Luxury Villas to Rent in Istria

Luxury Villas to Rent in Istria

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Smiling House brings together 30 hand-selected luxury villas in Istria — each one chosen for its setting, its design and the service around it. Istria is Croatia's heart-shaped northern peninsula, where Venetian campaniles rise over vineyards and truffle-rich oak forests run down to a pine-fringed Adriatic. From intimate hideaways for two to expansive homes for family and friends, every villa is booked directly with our team — no middle-man, no surprises. Browse the homes below, then speak to a concierge who knows Istria first-hand about dates, rates and the details that make a stay effortless.

Updated October 2026

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All 142 villas in Istria

Every home in Istria that can be booked with Smiling House, as a plain list.

Smiling House also offers a concierge for private chefs, transfers, ski instructors, yachts and cars, a VIP Club with first access to new residences and member rates, chalets for sale in the Gstaad region through its real estate division and instantly bookable homes with live availability.

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Frequently asked

How do I book a villa in Istria?

Choose a home below and send an enquiry, or ask to book directly. A Smiling House concierge confirms availability and rates with the owner and handles the booking end to end — you deal with our team, not a faceless platform.

What's included when I rent a villa in Istria?

Every home is fully furnished and privately yours for the stay. Concierge support, and often housekeeping and local recommendations, come as standard; specific services vary by property and are listed on each home's page.

Is it cheaper to book direct with Smiling House?

Booking direct removes the platform mark-ups that sit on OTA listings, and puts you in touch with a team that knows Istria personally. You get the real home, the real price and a human who answers.

How many villas are available in Istria?

30 villas are featured here right now. Inventory changes as homes are booked and new ones join, so the collection is always current.