I just wanted to say thank you for helping us with a wonderful stay in Croatia. Everything was simply perfect. The apartment and service were outstanding. Caretaker was really helpful, very professional and hands-on.
I think you have been very helpful and professional. Thanks for ensuring a wonderful vacation! I really appreciate all your help.
Impressed with: Clean water, nice people
Not impressed with: Too much drunk teenagers and partying in Hvar town
Recommend: Gariful restaurantStayed 2014
The property was great. The description of the stairs to the private beach is a little misleading, as they lead to a rocky cove which you have to take care about accessing. However, it was nice to be able to get down and watch the waves breaking onto the shoreline.
The caretaker was very helpful. In addition to his visits to check that we were OK, he sent a few texts suggesting events that we might like to go to.
Generally my experience of dealing with Croatian Villas is very positive and would be my first choice when next arranging a holiday to Croatia.
Impressed with: The spectacular coastline.
Not impressed with: Unfortunately, our hire car (plus a few other local ones) was vandalized overnight, resulting in a damage charge from the car hire company.
Recommend: There are many good restaurants in the Old Town of Dubrovnik. However, we particularly liked the restaurant Leut in Cavtat.
Favourite villa moment: Waking up in the morning to check out which luxury yacht had arrived outside the villa overnight
Stayed June 2015
The opportunity to order welcome packs in advance, i.e. food and drink items, would have been helpful particularly given that we were arriving on a Sunday. There was also no folder of information relating to the villa and surrounding area and amenities which would also have been useful, as would a guest comments book.
Access to the beach directly from the villa, as advertised, was no longer available, apparently for safety reasons. As this had apparently been the case for some time, the villa description should be altered accordingly. There were only three sunbeds available, but there were four of us. On talking to the caretaker it seems that the fourth was broken last year but has not been replaced. Given that the €300 deposit presumably covered the original damage, we think a replacement should have been provided. Several lightbulbs did not work and had obviously not been checked. On mentioning this to the caretaker no replacements were offered.
Caretaker was available when needed and was very pleasant and provided information on the local area when requested. However, he didn't seem very hands-on when it came to resolving any minor issues such as missing lighbulbs as mentioned above. This is a minor criticism though and overall he was a very nice guy.
Favourite villa moment: Sitting on our high vantage point on the terrace watching all the activity on the sea with the picturesque view of Dubrovnik Old Town in the background.
Villa Comments: Welcome pack is not included. Just to be brief there are over 100 light bulbs in the house when you take the garden, terraces and the house itself into consideration. They get replaced all the time. In 15 years of renting the house nobody ever complained about the light bulbs. Regarding the sun-beds, I don't remember any sub-ben being broken last year and us charging £300 from the deposit. Once again never had a complaint regarding the number of sun-beds but will keep an eye. There is huge amount of other furniture of one kind or another on the terrace.
Regarding the beach, if we think the beach is too dangerous we will not permit guests to have access to it from the villa. Rock fall from previous bad weather will result in us closing the beach access. However, this year we have found that guests have had difficulty down on the beach as it is not very big and if they have drunk too much they find it hard to come back up the steps, there are a lot of steps back up to the villa. We will take the decision to close the beach access for future guests from a health and safety perspective. There are other public beaches around which guests can use.
Stayed July 2013
Impressed with: It is a very nice country and very clean. The people are very helpful.
Favourite villa moment: This villa in Dubrovnik I booked by you is my favourite villa moment.Stayed May 2013
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
Excellent. Everything perfect.
Impressed with: Nature, architect, friendly people, food.
Stayed July/August 2012
The villa was amazing and just like the pictures. It was in a beautiful location and was well equipped with all kitchen utensils. It was spacious and only a short taxi ride to the old town. We would definitely recommend a stay here - you will not be disappointed.
The owners were great and were very helpful. They helped us with our luggage and were contactable if we had any questions. They were very friendly and we had a dinner cooked by them which was amazing. They were also very flexible regarding our check in time and let us check in early and check out later. Thank you!
One thing to mention is that it is better to contact the owner directly rather through Croatian villas if you want a flexible check in time. We did not find Croatian villas useful or helpful in this respect.
Impressed with: The beautiful scenery
Recommend:The old town is a short taxi ride away. A walk to Lapad beach area is also very nice.Croatian Villas comment about check in time: The check in time can only be varied by the property manager. Any variation to check in / check out time will depend on previous guests check out time / next guests check in time. So e.g 2 weeks before you arrive, the villa may show unoccupied the day before your arrival, however a last minute booking could come in which could occupy the day before your arrival. This is the reason Croatian Villas can only recommend you contact the property directly the day before or on the day of your arrival to request an earlier check in. Same situation applies to check out time.
Stayed May 2013
While the house was nice, we hired the villa because of the private heated pool advertised on your website. When we got there, the pool was not heated, but worse, it was filled with muddy water, was absolutely filthy. The owners were also very unfriendly and the villa was furnished with a meager supply of dishes and glassware. The pots and pans were also too small for a villa advertised to sleep 8-10.
Stayed April 2012
Villa Comment: When you arrived there had been terrible weather/storms and even floods in Dubrovnik, most unseasonal, which had caused havoc with the pool. The owners offered you immediately a 20% discount because of this and this was something you accepted. Amount of dishes and glassware is sufficient for up to 12 persons.
On the same day it was realised that more people were going to stay at the house (11/12 in total) than the official capacity (10). In view of this the owners offered you the following choice:
1. Additional unregistered guests must leave the Villa
2. The additional guests could stay at the Villa at the original price so without the 20% discount.
Option 2 was accepted.
Excellent. Helpful and friendly service. The caretaker and cleaner were very helpful
Favourite villa moment: Everyday!
Stayed August 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
This is a fantastic villa for families. The location is ideal to see the whole of the island. We loved the fact that we could pick fresh figs from the garden for breakfast. The option to have dinner served in the villa should not be missed -- the food was excellent and good value.
Stayed September 2010
Staff were all very professional and helpful. Property was beautifully furnished and very clean. It is a new property. Location was superb: right on the beach and 4 km from Supetar.
Stayed August 2008
The photographs did not do it justice. It was brilliant - stylish, equipped to a very high standard, beautifully laid out, and extremely elegantly designed. Proximity to the beach and little beach bar were an asset with young children and the spaciousness never made us feel crowded even though we were a large group. The separate building for my daughter's family and her 3 young children were an added bonus. The surrounding garden was beautiful and use of the vegetable garden with picking our own tomatoes was a delight.
Extremely welcoming and could not have been more helpful.
This is our second trip with a big family group to a large villa and both have surpassed our expectations. Keep it up guys, we'll be back!
Impressed with: We have been visiting Croatia and sailing the Croatian islands for years so don't need to be impressed. We already love the vistas, the food, the people, the clear water for swimming.
Not impressed with: Nothing, except maybe queuing for the ferry to Supetar with a car!
Recommend: We loved the beach bar for a sundowner, watching the sun set over the sea. Kids loved a day at the Aquapark http://www.rentaroberts.com/en/aqua-park . Young adults enjoyed the watersports on the neighboring beach.
Favourite villa moment: Kids in the jacussi with underwater lighting and music playing!Stayed August 2014
Excellent.
Impressed with: I love Croatia, this has been my 6th visit.
Recommend: Easy access to Omis with many restaurants& facilities
There is just one restaurant in Lokva Rogoznica but that is ok.
Favourite villa moment: Peaceful area, privacy, villa had everything you needed - well equipped & furnishedStayed June 2017
Booked with Authentic Villa Holidays because of speed of response, Quality of service. Owner was Very present and available. Compliments to the owner, friendly and professional. All perfect.
Impressed with: landscape
Recommend: all at the same level
Stayed August 2016
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
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
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
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
Excellent. Very good.
Stayed August 2013
Our villa stay was outstanding and everything it was advertised to be.
Stayed June 2011
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
Impressed with: Beauty friendliness of people
Not impressed with: Ferry arrangements and Split airport
Recommend: Boat trip via owner
Favourite villa moment: Terrace
Stayed August 2016
The catamaran tickets were always booked up, it would have been useful to have a representative from the villa buy our tickets in advance. Quentin was very helpful in sorting out a private boat, but it was expensive in comparison to other private boats.
Impressed with: Beautiful sea and place
Not impressed with: The food, it was very salty.
Recommend: Carpe Diem Bar/Club.
Favourite villa moment: BBQ outside and drinksStayed June/July 2012
An excellent experience all round
Impressed with: The sea
Favourite villa moment: The first meal which reassured us that we had chosen the right holiday and the final meal where we were made to feel so welcome
Stayed August/September 2016
Only positive comments on everything, excellent experience overall. Extremely hospital and a very good host and cook!
Impressed with: Friendly people beautiful country
Not impressed with: Couln't say.
Favourite villa moment: Breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Stayed August 2015
Excellent. The food was extraordinary. The owner of the villa is outstanding, in terms of attitude and service.
Stayed August 2012
