Casa Minalu

And it really was! A beautiful house on a hill with stunning views of Buje and the sea, tastefully decorated with great attention to detail. There is such a sense of peace and tranquility here that you feel as if time has stopped and you are in another world. The only “downside” is that it is hard to return to reality. 😊 And yet, everything is close by – the sea, beautiful Istrian towns, wineries and cycling trails. My husband and I have been visiting Istria for about ten years, and we can honestly say that House Minalu is a perfect base for experiencing everything Istria has to offer.

Das Haus ist sehr sauber, stilvoll eingerichtet und ruhig gelegen. Die Gastgeber haben wirklich an alles gedacht. Man hat einen traumhaften Ausblick über die hügeligen Wälder und die Bergstadt Buje bis hin zum Meer. Es ist sehr ruhig, also perfekt zum entspannen, mit dem Auto sind jedoch auch die umliegenden Städte und die Küste schnell erreichbar.

The facilities are very clean, modern, but also with an authentic vibe. There are two terraces, one facing, the other west. The host was outstanding, attentive, and thought of everything.

This place is a gem, and we couldn’t have been happier here. The cute little house in its perfect setting exceeded all our expectations. The location was incredibly convenient for us as a family, swinging between beaches, lush nature, beautiful hilltowns, and historic sites—from Pula to Poreč to Motovun—all just a short and scenic drive away. The house itself is thoughtfully laid out and lovingly equipped down to the smallest detail. It offered far more amenities than we expected for a vacation home. Everything we needed for a comfortable start was already there—no need for an immediate shopping trip for those little things you usually forget (think milk frother, condiments, oil, etc.). Nikola is the nicest and coolest host—fun to communicate with and incredibly welcoming. He made us feel at home even before we arrived. Thank you so much! This was the best vacation we’ve had in a long time, and we’re still thinking back to this happy place that felt like home for a few wonderful days. We’d love to return—(immediately, if possible! LoL) All the best to you and to the lucky people who choose to spend time at your beautiful retreat.