Villa Sara is a stone oasis surrounded by vineyards of a small Istrian village of Bajkini, which has a reputation for its renowned wines, intact nature and hospitable locals. In the nearby Vižinada (about 3 km from the villa) and its surroundings there are a few stores, fine restaurants, typical Istrian taverns, and rural households that specialize in agritourism and serve traditional Istrian dishes using old family recipes.

The towns of Poreč and Novigrad are a 20-minute drive from the villa. A 15-minute drive will take you to the medieval town of Motovun, very well-known among cinema enthusiasts for its international film festival, which takes place every year in July and holds all its evening screenings in the open air..

Bajkini village is a part of the wine region widely recognized for its production of top-quality wines. Take a few minutes’ walk from the villa and visit some of the famous winemakers situated in the vicinity.

Villa Sara has four en-suite bedrooms equipped with queen-size beds. There is also a completely furnished suite of 80 m2 with its separate entrance. From the spacious living area that features an open fireplace you step onto the covered stone-paved terrace offering the view of nearby vineyards and the sea in the distance. The terrace continues onto a spacious lawn and a stone barbecue. The villa has a large private parking area. 

Villa Star is a stone oasis in the midst of vineyards of the small charming village of Bajkini in Istria. Due to its natural surroundings and the vicinity of picturesque towns and villages, such as Vižinada or the medieval town of Motovun, it’s an ideal vacation spot.

It’s a perfect destination for all those who love nature, fine dining and wine. The area offers countless possibilities – from hunting, canoeing down the Mirna river valley, hiking and cycling along the beautiful route of the former Parenzana railway, to discovering excellent wines and traditional Istrian dishes. Only a short walk from the villa will take to some of the famous winemakers in the area.

The towns of Poreč and Novigrad are within a 20-minute drive from Villa Star. Situated on a nearby hill is Motovun, a small town of rich cultural heritage, well-known for its film festival which takes place every year in July under the bright sky of mellow summer nights.

The villa has four large en-suite bedrooms equipped with queen-size beds, with two additional beds available. From the spacious living area that features an open fireplace you step onto the stone-paved terrace offering the view of nearby vineyards and the sea in the distance. The terrace continues onto a spacious lawn and a large Grill-House with a stone barbecue. The villa has its private parking area.

The kitchen is fully-equipped for all your culinary needs, and we also offer the option of hiring a personal chef and a nanny. In the front yard there’s a large swimming pool of 66 m2 and beautiful jacuzzi as well. The whole villa is covered by Wi-Fi and is air-conditioned throughout. With its 480 m2 of area on the 1400 m2 of private plot this villa offers each guest top-quality luxury accommodation, lots of entertainment options such as billiard table and a much needed break from a stressful and hurried lifestyle..

“A heart-shaped piece of land immersed into the waves of the Adriatic Sea, that's Istria!”

Apart from the sea, Istria has other aquatic attractions: its rivers, their lush valleys and estuaries of alluring beauty.
The Mirna River with its 32 km of flow is the longest river in Istria. Its source is in the Kotla valley and on its way to the sea it passes the Buzet basin and the Motovun valley to finally reach its estuary near Antenal.

In the northern part of Istria, overlooking the Mirna River valley, lies the best know and the most appealing Istrian medieval town of Motovun. This captivating hilltop town is one of the characteristic symbols of central Istria.

Numerous cultural events are held there, the most prominent of them being the international Motovun Film Festival, which takes place yearly at the end of July, with renowned film artists from all over the world. Motovun is also interesting for balloonists and paraglider pilots. Its favourable microclimate allows for flying the whole year round, so Motovun hosts several ballooning events.

The Motovun Forest, which stretches along the river Mirna valley, is widely known in the gourmet world for harvesting truffles, precious underground mushrooms that are believed to have aphrodisiacal powers. Istrian white truffles, which are in season from September to December, are said to match the quality of the finest Italian and French truffles.

Opposite Motovun you will find the picturesque town of Oprtalj and the village of Livade, known for its Truffle Days held every year from September to November. There is also a special annual festival with a contest for the largest truffle. Motovun is surrounded by vineyards producing grapes for the finest Istrian wines: the white wine Malvasia and the red Teran. Numerous taverns and restaurants offer authentic Istrian delicacies: meat of the indigenous cattle boškarin, Istrian prosciutto and cheeses, truffles, wild asparagus, pasta fuži, pork chop ombolo, and traditional Istrian sweets: fritule, kroštule and cukerančići.

In the close vicinity you will find Istarske toplice, a thermal health resort.
From the small town of Vižinada, situated on a hill above the Mirna valley, you can witness one of the most beautiful views of the Green and Blue Istria. The streets of Vižinada will delight you with sweets smells of baking during the traditional event Sweet Istria (Slatka Istra) and folk festivity Kroštulijada.

The nearby town of Poreč was the first Roman colony in Istria alongside Pula. The streets of the old town continue to preserve their ancient layout and the remains of the Roman temple. The entire complex of the Euphrasius’ Basilica is protected by UNESCO, with its distinctive Byzantine mosaics and the remains of the church from the Roman era.

This gentle region, rich in history and culture brims with cultural, gastronomic, and biological diversity. The pride of Istria are its gorgeous beaches and its clean sea, but there’s another side to water in Istria – the wildly fun one! Swimming pools, water slides of all shapes and sizes, and other sports activities in the Istralandia waterpark are all a guarantee for crazy water fun in Istria.