"Dobro Dosli" is "Welcome" in Croatian. The 150 sqm charming summer house welcomes you. The Istrian holiday home, restored in 2022, is idyllically located in the mountain village of Bregi at the foot of the Ucka mountain range nature park – about 3 km above the Croatian coastal town of Opatija. In addition to the picturesque village idyll, the house, with its 1,750 sqm plot and its natural stone terraces (60 sqm), offers a pool (10x5 m) and a breathtaking sea view.
The space
Sommervilla - par excellence
The 6-room summer villa with 150 square meters of living space is ideal for families with children or meeting of friends in a special place.
- For 10-12 people, 5 double rooms of different sizes on 2 levels
- 4 completely redesigned bathrooms - including 2 bathrooms en suite.
- 60 sqm terrace at the house on two levels with sensational sea view
- 50 sqm infinity pool - framed by natural stone terraces
- 1,750 sqm fenced ground and garden area
- One (1) dog is welcome
- Parking for up to 4 vehicles and motorcycles directly at the house within the property
Favorite spot for favorite people
60 sqm terrace with magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea, the port city of Rijeka to the islands of Krk and Cres and the Dinaric Mountains along the Croatian coast.
"Kanfanar"sintered terraces sustainable and from Istria – in the summer it runs pleasantly cool barefoot.
The terrace is nestled in a Mediterranean herb and plant bed
The terrace table can be extended to 12 people and then still has comfortable feel-good character.
Magnificent pool - Poolside at its best!
Directly below the view terrace is the large infinity pool, which can be heated for a fee (€300 per week), which invites you to swim or splash.
- 50 sqm (10x5m) turquoise blue salt water pool with underwater terrace for sit-ins with a soft drink and/or bath with infants
- Designer sun loungers, lounge corner and big seats
- Solar outdoor shower and electric pool cover (can only be closed in the off-season)
- Wi-Fi in the pool area
- Outdoor barbecue grill
- Outdoor gas grill on the upper terrace
Kitchen - This kitchen is for dancing
Modern open kitchen with plenty of space – fully/high-quality equipped
- Cooking island in marble look for cooking & communicating together
- Dishwasher, fridge and freezer for food with additional beverage fridge
- Oven and microwave at ergonomic height
- Induction stove with integrated extractor
- Daylight from 3 window perspectives
Dining room – dining, playing and discussing together
The dining area: up to 12 person dining table
- 40 sqm kitchen with dining area, modern look with designer chairs
- Full parquet floor
- Views of terraces, sea and countryside
- Coffee cabinet with Jura coffee machine and separate milk/cream fridge
Stairs – Go up Artfully
Industrial look design stainless steel staircase – paired with wood and modern glass in perfect harmony
5 Bedrooms - Special quality in all bedrooms:
- SwissSense box spring beds with the highest quality toppers - a fantastic sleeping experience for everyone.
- Anti-allergic bamboo blankets with satin cotton linens
- Smart TV/Netflix and USB connection for tablets & more
- Parquet floors in all rooms
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom "Bamboo View" with en-suite bathroom, ground floor, for 2 people on the ground floor, 22 sqm, king-size bed 1.80 m x 2.10 m, two windows and view of the terrace and bamboo grove.
Modern en-suite bathroom with rain shower, Alessi sink with waterfall fixture and infinity mirror.
Bedroom 2: "Silver" bedroom, ground floor, for 2 people on the ground floor, contemplative and charming double room, 20 sqm,
Queen size bed 1.60 x 2.00 m, 1 window, closet and dresser.
Bedroom 3: "Emerald" bedroom, ground floor, for 1-2 people - small and wonderful for singles, teenagers or newlyweds, 10 sqm, queen-size bed 1.40 x 2.00 m, 1 window, 1 chair, wardrobe.
"Silver" and "Emerald" share the "marble"bathroom. Modern bathroom with rain shower, Alessi sink with waterfall fixtures and walk-in shower access. Hygienic, rimless toilets in all bathrooms.
Bedroom 4: "Champagne" bedroom with en-suite bathroom, upper floor, the largest double room in the villa, approx. 30 sqm, with its own en-suite bathroom under the roof. For 2 plus 1 person or 2 adults or 2 infants
King size bed 1.80 x 2.10 m plus sofa bed 1.20 x 2.00 m.
En-suite bathroom with fixtures in black, original antique oak washbasin with natural stone sink and infinity mirror.
In addition to the master king-size bed, there is a comfortable sofa bed for friends or children.
Bedroom 5: "Sea-View" bedroom, upper floor, for 2 plus 1 person or for 2 adults or 2 toddlers with a truly spectacular sea view, 22 sqm, queen-size bed 1.60 x 2.10 m plus sofa bed 1.20 x 2.00 m, 2 windows, chest of drawers, clothes rack.
The "Sea-View" has its own modern bathroom in the hallway with rain shower, Alessi sink with waterfall fixtures and walk-in shower access including hygienic, rimless toilet.
Note: we don't have a living room in the traditional sense. TVs are in every room with Netflix, but no other TV program.
Bamboo woods and palm trees in the garden
Bamboo – The natural substance from which, among other things, our duvets are in the rooms.
Per person per stay:
1x bed linen and 1x3 towel set is provided.
Distances.
- 0.5 km to the "Tante-Emma" shop "Suki", which really has everything: bread/rolls, eggs, sausage, cheese, fruit, vegetables, chocolate, drinks, etc.
- 2.9 km to the center of Opatija with shopping promenade and excellent restaurants
- 2.9 km to the beach/pebble beach
- 2.9 km to Lungomare – 12 km of natural stone promenade along the sea
- 15km to Rijeka
- 20 km to the Slovenian border
- 26 km to Rijeka-Krk airport
- 38 km to island Krk – connected via two bridges
- 57 km to Cres island – connected by car ferries
- 68 km to Trieste
- 95 km to Pula /Airport Pula; Ferry connection to Venice
- 222 km to Venice
The latest air conditioning technology will be installed in the building in 2025.
For reasons of sustainability and to protect our environment, the air conditioning can also be omitted. Instead, the house is air conditioned
with special mirrored door and window glasses. Cooling air from the dark side – so from the mountain side.
In the morning with the pleasantly light wind-brises from the mountain side and in the afternoon from the lake side.
Finally, there is still a jump into the cooling water. Standing fans are also available for crazy hot days.
Guest access
Free access to the total use of the summer villa ground and upper floor, free access to the private pool and free access to the garden.
Other things to note
Opatija – “Beauty” on the Croatian Riviera
Opatija is a Croatian coastal town on the Adriatic Sea – formerly known as “Abbazia” in Italian. The city was once a trendy health resort and
sophisticated seaside resort (19th century) and especially appreciated by the Viennese nobility. Opatija therefore has many villas of the Habsburg era.
The statue of the “Virgin with the Seagull” is not only the symbol of Opatija, but of the entire Kvarner region. It stands elegantly on a rock in front of the waterfront and makes all guests curious about their interesting history and identity.
Lungomare – Where Kaiser Franz-Josef liked with his Sissi
Lungomare is a 12 km long historic coastal promenade overlooking the sea and the cities of Opatija and Rijeka as well as the neighboring islands. On the Lungomare, you will pass dream villas, park-like gardens, historical monuments and churches, 5-star hotels, cafes, restaurants, Konobas that invite you to linger, as well as luxury marinas and small fishing ports. Swimming coves and swimming facilities every 50 m to refresh yourself in the sea; dog bathing coves are signposted. Distance to Opatija, sea, beach 2.9 km.
Small romantic fishing ports in Volosko and Lovran with lovely fish restaurants
Lovran – Our favorite town on the coastal road, about 12 km away with idyllic little fishing port, restaurants and best ice cream parlor on the coastal strip - as we think.
Coastal town of Ika am Lungomare
Wonderful atmosphere in Ika Bay with views of the opposite mainland and Rijeka.
Here we like and taste it special:
- “Romero” in Opatija – breakfast, pizza, bread, cake to go
- Restaurant “Ruzmarin” in the city of Opatija with small smoking lounge
- Cafe "Wagner", coffee/chocolate specialties directly on the waterfront under palm trees
- "Konoba Ribarnica", fish and seafood urban on the only passable road in the beloved Volosko fishing district
- Plavi podrum Restaurant Creative Mediterranean Cuisine at Volosko Harbour
- Trattoria “Mandrac”, Istrian cuisine and gin at Volosko port
- Restaurant "Kinkela" near Iris, accessible by foot in 15 min from the summer house with beautiful sea views and traditional Croatian cuisine in Bregi
- "Kanoba Ribica", fish and seafood at the old football stadium in Rijeka
- Restaurant “Kvarner” – Fish & Grill in the fishing port of Lovran
- Ice cream parlor Lovran – creative ice cream partly without sugar/flavors - unfortunately expensive
Original Croatia cooking on the island of Krk
An exploration and excursion to the island of Krk with original Croatian cooking class can be booked directly with Marija. Registration required!
Travel time: 35 minutes easy
Activities around “SyVilla – SeaView”
In addition to relaxing, pool & more, Opatija and its surroundings offers many opportunities to do a wide variety of activities:
In the sea bathing, snorkeling, diving, stand up paddle, windsurfing, kayaking, beach volleyball, take the rented boat or take the water taxi to the secluded coves and look at the coast from the water.
Mountain biking in the Ucka Mountains, paragliding, mountain hiking, … or visiting Istrian wineries/distilleries and tasting local wines.
Explore historic buildings, towns and villages, visit a casino/theatre, go shopping, … or go to Trieste on an ice cream.
Rijeka – the commercial port city by the sea
In just 15 minutes via the "old" connecting road along the sea you are in Rijeka
- Spectacular stadium by the sea
- Traditional and historic fish and market hall at the harbor
- Deep-sea yachts and ferry traffic to various islands
Bregi
The mountain village of Bregi has about 700 inhabitants and belongs to the municipality of Matulji, where shops, bank, cafe, post office, etc. can be found.
By car (7min), by bus (15min) or on foot (40min) you are in the city of Opatija. Bregi is located on the mountain and therefore has wonderful views from different levels.
