Guests say
Villa Josipa in Labin, Istria, receives high praise for its well-kept condition, modern amenities, and attentive hosts. Guests enjoyed the private tennis court, infinity pool, and golf putting green. The villa's cleanliness, comfort, and facilities are consistently lauded, with special mentions of the fully equipped kitchen and outdoor areas. The location offers privacy, quiet surroundings, and proximity to the old town. Thoughtful touches like access to a vegetable garden and local produce add to the charm, although such gifts are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
Reviewers consistently mention the villa's spotless condition, modern and clean rooms, and well-kept outdoor areas, indicating top-notch cleanliness.
The villa is praised for its quiet, secluded setting with lovely views, and its proximity to Labin's old town, though the mention of steep hills suggests it may not be ideal for everyone.
Guests highlight the villa's comfort, noting modern bathrooms, air conditioning, and comfortable rooms designed with guests' comfort in mind.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a tennis court, infinity pool, and golf putting green, all of which are mentioned as top-notch and well-maintained.
The hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, offering access to a vegetable garden and local produce. However, it is politely noted that such gifts are kindly provided at the hosts' discretion and may not always be available.
About this property
Around two kilometres from the old Istrian town of Labin, Villa Josipa provides a luxurious experience in wonderfully scenic surroundings. On an estate of almost 20,000 sqm including orchards, a vegetable garden and mini-farm, it’s a place to get back to nature, as well as enjoy some outstanding recreational facilities like a tennis court, 7-hole golf course and private pool, and even its Istrian tavern.
The villa features a large covered terrace next to the pool, which has a dining area and an open stone fireplace for barbecues. The tavern area is also located by the pool and offers dining space for 12 guests, a fireplace, a TV and music system, and a kitchen, making this a particularly lovely spot to enjoy some Croatian wine and local delicacies.
Featuring artistic works by painters from Labin, the living room is a comfortable, air-conditioned space complete with TV and PlayStation. An adjacent 10-seat dining area and kitchen form part of the same open-plan space. This is equipped with all you need, including a large fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine.
Villa Josipa offers four beautiful double bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor. All have a private bathroom with shower, underfloor heating, and a TV, while two on the upper level have access to a spacious terrace.
The medieval town of Labin and the nearby beach resort of Rabac will reward your exploration with plenty to do and see – as a cultural and administrative hub for the region, Labin hosts regular events, including outdoor cinema nights, classical concerts and summer jazz festival.
It’s architecturally rich, too, with a good range of restaurants and cute coffee bars. Rabac is very popular as a tourist destination, and its nickname, ‘The Pearl of Kvarner Bay,’ gives a hint of its stunning beauty.
The medieval town of Labin, on the eastern side of the Istrian peninsula, may not get the attention of some of its west coast counterparts, but those who do visit are sure to be charmed by its laid-back ambience.
The town is located high in the hills above the resort of Rabac, and they make a great combination of history, excellent Istrian cuisine, and relaxing beach life. Labin is the perfect place to spend a little time on a café terrace, or potter around the town museum, an art gallery or atelier.
Old houses, churches and a few steep hills give it real charm, and its elevated position offers some stunning views down to the bay and across sweeping areas of forest, particularly from the fortress viewpoint where an old cannon points oceanwards. In summer, the local artistic community becomes even more visible when the Art Republika festival brings theatre and concerts to the streets.
Neighbouring Rabac, with its pristine beaches of Girandella, St Andrea and Lanterna, is a fishing village which has become the region’s favourite tourist destination. It’s easy to see the attraction – with clear blue waters, optimal diving conditions and cool open-air bars, it’s the obvious choice for chilled days and nights at the beach when you’re visiting Labin.
Accommodation
The VillaInterior - Ground Floor
- One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- One guest bathroom
- Laundry room
- Living & dining room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Access to the patio & pool area
- Tavern with kitchen, fireplace and bathroom
Interior - First Floor
- Three double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- 2 terraces
Exterior
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers & parasols
- Large patio & garden area
- Outside sitting & dining area
- Covered terrace
- Putting Green
- Tennis court with lighting for night play
- Golf putting green with 7 holes
- Table tennis
- Hiking trails
- Private parking
- Garden with vegetables for guests
- Animal park with domestic animals
Additional Facilities
- Internet/Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- TV
- PlayStation
- Hi-Fi
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Coffee machine
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Iron & board
- Parking
Reviews (7)
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Jo
We have just returned from a 3 week holiday in Villa Josipa. We were two families of 4, and the villa was perfect: modern, air con, spotlessly clean, towels, linen, every utensil you need, outside kitchen, extra touches. We walked into Labin (15 mins uphill) to the cafe and restaurants there. Supermarkets a taxi/ drive away. Hosts were fantastic, we even had produce from their orchard. Wonderful Villa. Would. Highly recommend.
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Alison
We have just returned from a wonderful 3 week holiday at Villa Josipa. The Villa has everything you need with lots of wonderful finishing touches - Linen, towels and bath robes, kitchen equipment and air con. As a group of 8 with 4 teenage boys the tennis court was used daily and the equipment provided for both tennis and golf was very good. We walked into Labin square a few times for meals and drinks (15 minutes with some steep hills). The owners put us in touch with a local taxi lady who was very accommodating and we used her for our supermarket shopping and also day trips to Pula and Rabac. A huge thank you to Silvano, Dorina and Toni for being wonderful hosts.
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Andrea
We felt very comfortable in Villa Josipa. The rooms are modern and clean, each with its own bathroom. The equipment in the kitchen is more than perfect. The pool area is beautiful with expansive countryside views. Exclusive use of the tennis and golf practice area for the guests of the villa. Yes, and not forgetting the vegetable garden that always enriched our dinners. The very nice and helpful owners live right next door, but you still have complete privacy. Many restaurants within walking distance in Labin. In short, we had a wonderful week and would love to come back. Thank you for the wonderful time!