Our large villas for family gatherings & group holidays in Croatia are the perfect way to get everyone together for an extra special occasion. There is no better way to enjoy the company of friends and loved ones than relaxing together in the beautiful sunshine with a BBQ on the go, toasting to each other’s health and happiness.
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The property was very well kept and in very good condition. The comments we would make is that the pictures did not fully give justice to how nice the property was.
The owner was very helpful when we arrived and during our stay. He provided us excellent travel tips, arranged boat rental with a local guide, and even provided us fresh fish which he prepared for us. He was in no way intruding, but available for us when we had questions.
Everything worked perfectly.
Impressed with: Friendliness of the people. Clear and fresh water. Low prices.
Not impressed with: Number of tourists and the heat in the larger cities.
Recommend: The next door coffee shop/bar is a natural choice with a great atmosphere. The local restaurants have good food and friendly service. To have something extra the best recommendation would be to rent a boat and go across to the isolated bay at Pakomina for some very good food and a a few hours on a perfect small beach there.
Favourite villa moment: The favorite with the kids is the pool area - a very nice pool and a beautiful area with very good sun beds. As for the adults the outdoor kitchen with a spacious dining area was the best - enjoying grilled fresh fish with some good wine was a perfect evening.Stayed July 2013
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The property owner was very helpful and accommodating. Very good customer service. Thank you!
Impressed with: Great vacation by the sea, nice people, lots of interesting sightseeing
Recommend: Slano - Maestral restaurant
Ston - restaurants, wine bar and bakery in town center
Ston - Butcher shop by parking lot (very good meat)
Ston Mali- Kapetanova resturant, Vila Koruna restaurant
Konzum supermarkets everywhere
Favourite villa moment: Dinner with family outdoors and swimming in ocean
Stayed July/August 2017
Alex has been very helpful, answering all my queries quickly and sorting things out for me
The property is generally delightful - the bedrooms and en suite bathrooms are all beautifully fitted out, as is the living room. We did not need the sauna,"spa" or gym in temperatures of 30+! The kitchen is very well fitted out, the a/c is brilliant and all the outdoor seating areas are large and very comfortable. The pool is great, but the jetty is superb for diving and swimming - just have to be careful of the sea urchins!
Owner was extremely helpful and wanted to do all he could to make our stay in his villa memorable: he organised a small boat for us for 4 days and took my sons to collect it from Slano, he brought us fresh fish from the fishermen, which he picked up at 7 am. When we had a problem with an a/c unit he came immediately to fix it and frequently asked if there was anything he could do for us - a charming and delightful young man.
Impressed with: All the people we met were very helpful and proud of their country. They truly wanted visitors to enjoy it. The scenery is breathtaking - both from the sea and on the coastal road English is spoken everywhere and the children learn it at primary school.
Not impressed with: The lack of investment in the infrastructure and the poor state of the economy. Apparently there is huge unemployment and disappointment that there has been so little help forthcoming from the EU.
Recommend: Obviously a trip into Dubrovnik is essential: we were advised to arrive after 4 pm, when all the cruise ship passengers have left and it is cooler. We drove straight up to the fortress, visited the War museum (fascinating) and went down to the city on the cable car, which is open until midnight. There is time to walk the City Walls, wander and have a meal before returning in the cable car to our free parking spot.(parking in Dubrovnik is difficult and terribly expensive) We loved having the small boat, with out board motor and sun awning, seating about 8 people, (which Alex and Ante organised for us) and visiting small coves for snorkelling. A lovely lunch spot is Luka's in Kobas, near the southern end of the Peljesac peninsula (turn left out of Ston) it is on the quay and we were able to swim between courses. No credit cards and quite expensive. Bakus in Ston has good food and is good value. The little kiosk on the way to Mali Ston is great for oysters. Gastro Vista on the road to Majkovi (Ante has details) has wonderful views and lovely food cooked on a wood burner. (no credit cards) We did our large super market shop in Konzum - 10 minutes out of the airport, which was useful as the small shops in Slano and Ston are limited
Favourite villa moment: Many lovely moments, but perhaps the favourite was sitting in the garden at night star-gazing and counting shooting stars, with no light pollution - and a glass of Sljivovica (plum brandy)
Stayed July 2016
Idyllic setting in a very quiet, almost private, bay with plenty of space both inside and out and with its own access to the sea for swimming and snorkelling. The location is perfect for those wanting to be away from the hustle and bustle of a city, but only 40 mins drive north of Dubrovnik and just 15 minutes from the walls of Strom. The villa itself is very well appointed with sauna, games room and gym. There is even a wine fridge stocked with local wines which can be purchased, making sampling very easy! Each bedroom has a very modern en suite/ wet room and is air conditioned. The villa wifi proved itself to be very reliable after a slow start on the first day. Plenty of balcony and outside terrace space, both covered and open with bbq facilities available. All in all, a great place to stay, chill and relax, but within easy travel of Dubrovnik along the spectacular Croatian coastline.
The owner is a really nice guy who can't do enough to help you with advice and recommendations and even willing to acquire fresh fish from a local fisherman if you fancy it.
Impressed with: Beautiful scenery, very friendly people and reasonable prices, even for 'touristy' Dubrovnik.
Not impressed with: Nothing
Recommend: Bakus restaurant in Ston served fantastic food with a great variety on the menu including local seafood and was also great value. All the coastline was a delight, but a drive up to the island of Korcula is worth the trip and a visit to the walls of Strom a must on top of the obligatory Old town Dubrovnik. If you get the chance, drive up to the top of the cable car for spectacular scenery.
Favourite villa moment: The tranquil setting of the villa is my abiding memory. Sitting outside by the pool with a glass of rosé taking in the beautiful sea and island views as the evening falls!
Stayed June / July 2016
Owner was fantastically helpful, going to the trouble of showing us the best places to visit, shop for groceries, and local beaches.
Recommend:Boat trips to the islands are great.
Favourite villa moment: Lounging by the pool while the children had lots of fun playing in the pool/on the badminton court, or on the boules pitch.Stayed August 2013
The property was beautiful and the owners - very friendly and helpful. We'd love to go back. The property is secluded, large enough for a good group of people and the grounds of the property beautiful with the pool and gardens and a great view over the hills.
The property manager was very helpful. They helped up with taxis and airport transfers, and helped us book a great boat trip, which was the highlight of our stay.
It would be helpful if airport transfers could be booked with the agent at the time of booking the villa.
Impressed with: The scenery and very friendly people.
Not impressed with: I honestly have to say, I don't have any negative comments....
Recommend:Chartered boat trip to the Elaphiti Islands where we went to a beautiful restaurant on the water called Kod Marko. Dubrovnik old town. Cafe Buza in Durbovnik - cliff top bar.
Favourite villa moment: The poolside, in the sunshine with a great view over the hills. And showing us the family wine cellar!Stayed May 2013
(Property manager was) very helpful and overwhelmingly popular with everyone. One of our party likes to have a bath and it was unfortunate that there was not a bathroom in the house.
Impressed with: Coastline and people.
Not impressed with: Everyone wants to be paid in cash which is Stone Age behaviour !
Recommend:Nautika (restaurant) was good and renting a speed boat worked well for a visit to the islands.
Favourite villa moment: BBQs at the villa were fun and the catered event that the property manager arranged was spot on.Stayed May 2013
Everything was perfect. Best choice for what we looked for. It is a true gem! Located in a very cozy area with wonderful access to the beach.
Owner was a big help for us when arriving in Croatia, giving us directions on where to go and was a very friendly host.
Impressed with: The color of the sea
Recommend: Bol is a charming little city and you can enjoy a nice diner in Milna at the Marina
Favourite villa moment: Everything. Everything was perfect
Stayed September 2016
The villa's location was absolutely perfect and secluded. The villa was beautiful and equipped we everything we needed. However, the internet connection was almost non-existent which made it very difficult for even the simplest tasks, such as checking our email or browsing.
The owner was extremely helpful and pleasant.
Better driving instructions for the villa. For example the mileage from Milna to the house would have been helpful, as well as better explanation of how to find the property. In the end we managed, but it was not very easy.
Impressed with: The beauty.
Not impressed with: The lack of aesthetics and details when it comes to new buildings and houses. There were a lot of bees and flies which often made it hard to enjoy our outdoor meals.
Recommend: The nearest town Milna was charming. Bol was another nice town to visit. Konoba Kopacina in Donji Humac was the best restaurant we tried.
Favourite villa moment: There were a few: going for an early morning swim in front of the house. We liked having cocktails on the deck before sunset with a beautiful view of the bay.Villa Comments: The internet is good enough for e-mail and in general guests are satisfied with the internet connection. Up till now we have no problem whatsoever with receiving or sending e- mails. We are sorry guests experienced problems although we do recommend if guests are finding internet connection very slow they let us know and we can take a look and see what the problem is.
Stayed June 2013
I recently stayed at this beautiful villa near Milna (on the island of Brac) with my family of 4 and another couple of friends with 2 young children. The villa met my expectations in every way: the main house is nicely designed and has 3 bedrooms (the master bedroom is huge!) and air conditioning throughout. There is an annexed cottage (very nicely and recently renovated) where my teenager children slept more than comfortably (it has a bathroom and air conditioning as well!). In the main house, there is a large kitchen with a big wood burning oven, so we enjoyed grilled meals every day.
During the day, we all had fun in the reasonably sized swimming pool which is surrounded by trees and flowers: overall, the grounds are lovely landscaped and nicely manicured. But if that is not enough, there is also a beautiful semi-private beach accessible directly from the property.
At night, we ate outdoor in the gorgeous patio overlooking the bay, but our favorite area was the additional elevated, covered terrace where we had drinks and appetizers while admiring the wonderful landscape of the island. The location is just perfect!
Finally, the property owner, is attentive and courteous: her charm is just the final cherry to the cake! I have already recommended this property to other friends and family.
Stayed June 2013
Our group had a wonderful visit to Dubrovnik. The villa was in a fantastic location in walking distance from the town. Lovely outside area, overhanging vines and beautiful pool area. Fantastic for families or larger groups. The owner of the property was very helpful.
Impressed with: Beautiful countryside, lots of villages close by and plenty of restaurants to choose from. Croatia very friendly
Recommend: Too many to recommend however lunch or dinner at Panorama restaurant gives you amazing views over the city and even though we went at lunch time there was a lovely breeze at the top.
We also had a lovely dinner at Orsan in the marina.
Favourite villa moment: Dinners cooked on the outside BBQ overlooking the pool .... many a time was spent relaxing in the late afternoons after mornings sightseeing in the town
Stayed July 2017
We stayed at this villa in Dubrovnik. Our experience exceeded what we imagined. The house, the service from arrival till departure was excellent! Very helpful, service minded. Cheaper for our group than hotel, more fun!
We order transport to the airport and that service worked out good!
Impressed with: The beautiful surroundings
Recommend: Sesame Tavern Poklisar Renting moped & Jet Ski
Stayed June 2016
The house and the location were fine. Excellent. Some traffic noise, but again very close to the city, so we anticipated that. The owner where very helpful and nice
Impressed with: A lot
Not impressed with: Not so much
Favourite villa moment: Fantastic pool area for the kids (and the rest of us). Beautiful lighting in the evening. The day we had on the beach were wonderful. The walls were marvelous. We ate lunch a different restaurants with the whole family. Do not remember names, it was all very nice.
Stayed September 2015
This is a wonderful place and combines rustic Istrian charm with modern 5* living. We were fortunate enough to have found this magical place to host our families, friends and wedding. Secluded enough to be private, central enough to be easily found, this villa and Istria will play a large part of our lives to come.
The owner was accommodating, friendly and helpful beyond belief. He made us and our families so at home. We could not have asked for a better host. His advice and knowledge of the area, food, wine etc was impeccable. This made it very difficult to leave.
Impressed with: The friendly people and the high quality of food and wine.
Not impressed with: Not many (if any) sandy beaches... although we knew that already!
Recommend: The town of Groznjan is a short drive away and is home to arts, music and has beautiful vistas. We would recommend restaurant Bastilla, which serves some of the finest food we have eaten.
Favourite villa moment: So many... Barbecueing throughout day and night Ping pong by the gorgeous pool Preparing for our wedding Nights by the fire-pit Ad-hoc football on the huge field 5 star luxury all to ourselves Drinking good, local wine into the night on the gorgeous terrace This Villa was made for favourite moments.
Stayed May/June 2015
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We booked through Croatian Villas part of Authentic Villa Holidays as it was the only place that I could find a villa to sleep 21 people for a reasonable price! We felt so looked after, Ivana made sure that we had everything that we needed.
When emailing Sarah she facilitated taxis too and from the airport for all 21 guests who were arriving at different times throughout the weekend. Ivana turned up at the villa on the Sunday to accommodate us leaving early and getting our deposit back. We couldn’t have asked for better service. Sarah recommended a caterer for the Saturday evening who was also fantastic.
Lovely choice of properties We had the most amazing time - thank you so much for accommodating us. It made for a fantastic hen weekend for my Sister in law to be
Impressed with: The coast line is stunning. Everything is so reasonably priced. The people are lovely.
Not impressed with: Nothing
Recommend: I would recommend Copa in Zotan for dinner. We went to Revelin in Dubrovnik for a night out - I would recommend that for younger groups looking for a club. I would also recommend the buza Bar for sunset and drinks
Favourite villa moment: Saturday night with the caterer and his chef - it was fantastic!Stayed May 2018
The caretakers were very responsive.
I believe the description should have included that the house is on a hill and does require some physical ability to get to and from the small Zaton village. If you had a physical issue it would be a problem for any guest, as it was for one of our family members.
The lower two bedrooms cannot be accessed from the house. You must walk outside and upstairs to join the main part of the home. These family members felt a little removed from the rest of the guests.
Impressed with: It is clean, very clean and the landscape is breathtaking
Recommend: Zaton Water Sports assisted us with all of our activities. They coordinated an evening sunset boat trip to Dubrovnik, a full day private boat tour and coordinated all our other transportation needs. They were very helpful.
Favourite villa moment: The chef at The Capo Restaurant came to the villa and prepared a beautiful cooked breakfast on the large outdoor patio.
Stayed July/August 2017
Excellent. With you we found what we were looking for
Impressed with: The weather, and the sea
Recommend: We liked restaurant Punta.
Favourite villa moment: The dinners "at home" in the patio where we all could sit at the table and swimming with the kids in the pool.Stayed July 2017
Excellent service from owner.
Impressed with: Scenery
Recommend: Kasar in Zaton Botanical gardens in Trstenor Boat cruise around the islands Nautical and Villa Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik
Favourite villa moment: All of it!
Stayed July 2015
All perfect. Great property, Pool a bit small.
Impressed with: People, calmness, cleanliness, good weather, closeness to airport, great accommodation
Recommend: All local - Restaurant Renata was good.
Favourite villa moment: Getting all the family together and having a rental boat at the bottom of the garden.Stayed June 2017
Very satisfied with the whole process from our first conversation, when they (Authentic Villa Holidays) were very helpful.
Although it was no problem to us, I imagine that Ciovo is pretty well clogged with traffic in the high season and I feel that should have been mentioned by you. Disposal of rubbish was a bit of a problem and nothing provided for recycling.
Loved the garden area, great for BBQ's on the patio. Only saw caretaker on arrival, but she was easily accessible by 'phone. Very pleasant and helpful.
Impressed with: Beautiful scenery and National Parks. The people are friendly and helpful.
Not impressed with: A tendency to cater for mass tourism.
Recommend: Better restaurants are in Trogir. We enjoyed Toma.
Favourite villa moment: The initial view from the balcony upon arrival
Stayed September 2016
Excellent - Good services and offer
Favourite villa moment: The whole weekend
Stayed July 2016
Great property and facilities. Very helpful all through the holiday.
Impressed with: Weather and scenery.
Not impressed with: Attractions near Dubrovnik
Favourite villa moment: Seeing the grandchildren getting so confident in the pool.Stayed June 2017
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I think a car would be useful if you wanted to go anywhere as it is not possible to walk anywhere outside of the resort.
Impressed with: I loved Dubrovnik - great city and the people were really nice
Not impressed with: Nothing
Favourite villa moment: Just it all!!Stayed August/September 2012
Property suited all of our needs. Rooms perfect, kitchen/lounge brilliant, pool amazing! Villa allowed us to decorate the villa with banners/balloons as we were there for a friend’s hen party. It would have been good to have been advised that the hot water (showers) was not constant - meant that some of our party had to have cold showers. But this was not a major problem.
Villa staff very helpful - great introductions and told us all the best places to go - with a map and how to get there. Very attentive - could call on them at all times if needed. Couldn’t ask for more
Thank you to everyone who was involved in our booking and staff at the villa. All very helpful and knowledgeable.
Impressed with: Beautiful coastline, Brilliant bars/parties, lovely and helpful people. Excellent value for money Sea food absolutely to die for!
Not impressed with: Couldn't fault it!
Recommend: Blue Cave Tour was brilliant. Boat trips / island hopping - we organised a speed boat or our whole group which was a great end to the holiday. Hula Hula was 5 mins away - had the best day there. B.B Club was a good bar - staff amazing
Favourite villa moment: Our friends face when we had decorated - with the help of staff! A fun afternoon at the pool - playing silly games as we knew we were in private.
Stayed August 2015
Holiday Reviews
The daily maid service (stated on your webpage) was not provided. After our requirement the maid came once (during a stay of 7 days). The neighbors had a lot of complaints, mostly without any reason. However, the caretakers were friendly and had understanding for that..
Impressed with: The coast
Not impressed with: Some impolite tourists, most of them was friendly though
Recommend: Carpe diem, restaurants in the upper centre of the city
Favourite villa moment: HV032Villa comment: There is no daily maid service stated on the web page.
Stayed July 2012
Excellent and good. It was very clean, not too much people, traffic conditions were good and last but not least the inhabitants were friendly and helpful. Also I have to mention the beautiful islands.
Stayed May 2010
Excellent. Everything perfect.
Impressed with: Nature, architect, friendly people, food.
Stayed July/August 2012
All was lovely but a few very minor points: Kitchen - Tin opener, scissors, matches. Pool: soft covers for the sunbeds. It was a truly lovely property that ensured a very good holiday.
Owners were fantastic. Lovely people and great ambassadors for their Country.
Impressed with: The natural beauty of the place.
Not impressed with: The border crossings to Montenegro.
Recommend: The restaurant on the premises was excellent. Cavtat was a little treasure, and the boat transfer to Dubrovnik from here is a lovely way to enter this beautiful City, especially for your first visit.
Favourite villa moment: Dinner from the hosts.Stayed August 2013
The villa was fantastic - it was a great layout and was beautifully finished. I cannot think of anything that was missing. We hired a car and that worked out very well. It was a great service
Impressed with: It is a beautiful country with nice people, great food and lots to do.
Not impressed with: Nothing comes to mind
Recommend: There is a lot to do in and around Dubrovnik.
Favourite villa moment: Swimming with my kids in the pool.Stayed June 2014
Our host was great! Went out of his way to accommodate us.
Impressed with:Endless stunning scenery. Easy to navigate around to enjoy exploring. Culturally interesting. Great value for money.
Recommend: Kataka beach bar - great food, great service. Riva restaurant - Selce
Favourite villa moment: Dinner alfresco by the pool, overlooking the stunning views of Krk.Stayed August 2014
Our experience with your company was fantastic. The Hvar Villa was lovely and had everything except a laundry room which would be very helpful for a family our size. The staff were delightful and difficult to say goodbye to after three weeks. I would recommend Hvar to anyone, any age. We were 20 to 82 and I am not sure what age group enjoyed it the most.
Stayed June/July 2015
I want to let Croatian Villas know how extremely happy we were with the Villa ....It was absolutely fantastic. Caretaker is fantastic!!! Thank you for making a dream vacation for us. I am a travel agent in New York and I will use you again and recommend you to my clients!!
Stayed September 2011
Cleanliness was excellent; however, we would have preferred to have had the bed sheets changed every day or every other day (instead of once a week I think). Impressed with The genuine friendliness of the local people working in the service business there. We had a truly great vacation.
Stayed July 2011
Good selection of villas, in Telegraph travel article. The description of the location is rather misleading- it was much further uphill on a dirt track than expected. Villa offered great service.
Impressed with: People, service, great coastline
Stayed August 2016
