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# Villa Smilja by Villas Guide

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Villa Smilja by Villas Guide provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

2271 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning

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## 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 Smilja by Villas Guide

Villa Smilja offers a spacious and inviting retreat for families and groups, perfectly situated in the charming rural area of Vodnjan. This stunning property accommodates up to 16 guests across 7 beautifully appointed bedrooms, featuring 6 queen-size beds and 2 individual beds to ensure comfortable sleeping arrangements for everyone.   
  
The villa boasts an impressive 4 bathrooms, with 3 equipped with modern showers and 1 featuring a luxurious bathtub. The fully-equipped American-style kitchen is a culinary haven, complete with essential appliances including a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven, coffee machine, and comprehensive kitchenware for preparing delightful meals.   
  
Outdoor enthusiasts will love the private 8x4 meter swimming pool, perfect for refreshing dips and family fun. The expansive 1000 m² plot includes a beautiful garden with garden furniture, a barbecue area, and a welcoming terrace - ideal for al fresco dining and relaxation. The property offers 3 outdoor parking spaces, ensuring convenient parking for guests.   
  
Modern amenities include air conditioning, WiFi, and 2 televisions with satellite channels. Pet owners will be pleased to know that one furry friend is welcome. The villa is well-connected to local attractions, with a supermarket just 1 km away, the sandy beach of Fažana 5 km distant, and the historic town of Pula just 10 km from the property.   
  
Additional conveniences include an iron, making this villa a perfect home-away-from-home for families and groups seeking a comfortable and well-equipped holiday destination in the beautiful Istrian countryside.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Private pool

### Internet

- Available in the villa: Free WiFi

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Refrigerator

### Bedrooms

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- One pet total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### 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)

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 2,271 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 21 

### 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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Rules

Checkin 16:00-21:00 00:00-00:00

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total pets

Note from host: Dangerous animals allowed.

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No 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

On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 

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 HR30657775410

### Property is also known as

673502

## About the area

Located in Vodnjan, this villa is in a rural area. Pula Arena and Dvojna Vrata are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pula Ferry Terminal and San Tommaso Winery. Labirint Energije and Labirint Moči are also worth visiting. [Visit our Vodnjan travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vodnjan.dx6046270)

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Vodnjan

### What's nearby

- ![Pula Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100748/19fea93c-9a0b-491f-9cca-2c0764230e43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Pula Arena  
14 min drive \- 7.5 miles
- ![Rovinj Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100776/e59b4d6d-adb3-4f96-87b5-bee4b9943217.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Rovinj Harbour  
34 min drive \- 20.3 miles
- St Blaise's Church  
15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Forum  
14 min drive \- 7.7 miles
- Punta Verudela Beach  
20 min drive \- 10.4 miles

### Getting around

- Pula Station  
26 min drive
- Pula (PUY)  
25 min drive

### Restaurants

- Do Beach Bar  
10 min drive
- Bambino Fažana  
9 min drive
- Pizza & BBQ Buffalo  
4 min drive
- Caffe Bar 21  
13 min walk
- Konoba Ulika  
8 min drive

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