Family-friendly house in Draguć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view
House Donatela&Saša is spacious house which offers you comfortable vacations for group of 4-11 people. House consists of two apartments with separate entrances: House Donatela and House Saša. Together they are spacious, comfortable and lovely decorated home for holidays. House has fully-equipped 2 kitchens (microwave, coffee maker, kettle, oven, fridges, electric cooking stoves, toaster, dishes and utensils for cooking and eating, kitchen dish towels, dishwasher), 2 living rooms, 5 bedrooms - one with baby crib, 3 bathrooms. All three bathrooms are well-equipped with wash basin, bidet, shower, towels, washing machine. Beside both kitchens are two living rooms (first with one pull-out couch, second with two pull-out couches) both with LCD TV and DVD player. House contains air conditioning. Share your best moments from vacation with friends - on your service is unlimited WI-FI connection.
In front of both houses there are wooden tables surrounded with greenness and flowers. In front of the house Donatela is outdoor wooden table for 4 people, and in front of the house Saša are covered two wooden tables, first one for 4 people, and second one for 12 people. At the foot of the house is garden with wooden table, gas grill under pergola-shadow and charcoal grill. There is an outdoor fridge in the garden. Beside is also swimming pool – favorite entertainment for whole family and refreshment in warm summer days. Swimming pool is private, size 6 x 4 meters. In front of the house are two safe parkings for your cars. The owner of the House Donatela&Saša takes care of every detail so that you can enjoy in your vacation. If you have any question we are on your service.
House Donatela&Saša is situated in little town Draguć well-known as Istrian Hollywood. Why Hollywood? Due to the fact that many movies have been filmed here and numerous film stars have walked its streets Draguć has been for long babbled the name of – Istrian Hollywood. Why Draguć? Draguć because of its magical position, well-kept cultural and historical heritage (frescoes, church, cobbled streets), interesting details and its peaceful and safe surroundings. It is also known that in town Florence there are records of Napoleon's vacationing in Draguć.
A dreamy village in central Istria with a turbulent past, Draguć is a true survivor of past times. Originally the settlement grew around a medieval castle, which is almost impossible to decipher by looks of the village these days as parts of the castle are now completely assimilated into the later architecture of the village. The village is built with a main road leading uphill to the village square. The village has several beautiful churches well worth a visit. The village entrance is marked by the church of the Lady of Rosary, dating back to 17th century, and St. Elisha church from 12th century. St. Elisha is a Romanesque church built with stone blocks, and sporting 13th century frescoes. Another church, the St. Rocco, sits on the north side overlooking the central Istrian hills. St. Rocco was built in the 16th century, and has over 100 beautiful paintings by Antonio di Padova.
This is an ideal place to escape from everyday life, urban crowd. Great for families with small children, artists, lovers, nature lovers and for all people who are looking for a relaxation and rest. The area is very known as a truffle place, and a truffle hunt as well, which guest can join. Nearby are towns of Motovun, Buzet, Pazin, as well as the smallest city in the world Hum, Kotli waterfalls, caves, nature park Učka. All more touristic places on the coast are just 45 minutes drive away from Draguć (Poreč, Rovinj, Umag, Novigrad, Labin, Rabac). All our guests can order extra facilities such as homemade breakfast, lunch, dinner, visit to winemakers and olive oil makers, and many many other.
TRUFFLE HUNTING - truffles are a group of underground fungi with a very specific taste, which are considered the ultimate in gastronomy. They grow in the very heart of Istria, in the damp and grey soil of the forests near Buzet, close to the Mirna river. This hidden treasure is found with the help of specially trained dogs.
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You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 June to 30 September, USD 0.67 per person, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 October to 30 November, USD 0.54 per person, per night
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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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number HR23156337955
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About the area
Cerovlje
Cerovlje is home to this holiday home. Croatian Walk of Fame and Maiden with the Seagull Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Istarske Toplice and Park Angiolina. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, ecotours and mountain biking.
Does Family-friendly house in Draguć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Family-friendly house in Draguć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-friendly house in Draguć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$449, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Family-friendly house in Draguć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Family-friendly house in Draguć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family-friendly house in Draguć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family-friendly house in Dragu ć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family-friendly house in Draguć, Istria, with gorgeous garden and stunning view located?
Situated in Cerovlje, this holiday home is 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from Istarske Toplice and within 32 miles (52 km) of Sentonina Staza Waterfall and Rabac Beach. Girandella Beach and Kvarner Gulf are also within 32 miles (52 km).
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9.6
Exceptional
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Comfortable apartment with good infrastructure. Friendly and very helpful family. I would choose it.
We had a great stay in this nice place.
Sasha and his mum are very nice and helpful.
Jacek S.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Jacek,
thank you for choosing House Donatela&Saša and sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to read you enjoyed and thank you for your review. We are looking forward to welcome you back.
Kind regards,
family Šterpin
The house arrangement with two houses is perfect for either one or two families travelling together and the garden is simply breathtaking. Gorgeous view on the landscape while you can enjoy the pool or have a barbecue. Perfect for family travels, situated in a very small and secluded village.The host was super friendly and communication always rapid.Thank you very much, we hope to come back very soon!
Draguc is a hidden gem not far from many sites in Istria. It is very quiet and the house has amazing views and a beautiful garden! It was perfect for our family of 9. Our hostess was close by for any questions. We were fortunate to be there during their procession for the Feast of Corpus Christi and were able to join in and enjoy meeting some of the citizens.
Zeer warme ontvangst. Alles was in orde. Ongelooflijk mooi uitzicht. WiFi werkte niet in de slaapkamers vandaar dat de kinderen een lagere score gaven. Van de volwassenen krijgt dit 5 sterren!
Ein schönes kleines Ferienhaus mit dem Nötigsten ausgestattet.
Wir wurden sehr, sehr freundlich empfangen.
Der Garten ist leider nicht direkt mit dem Haus verbunden, aber trotzdem sehr schön und mit reichlich Sitz- und Liegemöglichkeiten ausgestattet.
Das kleine Dörfchen liegt auf einem sehr kurvigen Berg. Es ist sehr ruhig und der Ausblick traumhaft. Die nächste Essen-/Einkaufsmöglichkeit befindet sich unten am Berg (20min. Autofahrt)
Wir (8 Erwachsene) haben den Aufenthalt in der ruhigen Mitte Istriens sehr genossen. Der Garten mit dem herrlichen Ausblick, dem Pool und der perfekten Aussenküche hat unsere Erwartungen übertroffen. Um an die Küste zu fahren benötigt es auch in der Hochsaison nur ca. 50 Minuten. W ürden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Wir waren im August mit zwei Familien (7 Personen + Hund) im Ferienobjekt.
Die Ferienwohnung ist in zwei Apartments aufgeteilt, welche mit allem was man benötigt (Geschirrspüler, Waschmaschine, Kaffeemaschine, etc.) ausgestattet sind.
Die Vermieterin war super nett und hat uns regelmäßig mit kleinen Aufmerksamkeiten in Form von selbstgebackenen Pfannkuchen, Weintrauben aus eigener Ernte, Schnapps, erfreut.
Auch wenn mal etwas nicht funktioniert hat (Toaster defekt) wurde sich seitens der Vermieter sofort gekümmert um das wieder in Ordnung zu bringen.
Ein Traum ist der zum Objekt gehörende Garten mit verschiedenen Sitzgelegenheiten, einer Outdoorküche und einem Pool. Bei einem herrlichen Blick über die Landschaft haben wir so manchen Abend entspannt ausklingen lassen.
Kurzum, es war ein herrlicher Urlaub, gern wieder.
Die Häuser waren sehr sauber und freundlich eingerichtet, der Ausblick vom Haus und vom Garten aus einmalig und unbeschreiblich schön! Die Gastgeberin ist super nett, hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Aufenthalt sehr zu empfehlen!
Ein tolles Häuschen in einem sehr ruhigen, gemütlichen Ort. Die beiden Wohnungen sind sehr gut ausgestattet und der Garten ist einfach ein Traum! Von Draguc aus sind fast alle Ziele in Istrien innerhalb von einer guten Stunde mit dem Auto erreichbar. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und würden gerne einmal wieder nach Draguc kommen! Vielen Dank noch einmal an unsere fürsorgliche Vermieterin!!!
Toller Urlaub zum Entspannen in abgelegener Umgebung mit schönem Garten und herrlicher Aussicht
Wir waren 10 Tage mit 7 Leuten in Draguc. Es war ein perfekter Urlaub zum Entspannen. Die Vermieterin war sehr nett und hat uns mit einigen Aufmerksamkeiten überrascht. (Kuchen und Schnaps bei der Ankunft, selbstgemachter Pfannkuchen, Weintrauben aus ihrem Garten)
Die Ferienwohnung, die in zwei Apartments aufgeteilt ist, ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, jedoch ist alles noch in gutem Zustand und an Ausstattung ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. (Geschirrspüler, Kaffemaschine, Mikrowelle, Ofen,..)
Das schönste in dem Urlaub war der Garten mit dem Pool und der tollen Aussicht dazu.
Weiterhin gibt es einen Grill und mehrerer verschiedene Sitzmöglichkeiten, an denen man es sich bequem machen kann.
Wir würden jederzeit für einen weiteren Urlaub wiederkommen.
Nico K.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Nico,
Once again thank you very much for choosing House Donatela&Saša and sharing your experience with us. We are truly delighted to read you enjoyed and thank you for your review. We are looking forward to welcome you back.
Kind regards,
family Šterpin
Vi havde brug for fred på ferien - og det fik vi. Med en helt fantastisk udsigt over bjergene, liggestole og svømmepøl, var huset helt suverænt.
Vi blev modtaget med hjemmebagt kagetærte og en snaps af en slags - og stilen holdt bare hele vejen. Daglig rengøring af opholdsområdet ved poolen (var sket inden de første af os kom derned kl. 8) var bare en af de små ting, der bare skete.
Et helt suverænt sted, som bestemt er et besøg værd. Selve byen har flere gamle bygninger og oser bare af historie - og ligger lige i hjertet af Istrien. Mange udflugsmål ligger ikke langt væk - men bil er nødvendig. Busserne lærte vi aldrig af finde ud af.
Normalt holder vi ferie forskellige steder hvert år - men lige her overvejer vi at komme igen. Det kan bare ikke gøres meget bedre, og burde være ratet højere end de 3 stjerner, som stedet aktuelt har.
Er I i tvivl - gør det !!!
Laurids P.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Laurids,
thank you for choosing House Donatela&Saša and sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to read you enjoyed and we couldn't get better review!! Thank you so much!! We are looking forward to welcome you back.
Kind regards,
family Šterpin
Wir haben mit zwei Familien (8 Personen) einen wunderschönen Urlaub in Istrien verlebt. Wir haben es genossen, nach dem Besuch der verschiedenen Sehenswürdigkeiten in unsere traumhaft gelegene und wunderbar ruhige Unterkunft zurückzukehren. Besonders bemerkenswert ist die außergewöhnliche Herzlichkeit der Gastgeber, angefangen beim Begrüßungsschnaps bis hin zum Geburtstagskuchen!
Sehr gut, schnell und unkompliziert funktionierte die Kommunikation per E-Mail vor der Reise.
Auf jeden Fall weiterzuempfehlen!
Herrliche Lage hilfsbereite Vermieterin mit 6 Kindern ein schöner Urlaub
Christian L.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Christian,
once again thank you for choosing House Donatela&Saša and sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to read you enjoyed and thank you for your review. We are looking forward to welcome you back.
Kind regards,
family Šterpin
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cornelia W.
29 Aug 2018
Traumhaft schön
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Waren insgesamt 12 Personen (davon 6 Kids). Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir wurden mit einem kuchen und schnapps empfangen. Leider ist der Garten mit Pool separat (ca 10 m) vom Haus, dennoch alles umzäunt. Alles sehr gepflegt und sauber. Von draguc aus kann man alles ihhnerhalb von 50 min erreichen und ist dennoch weitweg vom Tourismus.
Cornelia W.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Cornelia,
thank you for choosing House Donatela&Saša and sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to read you enjoyed and thank you for your review. We are looking forward to welcome you back.
Kind regards,
family Šterpin
Verified
8/10 Good
Evelien S.
7 Aug 2018
Nice house in a beautiful region. The garden and pool is perfect and safe with children.
Mirjana does everything to make your stay as nice as possible. The communication was very correct.
The outdoor BBQ and a lot of beautiful places to sit outside are plus points.
The airco inside does a good job.
Evelien S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Evelien,
Once again thank you very much for choosing House Donatela&Saša and sharing your experience with us. We are truly delighted to read you enjoyed and thank you for your review. We are looking forward to welcome you back.
Kind regards,
family Šterpin
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Simon H.
11 June 2018
Well set up for us all (10) and a charming, ghostly and warm mountain top village
Loved it! Full marks to Sasa and Mirjana - we loved the house, the on the street living, the village, the pool & garden and surely ther very many ghosts. Highly recommended. Big thanks from seven Canadians, two Australians and an Austrian Goddess.
Simon H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Simon,
Thank you for a such wonderful review and we are so happy that you enjoyed in your stay here. It was our pleasure hosting you, your family and friends. I’d be glad to host you again anytime. Thank you once again for everything.
Best regards,
Saša with family
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gyula B.
6 May 2018
Nice apartment in an enchanted place
Come here if you want to enjoy the quite and unique atmosphere of this hidden treasure of Istria. Walk into the valley to see how hard local people work in their olive gardens a wineyards with harmony of nature.
I hope Draguc will remain as it is now. It would be sad to see LED lights and car parkings in the town.
Gyula B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Gyula,
Once again thank you very much for choosing House Donatela&Saša and sharing your experience with us. We are truly delighted to read you enjoyed and thank you for your review. We are looking forward to welcome you back.
Kind regards,
family Šterpin
About the host
Hosted by Saša Šterpin
Why they chose this property
This property is located in the peaceful and beautiful village Draguć. It is a private home surrounded by beauty, relaxation, swimming pool with a million dollar view.
We call it our heart's home because it was a labor of love built and designed by my entire family. This area has a lot of sentimental value to all of us. We have a lot of heartfelt memories from the friendly people and the many beautiful places around Draguć.
It is surrounded by forests, lakes, waterfalls, wineries, hiking trails, and breathtaking sunsets.