barban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839100/99839059/b50c5b87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - New charming holiday home, in center of Istria (Barban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839100/99839059/dfc31ca4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - New charming holiday home, in center of Istria (Barban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99840000/99839100/99839059/b082bd04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Istria, Villa Alka offers a serene retreat with a private garden and swimming pool. Unwind in the spacious living room or enjoy al fresco dining under parasols. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71249 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Pool - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### New charming holiday home, in center of Istria Villa Alka is situated in the heart of Istria, on the outskirts of a small village Grandici. The supermarket, restaurants, shops are within 5 minutes drive in town Barban The house is newly built and modernly decorated. The private garden features a large swimming pool, sunbeds, parasols, plenty of space for children, charcoal grill and a large outside dining table The interior is new, modern and spacious. There are 3 beautiful bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms the house has a capacity for 7 people, while extra child cots are available The kitchen is fully equipped , with a spacious and comfortable dining room, the living room is spacious and comfortable, with a large comfy sofa and a large screen tv. The interior is air-conditioned, and free Wi-Fi is available There is plenty of space for safe parking ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,249 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94800000/94792200/94792105/63e40727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Üppige Villa: Pool & Eingezäunter Garten Nedešcina - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=94792105&PinnedHotelID=94792105&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72960000/72954400/72954387/01f1ac76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable house with swimming pool, in quiet village Grandici, Barban - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 10 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know 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 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 fire extinguisher and 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 Property Registration Number HR89463981739 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.06612,13.972775&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:izarGy%60htA%3FW%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40U%40UBUBUBSBUBUBSDUDSBUDSDSDSFUDSDQFSFSFSFQFSFQFQHSFQHQHOHQHQHOHOHQJOHOJMHOJOJMJMJMJMLMJKJMLKJKLKJKLKLILILKLILGLINGLILGLGNELGNELENELENENCLCNCNCLCNANANCN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBNBNBLBNBNDLDNDNDLDNFLDLFLFNHLFLHLFLHLJLHLHLJJJLJJJLJJLJJLLJLJLJLJNJLHNJLJNHNHPHNJNFPHPHPHNFPHRFPFPFRHPDRFRFRDRDRFRDRDRDRBTDRDTBRBTBTBTBRBT%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATATATATATATCTATCTCRCTCTCTCRETERCTERERERGRERERGRGRERIPGRGPGPIRGPINIPIPGPKNINIPINKNKLINKLKNKLKLKLMLKJKLMJKJMJKJMJMHMHMJMHMFMHMFOHMFMFMDOFMDODODMDODOBMBOBOBMBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMGMIOGMIMGMIMIMKMIMKKKMKKKMKKMKKMMKMKMKMKMKOIOKMIOKOIQIOIOIQIQIOIQGQISGQGQGSGQGSGSGSEQESGUESESESCUESEUCSCUCUCSCUCUAUAUCUAUAUAUAUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4-4KXLSrOxYk0OxslHKVXFfbxFQ=) Barban, Istria County #### What's nearby - Festinsko kraljevstvo Cave \- 14 min drive \- 6.6 miles - Grimani Castle \- 17 min drive \- 8.2 miles - Cistern \- 17 min drive \- 8.2 miles - Kazun \- 20 min drive \- 10.0 miles - Rabac Beach \- 29 min drive \- 13.1 miles #### Getting around - Pula Station - 30 min drive - Pula (PUY) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pizzeria Zara - ‬4 min drive - ‪Birerija Kampanjola - ‬16 min drive - ‪Restoran"Martin Pescador - ‬19 min drive - ‪Pizzeria Grimani - ‬16 min drive - ‪Konoba Staver, Krculi - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does New charming holiday home, in center of Istria have a pool? ### Is New charming holiday home, in center of Istria pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at New charming holiday home, in center of Istria? ### What time is check-in at New charming holiday home, in center of Istria? ### What time is check-out at New charming holiday home, in center of Istria? ### Where is New charming holiday home, in center of Istria located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## New charming holiday home, in center of Istria Reviews ## Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drago F. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vidimo se. Perfekt! ##### Drago F. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roman R. 26 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wundervoller Urlaub Die Unterkunft und Garten sind sehr schön. Tolles Haus und wunderschöner Garten. Sehr nette Gastgeber. ##### Roman R. Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Viola S. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Nettes Haus und toller Außenbereich Super Garten und Pool. Wlan leider sehr schlecht. Haus ist nicht neu aber sauber. Wir hatten einen schönen Urlaub allerdings konnte man gar nichts ohne Auto machen. ##### Viola S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nadine a. 28 Sept 2024 ##### nadine a. 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