Villa Lavanda

Location: Ratnih Zrtava 19, Podstrana, hr

Star Rating: 9.6 Stars

Property Type: Apartments

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Express check-in/check-out
• Safety deposit box
• Soundproof rooms
• Car hire
• Massage services
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Allergy-free room
• Outdoor furniture
• Invoice provided
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Golfing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Private picnics
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View

  2 King Beds

  645-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with beach and sea views

  
  

  Layout - 2 bedrooms

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Washing machine, safe, and iron/ironing board

  Comfort - Air conditioning and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • Bed sheets not available

• Comfort Apartment, Balcony, Sea View

  1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

  592-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with sea views

  
  

  Layout - Bedroom

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

  Practical - Washing machine, double sofa bed, and safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning and heating

  Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, bed sheets not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Separate bedroom
  • Bed sheets not available

• One-Bedroom Apartment

  The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cots

• Studio Apartment with Sea View

  The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cots

• Deluxe Apartment

  The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cots

• Apartment with Sea View

  This air-conditioned apartment features a TV and a balcony with a sea view. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and an oven. The private bathroom has a bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Private apartment in building
  • Cots

• Apartment with Sea View

  This air-conditioned apartment features a TV and a balcony with a sea view. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and an oven. The private bathroom has a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Satellite channels
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cleaning products
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Private apartment in building
  • Cots

Guest Reviews

• Kamil (8/5): -
• Suzanne (8/5): -
• IOAN EMANUEL (10/5): -
• Alexander (10/5): - Alles Perfekt. Danke für den hilfsbereiten Besitzern. Neter Kontakt wir kommen gerne wieder.
• Bogdan (10/5): - What stood out the most was how clean everything was, we really appreciated that. The accommodation was excellent overall, it offers both parking spaces and a small yard. The villa is located on a hill, approx. 1 or 2 km from the beach and it offers a pretty nice view of the coast line. However, this also means that it is a bit more difficult to walk to the beach, we were more comfortable using the car, but this was not a problem as there were parking spots right near the beach.
• Andreas (10/5): Schöne moderne Unterkunft, nette Gastgeber. - Schöne moderne Unterkunft, nette Gastgeber.
• Eldina (10/5): Kann ich empfehlen -
• Tomasz (10/5): - Położenie , widok , wystrój , wyposażenie , czystość , super właściciele
• Rafael (10/5): -
• Gurcan (10/5): -
• Felix (9/5): - Sehr freundlichd Besitzerin, welche sogar während des Aufenthalts nachgefragt hat ob geputzt werden soll und neue Handtücher benötigt werden. Zimmer waren super sauber und der Balkon war perfekt um den Abend zu genießen. Wir kommen gerne wieder! Kleine Anregung - ggf. Wäre ein Toaster super und neue, scharfe Messer
• Mihaela (9/5): Frumoasă cazare și frumoasă e Croația 😍 - Gazdă foarte amabilă. Camera curată, bine dotară, am avut tot ce era necesar pentru a găti un mic dejun ușor. Prosoape suficiente (un sertar întreg), patul confortabil și balconul cu priveliștea frumoasă spre apus a fost cu adevărat fain. Neapărat mâncați la Amigos pateu de pește😋😄. De la chiuveta din bucătărie se simțea un miros neplăcut. Locația este la depărtare de vreo 10-15 min de mers pe jos la mare, în pantă și era greu să ne întoarcem spre cazare, mai ales cum am uitat de câteva ori unele lucruri în cameră😅. Dacă pleci o dată la mare deja te întorci seara, că devine obositor😆. Plusul e că este parcare aproape de plajă (cu plată)
• Rodolfo (10/5): - Very good and quiet apartment 500 meters uphill from the closest beach.
• Teppo Antero (10/5): - Very nice house with a good location. Owner kept good communication all the time and the house was really clean and had all the things needed.
• Dominika (10/5): Exceptional - The stay at Villa Lavanda was very pleasant. The equipment of the facility is fully sufficient for everyday life (pots, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, iron, washing machine). Very nice lady owner, who was interested every time if nothing was missing and if everything is okay. The location is very good for Croatia - a short walk and there is a beach. Additionally, a beautiful view of the sun setting over the sea every day. I highly recommend it!
• Tiziana (10/5): - Ottima posizione. Mare bellissimo e personale disponibile e accogliente.
• Maxime (10/5): Exceptional -
• Antony (10/5): - Senka our host was awesome, very helpful on arrival to point out all the apartment’s features. Nice quiet area, close to a beach, good restaurant just down the road
• Vukasin (10/5): Exceptional - The apartment was clean, well equipped, and we had everything we needed for a longer stay of 8 days with our kid. The view from the terrace was amazing, overlooking the greenery and a beautiful garden and as well the sea. The area is very quiet and peaceful.. The host welcome was warm, and she was always responsive. We felt like home!
• Andrew (8/5): Great location - Great location, large bedroom with very comfy bed. Lots of storage, great views of the sea and mountains Would.rexommend having a car to explore surrounding area.. Beach, shop and restaurants within 10min walk but steep bank getting back. The wall of the balcony was high and couldn't enjoy the view when sitting down on the balcony
• Vijay (7/5): Okay for a short break - Not b&b Overall good although there were ilittle in the bathroom and on the patio. Aircon did not work as well as we would have liked. Overall an okay place. Beach about 1/3 of a mile away downhill.
• Daniel (10/5): - Logement spacieux, propre, bien équipé, belle vue..
• Panteleienko (10/5): Exceptional -
• Agnieszka (10/5): Perfect gateway - We had the best time at Villa Lavanda Host went out of his way to ensure we had enjoyable holiday. Villa was well equipped with beautiful views and handy access to supermarket, restaurants and the beach. We’d definitely recommend it for anyone heading to Croatia!
• Matthew (10/5): Amazing views, outstanding service, super cosy apartment, only a 10 minute walk to the beach. - Our initial delight stemmed from the warm welcome extended by the property owner, who greeted us with remarkable politeness and genuine hospitality. The accommodation we had reserved boasted a spacious balcony that offered breath-taking vistas. The interior of the property was tastefully adorned and maintained in impeccable cleanliness. Without reservation, I wholeheartedly endorse this exceptional establishment! While the WiFi connection presented some challenges in obtaining a strong signal, this was of minimal concern during a summer getaway. Another aspect to note is the relatively compact kitchen, which might pose a slight limitation for those who enjoy dedicating time to cooking, a hobby of mine.
• Family (10/5): Exceptional - We really liked the owner, he was kind and attentive. The apartment was clean and comfortable, parking on site, not far from the beach, shops and restaurants within walking distance, everything completely satisfied us. The owner treated us to wine and juice, it was very nice N/A
• H (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sara (9/5): Nice spacious apartment a bit far away from the beach - I booked this place for a group of friends coming for my wedding and they all told me that apartments were beautiful and Zlatko was such a nice host :) Just a bit far from the beach but a nice property. I booked 4 different apartments and wrote names of my friends on each of the apartment but still something went wrong and it was questionable whether there will be enough of space for everyone. This caused me lots of stress one day before the wedding so I wish in the future that the owner is a bit more organized and detail orientated and really careful about the apartments people booked and how many people needs to be inside so this kind of confusion and stress doesnt happen to other guests.
• Peter (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nawwaf (10/5): Good location and good price - Good flat with free parking. Good location close to the main street by car 2 minutes walking 10 minutes. Little bit up in the hill going down will be easy going up little bit need energy if you don't have car or old people with you. Close to the beach and super markets. Not far from split around 10-30 minutes depend on the traffic. The flat have everything you need. Close to Avere tour agency where you can have all tours from Podstrana highly recommend to try the quad and blue cave tours. One more bonus all beaches are free in the area even 5 stars hotels you can go for free just pay for the parking and seat if needed. Conlemani resturant was great near by in Le Maredian hotel good to have pizza was super good. The beacg was good also there. The beaches are all rock beach no sand beach so better to have good slipper or swimming shoes. Highly recommend the flat was very good for the family of 5 persons. I think it can accommodate 6-7 persons.
• Malgorzata (10/5): Exceptional -
• Carlos (7/5): Good -
• Lucie (10/5): Lovely host and beautiful apartment with everything we needed. -
• Mutasa (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely place, spacious. Each room en suite. Nice host. The property is close to a good beach.
• Tine (10/5): Overall amazing! - Zlatko is a super helpfull and friendly host.
• Kadri (8/5): Nice stay with a view. Great for a few days - The view is amazing and the property manager was kind and helpful when we arrived. We stayed only for a night but would enjoy spending here a few days and just sit on the balcony, enjoy the view and read a book. Not enough warm water for two people to shower in a row.
• Nicola (9/5): Superb -
• Serhiy (10/5): - Clean , comfortable place
• Brian (10/5): Super lejlighed - Vi var så heldige, at vi blev opgraderet til en superdejlig lejlighed, hvor alt bare var i orden. Fint veludstyret køkken, dejlige senge, lækker terrasse med fantastisk udsigt. Værten Zlatko fik os til at føle os meget velkomne. Kun roser herfra.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Ihanat maisemat ja auringonlasku terassilta. Puhdas ja kaunis huoneisto. Isäntäväki ystävällistä. Linnunlaulu bonusta.
• Kerstin (10/5): - Schöne, saubere Unterkunft, jedes Schlafzimmer hatte ein eigenes Bad, schöner Balkon mit tollem Meerblick und tollen Sonnenuntergängen Sehr netter Besitzer, kümmert sich sofort um alles Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
• Lena (10/5): Härligt boende i fräsch lägenhet med fin utsikt. - Ett mycket bra boende! Lägenhet var fräsch, bekväm och verkade helt ny. Sängarna var mycket sköna. Vi hade en härlig balkong med vacker utsikt över hav och berg. Värden var mycket trevlig och hjälpsam. I köksavdelningen fanns allt vi behövde för att laga en måltid. Vi är supernöjda!
• Sarah (10/5): - This Villa is fantastic. The owner is so helpful and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The Villa is in a great position and the rooms are amazing. We stayed 2 weeks and wish we could stay longer. I would highly reccomend this Villa and would love to come back. It was very clean and presented to a very high standard. The views are stunning and staying at the Villa just made our holiday perfect. Great host, great place and an all round fantastic place to be.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Kind host. Hospitality is great! Clean appartment with sea view. Cleaning is done every few days and towels, for me that's a huge extra (because I didnt't expect it for that price). Near the sea & supermarkets and a very quiet area. I would recommend it for sure to everyone who wants to stay near the sea, but wants a quiet area to relax to the fullest.
• Arne (8/5): - Sehr gute Lage zum Stadtstrand (zu Fuss 8 min) und zur Stadt Split (mit dem Auto 15 min.). Gut ausgestattetes Apartment. Nur mit dem Auto erreichbar. Sehr hilfsbereiter, service-orientierter Vermieter.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - The Villa was modern and comfortable with sufficient amenities. The views and beaches were spectacular. Although the beach and shops weren’t far away you had to be mindful of the hills when you were walking back. These were quite steep, so any elderly or disabled people would struggle.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - An absolutely beautiful apartment, with nothing missing that we needed and a few extra things that we didn't! The kitchen is very well stocked, has a great selection of plates and utensils. It also has a washing machine, which was very helpful with a young family. The view from the balcony was stunning, leading to astonishing sunsets and views over Split and Podstrana every night we stayed. The small selection of restaurants within walking distance were an incredibly pleasant surprise, and negated the need for a longer walk or drive into Podstrana. Check-in was a bit hazy, as we couldn't quite locate the owner, but when we found him he was exceptionally helpful. He'd even left beer and fruit juice waiting for us in the fridge!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Très belle appartement moderne avec vue sur la mer et la ville de Split. à 20 minutes du port de Split. Deux chambres à coucher. Lit super confortable. Petite cuisine pratique et laveuse. Deux salles de bain. Stationnement inclus. La plage est à seulement quelques minutes à pied mais comme la villa est sur une colline, il est préférable d'y aller en voiture. Mini épicerie à quelques minutes. Bien situé et proprio très gentil. Je recommande cette endroit.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Propriétaire au top, disponible, sympathique ! Appartement propre, tout confort, literie très confortable. Plage à 10 minutes à pied sinon grand parking gratuit à 10 secondes en voiture. Je recommande en tout point cet établissement. Hvala Zlatko !
• Verified traveler (10/5): - E stato tutto perfetto, dalla sistemazione alla posizione alla pulizia fino all’estrema cordialità del titolare.
• Claudia (10/5): Fantástico - Todo fantástico..el dueño es encantador y sus departamentos increíbles...la vista hermosa... la playa muy agradable y todo cerca...hay buses( 2 ) el 60 tu Dálmata.. que tienen recorrido muy seguido y muy económico hacia Split..en 15 minutos estás en el casco antiguo...ahora, si no te gusta caminar...su vas a la playa, que está a 5 minutos a pie, el regreso da pega ya que está en subida, y a veces muy pronunciada...por lo demás, no es para nada un punto que pueda echar a perder la calidad del departamento y la calidez de su dueño..
• Verified traveler (10/5): A great place for peace & quiet - We had a a most enjoyable seven days at Villa Lavanda in Podstrana. The property is in a quiet location and our apartment was very well equipped and furnished with a lovely view to the sea. The owner Zlatko is charming and extremely helpful making us feel very welcome. A word of warning the property is up a very steep hill which for the unfit may prove to be a challenge especially in hot weather. That aside we would have no hesitation in recommending Villa Lavanda
• Bob (10/5): - The property manager was one of the most gracious, helpful and friendliest hosts I've ever encountered. The room was modern, and super clean. One of the best experiences in all of my travels. Very highly recommended!
• Deb (6/5): - Very clean and modern beautiful sea views Big comfortable bed with mattress topper everything is brand new This property is at the top of a very very steep hill We didn't have a balcony which was disappointing but sunbeds and seats in garden area provided but no pool area to sit round Owner is lovely and helpful but make sure you communicate your arrival time as we were waiting in heat for some time and the property isn't named
• Verified traveler (10/5): - This was the first time we had used an apartment rather than a hotel and we really enjoyed the experience. The owner, Zlatko, met us on arrival (at around 10pm), despite our flight arriving later than scheduled, and helped us settle in. As the nearest food store was 10 minutes walk away at the foot of a steep hill, he offered to come back the next day and drive us to the store so that we could stock up with food, etc. for our stay. At the end of our stay, our taxi to the airport was booked for 5pm and Zlatko allowed us to stay in the apartment till then, very helpful as it allowed us to shower and change after a very hot day before leaving for the airport. The apartment itself is modern, fully self contained with a large bed, shower, kitchen, table, satellite TV, internet and a west facing balcony with a beautiful view of the bay and the coast towards Split. The beach is accessible at the foot of the road leading to the apartment, a walk of about 10 minutes, and is a standard Croatian pebble beach. However, it is quite a steep road so, if you do not have a car, it can be a hard climb back up if you are not reasonably fit. Overall, we were very happy with the accommodation and would not hesitate to use it again.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Tilava ja todella hyväkuntoinen huono. Podstrana itsessään pieni paikka, vuokra-auto aika oleellinen.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Vermieter sehr bemüht. Lage sehr ruhig mit einem herrlichen Ausblick. Wohnung neuwertig und gut ausgestattet. Deutsches TV via Sattelit empfangbar. Alle freien Sender.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Rauhallinen asunto hyvällä sijainnilla. Asunto juuri remontoitu ja uudenveroisessa kunnossa.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Ménage qui laisse à désirer, plusieurs bêtes morte. Un hôte tres agreable, et extremement ponctuel pour chaque besoin ou demande
• Willem (8/5): Verblijf in Villa Lavanda (Podstrana) - Vriendelijk ontvangst door de eigenaar. Wij hadden het 4 persoons appartement, deze was compleet en modern ingericht, al het noodzakelijke aanwezig. Alles was schoon en verzorgt, dus niets op aan te merken. Kortom prima appartement.
• Sami (10/5): - Very good communication, and helpful host. Location is nice and the appartement comfortable
• chris (10/5): Excellent flat close to beach - The room looks newly refurbished and it’s lovely. Perfect view over Podstrana and the water. We were able to sit on the balcony in comfort and watch the sunset.
• ravi (8/5): Mooi app met practig uitzicht. - Nette studio met practig uitzicht op de zee en bergen. Vlakbij het strand. Bakker/strand En restaurants in de buurt. Op 15-20min rijden van split downtown. Communicatie met eigenaar heel goed. Voor deze accomodatie is een auto een must.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great Villa - Had an amazing stay and the host is brilliant. I recommend this place.
• Verified traveler (10/5): good location, well equiped and nice Landlord - Arrive late on Friday night but Landlord help us settle down and great service. Good apartment with everything new, everybody enjoyed.
• Verified traveler (10/5): great stay - we were warmly received by the owner with cold drinks for us and the children. I will definitely come back for future trips to Croatia.
• dan (10/5): Warm and frendley - Nice place to stay Spacious nice verander nice to whatch the sun set from Well maintained very clean
• Val (10/5): Stunning location, very peaceful, superb service - The apartment was located on a hill in Podstrana and had stunning views of the local mountains, sea and islands It was a perfect location for a family, access to wifi kept the teenagers happy and although Podstrana itself is quiet we had easy access to the bus route to Split which was very frequent. . Zlatko, the owner was superb, nothing was too much trouble, he organised airport transfers for us and was even able to facilitate us leaving later in the day as he did not have a booking coming in directly after us, which made our last day stress free. It was our first time in Croatia, hopefully not our last and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to a family with teens so much to do and see in Split and the surrounding areas, a wonderful holiday experience
• Nick (10/5): Quality villa in quiet location - Well appointed and equipment apartment with ample parking. Very helpful and hospitable owner
• Paula (10/5): Definitely recommended! - If not brand new, looks brand new! Sparkling clean, great host, quiet place, great view... would love to go back... wonderful location if you have a car or just want quiet time.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Imma
• Verified traveler (8/5): - We stayed in Villa Lavanda for a week in first week of May. Nice, modern apartment with beautiful view. Quiet location, 10 min from beach and restaurants. 20 min. to Split. Great place to relax.
• Tahnee (10/5): - Amazing views and super friendly, helpful staff. My favourite night in Croatia :)
• Rob (10/5): Nice modern luxury apartments & awesome views - The apartments in Villa Lavanda are modern, luxury & well appointed. They are positioned to get amazing views of the Adriatic over to the city of Split. The apartments are in a semi rural location so they are very quiet and peaceful. The bedrooms and bathrooms are well set up. The beds are the most comfortable hotel beds that I’ve had the pleasure to sleep in. Villa Lavanda is situated approximately 8km from the City of Split. There is a regular bus service into Split just a short walk down to the main road. The beach at Podstrana is very close as well. Zaltko the owner is very friendly and helpful. I fully recommend Villa Lavanda as a place to stay for an extended period of time.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Zlatko was a very helpful and the place was perfect. Great value for money.
• Tim (10/5): Great apartment - Fairly new two bedroom apartment about a 20 minute bus ride to town Owner very helpful and nice Super restaurant a five minute walk away Everything was great
• Mazen (10/5): Excellent Place - Clean and neat apartment with a stunning view to the sea, the city, greenery and mountains. Surrounded by olive trees. Quiet and peaceful location and walking distance to the beach. Highly recommended.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Very well equipped apartment with a fantastic view - Luxury apartment is a representative description of the 2 bedroom apartment at Villa Lavanda. The owner is extremely thoughtful and assisted with our baggage on arrival and departure, as we did not have a hire car. The fantastic view is made possible by the Villa's location on a hill! Travel to Split is very easy and the nearby pebble beach is not too crowded even in high season.
• Gisella (10/5): - Amazing and the owner was so nice I would stay here again if I'm ever back incroatia
• Divi (8/5): - We arrived at our apartment late night around 10 pm. Although it was late, the host welcomed us with a cold beer and also offered to drive and order pizza for dinner as we did not have enough time to shop for grocery. The apartment is about good 10 mins uphill from the nearest busstop and supermarket. It is very nice and peaceful. The only problem is there is no AC in the bedrooms and the windows and curtains are a bit difficult to operate.
• S (10/5): - We've staid only for 2 nights and felt like being home. Very comfortable one bedroom apartment with a nice balcony.
• Efe (10/5): Faultless - We have just returned from a fantastic 2 weeks' holiday at Villa Lavanda. It is conveniently located in Podstrana 35mns from Split airport. It is absolutely immaculate and the host, Zlatko, could not be more helpful, attentive and charming. His first priority is to ensure that his guests enjoy a pleasant and hassle free stay. The apartment offers views to the coast and mountains. We had a hire car as we like our independence but the bus service is frequent and used by holiday makers. There are plenty of beaches to choose from along the main road but Zlatko offers the private use of Mediteran beach with loungers and umbrellas. They are pebbled, clean but deepens quite quickly. The coastal road is spectacular, in good condition and not too busy in June. Plenty of shopping opportunities in Split with ferry access to the nearby islands. Numerous trips to be had: Brac island is lovely, Krka national park is busy but worth it, Primosten is a little jewel and Dubrovnic of course (avoid cruise ship days if possible!). We could go on and on... It is worth doing a bit of research on the internet and buy a guide book with a map (Eyewitness or Marco Polo) to suit your preferences. The food is mainly grilled meat or fish and the fruit are plenty and exquisite - also fast food (pizzas etc.). We really enjoyed Croatia and its friendly people but the icing on the cake was Villa Lavanda where you could relax and "recover" from your daily "adventures" - all made possible by Zlatko! Kvala.

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