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Reviews of Lovely Cottage with Garden and Swimming Pool

Lovely Cottage with Garden and Swimming Pool
Stari Grad, Split-Dalmatia

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9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and superb garden
Thank you to Zarko for making us so welcome and to his wife and mother for the delicious desserts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful outside space
Zarko is a great host and very friendly; he answered any queries immediately and you get the benefit of him living next door without ever being intrusive, he gives you complete privacy. Kitchen and living area are open plan and would be a bit small for a larger party, however it was perfectly fine for the two of us. Artwork inside provides a nice touch. Comfortable bed, and a spacious bedroom. The garden is beautiful (as it looks in the pictures) and won’t disappoint - we loved it. 10/10.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with stunning garden
This has to be one of the loveliest houses we have stayed in: beautiful traditional stone house with an interior full of little design touches, stunning shady courtyard which was SO welcome in the June heatwave as was the wonderful natural pool that even our daughter loved. And of course, the incredible garden that Zarko lovingly tends by evening and approaches from the back so as not to intrude. Zarko's family are, unsurprisingly as lovely as the house - they were never obtrusive but always friendly and great suggestions for places. They even fed us courgette from the garden and a Croatian millefeulle! We had to meet the needs of two exhausted adults (myself a keen swimmer) and a teenager who craved nightlife and the location was perfect: we swam in the local bay first thing, then breakfasted with our daughter before a short drive to beaches near Jelsa or further afield as well as visiting the incredible Greek & Roman remains in Stari Grad. Hvar is a short drive for evening visits when cooler. Very grateful to Lukrica at SunCity who recommended the smallest car as the island roads really are narrow! We absolutely loved our time here and look forward to coming back when its cooler so that we can walk the Stari Grad plain as originally planned!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2022
Thank you Roz for such a perfect review. Manny greetings from Rudina.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Perfect cottage for a week on Hvar
This is a lovely cottage, with a great terrace and outside area for reading in the sunshine. We had everything we needed and Zarko was friendly and helpful when we needed him and unobtrusive when we didn't. It was easy to get a taxi for a couple of evenings out in Stari Grad and Jelsa (both lovely). I would definitely recommend this cottage for a chilled stay on a beautiful island.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you very much Catherine. Greetings from Hvar island. Zarko

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa T.

A piece of paradise!
We absolutely loved this house in Rudine. It looked pretty in the photos but was even lovelier than we had hoped. Rudine is a charming little village and the cottage is tucked away at the end of a little cobbled street. The court yard and garden have been beautifully set up with a huge variety of plants and lights hidden in the foliage. We ate outside every evening and couldn't get enough of the amazing views across the hills. From the balcony you can see the sea too and it is only a short walk to the nearest coves where we were the only people on the beach. We were looking for a peaceful, relaxing place to spend a week and couldn't have found anywhere better. For those seeking a tranquil escape this is the place to be! A huge thank you to our host Zarko who was very helpful and friendly. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you very much Phillipa. For me it is most satisfying whan guests recognise our efforts to make the cottage joyful and pleasent place. I would love to see you, your family and friend again.

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Lovely peaceful location
The property was exactly what we wanted for a relaxing week on Hvar. The house was very clean, comfortable and well equipped, but the most enjoyable aspect was the shaded courtyard area and spacious garden with BBQ and seating areas to relax and enjoy the tranquility. Zarko made us most welcome on our arrival, gave us helpful advice on local walks, how to access to local beaches and where to visit during our stay on Hvar. The tray of home baking from his mother next door was both unexpected and delicious. Jim & Mary.

10/10 Excellent

J D.

Garden of eden.
Beautifull garden, swimmingpool and lovely holliday home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little paradise with amazing pool an garden
Zarko’s Cottage is a little paradise! We stayed there for 3 weeks and didn’t want to leave. The house is cozy and comes with everything you need. It’s surrounding garden with the pool is just amazing and you can even see the Ocean, which is a ten 10 minutes’ walk away, from the balcony. Zarko lives close to the cottage and is always available if you need any help or recommendations. We will come back to this little paradise.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2022
Thank you very much Sebastian.

8/10 Good

stanislas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
très agréable sejour
Maison fonctionnelle, bien entretenue. Le premier étage n'avait pas d'air conditionné mais le propriétaire s'est arrangé pour nous en trouver une très rapidement, vues les températures cet été. Très bon accueil, nous recommandons cette maison.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita K., Wunstorf OT Bokeloh

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Urlaub!
Das Haus war wirklich wunderbar und wir hatten einen tollen leider viel zu kurzen Urlaub. Wir wurden vom Vermieter sehr freundlich und warmherzig begrüßt und erhielten alle nötigen Informationen, die Kommunikation war von Seiten des Vermieters bestens. Die Bilder lügen nicht und sagen mehr als 1000 Worte. Vielen Dank für den tollen Urlaub“
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 5, 2021
Vielen Dank für die schöne Bewertung. Ich möchte Ihnen auch dafür danken, dass Sie das Haus in einem so tadellosen Zustand hinterlassen haben. Es war eine Freude, Sie als Gäste zu haben. Ich hoffe dich wieder zu sehen.

10/10 Excellent

Karsten&Friederike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaftes Feriendomizil
Wir waren mit unserer Familie mit 5 Töchtern im Alter von 8- 21 in diesem schönen Haus. Die Kinder haben oben in den Räumen geschlafen mit toller Dachterasse und separatem Aufgang. Der Garten ist fantastisch mit herrlichem Pool und Sitzgelegenheiten unterm Blätterdach und südländischem Ambiente. Der freundliche Vermieter wohnt mit seiner netten Familie nebenan und war jederzeit bei Fragen erreichbar. und bei allem hilfsbereit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2020
Vielen Dank Karsten and Friederike. I hope to see your lovely family again. Special greetings to Katherine from Mai.

10/10 Excellent

Adriana F., Milano, Italia

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely house in a charming village
Zarko's house is located in the old village of Rudina near the town of Stari Grad on the beautiful island of Hvar. The house is well-furnished, spacious and comfortable, the kitchen provided with everything you need. It has a lovely garden, decorated with artistic taste, with a glass table and chairs, some armchairs, a swing, a goldfish tank. A great place to relax when you're back from the beach! There are two bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs, with plenty of space for our group of 7 people. In a fifteen minute walk you can get to the sea, and the island is rich of beautiful beaches within easy reach. We really enjoyed our holiday in Rudina, thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cécile P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle semaine dans un cadre charmant
Nous avons passé (2 adultes et 3 enfants) une très agréable semaine chez Zarko. Sa proprieté située à quelques kilomètres de Stari Grad est vraiment propice au repos, grâce au jardin aux multiples ambiances on déconnecte vraiment. De vraies vacances! Pour les plus motivés de petites criques aux eaux cristallines sont accessibles à pieds à travers la forêt de pins.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sofia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfektes Häuschen
Sehr privat, mit riesigem Garten konnten wir unseren Aufenthalt, mit allem, was man braucht, genießen! Unsere Kinder konnten sich frei bewegen und überall spielen. Die schönsten Buchten muss man mit dem Auto erreichen, was für uns aber kein Problem war.

10/10 Excellent

Jörg R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in the old part of Rudina
Nice house with big garden, upper and lower decks, very friendly and always helpful host Zarko. Rudina is a silent village, yet close to nice Stari Grad, where one can find everything needed during the holidays. The Croatian adriatic water around Hvar is crystal clear, great for snorkeling. Don’t hesitate to book this house.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Régis T.

Cottage très charmant... au calme à recommander...
une belle découverte.un havre de paix. Le propriétaire est très accueillant et disponible. De jolies promenades et des petites criques magnifiques. Tout était parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018