Title: Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) 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 # Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) Villa in Svetvincenat with private pool and balcony ## Photo gallery for Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) ![Pool - Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) (Svetvincenat)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/d3c95a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) (Svetvincenat)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/78d8e3e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) (Svetvincenat)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/39f6a13b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) (Svetvincenat)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/ed77b25b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) (Svetvincenat)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/d14d5611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) provides everything that you need. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Pool - Air conditioning - 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. ### Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) \*Pets up to 10 kg are allowed.Villa Rafiki is located near the medieval town of Svetvinčenat. The villa has been built and furnished with great attention to detail, and many decorations and items were collected by the owners during their years in Tanzania. Surrounded by greenery, the villa offers the perfect combination of privacy and relaxation, providing guests with an ideal escape from everyday stress.The villa features 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living room, and a beautiful terrace by the pool, perfect for relaxing during the day. Villa Rafiki is also an excellent starting point for an active holiday, as most Istrian beaches are only 20 minutes away by car.Nearby is one of Istria’s famous castles - Morosini-Grimani Castle in Svetvinčenat, known for its attractive events and activities. Additionally, guests can visit local taverns and restaurants to enjoy traditional Istrian delicacies such as truffles, olive oil, and fresh seafood. Families with children can visit the aquarium in Pula, amusement parks, or go on boat trips.Book Villa Rafiki and experience a unique blend of Istrian charm and exotic interior details! Distances: post office 2000m, gas station 9000m, restaurant 2000m, shop 2000m, center 2000m, sea 21200m, beach 21200m, airport 30000m. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Cycling 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 - 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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 This property accepts cash Parties and events are allowed on site 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 Property Registration Number HR95296395810 ### Property is also known as 52\_53209 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.077305,13.893379&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:g%60drGspxsA%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%40SBU%40U%40UBUBUBU%40UBSDUBUDSBUDSDSDUDSDSFSDSFSDQFSFSFQHSFQFQHQHQFQHQHOHOHQJOHOJOHOJMJOJMJOJMJMJKJMLKJMLKLKJKLILKLIJILINILGLILGNGLGLGNELGNELENELCNENCLCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDNDLDLFNDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLHLHJHLJLJLHJJLJJLLJJLLJJLHNJLLLHNJLHNJNHNJNHPHNHPHNHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFRFRDPFRFRDRDRDRFTBRDRDTBRBTDTBRBT%40TBTBT%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAVAT%3FTATATATCTATCRCTATCTCTERCTCRETERCTGRERERERGRGRERGPGRGPIRGPGPIPGPIPIPINIPINKNINKNINKNILMLKNILKLMLKJMLKJMJKJMJMHMJKHMHMHMHOHMFMFMFOFMFOFMDMDODODMBODOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOGMGMGOGMGMGMIOIMIKIMIMKMIKKMKMKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMKOKMKOIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIQGQIQIQGQGQISGQGSGQESGSESGSESESESEUESCUESCUESCUAUCUCUCSAUAUCUAUAU%3FUAU%3FWAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PxrD4WcmIhFzWHpETVWUNBLPmNk=) Svetvincenat #### What's nearby - Church of St. Catherine \- 6 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Grimani Castle \- 6 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Cistern \- 6 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Loggia \- 6 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Church of Annunciation \- 6 min drive \- 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Pula Station - 29 min drive - Pula (PUY) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caffe Bar Erman - ‬10 min drive - ‪Pizzeria Ulika - ‬11 min drive - ‪Pizzeria Orhideja - ‬12 min drive - ‪Birerija Kampanjola - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pizzeria "Toni - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat)? ### What time is check-in at Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat)? ### What time is check-out at Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat)? ### Where is Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) located? ## Have a question? 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