Escape to your own idyllic cottage, Tiny House Mona Lisa, in the Karst region of southwestern Slovenia. This cute cottage sleeps 2 people and is the perfect getaway for a couple looking for some peace in beautiful surroundings.
At the front of the cottage, guests can relax on a shaded veranda which is furnished with a small table and chairs as well as sun loungers. The porch overlooks a shared garden and a stone BBQ. Close by in the garden is another seating area with a table and chairs, which looks out over the charming fish pond.
Inside there is a single room furnished with a double bed, side table and chair. At the back of the room is the tiled bathroom which is fitted with a shower, basin and WC.
Additional
• Free Wifi • Shared garden • Balcony • Outside dining • BBQ • Air conditioning • Electric kettle • Private parking space – car recommended • EV charger • Pets allowed • Unsuitable for elderly guests • Sauna €40/90 minutes, includes towels, bathrobes, juice and tea • Tourist tax to be paid on site of €2.50/per person/day
Location
Only 30 minutes from the Italian coast on the Gulf of Trieste the property is in quiet countryside. The area has been making wine for thousands of years, so a trip to one of the nearby vineyards is a must. The Fedora Natural Wine Estate (13 minutes) is over 100 years old. They will arrange a wine tasting for you, but you need to book in advance.
Close by is the ancient village of Stanjel (5 minutes), the oldest settlement in the region. Stanjel is dominated by the Medieval castle which is a fascinating place to visit and offers many activities for all ages as well as a restaurant serving local cuisine.
For visitors who want to escape into unspoiled nature, there are well-marked trails through pristine forests in the Riserva Naturale del Monte Lanaro (32 minutes) which is on the Italian side of the border.
The port city of Trieste, is only 30 minutes away and well worth a day trip, to explore its many different characteristics, a combination of Latin, Slavic and German cultures. Nearby visitors will find some beautiful beaches, including Canovella degli Zoppoli (32 minutes) and close by Le Ginestre beach (33 minutes)
Away from the coast, the area is famous for its rock formations, caves and subterranean rivers. Skocjan Caves (35 minutes) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a spectacular series of caves, stalagmites and stalactites.
The closest airport is Trieste, which is a 45-minute drive. Alternatively, Ljubljana Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Facilities / Amenities
- BBQ
- Private parking space
- Sauna
- Terrace
- Wifi installed in house
- Wifi free
- Air conditioning
- Outside dining area
- Electric radiators
- Outside table-chairs
- EV Charger
- No Kitchen Available
- Rustic
Kitchen facilities
Accessibility
- Pets allowed
- Car recommended
- Unsuitable elderly
- Not child friendly
- Smoking not permitted
Tourist tax to be paid at the property.