Title: Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/d3c95a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/78d8e3e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/641172b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/39f6a13b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74820000/74813600/74813592/d14d5611.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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) Villa Rafiki is located in a quiet village near the medieval town of Svetvincenat.It has been built and furnished with loving attention to detail. The villa has a lot of details that the owners have been collecting for years while living in Tanzania.Villa is surrounded by beautiful unspoiled nature and offers perfect peace and privacy. The Villa is also a good starting point for an active holiday, as almost all Istrian beaches are just a 20 minute drive.There are 4 bedrooms each with a private bathroom, well equipped kitchen, livingroom, and a beautiful terrace by the pool, which is the perfect place to relax during the day.Near by is one of the famous Istrian castles, Castle Morosini - Grimani in Svetvincenat, which is known for its attractive facilities and events.Relax in this beautiful villa, under the stars in a full sense of peace and untouched nature.\*The dog up to max. 10 kg is allowed 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; 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for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 Svetvincenat is home to this villa. Posebni ornitološki rezervat Palud and Festinsko kraljevstvo Cave reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Višnjan Observatory and Paleo Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Svetvincenat travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Svetvincenat.dx6337473) [View more Villas in Svetvincenat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Svetvincenat-Villas.d6337473-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - Cistern - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles - Kazun - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles - Pula Arena - 31 min drive - 19.2 miles - Rovinj Harbour - 37 min drive - 18.4 miles - Rabac Beach - 44 min drive - 18.8 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 - ‪Oštarija Ferlin - ‬4 min drive - ‪Birerija Kampanjola - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pizzeria Orhideja - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat)? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat)? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Rafiki (Istria - Svetvinčenat) located? > Situated in Svetvincenat, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Church of St. Catherine, Loggia and Cistern. Grimani Castle and Church of Annunciation are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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