A lovely little apartment in Marčana, Istria (Istra), Croatia, with two mountain bikes available for free use.

The apartment is part of a private home built in the late 1980s, with a separate entrance on the first floor accessible via a staircase. It features a bedroom with a 160x200 cm double bed for two people, a living room, a functional kitchen, a bathroom, and a small terrace with a table and chairs. Air conditioning and a washing machine are available free of charge. The windows are equipped with mosquito nets. One pet (dog) is welcome for an additional fee, provided it sleeps in its own bed (with a pillow). This is a non-smoking apartment (indoors). Great for couples. The sofa (couch) can sleep one person or two children. If you need a crib, please ask in advance. There is plenty of parking across the street, which is always available. Spring and summer, when it’s not too hot, are great times to explore the area by bike. We provide a dedicated, lockable storage area for your bikes.

Guest access
Guests have access to everything listed. Included in the price: Electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, bed linens, towels, washing machine, stove, microwave, refrigerator, pots and dishes, satellite TV, air conditioning, 2 mountain bikes for riding around (for an additional fee based on duration of use) or storage space for your own bikes.

Interaction with Guests
Guests have no interaction with the owners unless they wish to. We won’t disturb you unless you need help. Guests can call, knock on our door, or send a text message if they need anything.

The Neighborhood
Marčana is not a typical tourist destination, so it’s not the ideal place for those expecting typical tourist shops, etc. It’s a rural area, a small village near the city of Pula. It’s 8 km from the sea and 13 km from the city of Pula. Just a 5-minute drive from Pula Airport (PUY). Transfers to or from the airport can be arranged (free of charge by me if possible, or we can recommend an affordable local transfer service).
The neighborhood is a village suburb—houses in a row, but close to the store (400 meters). Quiet surroundings. The village of Marčana itself has about 1,000 residents. There are small shops for groceries and daily necessities, fast food, a post office, an ATM, café-bars, and a flower shop.

In addition to swimming in the sea, you can go for walks in nature—there are many trails through the forest—or go biking or horseback riding. A few kilometers away is a horse ranch offering riding lessons and trails; if you’d like to arrange a visit, we can help.

The nearby coast isn’t too crowded in the summer; there are many beaches with pebbles, rocks, and plenty of hidden (harder-to-reach) small coves accessible via goat trails. There are no official nude beaches or pet-friendly beaches, but there’s plenty of space to swim with dogs. The sea is crystal-clear and warm during the summer months.

The Istrian Peninsula (Istra) is a great place to discover old and small hilltop towns, many summer events, and beautiful nature. Wine and food lovers will be delighted by the local offerings.

Getting Around
A car is highly recommended for getting around. There are bus routes connecting Marčana to other towns, but they don’t run very frequently.

Other things to note:
We can store your luggage at checkout if you’d like to go on day trips, so you won’t have to carry all your luggage after checking out and can pick it up later.
Check-in is from 4:00 p.m., and check-out is by 10:00 a.m.