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Holiday House Cave Romana

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Guests can enjoy swimming and sunbathing on the sandy shore.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a rustic bench for a peaceful retreat.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and natural rock formations.
Cozy retreat with exposed stone walls, wooden beams, and a comfortable bed.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, oven, and ample storage.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12258 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Pula, Istarska županija
  • Punta Verudela Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pula Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Forum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Pula (PUY)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Medulin

Located in Medulin, this villa is within a 15-minute drive of Pula Arena and Punta Verudela Beach. .This family-friendly villa is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Kvarner Gulf and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Fort Bourguignon.
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What's nearby

  • Pula Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Punta Verudela Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pula Arena - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Forum - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Pula Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Pula Station - 15 min drive
  • Pula (PUY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe bar Samson - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Boccaporta - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Admiral - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kuglana Pula - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Barkun - ‬5 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.

Holiday House Cave Romana

Summary:
Secluded and peaceful refurbished stone holiday house in an ancient quarry that supplied white stone to Venice and Rome. Sleeps 12 on two floors, ideal for two families, with 2,500 m2 private garden, 5×7 m heated pool, and ample parking.

The Space:
Escape to a private oasis on a 2,500 m² estate hidden in an ancient Roman quarry. This beautifully restored stone home sleeps up to 12 guests across two self-contained apartments and a charming two-level annexe — perfect for families, friends, or multi-generational stays. Swim in the 56 m² heated stone pool, relax in the shady furnished souk, or enjoy friendly games of football, badminton, table tennis, and darts in the expansive garden. Share long summer evenings on the spacious poolside patio, complete with multiple BBQ options for al fresco dining. Inside, enjoy air-conditioned comfort, Wi-Fi, and well-equipped kitchens. The ground floor offers a king bedroom, double bedroom, bathroom, and cosy lounge with smart TV, books, and games. Upstairs features a triple bedroom, bathroom, master suite with king bed, nook with sofa bed, library, twin/double room, and bathroom. The separate annexe boasts a four-poster bed, tea bar, private garden, and roofed terrace. Ample private parking included.

The Neighborhood:
Pula, the largest city on the Istrian peninsula, has been a cultural hub since Roman times, with spectacular landmarks including the world-famous Arena amphitheatre, the Temple of Augustus, the Forum, and the Triumphal Arch of the Sergi. Stroll through the lively open-air market in the city centre, mingle with locals, and soak up the city’s spirit. The coastline offers a mix of rocky and pebble beaches, perfect for sun and sea lovers, while evenings come alive with festivals, concerts, and cultural events.

Just 10 minutes from Pula’s centre and the beaches of Pješčana Uvala and Veruda lies Vintijan, home to Cave Romana. This unique retreat was created from ancient farm buildings set in a hollow formed by Roman quarrying over 2,000 years ago, where prized white stone was once mined to build Venice, the Colosseum in Rome, and Pula’s own amphitheatre. Nearby you’ll find restaurants, bars, shops, wellness spas, sports facilities, golf, tennis, cycling, hiking, fishing, water sports, and more.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Nowarent

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,778 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: Charge may apply

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number HR03084109638

Property is also known as

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Holiday House Cave Romana Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous villa, full of character

If you’ve never been to Croatia before, you should go and you should definitely consider Cave Romana. Set in a secluded location but only 20 minute drive from Pula airport and 10 minutes in to Pula. The accommodation is quirky, full of character and flexible for large groups. Beware though that whilst there are 2 double bedrooms on the ground floor, you need to walk through one to get to the other. It worked fine for us but it’s not clear in the info that you see on line. The ‘man on the ground’ Josip, met us on day 1 and gave us a very good tour and intro to the villa. Everything you need is provided. The accommodation is showing some signs of wear but nothing that detracted from the great experience. The pool and gardens are glorious and the photographs don’t do it justice. Very sheltered by trees but getting sunshine on the pool and gardens all day. Many secluded areas if you want some quit time away from everyone else. As an added bonus, we were treated to the sight of bats flying overhead at dusk each night, presumably feeding on insects. On the insect front. Bring plenty of mosquito repellent and bite cream! A great holiday in a great villa. Would definitely consider going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Fred F.

Charming, rustic,functional home close to everything in Pula. Recommend for families and couples.

Had a wonderful visit. The outside grounds are wonderful for spring & summer fun. Nice pool. Charming house with great history. The house divides into 3 separate apartments which is great for families with adult children or for 3 or 4 couples. Very functional kitchen and common living area for big meals. Great hot showers but it is an old house so don’t bring every electronic gadget. Instead unplug and relax. Close to Centro and Roman ruins. Big grocery stores just minutes from the house yet very secluded and private. We were quite comfortable. The house caretaker is very helpful and is nearby if you have an issue. Highly recommend Cave Romano for visiting Pula and the nearby islands and beaches.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo g.

Beautiful Holiday in stunning surroundings

This was a retirement celebratory holiday for my husband and me, to have a week with our 3 kids, their partners and children, and it could'nt have worked out better. So much space for everybody to have time all together, or take off and have time to themselves as well. Lovely areas to enjoy the sun, if that is what you love, or play table tennis, Boules, badminton, or enjoy the truly lovely pool, if you wanted to be more active. Lovely nearby beach, if you take the track through the woods on road down to the Marina, Or Pula was a lovely town to visit, especially in the evening, when all the cranes are lit up. Sounds of opera coming over the amphitheatre walls was out of this world. Take protection against mosquito's, because they do like to join in the fun, especially from about 1600-2000. Jossip , who helps organize things out there was really kind, helpful and fun. Some memories have been made for ever, and we would love to go back, given half a chance
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rasto L.

very nice place!

Stayed 1week end of May. Big garden, nice pool and good for kids (we, our party had 6 kids, aged 5-8), lots of places to sit everywhere around the house. Really, can not complain about anything basically. Just be prepare to share the whole place with a bit of nature (for example mosquitoes -> but lots of anti mosquitoes tools provided!). Nearest beach is 3min by car, easy drive. Pula is 10min. Big SPAR is less than 10min by car. Basically everything is not far away. You can also run around the place, lots of paths. Nice clean bathrooms. Man who's taking care of the place was very helpful. The place looks exactly like on the pictures. Would go there again if going to Pula area again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Marvellous!

We, a group of ten young people from Germany, stayed at Cave Romana for the second time and it was just as beautiful and refreshing a holiday as last year! There can't be said too much about how great Josip is: friendly, helpful, funny and understanding. The house is very clean, everything works perfectly and exactly as described and there isn't really anything you would miss. Although it has an old-times-charm, all the technology is there. The contact with the owner, Chris Ridley, is ever so pleasant and easy. We had (again) aber wonderful experience and want to come back again! - Jessica
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Chris D.

Lovely spot for a family holiday

Nice and we'll equipped house with plenty of space indoors as well as outdoors. We especially enjoyed the pool area with lots of possibilities for sun and shade. Beware: We were bitten by mosquitoes especially in the evenings so remember to bring repellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Louise Fawkner-Corbett

Beautiful and peaceful setting

Cave Roman is set in a beautiful, peaceful and secluded spot. The house is lovely and pool is gorgeous. There are lots of hidden corners to hide away with a book and a glass of wine. Lovely.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Valentin F.

Genial aber auch irgendwie wieder nicht

Unsere Familie - 6 Erwachsene und 5 Kinder - war von 31.08. - 07.09.2024 im Cave Romana. Die wildromantische Liegenschaft war leicht zu finden und mit Josip war der Check-Inn unkompliziert, freundlich und schnell. Die Außenanlagen mit großzügigem und kinderfreundlichem Pool sind authentisch und bieten auch für Hobbysportler, Kinder und Tiere ausreichend Möglichkeiten. Die vielbeschriebene Mückenplage konnten wir zu unserer Urlaubszeit nicht bestätigen. Einziger Wermutstropfen war die in die Jahre gekommenen Unterkunft. In diesem Bezug gibt es Preis-/Leistungstechnisch deutlich bessere Angebote. Erwähnenswert - besonders bei Reisen mit Familie/Kindern - sind viele Tierchen (Skorpione, Tausendfüßer, etc...) in den Räumlichkeiten, Insektennetz über dem Bett ist in jedem Fall zu empfehlen. Fazit: Viel Potenzial, nicht ganz genutzt!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wunderbarer Ort

Sehr großzügiges Gelände mit vielen Möglichkeiten. Auch für Kinder gibt es sehr viel zu entdecken. Schöner Pool. Für das Baden im Mittelmeer bietet sich Centinera Beach in Banjole an. Einziger Nachteil: sehr viele Moskitos. Unbedingt Mückenschutz einpacken!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alles Super

Top Objekt
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wunderschöner Ort

Wir waren als Familie, 4 Gescheister mit Partnerinnen und Kindern hier. Das Haus ist geräumig und die Anlage vielseitig und weitläufig,, der Pool traumhaft. Wir haben und rundum wohl gefühlt. Josip hat uns gut versorgt und war stets ansprechbar. Alle waren traurig bei der Abreise und wären gerne länger geblieben. DANKE für diesen wunderbaren Urlaub.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness

super Finka

Hat unsere Erwartungen voll erfüllt
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manuel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Vacation

We've had the pleasure to stay in Chris' House in 2018 already, and it was a blast to spend our vacation there again. The villa is beautiful, the outside garden spacious and lush. It looks even better than in the pictures.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steinbruch meets modernes Design

Mit viel Sinn für geschmackvolle Details ausgestattet, findet jeder einer größeren Gruppe zu jeder Tageszeit seinen persönlichen Lieblingsplatz mit Sonne oder Schatten. Sehr ruhig und abgeschieden, vorbei kommen Hahn mit Hennen, die Katze, mal der Hund, die Kröte quert den Grillplatz...Innen alles was man braucht, rustikalen Mauern treffen auf moderne Innenausstattung. Man möchte nicht wieder abreisen. Und weil man muss, denkt man ans Wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Regina G.

Familienurlaub

Ein sehr schönes Anwesen. Viele Freizeitaktivitäten direkt am Haus gegeben, angefangen vom schönen Pool, über ein Badmintonnetz, einer Tischtennisplatte und einer Dartscheibe. Da kommt auch bei Kindern keine Langeweile auf. Auch die Terrassen für die ältere Generation sind super. Für uns Selbstversorger ist die gute Ausstattung der Küche bzw. des Grills ein Highlight gewesen. Da wir mit unseren Hunden da waren, fehlte mir ein Staubsauger zur schnellen Reinigung. Mit Besen, Handfeger und Müllschaufel ist es eher mühselig...
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Entspannungsurlaub pur für größere Gruppen oder Großfamilien

Wir (7 Erwachsene, ein Kind und ein Humd) haben unseren Urlaub hier sehr genossen. Das Haus liegt etwa 5km von Pula an einem Waldrand wunderschön in der Natur gelegen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Strände, Apotheke und das Krankenhaus sind nur wenige Autominuten entfernt. Der angelegte Garten, über mehrere Ebenen und die Pool-Area sind wirklich ein Traum. Die Zimmer sind schön und funktional eingerichtet, mit allem was man braucht. Die Ausstattung der Küche war top. Generell wurde hier mit sehr viel Liebe, Kreativität und Handarbeit gearbeitet. (die Do-it-yourself-Lösungen sind teilweise echt phänomenal :-) Der Kontakt mit Chris verlief super. Er war immer erreichbar. Josip (Kontakt vor Ort) hat seinen Job ebenfalls perfekt gemacht. Als wir ihn gebraucht haben war er sofort zur Stelle und konnte alle kleinen Problemchen und Wünsche sofort lösen/umsetzen. Gerne wieder :-)
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Haus auch für grosse Familie

Haus für grosse Familie mit gepflegtem, terrassiertem Garten und großzügiger Poolanlage. Beste Betreuung durch Josip. Da Haus am Hang gelegen, viele Stufen. Lage sehr gut zum Flughafen oder auch als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten an Küste und ins Hinterland.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Renate B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolute Erholung

Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön. Der Außenbereich ist einfach ein Traum. Es ist sehr ruhig und der Erholungswert ist einfach top. Der Hausmeister Josip ist sehr nett und steht bei Fragen immer zur Verfügung. Der Strand und Pula sind sehr schnell erreichbar. Wir werden diese Unterkunft sicher wieder buchen. Einfach empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid S.

Erholsame und friedliche Ferien!

Freundlicher Gastgeber und Josip immer sehr hilfsbereit. Das Haus ist ruhig gelegen und für erholsame Ferien sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

elke r.

Entspannung pur

Schönes Steinhaus, freundlicher Gastgeber, herrlicher Pool, tolle Küchenausstattung,Josip der Mann der sich um die Gäste kümmert ist immer erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Wer Ruhe und Erholung sucht und kein Luxus erwartet wird sich wie wir hier, sehr wohl fühlen. Unangenehm waren nur die Moskitos im Aussenbereich.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Wilhelm S.

ruhiges, komfortables Ferienhaus für Familien

gesamte Anlage gepflegt, weitläufig und auch für Kleinkinder sehr gut geeignet. Pool gepflegt passt sich ideal in den "Steinbruch".
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jakob M.

GUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Badezimmer zu klein und dreckig, Käfer zu groß, Josip war nett, Pool leiwand, super Garten, nette Einrichtung
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017