Last minute for June - romantic villa with pool and BBQ, 6 min from the sea - Podgora

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 9280 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

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Podgora, Split-Dalmatia

Biokovo Nature Park4 min drive
Podgora Harbor4 min drive
Tucepi Harbor7 min drive
Split (SPU)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Last minute for June - romantic villa with pool and BBQ, 6 min from the sea

The lovely Dalmatian villa is located in the middle of Dalmatia between Split and Dubrovnik in the Makarska Riviera, in an idyllic town on the slopes of the Biokovo mountains, with a breathtaking view of Podgora and the islands around it. It is about 300 m above sea level. In the background, the massif of the Biokovo Range extends with its steep slopes and the gentle foothills, full of green olive and fig trees. Go biking or hiking through the Biokovo Natual Park, some 2 km away. Just relax and soak in the town's atmosphere, surrounded by the aromas of lavender and rosemary. Enjoy the lovely sunsets and the starry night sky far away from the tourist masses. In this idyllic town on the slopes of the Biokovo Mountains, you can enjoy the pool or the four balconies with a view of the sea. It is situated in a peaceful surroundings, not far from the town church, and was built in 1905, and subsequently renovated with much attention to detail. The rooms are large, with traditional stone walls that give off a special ambiance. Each room has a balcony or terrace, where you can enjoy a sunset with a good glass of wine. The large, rustic kitchen is on the ground floor, with a lovely garden and a 25-m2 pool . With a gorgeous view of the sea, 4 sunny terraces, a private garden with a pool and BBQ, we offer you peace and relaxation, near the beach and the Biokovo Mountains Natue Park. You can reach the fishing town of Podgora in 6 minutes by car or scooter. With its idyllic harbour and extensive stony beach, it offers chic cafés, restaurants and plenty of shopping options. The beach, 1,5 km away, offers plenty of water sport possibilities. You can go sialing, paragliding, water-skiing, rent a boat, or just go swimming or laze around in the sun.

Property manager

Manuela Vela

Premier Host

Languages

Croatian, English, German

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

1 Haustier, bitte den Vermieter kontaktieren

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Property Registration Number HR50047302894

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Podgora

Located in Podgora, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Podgora Harbor and Tucepi Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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 hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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What's nearby

Podgora Beach - 18 min walk
Biokovo Nature Park - 4 min drive
Podgora Harbor - 4 min drive
Tucepi Harbor - 7 min drive
Makarska Ferry Port - 13 min drive

Getting around

Brac Island (BWK) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

Konoba Veza - 6 min drive
Ruzmarin - 19 min walk
Konoba Vrata Biokova - 18 min drive
Roko Restaurant - 4 min drive
Ahipara - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Last minute for June - romantic villa with pool and BBQ, 6 min from the sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Last minute for June - romantic villa with pool and BBQ, 6 min from the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Last minute for June - romantic villa with pool and BBQ, 6 min from the sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Last minute for June - romantic villa with pool and BBQ, 6 min from the sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Last minute for June - romantic villa with pool and BBQ, 6 min from the sea located?

This family-friendly Podgora villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Podgora Beach and Podgora Harbor. Biokovo Nature Park and Tucepi Harbor are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

30 Aug 2022

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

Dream villa in the old town

This was a perfect villa for two families to relax in Croatia. The outdoor area and pool were the highlight with plenty of shade and a fantastic swimming pool. Bedrooms are large and airconditioned and the house is set on four floors which gave everyone privacy. It's in an idyllic old-town setting next to a beautiful church and has fantastic views across to the neighbouring islands (plus a stunning mountain backdrop). The local town of Podgora is smaller and a lot nicer than Nearby Makaska (which was very busy and touristy) and we found some really good restaurants on the harbour. Highlights for the kids were diving from the harbour, the inflatable aquapark on the beachfront, a boat trip to nearby islands, and the trip to the mountain Zipwire. Manuela was an excellent host and on hand to answer any questions. We were grateful for a plate of local meat and cheese and delicious homemade wine which greeted us after a long flight. She also changed the bedding and towels halfway through our stay, which was appreciated. The only slight drawback was the 10-minute drive to the town on a winding road with steep drops. We soon got used to this. Overall, we thoroughly recommend this villa and the host Manuela.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

21 Aug 2019

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

A beautiful villa in a beautiful location

Villa Lavanda is such a special place! It is spotlessly clean, kitted out to a very high standard with everything you could need for your stay and decorated beautifully by Manuela who has made very room unique and a pleasure to spend time in. From the moment we arrived in Podgora, Manuela was there to help us with anything we needed and greeted us with a such warmth. She showed us around the villa and answered all of our many questions. She also made herself available to us at anytime to answer further questions we had and responded to us quickly whenever we needed her. The villa itself blew us away. It was definitely one of the nicest places we have stayed. Perched on the side of the mountain it took us a while to get used to the windy roads back and forth from Podgora, but also gave us the most stunning views! The outside of the villa is just beautiful. Manuela has done an amazing job with the plants, pool area and quality seating available. We spent many happy hours enjoying the hammock whilst watching the sunset in the evening! The pool is very clean and spacious enough for the children to enjoy at every possible opportunity! My youngest daughter also very much appreciated the trampoline - a lovely touch. Thank you Manuela for being such a wonderful host. We loved our holiday staying in your stunning villa.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G., UK

2 Jul 2019

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

Beautiful villa in a lovely quiet location

This villa is kept to a very high standard. I always appreciate good quality garden furniture, and here there was sun loungers, umbrellas, an outdoor seating area, two hammocks and an outdoor dining table. The whole outdoor area is beautiful and we spent every day enjoying the sun and pool. Manuela was very welcoming and left us some light lunch which was appreciated. The air conditioning was a life-saver in the heat, as was the pool! There were plenty of towels for the bathrooms and pool, and all the facilities you could need. The only downside for us was that our daughter has limited mobility, and there was no way we could walk into town from this villa. In fact, I don't think we would want to walk at all - in our opinion it is too far. Manuela kindly called a taxi for us, and our friendly driver, Denis, would take us to and from the town every evening for dinner. We liked the quiet location of the villa and the great views from the balconies. We would definitely use this villa again. Thank you Manuela.

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

28 Aug 2018

Fantastic villa, host and location

Travel Date - August 2018 This is a lovely quiet getaway from the crowds, but located close to the small resort of Podgora. Podgora has everything you need in a holiday resort with lots of sea sports, good restaurants, shops and places to drink. It proved to be an ideal base for our family holiday (group of 6) but you will need a car. There is a path down to Podgora, not signposted but once found it is easy to walk down, pretty steep and takes around 25 minutes. We did walk back up once but it was hard going, especially in the heat and far better to get a taxi! The Villa itself is set in a small group of homes. Behind are some holiday apartments and next door another apartment, and the village is tranquil and very quiet. The inside of the villa is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean very comfortable, a home from home. It has everything you need including towels and basic toiletries and kitchen essentials. The views are simply spectacular including the beautiful sun sets falling behind the island of Brac. The outdoor area has lots of sunbathing space (4 loungers and deckchairs) and the hammocks are a great addition. Again spotlessly clean. The pool isn’t heated but this was very welcome given the temperatures and the cleanest pool we have ever had. Manuela is the perfect host, nothing was too much trouble and was so helpful in booking several trips and excursions. This villa comes with our highest recommendation and we would love to return in the future; and finally thank you Manuela for allowing us to rent your home and provide a perfect vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas D.

14 Aug 2017

Beautiful house in the hills above Podgora with pool and view of the sea.

We enjoyed a fabulous week in this house in the hills above Podgora. Manuela was extremely welcoming and there was a plate of cold meat, cheese, olives and fig chutney in the fridge as well as a bottle of local wine for our first evening. She checked in on us during the week to make sure everything was ok. The house is beautiful, spotlessly clean, air-conditioned and tastefully decorated and we made full use of the pool and BBQ. All the bedrooms have balconies - the perfect place to watch the sun setting over the sea. There is a trampoline for younger children. We went to the local beach (we preferred the beach at Tucepi), as well as driving to Split and Mostar for a couple of day trips. We also went on a fish picnic to the islands of Hvar and Brac. On our last morning Manuela came to say goodbye and we left with two more pots of homemade chutney. Thank you Manuela for a great week.

About the host

Hosted by Manuela Vela

My name is Manuela, and I live in Croatia, the most beautiful part of the earth! I grew up in Germany, where I went to elementary school. In my free time, I like to paint, read, and -above all- travel! I love old things and make my living renovating them. Many of the items are on display on the house for you to see. My entire family works in tourism. As well as Villa Lavanda, we rent seaside apartments and own a ship with which my husband and son lead day trips to the islands of Hvar and Brac. Of course, our own guests get 10% off these tours. We love nature and produce out own hand-picked olive oil, wine, schnapps, and local liquor.

Why they chose this property

Villa Lavanda was an inheritance from our grandfather. He spent his entire life in New Zealans, working as a Gumdigger to build the property. My husband and I have lived in the house and have renovated it with plenty of love. You'll notice :)

What makes this property unique

Villa Lavanda is in the area of some of the best-known tourist attractions of the area: Dubrovnik, Split, Mostar, Zadar, Krka waterfalls,the Biokovo Mountain natural park, and Hvar, Brac and Korcula Islands. Our house is just a couple minutes' drive from the sea, yet in a very peaceful and romantic area. It is not far from the town church, and was built in 1905 and renovated with much attention to detail. The rooms are large, with traditional stone walls that give off a special ambiance. Each room has a balcony or terrace, where you can enjoy a sunset with a good glass of wine. There is also a lovely new pool with enough recliners.