# Villa Tona

> Villa Tona is a 200-year-old Istrian stone house in Žužići near Višnjan, Istria, Croatia. It has belonged to the same family for generations and was restored by hand between 2010 and 2014, keeping all of the original stone walls. The Croatian Ministry of Culture cited it as an example of restoration of traditional architecture.

Status: Villa Tona is currently not available for holiday rentals.

## Key facts
- Location: Žužići, Višnjan (52463), Istria, Croatia — 5 km from Višnjan, 15 km from Poreč and the Adriatic coast.
- House: about 200 years old, local stone, 3 floors, 400 m² with a 200 m² garden, 4 bedrooms, 2 open fireplaces, 3.5 × 11 m outdoor pool, traditional stone terraces (baladuri).
- Restoration: 2010–2014, by the family, keeping all original stone walls; new beams and roof; old windows and main entry restored; handmade furniture and restored antiques.
- Recognition: cited by the Croatian Ministry of Culture as an example of restoration of traditional architecture; featured in the Daily Mail (UK); 10/10 guest rating on Booking.com and five consecutive Booking.com Traveller Review Awards while it hosted guests (2014–2024).
- Holiday rental: not available at present.
- Contact: info@villatona.com

## Pages
- [Home](https://villatona.com/): overview of the house and its story
- [Our story](https://villatona.com/history-and-renovation/): history and the 2010–2014 restoration, with photos from 2006 onwards
- [The house](https://villatona.com/unique-villa-istria-croatia/): floors, rooms, tavern, pool, terraces and a photo gallery of the house today
- [Istria](https://villatona.com/best-place-istria-croatia/): location, distances, and a guide to Istria — culture, wineries, restaurants and activities
- [Guests](https://villatona.com/reviews/): what past guests and the press said
- [Contact](https://villatona.com/contact/)

## FAQ
- Q: Where is Villa Tona?
  A: In Žužići, a small village near Višnjan in Istria, Croatia — 5 km from Višnjan and 15 km from Poreč and the sea.
- Q: How old is the house?
  A: About 200 years. It has been home to our family for generations and was restored by hand between 2010 and 2014.
- Q: What was kept in the restoration?
  A: All of the original stone walls. We added new beams and a new roof, restored the main entry and the old windows, and furnished the rooms with handmade pieces and restored antiques. The Croatian Ministry of Culture cited Villa Tona as an example of restoration of traditional architecture.
- Q: Can I rent Villa Tona for a holiday?
  A: Not at the moment — Villa Tona is currently not available for holiday rentals. For other enquiries, write to info@villatona.com.

## Optional
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/villa_tona/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/villa.tona.zuzici)
- [Daily Mail feature](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-6360955/Why-Croatia-perfect-destination-family-getaway.html)
- [Sitemap](https://villatona.com/sitemap_index.xml)