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Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy

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Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Podpec
  • Popular LocationKoper City Beach24 min drive
  • Popular LocationPiazza Unita d'Italia27 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrieste Harbour29 min drive
  • AirportLjubljana (LJU-Joze Pucnik)81 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Koper

Seaside stay .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Church of the Holy Trinity and 12 miles (20 km) of Parovel with a stay here. Duomo dei SS. Giovanno e Paolo and Duomo di Muggia are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skocjan Caves - 22 min drive
  • Koper City Beach - 24 min drive
  • Canal Grande di Trieste - 27 min drive
  • Piazza Unita d'Italia - 27 min drive
  • Trieste Harbour - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Koper Station - 22 min drive
  • Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Okrepčevalnica Viki burger - 7 min drive
  • Pod Kostanjem - 15 min drive
  • Pizzeria Pod Pergolo - 12 min drive
  • Pivovarna - Gostilna Mahnič - 16 min drive
  • Bar Malnar - 15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy

The small house made of stone of granny Maria is located in the small carsic village of Podpeč, in the slovenian Istria. Built in the XV century under the Kraški rob and renewed in 2000.
In her three rooms there is enough space up to four persons, in a perfect environment for the lovers of beauty, nature and culture of our ancestors.
The quietness, the vegetation and the flowers surround this "sleeping beauty".
Furnished with care in an old way (poor art) with handmade pieces coming from different places we love (Istria, Slovenia, Bosnia, Serbia, Sicily,...); the combination of modern and restored objects make it comfortable and nifty.
The big garden, equipped with chairs, table and sunbeds is perfect to enjoy a good meal or just relax.

Property manager

Neva Nicotra

Languages

Croatian, English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts cash
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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Podpec Country Cottage Podpec

Frequently asked questions

How close is Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy to the airport?

This cottage is 44.7 mi (58-min drive) away from the Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy to the beach?

This cottage is 13 mi (17-min drive) from Žusterna Beach and 13.1 mi (24-min drive) from Koper City Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy to downtown Koper?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Podpeč.

Podpec: Country Cottage in the countryside with absolute privacy Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful visit!
My wife and I travel often and we have never received a more warm and hospitable welcome than from Neva and her husband. The house is amazing, built in the 1500’s and nicely updated. The location is convenient to explore the area and in a small cute town high on a hill. We made new friends during our visit and it was one of the highlights of our trip. I highly recommend if you are looking for a central home base for a few days and would like to meet some wonderful people.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical experience
Beautiful house in a wonderful mountain setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

rob a., Sydney, Australia

Best of both worlds
As we drove the last back lanes into Podpec we wife described this as "the middle of nowhere". Among the beautiful garden, in such a special house and in a town where no one seems to have built a new house for a few hundred years - it's true, in the nicest way. But it's also the centre of everywhere. Within half an hour by car and you can be swimming in Italy, dinning in Trieste, wandering around Piran, shopping in Koper or exploring huge cave systems. A little more time and there's Croatia not to mention the rest of Slovenia. But whatever we saw or did, we always looked forward to returning to an evening meal from the BBQ on the old stone and among the flowering plants. We stayed 10 days but if that was 10 weeks I think Neva could have still been telling us places to see, Thanks Neva and Alfio.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gerrit R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unterkunft, Top Gastfreundschaft + Paradiesgarten inklusive!!
Ein absolutes Muss für Naturliebhaber. Kroatien und Italien gleich um die Ecke und supertolle Radwege entlang der slowenischen Küste. Wandern in den nahegelegenen Bergen auch sehr empfehlenswert. Sehr freundliche Vermieter.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Almuth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful retreat
Lovely garden, special house, well situated for Slovenian coastal places as well as Triest. Very friendly and helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B., Dresden

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein absolutes Juwel in Slowenien
Die lange Suche nach einem besonderem Ferienhaus in Slowenien hat sich gelohnt. Unser Aufenthalt in dieser wunderschönen Landschaft, in diesem einzigartigen Ferienhaus war traumhaft. Das Gastgeberehepaar hat uns schon unten an der Straße erwartet und uns den Weg zum Ferienhaus gezeigt. Nach einer kurzen Einführung zum Haus, hatten wir Zeit unsere Sachen zu verstauen und schon stand ein ganz leckeres und vor allem landestypisches Abendbrot auf unserer Terrasse. Neva und Alfio gaben uns gute Tips zum Besuch der Sehenswürdigkeiten in der näheren Umgebung und ruhigen Strandabschnitten. Zum Meer fährt man mit dem Auto eine halbe Stunde, so dass es sich lohnt auch am Abend nur mal schnell zur Abkühlung dorthin zu fahren. Wir waren tagsüber meistens unterwegs und haben am Abend die Stille auf dem Dorf und um unser Ferienhaus herum sehr genossen. Das Haus selbst ist mit einer außerordentlichen Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet und es ist alles vorhanden, um einen unbeschwerten Urlaub dort zu verleben. Liebe Neva, lieber Alfio, habt ganz herzlichen Dank für die interessanten Gespräche, eure Tips und das leckere Obst und Gemüse was ihr immer ganz heimlich für uns hingestellt habt. Wir haben lange noch nicht alles bei euch entdeckt und kommen gerne wieder :-).
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederic F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Le charme naturel Slovène
L’adorable maison de Neva et Alfio est décorée avec beaucoup de cœur et d’âme Elle est pleine de vaisselles anciennes et d’objets pittoresques qui ont ce charme de « l’antan ». Sur son flanc, une jolie terrasse de pierre où nous avons passé de merveilleux repas et petit déjeuner. Le magnifique jardin, surplombé d’une tour fortifiée, est plein d’arbres fruitiers, de plantes odorantes ( sauge, sauge ananas, marjolaine, thym origan, mélisse …) et de fleurs. Au fond, la vue sur les coteaux de vignes et la mer adriatique au bout est splendide, idéale pour y voir de somptueux couchers de soleil. Neva et Alfio nous ont fait bel accueil, avec des denrées pour le petit déjeuner du lendemain ( café tisane biscotte confiture maison ) ainsi que le tout premier repas du soir, préparé et offert par nos adorables hôtes particulièrement attentionnés. Nous apprendrons à les connaître au fur à mesure du séjour et allons faire une merveilleuse rencontre. Ils nous ont fait découvrir leur beau pays au travers de leur conseils avisés. L’emplacement idéal du gîte nous a permis de sillonner ce magnifique pays, de la côte et ses villages typiques a la capitale Ljubljana, ses châteaux et grottes, mais aussi la Croatie et ses villages perchés. Nous ne pouvons que vous conseiller de venir à la rencontre de ces deux généreuses personnes, de profiter de leur gîte à l’ambiance d’antan et d’y vivre comme nous, un moment hors du temps, apaisant pour le corps et l’esprit dans ce cadre verdoyant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Vacation in Podpec
My husband and I have stayed in Podpec for one week.The house was exactly as we found and saw it on the website. The garden is beautiful! It was big enough for the both of us. We only used the bathroom on the ground floor,so there is still place. The hosting was perfect and we felt really comfortable.We had time for us,but also could go to Neva and her husband if we need help,had questions or just wanted to talk :) From the house you can do a lot of hikings.You can directly start from the house and can hike to the castle you see on the picture.There you have a beautiful view over the ocean and the hills. We did three hiking tours around 15-20 km and they all have been interesting and needed normal condition. There are churches to visit,caves,historical monuments and it is very close to the border of Italy and Croatia. The ocean is 20-30 minutes away with the car. There are also many restaurants but you have to drive there,because it’s too far (minimum 1 hour) to walk. You have everything you need to cook at yourself in the house. Thank you Neva for the beautiful week :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uta N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zauberhaftes Haus mit großem Garten
Wir waren im Juni mit Hund, 2 Erwachsenen, 2 Teenagern dort. Die sehr herzlichen Gastgeber wohnen auf dem Grundstück unterhalb am Hang und stehen jederzeit mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Das Haus ist hübsch traditionell eingerichtet, und mit allem, was man braucht (z.B. WLAN, Fliegengitter, verdunkelnde Vorhänge). OG: 2 Betten, Küche, Esstisch. UG: 2 Betten, Bad mit Dusche und WC. Das UG ist sowohl über eine Treppe innerhalb des Hauses erreichbar (eine Falltür kann bei Bedarf geschlossen werden) oder über einen separaten Eingang von Außen. Garten voller Rosen, Kräuter und Obstbäumen, Sitzgelegenheiten zum Essen und Relaxen. Das typische Karst-Haus steht auf einem Karst-Hang unterhalb eines Turms. Möglichkeit zum Wandern oder Mountainbiken am Hang und auf der Hochebene. Mit Glück kann man Tiere sehen wie Reh, Schlange oder Fuchs. Trotz dörflicher Lage gute Verkehrsanbindung. Bahnhof in Hrastovlje nebenan. Italienische Stadt Triest in 30 min per Auto erreichbar, kroatische Grenze noch näher. Restaurants, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, slowenische Sehenswürdigkeiten wie Strände, Höhlen, Küstenstädte liegen ebenfalls nah.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein wunderbar gepflegtes und liebevoll erhaltenes Juwel
Wir waren für vier Tage Gäste in Neva und Alvios wunderbar renovierten und geschmackvoll eingerichtetetem Häuschen und durften die unübertreffliche Gastfreundschaft dieser sehr besonderen Menschen genießen. Es war eine herrliche Zeit dort und wir haben viele Gemeinsamkeiten zwischen den herzlichen Vermietern und unserem Leben in Deutschland entdeckt. Die beiden sind die nettesten Gastgeber, die wir je hatten und Alvios phantastischer Wein und Nevas Kräuter haben uns weit über unseren Aufenthalt hinaus die Zeit unvergesslich gemacht. Danke für diese schöne Verbindung.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023