House Mario 1 Moniga del Garda

The quiet in this little town suited us just fine. There isn’t much there, but across from the house Marino runs a restaurant we’d happily recommend, with friendly service and fair prices. A 600g T-bone with sides was 85 kuna (about €11.50), and he made the wait nicer with free grappa and other house specialties. Uvala Blaze, the nearest beach, is 7 km away. For basic shopping there’s Krniza, with a post office, small shop, bakery, bar, and pizzeria. Pula has more options, including Kaufland, Lidl, Spar, and Konzum, plus little boutiques and gift shops near the amphitheater. Mario was helpful with more than questions. He could arrange a cheap rental car, suggest sights and nearby farmers for olive oil, wine, cheese, and ham, and set up tastings. He even offered to drive us there for free. The house itself was spacious, with good-sized double beds and air conditioning in every apartment. It was well equipped, and whenever something was missing, the landlord brought it right away. There were plenty of loungers, chairs, and tables outside, along with bicycles, a volleyball court, and a foosball table. The landlord cleaned the pool each day, usually in the evening so we wouldn’t be disturbed. We also loved the fruit trees, especially the apples, pears, and peaches we were allowed to try. I’ve never had peaches that sweet. The chickens beside the house were a daily treat for the kids, who enjoyed feeding them.

Mario is so warm and welcoming. Stay here and before long, it feels like his home is yours too.

A lovely host, and there’s a cute restaurant next door with great food.

A really welcoming, lovely holiday home. We’d definitely recommend it.