Villa Marion
Overview
Homestead Retreats offers a villa-based journey for travelers who value comfort, connection, and a true sense of place. Rather than moving hotels every few days, you settle into one exceptional home — allowing the region to unfold naturally, without rush or repetition.
Your base is Villa Marion, a beautifully restored Istrian farmhouse nestled in the small village of Smolići. Once a working farmstead, the villa was thoughtfully renovated in 2024 using original stone, timber, and handcrafted furnishings created by local artisans. Its historic soul remains intact, seamlessly paired with modern luxury.
With just eight guests and four spacious ensuite rooms, the villa becomes a shared home — warm, elegant, and deeply personal.
Marion
4
Bedrooms
8
Sleeps
4
Bathrooms
Full
Kitchen
Patio
Pool
Dining area
Outdoor
Living Like a Local — With All the Comforts of Luxury
This is not a passive hotel stay. It’s an invitation to experience Istria as it is lived.
Our local host welcomes us into daily village life — encouraging guests to:
- Cook with vegetables freshly picked from the garden
- Fire up the traditional pizza oven for a relaxed evening at home
- Enjoy groceries sourced from nearby markets
- Wave down the local bread van delivering fresh loaves several times a week
- Join locals during grape harvest and seasonal traditions
Days are spent exploring hill towns, coastlines, vineyards, and hidden corners of the region. Evenings bring you back to the villa — to shared meals, quiet moments by the pool, and conversations that linger long after sunset.
Location
” Unpack once and let the journey unfold – enjoy the comfort of a true home base as the stories, flavors, and friendships of the region come to you, naturally and without rush. “
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