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Benussi - a spacious apartment in a medieval house.

Benussi - a spacious apartment in a medieval house.

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Roof top terrace with panoramic views
Bedroom in the loft- sleeps 3
Bedroom
Our apartment outlined in blue
The living room

Overview of Benussi - a spacious apartment in a medieval house.

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Vodnjan, Istria
  • Popular LocationPula Ferry Terminal12 min drive
  • Popular LocationPula Arena13 min drive
  • Popular LocationForum13 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Benussi - a spacious apartment in a medieval house.

The Casa Benussi apartment is in a much photographed Venetian Gothic house in prime position on the main square of the medieval town of Vodjnan in Istria. A sweeping circular stone staircase leads to the the apartment on the second floor. The rooms are very spacious and light with great views from all 8 windows! The property has been modernised with attention to the preservation of the original character. Vodnjan is 20 minutes from Pula airport (Ryanair), 2 hours from Rijeka airport and Trieste airport. It is also 20 minutes from Rovinj and 5 minutes from the ferry to Brijuni Islands. The apartment has a shared roof top terrace with spectacular views over the countryside, distant mountains and nearby sea. The local area is excellent for biking, exploring, walking and rock climbing. Nearby Pula has a large Roman amphitheatre, a busy harbour as well as museums, shops and many cultural and sporting activities. Frequent bus service.


Summer event: The town of Vodnjan has an extended programme of events in the summer, particularly in August. Our position is pretty much the equivalent of a 'Royal Box' for such events.

Property manager

Tessa C (Irene B)

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Interior
Apartmani Vila Leila -Apartman Tiana
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Apartmani Vila Leila -Apartman Tiana

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Vodnjan

Located in Vodnjan, this apartment is by the sea. Pula Ferry Terminal and San Tommaso Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Historical and Maritime Museum of Istria and Pula Aquarium. Paleo Park and Brijuni National Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Map
Vodnjan, Istria

What's nearby

  • Pula Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive
  • Pula Arena - 13 min drive
  • Forum - 13 min drive
  • Pula Fortress - 13 min drive
  • Punta Verudela Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Pula Station - 13 min drive
  • Pula (PUY) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizzeria Sorriso - 7 min drive
  • Batana Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Konoba Vasianum - 6 min drive
  • ChupaCabra Beach Bar - 6 min drive
  • Pizza & BBQ Buffalo - 8 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Marco M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Leider so verschmutzt, dass wir unseren Urlaub nicht genießen konnten!
Bettwäsche blutig und nicht frisch bezogen Geschirr im Schrank total verschmutzt mit Essensreste Alles verstaubt Boden nicht gereinigt Dachterssse vermüllt und mit Vogelkod bedeckt...gar nicht so wie auf dem Bild Es wäre eine schöne Wohnung, würde man auf sie schauen......SCHADE
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hervorragende Unterkunft in einem wenig touristischem Ort
Sehr geräumiges Appartement mit großen Zimmern über 2 Stockwerke in einem historischen Haus direkt am Hauptplatz des Ortes. Die Einrichtung ist sehr geschmackvoll, keine übliche Ferienwohnungausstattung, sondern sehr persönlich meubliert. Alle wichtigen Haushaltsgegenstände sind vorhanden und funktionieren. Da alle Fenster zum Marktplatz zeigen, nimmt man automatisch am Geschehen des Ortes teil. Bis die letzten Gäste die Bars verlassen haben, ist es bereits nach 01:00 Uhr und die spielenden Kinder sind mit ihren Rollern auch bis elf unterwegs. Wir haben wegen dieser Geräuschkulisse die Fenster immer extra weit aufgemacht. Im Ort gibt es sehr wenige Geschäfte und keinen einzigen Laden für Touristen. Alles ist auf die Einheimischen abgestimmt. Ein sehr schöner alter Ort ohne Touristenflair. Die Wohnung passt wunderbar dazu.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Appartement in authentischer Kleinstadt
Schöne und sehr geschmackvolle Altbauwohnung. Vodnjan ist eine gemütliche und authentische istrische Kleinstadt mit sehr netten Menschen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wollen wieder kommen.

6/10 Okay

Nina L.

Gorgeous location offering insight into local town
This location, right over a cafe on the main square, facing a Venetian-style Renaissance building, can’t be beat. Out every window is a picture postcard view. That said, the property feels as though you are staying in an extra room at a friend’s house that is sometimes used for storage: in the master bedroom a vacuum cleaner was left out next to the sofa, an extra mattress was leaning against the wall behind that same sofa. A mop in a bucket was left inside the foyer by the front door and a collection of a half a dozen used sponges were left on the bathroom window sill with the green plastic netting over the window peeling off. Houseflies and mosquitos were bothersome at night as no other windows have screens. Several lightbulbs were burnt out. The loft bedroom over the living room would be handy for kids but it does have an open staircase. Access to the apartment is up a stone circular staircase. While basic, the apartment does allow one to enjoy the rhythms of a small village, especially wonderful after six pm when it seemed that the only folks in town were local. The local property manager, Gordana, was helpful and even brought us a bottle of olive oil from her favorite producer. The two restaurants in town are very good and for fish, the coastal town of Fažana, with several restaurants, is only a ten minute drive away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Sabine B.

schöne, großzügige Wohnung
Wir haben uns in der Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt. Es war alles vorhanden was man braucht, sauber und sehr zentral gelegen. Insgesamt schon ein wenig älter aber trotzdem sind unsere Erwartungen erfüllt worden. Einziger Nachteil: die Wohnung befindet sich oberhalb einer Bar in der reger Betrieb herrscht, v. a. am Wochenende und von daher war es am Abend oft laut, bei geschlossenen Fenstern ok
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Tessa C (Irene B)

Host profile image
I am an Australian living in Scotland. I am now retired and have time to be an artist and enjoy spending time in Istria and France. I have 5 granddaughters. The oldest is 5!

Why they chose this property

My late husband and I fell in love with this property and its location. We got to know some of the local residents who are very friendly. Vodnjan is an undiscovered gem with a very interesting history.
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