Title: Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated 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 # Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33736800/33736774/cc1334dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33736800/33736774/fd636a80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33736800/33736774/59f83379.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33736800/33736774/7b3e3699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33736800/33736774/820f0ba5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A terrace, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81615 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available ## 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. ### Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool What makes Villa Oliva unique : • 150 square-meter villa on a 6000 square-meter estate with stunning views overlooking the sea, the islands and the mountains • Old luxury experience: renovated in typical authentic Dalmatian style • Secluded and peaceful location • Outdoor heated pool & barbecue area • Organic vegetable garden with seasonal vegetables and herbs • Eco-friendly cleaning products, water solar heating, waste segregation bins • Award-winning extra virgin olive oil Villa Oliva offers idyllic relaxation that comes in many forms, from a rural detox to an indulgent, romantic escape. You’ll find an experience to refresh every sense and reenergise within our welcoming oasis of calm. Time slows down, tranquility steps in. Quintessentially Dalmatian, rustic exteriors contrasted with irresistible effortlessly chic interiors, inspired by Adriatic motifs and textures. Surrounded by olive groves with stunning panoramic views over the Adriatic Sea and Biokovo Mountains, the villa is perfectly located for easy access to all the hedonistic delights of the Dalmatian region. The villa design is refreshing: 4 double bedrooms out of which 2 are en-suite, with one other separate bathroom and one extra toilet. Each bedroom and kitchen are air-conditioned, allowing you to shut the world outside and have complete control over the temperature. Beautiful wood-covered outside dining area with breathtaking views overlooks heated swimming pool (25m2) with jet stream. The pool is surrounded by sunbathing terrace with sun bed recliners and beanbags, offering a perfect lounge atmosphere. The outside shower area makes it easy to dip in and out and refresh. Barbecue area, picnics in the olive grove and property’s organic vegetable garden are a perfect way to have a little taste of the local delicacies. There is a large parking space which can fit for up to 3 cars. We are pet-friendly and have plenty of space for your fury friends to play and run free. LOCATION DETAILS : Dalmatia and Makarska Riviera are known for its sparkling sublime coastline, romantic dreamy port towns and charming countryside. From trendy and bohemian beach clubs to undiscovered picturesque villages, this part of Croatia offers a perfect blend of modern hip and old-world charm. Relax on beautifully unspoilt pebble beaches fringed by pine forests and swim in crystal-clear Adriatic Sea. From Roman Palaces to Gothic architecture, there are layers of history to unfold and discover. The food and wine scene are simply thrilling: from hidden konobas (tavernas) to Michelin star restaurants, this is one of the most exciting food areas in the Mediterranean. Historically a fishing village, Podgora is a beautiful, peaceful small town in Makarska Riviera, best known for its powerful natural beauty and stunning coastal walks. Podgora is ideally positioned for island hopping, national park visits, or energetic hikes or ride to Biokovo Mountains which offer the most astonishing views over the riviera. UNESCO World Heritage sights: \- Split old town (70 km) \- Dubrovnik old town (150 km) \- Trogir old town (80 km) Other trip ideas: \- Islands Hvar, Brač, Mljet or Korčula \- Nature park Biokovo mountain – atraction Skywalk (5 km) \- Imotski Red & Blue lakes (45 km) \- Rafting on the river Cetina & town Omiš (50 km) \- National park Krka waterfalls (150 km) \- Zip line in Tučepi (5 km) ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Pool loungers - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Heated pool - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,615 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Podgora, this villa is in a rural area and on the beach. Franciscan Monastery and Statue of Friar Andrija Kacic Miosic are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Biokovo Nature Park and Podgora Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Podgora travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Podgora.dx6336530) [View more Villas in Podgora](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Podgora-Villas.d6336530-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.24176%2C17.08610&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tCQO_2oDShPggL4FdIss6vK2MHk=) Podgora, Split-Dalmatia ### What's nearby - Podgora Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles - Podgora Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Biokovo Nature Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Tucepi Harbor - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles - Tucepi Beach - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles ### Getting around - Brac Island (BWK) - 109 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ahipara - ‬6 min drive - ‪Coctail Bar Ivana - ‬18 min walk - ‪Banana Bar - ‬19 min walk - ‪Indigo Cocktailbar - ‬19 min walk - ‪Lori - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool located? > Nestled on the beach, this Podgora villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Podgora Beach and Podgora Harbor. Tucepi Beach and Tucepi Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 39 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol W. 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beutiful This beautiful property was well equipped and very comfortable for our group of 7 friends. The views were spectacular and the pool so nice to enjoy after a day seeing the sights. We hiked, tasted wine (very nice welcome bottle from Milan and Vedrana) and i couldn’t recommend this place more!and ##### Carol W. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sally j. 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful getaway An absolutely beautiful villa for those who enjoy peace and tranquility with Amazing views. Very friendly helpful hosts.. facilities were amazing , everything you need was available. I would say a hire car is a must! Only a Short drive to plenty of lovely restaurants but not really walking distance. Would love to return ##### sally j. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorna W. 13 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb stay at Villa Oliva Wow! This villa is truly superb….everything is 5 star! The location is so peaceful/tranquil and the views are outstanding! Cleanliness throughout the Villa is excellent and very well equipped. And of course the amazing host Milan is at hand to settle you in and ensure you have all the information you need to make your stay the best! We loved visiting Podgora and making so many memories! I would highly recommend this Villa. ##### Lorna W. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah T. 16 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Villa with Stunning Views We have just returned from a lovely 2 week stay at Villa Olivia. This is the place for total peace. There are no near neighbours. The villa is as described. Milan takes enormous pride in his property and communicates well at all stages of the booking and the stay. He makes every effort to ensure you have everything you need. The villa and grounds are very clean and comfortable. It is perfectly possible to walk down to Podgora, about 30 minutes, but take the taxi number with you from the info folder. (Unless you are really fit!) There are a number of good restaurants and bars in the town. Milan will recommend. We would definitely recommend this place. ##### Sarah T. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adele N. 15 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful place to relax and enjoy the scenery We spent 2 weeks at the villa and enjoyed it immensely. The pool and outside area are beautiful and we made full use of the BBQ area. The views over Podgora are stunning with some amazing sunsets. There are other villas around but privacy was never an issue. There is some road noise from the main road through Podgora but not intrusive. The AC in the villa was an absolute must for the night time. The beds are very comfortable and the villa has all the amenities you could want. Milan was a lovely host full of lots of info. We cooked with his organic olive oil and used tomatoes and herbs from the veg garden. We also loved the rose wine his friend produced and which was available at a very reasonable price. Our first holiday since Covid and we couldn’t have chosen a better location or villa. ##### Adele N. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon W. 5 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing We are a family of four, who wanted total seclusion, privacy and luxury. Which is what we got and more. Vedrana & Milan have thought of everything in this villa, right down to lighting and a really fully equipped kitchen (including sharp knives - who has ever rented a property with decent cooking knives??) We were able to relax totally - the beds were comfy, the pool was wonderful, the villa was spotless and Vedrana and Milan ensured we had everything we needed for day trips - even arranging us a little skippered boat for the day - which we can't recommend more highly, it was a wonderful day. Podgora itself is charming, Small enough to be quiet and friendly, but large enough to have a good selection of restaurants and coffee shops. My husband hired a bike to ride to the top of the mountain and used 'Podgora Puls' bikes in the village. Fantastic service from Ante there, so do please use him if you want to hire a bike. We had a wonderful meal at Roko. I highly recommend the sharing steak platter. The olive oil factory that you drive past on the way in to Podgora is really worth a visit. We have rented many villas over the years, and Villa Oliva is definitely the best we've ever stayed in. Vedrana & Milan are hard working, thoughtful hosts, and it really shows in the quality of everything in their villa. We really hope we'll be back one day. ##### Simon W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael G. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time War ein wunderbarer Urlaub mit der Familie. Ruhig gelegen und mit alles ausgestattet was man benötigt. Hatten im Mai erst ein Paar Tage Regen und waren froh um den großen Wohnbereich mit Kaminfeuer. ##### Michael G. Stayed 14 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith J. 23 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhafte Unterkunft Wunderschönes Haus mit tollem Ambiente, sehr nette zuvirkommende Vermieter. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt ##### Judith J. Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steffen S. 20 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schönes Haus mit freundlichen Kontakt. Im Inserat waren alle Sachen so beschrieben wie wir vorgefunden haben. 👍 Sehr freundlicher Kontakt, zu allen Fragen. Die Lage ist super entspannt und ruhig. Kann man Vorbehaltlos empfehlen. 🇭🇷 ##### Steffen S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Friedrich B. 18 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sonnenuntergänge zwischen Olivenbäumen Die Villa Oliva gehört zweifellos zu den schönsten Ferienunterkünften die wir, eine Gruppe von 6 Freunden, je gesehen haben. Da waren wir uns alle einig. Wir konnten gar nicht glauben, dass es wirklich so schön ist, wie auf den Fotos. Die Aussicht ist unbezahlbar und das Haus und die Außenanlage sind durchdacht und mit viel Liebe zum Detail angelegt. Vor allem die Grillabende am Außentisch beim Sonnenuntergang werden uns lange im Gedächtnis bleiben. Auch ist das Haus wirklich gut ausgestattet (die Küche lässt nichts missen, es gibt eine Waschmaschine, ausreichend Handtücher, Klimaanlagen, Bücher für Pooltage, eine Außendusche etc.) Dem Gastgeber Milan liegt das Wohl seiner Gäste offensichtlich sehr am Herzen. Die Kommunikation war sehr freundlich, schnell und auch kleinere Probleme, wie eine flackernde Außenlampe oder eine benötigte Poolreinigung nach schlechterem Wetter, wurden schnell gelöst. Die wunderschöne Aussicht und die ruhige Lage geht allerdings damit einher, dass man bei dieser Unterkunft auf jeden Fall ein Auto benötigt. Mit dem Auto sind aber sowohl die Nachbarorte, Supermärkte, Strände oder der Nationalpark schnell erreicht. Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit und sind uns sicher, dass das nicht unser letzter Urlaub in der Villa Oliva war! ##### Friedrich B. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leona L. 4 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Our stay at Villa Oliva was particularly beautiful. The view is breathtaking, the house is furnished with a lot of love and the tranquility as well as privacy is very relaxing. We can recommend this house to everyone. Thank you Milan and Vedrana for the smooth communication and the long wait for us due to the postponements related to the Corona pandemic. ##### Leona L. Stayed 14 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone B. 10 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Erholsame Ferien mit berauschendem Blick aufs Meer Die Villa ist umgeben von Olivenbäumen, der einzigartige Blick aufs Meer vom Aussenbereich aus ist unvergesslich. Der geheizte Pool ist herrlich, die Villa stilvoll eingerichtet. ##### Simone B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Svenja F. 28 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhafte Lage abseits der Promenade Das Ferienhaus liegt etwas abseits gelegen auf ca 170 m Höhe über Podgora. Der Ausblick von dort ist traumhaft. Das Objekt ist modern ausgestattet und verfügt über alles, was man für einen erholsamen Urlaub braucht. Die Schlafzimmer sind nicht all zu groß, da man sich aber ja meistens im Außenbereich aufhält, war das für uns nicht störend. Das Grundstück ist riesig, sodass man keinen Nachbarn erblicken kann. Aufgrund der Lage würde ich eine Anreise mit eigenem Auto empfehlen. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit wenn es um Tipps und Empfehlungen vor Ort geht. Insgesamt ist das Objekt definitiv weiter zu empfehlen. ##### Svenja F. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pascal S. 23 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hôte exceptionnel Milan est vraiment un hôte exceptionnel. Nous avons été accueilli comme des VIP, la location était très propre et très accueillante. Je recommande vraiment cette location qui bénéficie d’une vue unique et exceptionnelle ##### Pascal S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristian S., Copenhagen 5 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic in every way - 6 stars Adriatic sea in the front, mountains in the back and olives trees all around in the neighborhood. Fantastic place with an exceptional high standard, lovely atmosphere and every detail taken care of. ##### Kristian S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol J., Pennsylvania 14 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Detail Orriented Beautiful property, views unsurpassed. My family of 5 and our parents (total 7) stayed here comfortably for a week. We came during a heat wave, but the air conditioning in the bedrooms kept them icy cold. This lovely couple were available at a moments notice for any need- making reservations for dinners, a private boat tour, and even rushing to the house to unlock a door one of my children had unintentionally locked behind them. So quaint being able to pick your own veggies for cooking. The memories of dinners on the patio watching the sunset will stay with me for ever. Thank you for sharing this lovely home with us! ##### Carol J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kelly c. 21 Nov 2018 #### Amazing villa - beautiful peaceful location This villa is beautiful- the hosts were wonderful - they go above and beyond to help you. The grounds are gorgeous- sea and Mountain View. There is a heated pool which the kids loved. Great exploring in the local area and the Biokovo Park is only a 5 min. drive. Only 1.5 hours from Split and 1.5 hours to Mostar. Perfect for families and couples or friends - such a wonderful place with wonderful hosts!!! ##### kelly c. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica S. 20 Sept 2018 #### Stunning, beautiful, perfect vacation home I can't say enough good things about our week long stay at Villa Oliva. The villa is beautiful, the grounds are more lovely than the pictures and Milan and Vedrana are wonderful hosts. They walked us through the property, gave us advice on where to eat, day trip excursions and were available at any time for questions. We cherished our week of relaxing on the grounds of this beautiful home, with no neighbors close by and a beautiful view of the Adriatic. Don't look any further than this beautiful, lovely home for an amazing week in Croatia! ##### Monica S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin R., New Canaan 31 Aug 2018 #### Beautiful home Spent a week at Villa Oliva and couldn't be happier. The villa is meticulously kept and has everything you need. Vedrana and Milan are wonderful hosts. We arrived extremely late but they still met us - showed us the ins and outs of the house and even bought basic groceries for us. The kitchen has everything you need and you don't even need to go shopping for wine! The pool is wonderful and the views are amazing; wonderful sunsets every night. The town of Podgora is very family oriented and quiet which was wonderful. The house is also fairly centrally located to many cool day trips. Dubrovnik is a bit of a drive (over 3 hours) but very worth a day trip. Thank you for a great stay. ##### Robin R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth P., GBR 22 Aug 2018 #### Amazing villa in fantastic location! We had the pleasure of staying in Villa Oliva. It is a truly amazing villa set within olive groves, overlooking the sea. The Villa is well presented and has everything you need for a superb holiday. Vedrana and Milan are wonderful host and took time to explain all the amenities and the local area! We would highly recommended this property and would love to revisit in the future. ##### Beth P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Inger L., Malmö 9 Aug 2018 #### A wunderful villa and place with a stunning view Villa Oliva hosted 5 grown ups and 3 three kids for a wunderful week. The house is lovely and comfortable. The kids, and the grown ups, loved the pool. The outdoor dining place had shadow all day, which made it to a meeting place. Villa Oliva is situated in a olive garden, you are all alone in this nice garden. No neighbours, you can listen to the silence and watch the stars in the night. Vedrana and Milan were very helpful, when you needed help or advice they were there on the phone. We could really recommend a stay in Villa Oliva, and we all would like to come back! ##### Inger L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timo Z. 16 Jun 2018 #### Absolut Phantastisch. Sehr nette Vermieter, das Haus ist in einem sehr guten Zustand Traumhafter Blick, alles sehr sauber und modern. ##### Timo Z. Stayed 10 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fearghal B. 17 Sept 2017 #### An excellent extremely comfortable, well equipped private villa with stunning views We have been on villa holidays for the last 12 years and Villa Oliva is by far the best villa in which we have ever stayed. The villa has everything, is extremely quiet and private, in a stunning location with wonderful views. It is really stylishly decorated and well equipped and a lot of thought and attention to detail has gone into making it so homely and comfortable. Vedrana and Milan are excellent hosts and went above and beyond what we would normally expect to ensure that we had everything we needed and that we had a wonderful holiday.The pool is a lovely size and is well maintained and clean and sits in front of the villa which is set amongst olive groves. The town of Podgora itself is lovely with plenty of good restaurants and a few really pleasant cocktail bars. We ate out most nights on our two week stay and every meal we had was of a high standard ( our top recommendations being Roko, Nolto Bene and Konobo Klemic. ) Vedrana and Milan kindly recommended a taxi driver who we used each night to take us down into the town and bring us back and he was very reliable. We had a really wonderful holiday and hope to return to Villa Oliva and Podgora one day. We highly recommend this villa and would like to express our thanks to Vedrana and Milan for their hospitality. Fearghal, Miriam, Ellie and Luke Bergin ##### Fearghal B. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara Hutton 29 Aug 2017 #### Beautiful villa, the owners have thought of all the small details. Suberb quality. This is a beautiful villa - probably the best we have stayed in in over 10yrs of booking villas independently. The correspondence with the owners before we arrived was prompt & detailed so felt v straightforward. The villa itself is beautiful, newly finished with some lovely contemporary features including a bbq/smokehouse, outdoor speakers on the patio and jet current in the pool. It all feels so nicely finished & thought through it was easy to instantly relax. Its slightly higher up the mountain than we expected but the pay off was the absolutely stunning sunsets and absolute peace & quiet. Its a very quick drive down to Podgora, or there is a path which takes you straight to the beach- its pretty direct but very steep so definitely more of a hike than an amble! The pool and grounds around the villa are stunning, surrounded by olive & fig trees and secluded patios to watch the sunset. The owners were fabulous. We were told to help ourselves to the tomatoes, melons and carrots from.the vegetable garden & the figs from the trees. With a plethora of companies to choose from in Podgora harbour it was lovely to be able to text them to arrange a boat trip and skipper for us, with a recommended itinerary. I really cant recommend this villa enough - absolutely idylic in a stunning part of Croatia. ##### Tara Hutton This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### James R., London 15 Aug 2017 #### Beautiful villa in a stunning location With a superb attention to detail, the owners have created a comfortable and immaculate home, with generous and well lit rooms, excellent bathrooms and a well fitted kitchen. The pool and grounds afford jaw dropping views and this tranquil spot, 5 mins drive from the beach, enjoys gorgeous sunsets. All washed down by the owners' delicious home made brandies. It is difficult to find fault with this place, and the owners are so keen to ensure the stay is a memorable one. The best villa we have ever stayed in, one which would work equally well for couples or families. ##### James R. 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