Title: Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool Villa in Gradac with private pool and kitchen ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33620000/33613400/33613310/40808530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33620000/33613400/33613310/a57e70bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33620000/33613400/33613310/ac3722ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33620000/33613400/33613310/2347d42f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33620000/33613400/33613310/cb5bcfc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool This idyllic stone house from the 19th Century the perfect vacation spot for everyone who is looking for seclusion and perfect nature. The property has been carefully rebuilt into a beautiful family-friendly house, while preserving the historical heritage. The magical location on the mountain slope, in a picturesque area typical of old Dalmatia, offers you a wonderful panoramic view of the landscape, as well as a magnificent view of the sea and the islands. The interior, a successful mix of modern and antique, creates a warm and inviting impression. The property consists of two interconnected buildings with three bedrooms with their own bathrooms. In addition to the modern kitchen and living area, this cozy house also has a well-equipped, archaic-looking summer kitchen that opens onto the terrace where you can enjoy your morning coffee without waking the others. In addition, this kitchen and the terrace offer the perfect retreat from the midday heat. A swimming pool, an outdoor shower and a grill also offer the comfort of a contemporary holiday home. Here you can spend the days by the pool or with a good book in the shade. If you are looking for some variety to the activities around the house, you can go hiking or cycling in the surrounding hills and mountains. Bicycles can be used free of charge by guests and can be found in the garage of the house. In five minutes you are on a beautiful pebble beach or in one of the charming neighboring villages, where you can find shops, supermarkets and restaurants. This peaceful oasis in the old village of Zaostrog is a great starting point for excursions as it is halfway between Split and Dubrovnik. You need 90 minutes by car to both cities, as well as to the sunny islands of Hvar or Pelješac, where you can indulge yourself in one of the famous local wineries. Villa Mara is the ideal house for a holiday with friends or family, even in early summer and late summer. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48870000/48866000/48865964/a61a5d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Traumvilla in der Natur, mit großem PRIVATEN Garten, Meerblick, Swimmingpool… Zaostrog - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=48865964&PinnedHotelID=48865964&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38290000/38282200/38282180/692ec1fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa mit spektakulärem Blick auf das Meer, mit großem Garten, Swimmingpool… Zaostrog - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=38282180&PinnedHotelID=38282180&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37860000/37851600/37851543/850149b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday house on Makarska Riviera, with heated pool and three bedrooms. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number HR38134139944 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Dream Villa Spectacular sea Views s Swimming Pool Zaostrog Dream Villa Spectacular sea Views s Swimming Pool Dream Spectacular sea Views s Swimming Pool Zaostrog Dream Villa Spectacular sea Views s Swimming Pool Zaostrog Dream Villa Spectacular sea Views s Swimming Pool Dream Spectacular sea Views s Swimming Pool Zaostrog Dream Villa With Spectacular sea Views 3 Bedrooms Swimming Pool Dream villa with spectacular sea views 3 bedrooms swimming pool Dream Villa With Spectacular sea Views 3 Bedrooms Swimming Pool ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.152306,17.280104&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_alfGs_nhB%3FU%3FU%3FU%40S%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40UBS%40UBSBU%40SBUBSDUBSDSBSDSDSDSDSDSFQDSFSDQFQFSFQHQFQFQHQHOFQHOHOHQHOJOHMJOHOJMJMJMJMHMLMJKJMLKJKLKJKLILKLILIJILINILGLILGNGLELGNELENGLCNELENCNCLCNCNANCNALANANAN%3FL%3FNAP%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNDLBNFLDNDLFLDNFLFLHLFNHLHJHLHLHLJLHJJLJJJLJJLJJLLHLJLJLJLJLHNJNHLJNHPHNHNHNFPHNHPFPFPHPFPFRFPDPFRDRFPDRDRDRDRDRBRDRBTDRBRBT%40RBTBR%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FTAR%3FTATATARCTARCTCRATCRCRETCRERCRETEPERERERGREPGREPGRGPGPIPGPGPIPINGPINIPININKNINKLINKLKNKLKLIJMLKLKJMJKJMJKJMJMHMJMHKHMFOHMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODMDOBMDOBODM%40OBOBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FQ%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAM%3FOCOAOCOCMAOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMGMIOGMIKIMIMKMIMKKKMKKKMKKKKMMKIMKMKMKOKMIOKMIOKOIOIOIQIOGQIOIQGQGQIQGQGQGSEQGSEQGSESESESEQEUCSESCSESCUCSAUCSCUASCUASAUAU%3FUASAU%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=S_m9lAzGFsWCDjWhK6qVa-AfEPI=) Zaostrog, Split-Dalmatia #### What's nearby - Drvenik Ferry Port - 20 min drive - 5.4 miles - Podgora Beach - 43 min drive - 18.4 miles - Tucepi Harbor - 48 min drive - 20.8 miles - Tucepi Beach - 48 min drive - 21.0 miles - Makarska Beach - 56 min drive - 24.8 miles #### Getting around - Ploce Station - 28 min drive - Mostar (OMO-Mostar Intl.) - 83 min drive #### Restaurants - Gušt - Gustirna - Caffe Bar Lanterna - Caffe bar Oz - Konoba Jelaš ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Drvenik Ferry Port, Stari Grad Plain and Sucuraj Lighthouse. Mlaska Beach is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dream villa with spectacular sea views, 3 bedrooms, swimming pool Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nanna B. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing villa with incredible views of the Adriatic Sea This villa is a fantastic choice if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway on the Dalmatian coast. Highly recommend! ##### Nanna B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Remco v. 5 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and beautiful location Located just 5 minutes from the main road, supermarket and the town of Zaostrog is this nice and perfectly outfitted villa. It is a very quiet and peaceful area, up in the mountains and with lovely nature all around. The villa has all the amenities you will need. ##### Remco v. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlene N. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Croatia Getaway Stay Everything about the property was fantastic. We had a very relaxing stay - our host was easy to reach and accommodating. He offered a great suggestion for a delicious seafood restaurant. I loved the atmosphere surrounding the property. It was quaint, a bit isolated but without noise or distractions. One thing I would suggest is that you keep food in sealed containers as there are tiny ants that will form in an instant if any food crumbs are left behind. Knowing this is easy to control as long as you are aware to keep things sealed. I highly recommend staying here. The view is spectacular too! ##### Marlene N. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arto K. 26 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa Mara Beautiful villa and scenery. Peaceful neighbourhood. ##### Arto K. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin B. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very beautiful Perfect holiday ##### Benjamin B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally M. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Villa This property can be summarised in one word....WOW. Spotlessly clean, with a touch of luxury! We loved our stay in the Villa ##### Sally M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerstin v. 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhaftes Haus in Traumlage Das Haus liegt wunderschön in den Bergen über Zaostrog mit einer traumhaften Aussicht auf das Meer und die Berge. Es ist im Haus alles vorhanden, was man braucht. ( Spülmittel, Seife, Toilettenpapier). Mario ist super nett, immer erreichbar und sehr gastfreundlich! Das Haus ist auch ideal für den Urlaub mit Teenager, da diese im oberen Zimmer ein Reich für sich haben. Der beheizte Pool hatte eine angenehme Temperatur um auch mal Abends zu schwimmen. Wir würden sofort wieder buchen. ##### Kerstin v. Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander L. 9 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top-Lage zwischen Bergen und Meer! Dieses sehr gut ausgestattete Haus befindet sich in einer traumhaften Lage mit einem sehr interessanten geschichtlichen Hintergrund! Wir haben zwei sehr schöne und entspannte Wochen am Haus/Pool/Strand/Ortskern verbracht! Tipp: abends auf der Terrasse sitzen und einfach den Ausblick runter zum Meer bei einem Glas Wein oder einer riesigen Wassermelone von ortsansässigen Obsthändler genießen! Ein großes Lob auch an Mario, der stets sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit war und so Einiges zum Ort und seiner Geschichte zu erzählen wusste! Man könnte noch viel schreiben, die Kurzversion: TOP! ##### Alexander L. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Andreas B. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Fint boende Fint boende och bra service av värden under vistelsen. Dock lite att göra i byn ##### Andreas B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will P. 15 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa Lovely villa, exactly as described. Great view, cool property up above town. Mario was very responsive and helped us with anything we had questions about. As with all rentals, it helps to have cell service when arriving to communicate timing with the host. Of note, the heated pool gets to 27-28 C, which would likely be comfortable when the weather is nice but was not warm enough to use if the weather is cool or rainy at the start of the off-season. ##### Will P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Constanze K. 13 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tolles, ruhig gelegenes Haus, toller Gastgeber Das Haus ist sehr ruhig gelegen, wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Wir konnten richtig gut abschalten und haben die Ruhe sehr genossen. Mario hat viele Tipps gegeben für Ausflüge und Sehenswertes in der Nähe. Außerdem hat er uns Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants empfohlen. Wenn wir etwas brauchten, war er jederzeit über WhatsApp erreichbar oder sofort vor Ort verfügbar. Wir würden wieder buchen :) ##### Constanze K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Simone S. 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zaostrog einfach toll! Sehr ruhiger und erholsamer Urlaub! Mario, der Hausverwalter war super. Einzigster Nachteil, sehr viele Wespen am Pool…. ##### Simone S. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thorsten L. 16 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfekte ungestörte Unterkunft! Alles sehr sauber, gepflegt und sehr gut ausgestattet (Internet, Bluetooth-Box, Küchenutensilien, Fahrräder). Pool und Terrasse sind super. Wunderschöne Aufteilung des Hauses. Große Küche und Grill. Sehr schneller, netter und zuverlässiger Kontakt. Gerne wieder! ##### Thorsten L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrea z. 1 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhaus in perfekter Lage Das Haus in wunderschöner Lage mit traumhaften Blick ins Tal und Meer ist einfach entzückend und hat alles was man für einen entspannenden Urlaub benötigt. Mario ist einfach toll und immer sofort zur Stelle. Sehr schönes Haus in super Lage. ##### andrea z. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas D. 2 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Alles super! Alles bestens. Mario ist Goldwert! ##### Thomas D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela I. 29 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschöne Umgebung und traumhaftes Haus Wir hatten sehr erholsame Sommerferien in dem schönen Steinhaus in Zaostrog. Für alle Urlauber die Ruhe und eine wunderschöne Landschaft und einen schönen Strand bevorzugen, ist das Haus perfekt. Man findet alles was man braucht im Haus. Alles ist top gepflegt und sehr sauber. Mario ist ein sehr aufmerksamer Gastgeber gewesen, der alle Fragen und Wünsche sofort beantworten konnte und erfüllt hat. Alles in allem uneingeschränkt weiter zu empfehlen - besonders gut für einen gemeinsamen Familienurlaub geeignet. Wir hoffen, dass wir noch einmal wieder kommen können. Vielen Dank für Alles. ##### Daniela I. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian K. 3 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumurlaub Ende Juni in Zaostrog Wir waren zu viert für 10Tage in der Villa Mara und hatten einen superentspannten Urlaub. Es war alles vorhanden und die gute Seele des Hauses ( in unserem Fall Mario: Danke nochmal! ) war nur einen Anruf entfernt um etwaige Probleme sofort zu lösen. Gastfreundlichkeit war Spitze( Wir bekamen sogar ein kleines Begrüssungsgeschenk) Alles in allem absolut zu empfehlen für Leute die einen ruhigen Urlaub wollen. ##### Christian K. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### philippe b. 14 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place for rest Very nice area in the old village. Nice place to visit Dubrovnik and the Hvar and Brac island. Is was good to get very good vegetable and nice bead produce by a family in teh Village ##### philippe b. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine D. 25 Sept 2018 #### Beautiful villa with everything you need for the perfect holiday! My daughters and I enjoyed the perfect holiday at Villa Mara. Matko was a wonderful and accessible host. We thoroughly enjoyed the vegetables, olive oil, delicious homemade bread and local delicacies (thank you, Bozena!) that welcomed us on our arrival. The villa is beautiful. I loved that everything in the villa was spotless and new while designed in an authentic rustic style. There is a fabulous view of the valley, mountains and sea from the terrace. The pool is inviting and sparkling clean. The bedrooms were all very comfortable. We found the kitchens (two!) fully stocked and a pleasure to use. We also took advantage of the many options for dining out as the food throughout Croatia was delicious with excellent service and more than reasonable prices. We enjoyed being able to take amazing day trips to Dubrovnik and Hvar, while also spending some leisurely days luxuriating in the villa and taking in the local sights. This was our first visit to Croatia. The people were very friendly and the scenery was often breathtaking. Our only complaint is that the vacation was far too short. We would have loved to have spent more time here and hope to return. We can give our highest recommendation to this experience. ##### Elaine D. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sammy edwards 12 Aug 2018 #### Perfect! The villa is absolutely beautiful and has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday in wonderful surroundings. ##### sammy edwards Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne D., Dublin 13 May 2018 #### Amazing We had a fantastic week here in Villa Mara. The house is lovely; mixing old world charm with all the modern facilities. The location is fab, as you have easy access to the sea but you are up in the hills, where is is quiet and with a beautiful view. Also Matko was extremely helpful. It was a great stay, very relaxing, and we would highly recommend this villa. ##### Anne D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 14 Oct 2017 #### Absolutely amazing from start to finish We spent 2 amazing weeks at Matko's beautiful villa in September and it was fabulous. The location, a mile or so up a winding road into the woods, is so peaceful and the views stunning from every angle. The villa itself is beautiful, modern, stylish and tastefully furnished and equipped with everything you could possibly need. Matko himself is the most helpful and attentive host you could wish for and couldn't do enough for us, without being in any way intrusive.The bread and basket of vegetables he left for us were a lovely touch. He even organised us a table in a restaurant in the village on our arrival late at night and the minute we arrived, we knew we were in heaven. Everything is spotlessly clean and we had more clean towels, beach towels and sheets that we could possibly use. The village is very pretty as are the many others around this area and we found Croatia absolutely stunning along the whole coastline, as well as in land around the rivers and lakes. Out of all of the villa's around Europe that we have stayed in, this is my absolute favourite. We were so sad to leave and will definitely come again. Have already recommended it to many friends. Thanks Matko, you have done a great job. ##### David P. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison D. 6 Aug 2017 #### Just wonderful Villa Mara is stunning both inside and outside. Its wonderful location is peaceful and the views are breathtaking. It was hard to decide which way to look from the pool area; down the valley to Zaostrog, the sea and her islands or to the majestic mountains around the house. Both are fantastically inspiring. The old village is quiet and with just a few families living there so we didn't feel on our own but had complete privacy. It also has a natural spring just a hundred metres along the road and the water is sweet and cool. The house itself has been renovated with great care and attention to detail. Nothing had been forgotten to make our stay comfortable and easy. Everything in the house was finished tastefully and to a high standard with air conditioning in every room. It was just a short car journey to the beach where the owner Matko miraculously provided us with a parking space a few steps from the sea. Just one of many thoughtful things he did for us. Matko couldn't have been more generous and helpful; from fresh fish for our supper, to organising an 18th birthday cake for our son, to finding a boat to explore the coast for an afternoon, to advice on restaurants and activities, we were incredibly well looked after. Thank you Matko for it all and we wish you all the success that you deserve with this wonderful house. Hopefully one day we will be able to return- we would absolutely love to! ##### Allison D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graeme M. 21 Jul 2017 #### A wonderful villa, hosted by a great owner We travelled with 2 teenage boys (14 &17) in July 2017 looking for a mix of lazing by the pool and lazing by the sea! We were taken in by the photos but didn’t really believe the villa could be that nice: how wrong we were. The house is everything it promised to be and more besides. From the beautiful décor to the provision of every single thing anyone could need to enjoy their stay, Matko’s villa exceeds all expectations. More like a mini hotel in its quality we settled in within minutes and were heartbroken when we had to leave. The attention to detail was brought home when Matko mentioned on arrival that one of the sun umbrellas was broken and that he’d bring a new one the next day. Not only was he there as promised (calling first to check we were OK for him to visit) but, unable to find a new one to match the old, he bought two and replaced both. Set at the foot of the most amazing cliffs in the bowl of the most stunning mountain this is easily the best villa we’ve used and would recommend it and Matko to anyone. ##### Graeme M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### alison h. 21 Jul 2017 #### The Perfect Place to Unwind If you are looking for the perfect holiday in which to unwind then look no further than this incredible stylish retreat with its stunning views. With no detail overlooked - from barbecue coals to mountain bikes - owner Matko's exceptional taste and standards are displayed throughout this hillside villa. We spent our days relaxing around the pool and wandering up to collect mountain spring water from the old village of Zaostrog, before heading down to the coast to swim in the beautiful clear Adriatic waters. In the evenings we tended to stay and cook in the villa before settling down to catch a film on Netflix, play cards or sit out by the pool with a drink. But on a few occasions we did venture out to eat; the best being Galeb, a recommendation from Matko (who kindly drove us there). For us, this wonderful villa offered the ultimate setting in which to enjoy some quality family time and served as a base from which to explore the area and experience the warmth of the Croatian people (and the local donkey). Ultimately, we only encountered one problem: leaving this stunning house behind when our time had come to an end. An absolute gem. ##### alison h. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Mystic-Dunes-Resort-Golf-Club-By-Diamond-Resorts.h890951.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Minnesota](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Minnesota.d225.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Hotels near Ely Cathedral](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ely-Cathedral-Hotels.0-l6087535-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Apartments Medena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seget-Hotels-Apartments-Medena.h12322390.Hotel-Information) > > [TUI BLUE Adriatic Beach - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Podgora-Hotels-TUI-BLUE-Adriatic-Beach-Adults-Only.h18296155.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Plaza Duce](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omis-Hotels-Hotel-Plaza-Duce.h16371362.Hotel-Information) > > [BritanniaHotels Hotels in Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Britannia-Hotels.0-0-d6590--bBritanniaHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [LUX* Le Morne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Le-Morne-Hotels-LUX-Le-Morne.h2245801.Hotel-Information) > > [Aminess Younique Senses Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jelsa-Hotels-Labranda-Senses-Resort.h15364064.Hotel-Information) > > [LUXURY VILLA IN CROATIA WITH PRIVATE POOL (HEATABLE), FAMILY FRIENDLY](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Makarska-Hotels-LUXURY-VILLA-IN-CROATIA-WITH-PRIVATE-POOL.h19283169.Hotel-Information) > > [Sant Jordi Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calella-Hotels-Sant-Jordi-Boutique-Hotel.h2525210.Hotel-Information) > > [mour Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nottingham-Hotels-Mour-Hotel.h1098344.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Fortuna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hvar-Hotels-Hotel-Fortuna.h3547616.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Pool in Brighton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brighton-Hotels-Hotels-With-Pool.0-0-d6046944-tHotelswithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Atlantica Golden Beach -Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paphos-Hotels-Atlantica-Golden-Beach.h19186768.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Hildegard](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omis-Hotels-Hotel-Hildegard-Omis.h57114498.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Acle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Acle-Hotels.d6053596.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Matera](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Matera-Hotels.d602067.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Acadia Beach Villas & Apartments, Slatine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Slatine-Hotels-Acadia-Beach-Villas-Apartments.h22479767.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Palace Tikida Agadir - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Agadir-Hotels-Riu-Palace-Tikida-Agadir.h4845335.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Port of Civitavecchia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Civitavecchia-Hotels.0-l6124165-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Leone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Venice-Hotels-Hotel-Filu.h12664358.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Katarina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Okrug-Hotels-Villa-Katarina.h3565874.Hotel-Information) > > [TUI BLUE Makarska - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Podgora-Hotels-TUI-Blue-Makarska-Adult-Only.h10937989.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Ola - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Seget-Hotels-Hotel-Ola-Adults-Only.h17671204.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa with heated pool,football/tennis playground,Gym with sauna](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Omis-Hotels-Villa-With-Heated-Pool.h29851476.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/ncl/edinburgh-to-newcastle) ### Cars > [Car hire in Sheringham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sheringham.d602492.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Holiday Rentals > [Perth Holiday Rentals](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Holiday-Rentals.d180013.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals) ### General > [Visit Argentina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Argentina.dx8)