Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis

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Villa Riva is the white villa with terrace

Villa Riva enjoys a gorgeous, waterfront location

Upstairs living room, looking out over terrace at the stunning Vis harbour

Large main bedroom - harbour views from the two large windows

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Vis, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Church of Vis1 min walk
Vis Harbor20 min walk
Stiniva Cove Beach49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Villa Riva is a beautiful, four-storey 200 year old Venetian villa, set on a small square facing the lapping waters of the Adriatic. It accommodates 6-8 people, and offers stunning views of Vis and its harbour from all the bedrooms and terraces. At once luxurious and relaxed, it’s a perfect getaway for those who love the beauty and history of Europe, crave the relaxation of a seaside location, and want a comfortable, private retreat from which to enjoy it all.

Villa Riva sleeps 6-8 people with all the amenities you could possibly need for family and friends seeking a carefree, coastal European holiday.

It is an old house, in the beautiful Venetian-style architecture of Vis, which has been stylishly renovated to a high standard.

The top terrace offers breathtaking views over the picturesque bay of Vis with its monastery, islets, harbour-side yachts and the turquoise Adriatic sea. Once you have enjoyed an evening drink watching the sun set over the far side of the bay, you’ll never want to leave.

The two large bedrooms, one on each of the middle levels, have similar, stunning harbour views, and there is a second, vine shaded terrace off the lower bedroom. You can choose a king-size bed or twin beds in this room. The third twin bedroom is on the ground floor with its own en suite.

Also, if desired, there are two high quality sofa beds that can accommodate 1-2 more people. However, please be aware that this does take up the living space and is not very convenient.

There are three bathrooms, one next to each bedroom on the two middle levels, each with a toilet, shower, basin and bench space, plus an ensuite bathroom adjoining the ground floor bedroom.

There is a washing machine and dryer in one of the middle-level bathrooms.

The top level has a fully equipped kitchen (full size fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, cookware, utensils, cutlery, crockery) if you can’t bear to leave our beautiful house and want to self cater more extensively. You can eat on the balcony terrace while enjoying stunning views of the bay.

There is WiFi throughout, free of charge.

Property manager

David

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Baroque six room house with the garden next to the beach

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Please make special request

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not smoke in the house or on terraces

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Please make special request

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vis

Located in Vis, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Srebrena Beach and Zaglav Beach, while Hvar Public Theater and Hvar Town Arsenal & Theater are cultural highlights. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

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Vis, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

What's nearby

Church of Vis - 1 min walk
Gradski Museum - 7 min walk
Vis Harbor - 20 min walk
Srebrena Beach - 26 min drive
Stiniva Cove Beach - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Frutarija Vis - 7 min walk
Villa Kaliopa - 5 min walk
Pojoda - 2 min walk
Mamma Mia 2 - 19 min walk
Bejbi - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis?

As of 20 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis on 19 May 2024 start from £453.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Church of Vis and Gradski Museum. Vis Harbor is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

CAROL C., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

2 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible villa and island!

Beautiful villa, in a great location! The refrigerator was stocked with basic necessities, such as milk, coffee, butter, cheese, and even some wine. There was also a bowl of fruit and cereal available. The three king-sized beds were very comfortable. How amazing to sit on the top terrace and people/boat watch! There are many cafes and small grocery stores within a five minute walk. Living the dream!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John and Mikie D.

13 Nov 2015

Charming waterfront Villa on the island of Vis

The pictures cannot possibly tell the story of what a beautifully appointed and ideally located apartment Villa Riva is. The two separate floor master bedrooms with baths are wonderful, one having a private terrace that looks out onto the water, a mere thirty steps from the front door. On the upper deck we spent time during a few windy days, reading books from the owners' library stocked by fellow travelers and gazing out to the sea from the balcony. This room has comfortable sofas that we used for lounging, but they provide sleeping space for two to four persons. The island is a step back in time with its old world architecture, friendly people and safe environment. We loved the restaurants (Virreca especially) where we whiled away hours, unhurried by the family staff, looking out on boats at sail and the water lapping against the wharf. There is a market, fresh produce and wonderful bakery just a two minute walk (if that) as well as a car/scooter/bicycle rental shop all of which we used with regularity. My wife and I while traveling like to become as local as we can, immersing ourselves in the flavor of the place and Vis and Villa Riva afford one the opportunity to do just that. Marina, the property manager welcomed us on our arrival, took care of any needs we had and arranged a for a taxi to take us from the ferry to the apartment coming and going, an easily walkable distance, but so nice to not have to hunt for the apartment and be warmly greeted upon our arrival. If you are considering a trip to Croatia, you really should do yourself a favor and spend some very relaxing days at Villa Riva. You won't be disappointed!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Zoe L.

3 Oct 2015

A great house in a lovely setting

The house is really comfortable and well equipped and we settled in really easily. This was helped by the friendly local manager and the comprehensive arrival information provided in advance by the owners. We spent hours relaxing on the top terrace watching the boats come and go. I loved being able to swim so close to the house – the steps to the right of the house into the sea make it so easy I’d more or less become part of the local community of regular late afternoon swimmers by the end of the week, but I’d have the sea to myself for my before breakfast swim. The "house book" provided information about local restaurants, most of which we visited. We ate really well at all of them. Local wine could be bought almost next door and was really good value. Our stay passed far too quickly - we were having such a good, relaxing time - that we are hoping to return next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy s.

23 Aug 2015

Wonderful house with stunning views!!

This house is absolutely beautiful and was the perfect holiday stay for my family. The bedrooms are both spacious and very comfortable, offering lovely views across the bay. The best part of the house is the top balcony which has the most incredible views over the bay (we've never stayed anywhere with such amazing views before!) - the perfect spot for an evening drink. Vis itself is fantastic. There are plenty of restaurants, all an easy walk from the house and they serve delicious Croatian food (lots of fish and pasta!) We would love to return next year.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart L.

19 Aug 2015

Great Villa – Great location

Absolutely great stay at the villa last summer, The Island is fantastic and the position of the property, you could not ask for better. We stayed with another couple and given the layout this was ideal as each of us had the same floor layouts with large double bedrooms and bathrooms on each floor. The terrace on the top floor makes for a great evening venue to sit around and have a great dinner and a few drinks while you look over the water. I can't recommend a stay here more, fantastic spot and great restaurants on you door step with the water only a few steps from the front door. All up a fantastic holiday.

About the host

Hosted by David

We are two Australian families who love travel, good food, and relaxed times with family and friends. Vis is 30+ hours away from Australia but, for us, it is worth every minute of the trip. It’s an escape “far enough to the middle of nowhere to be worth getting to”, “the place where life takes over…”.

Our love affair with Vis and Villa Riva started when we first visited in 2006 as two couples. Nine years, eight visits, and four children later, we decided to buy our own slice of paradise, purchasing the very first villa we stayed in. We want to share the house, and this special island, with guests from all over the world. We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we do time after time.

Why they chose this property

The name Villa Riva refers to its unique and spectacular location on the Vis harbour front, the 'riva', using language that reflects both the Croatian and Italian heritage of the house.

There are three main villages on the island – Vis ‘Town’ and Kut are on either side of a fabulous C-shaped bay on the northeastern coast, while Komiza, a fishing village, is on the far west side of the island. The mountainous interior is scenic and well worth visiting.

What makes this property unique

The island of Vis is one of the few genuinely unspoilt islands in the Mediterranean with no high-rise hotels or resort ‘owned’ beaches, yet it has a sophisticated Dalmatian culture and excellent food. Conde Naste describes it as “as impregnable as a Bond villain’s lair and as beautiful as Capri before the tourists.” It is increasingly popular having been featured more recently in travel press, but tourism is very controlled, and Vis still retains it’s ‘hidden’ quality.