Situated in the smallest town in the world, the charming historical hilltop town of Hum, with only 24 permanent residents living there. Hum is located in the central part of Istria called Green Istria, 14 km southeast of Buzet and 30 km from  the mediaeval town of Motovun (known for truffles, wines and the international Motovun Film Festival). The perfect place to explore the Istrian inland, the heart-shaped peninsula of western Croatia.

This stone house with a wood beam ceiling and stone wall elements, built in 1762, was completely renovated in 2012.  

With a size of over 100m2, the Holiday House Vera offers a lot of space on two levels: a spacious terrace, a living room, two double bedrooms with a beautiful view of the green hills of central Istria; two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area.

There is also a tavern with a large fireplace where you can enjoy the evening with a glass of wine and snacks.           

The local restaurant Humska konoba with a friendly and warm atmosphere is only a few steps away. On a shady terrace with a stunning view over the beautiful countryside of Istria Inland, you can experience Istrian culinary specialities and try brandy called biska, a local medicinal brandy from mistletoe, prepared according to a centuries-old recipe.

The Holiday house Vera in Hum is a great place to stay if you want to see all of Istria. It is close to the towns: Buzet, Motovun, Labin, Rabac, Pazin, Groznjan. The owners are always ready to help with any questions about the area. The nearest beach can be found in the towns of Labin or Opatija, approximately 40 km away.

The House Vera is ideal for those who love nature, quiet and privacy. You will only be sad you couldn't stay longer.

1. The exceptional location of the house. The quiet, peaceful and picturesque environment in the relativelyundiscovered surrounding.
2. Hum – not only the smallest town in the world but also known as „Town of biska“ – local medicinal brandy from mistletoe. In honour of biska, every year at the end of October in Hum takes place Festival of brandy in which compete the manufacturers of brandies from all over Istria. The town of Hum is also the final point of the Glagolitic Lane.
3. Glagolitic Lane is a tourist and cultural attraction in northern Istria. In honour of the first Slavic Glagolitic alphabet, the famous monument complex commemorates the importance of Glagolitic literature. The Glagolitic Lane, with 11 Glagolitic stone monuments, stretches 7 km between the villages of Roč and Hum. It was built in the period from 1977 to 1985.
4. Kotli (or Kotle) is a picturesque old village on the Mirna River, near Hum, known for its old water mill and waterfalls.
5. The traditional Istrian villages and historical towns perched on hilltops. Don’t miss Buzet, Motovun and Grožnjan - the medieval settlements with authentic scenery affording fantastic views across the Istrian inland.
6. Istrian cuisine, wine and olive routes in Istrian Inland. Istria is rich in vineyards and olive groves. Indigenous wines Malvasia and Teran are recognized worldwide, and golden olive oil is one of the most sought-after oils. Another gourmet gem is a fresh and delicious truffle - this exquisite mushroom is everywhere in Istrian cuisine, from pasta dishes to pizza toppings. The best white truffles are found in the Mirna Valley.
7. Učka Nature Park (about 10 km from Hum) –located along the northern Adriatic, on one of the northernmost spots of the Mediterranean area, Mount Učka visually dominates the Istrian peninsula and the Bay of Kvarner. It binds Istria and the continental part of Croatia. 

   More about Učka Nature Park and outdoor activities in the area, you can find HERE. 

Service: self catering (private house rental)

Accommodation: house for 4-6 persons, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 extra beds in living room

Equipment:

• First floor: a living room with a seating area, which can be made into 2 extra beds, an LCD TV (Satelite-TV), a modern, fully equipped kitchen with a dining table (refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, stovetop, oven, kitchenware).
• Second floor: 2 double bedrooms with a view of the green hills of central Istria; 2 bathrooms (one with tub/WC and one with shower/WC).

• There is also a spacious front terrace and a large downstairs room – a „tavern“ with a large fireplace.

• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• WiFi Internet (free of charge)
• Washing machine
• Free private parking place
• Outdoor barbecue

Smoking in the house is not allowed.

Price information & additional services:

Service: house rental / self catering

• Prices are for house rental per night.
• Included in apartment price: 13 % VAT, bed linen, towels, final cleaning and tourist tax.

Additional costs (on request, on-site payment): Shuttle service

Check-in: from 13.00 -20.00               Languages spoken by the host:       

Check-out: 7.00 - 10.00                      Croatian, English

Trip to the old village Kotli -  only 5 km from Hum. The Mirna river flows through the village, forming waterfalls and hollowing cauldron-like forms in stone that gave the village its name (Croatian kotao = cauldron). With well-known millers and tailors, Kotli was the leading economic village of the Hum area in the past. The water mill, preserved to this day, is a tourist attraction. Today Kotli is a protected rural complex with preserved courtyards, outer staircases, arched passages and picturesque chimneys. In the village is a small restaurant Konoba Kotlić with traditional Istrian cuisine.

Buzet is widely known as The City of Truffles. It lies on a hilltop above a fertile valley of the longest Istrian river – the Mirna, near the Slovenian border, 14 km northwest of Hum. You shouldn't miss the Truffle Days in September and October each year. On the second weekend in September, an important traditional folk festivity also takes place in Buzet with an attraction – a giant omelette (commonly known as fritada or fritaja) with over 2.000 eggs and 10 kilograms of truffles is prepared in a big pan. This event officially marks the beginning of Truffle Days in Istria.

More about Buzet and things to do in its area, you can find HERE.

Pazin (28 km from Hum) is the administrative centre of Istria County, also called The heart of Istria because of its central location.The fascinating picture of the medieval Castle of Pazin (Kaštel), situated above the 130 m cliff, beneath which lies the abyss of the river Pazinčica, thus creating a unique morphological and hydrological phenomenon known as the Pazin Pit (cave). This attraction is proclaimed a protected landscape in 1964. There is an educational walking trail Pazin Pit, a 1.3 km long trail through the canyon. Every first Tuesday of the month in Pazin is held Pazin Fair whose tradition has existed since 1574.

Motovun (33 km from Hum) is the most famous town in Inland Istria. This fascinating historic town on the hilltop is one of the characteristic symbols of the Istrian Inland and a movie oasis, interesting for The International Motovun Film Festival (end of July) and ballooning lovers. Because of its unique position, it is also a mecca for paragliders. You can also get fantastic views of the countryside from the city walls. Motovun Forest, stretching along the Mirna River valley, is especially rich in truffles, the underground malodorous fungus believed to be an aphrodisiac.

Učka Nature Park offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience to watch griffon vultures or golden eagles. It is also exciting to take a picture of the endemic Croatian bellflower, which can be found only on Mt Učka. In the Nature Park, you can also taste local dishes made of chestnuts, asparagus and other specialities of the healthy traditional cuisine. Učka Nature Park includes two educational trails: 1. „The Plas“, which passes over the top ridge of Mount Učka and 2. „The Vela draga“, a 2-km-long route. There is also the hiking path „Slap“.