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17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island

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Sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71561 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island

Kastel Spanič is a unique Adriatic family house located on the Croatian island of Korčula. Recently restored to its original 1674 format. The house is designed for those wishing to enjoy the more traditional island way of life of a wine-growing village. With beautiful views of the sea and vineyards, it is removed from the tourist centres of the island. The closest beach is 2.4km away, but isolated coves are all within easy reach, as are excursions to other islands and inaccessible bays. Visit https://kastelspanic.com/ and follow @kastelspanic.korcula to discover more.

Property manager

Alexander Paine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,561 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: not for young children. Walls and steep stairs

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

17th Century On Dalmatian
17th Century Castle on Dalmatian Island Villa
17th Century Castle on Dalmatian Island Korcula
17th Century Castle on Dalmatian Island Villa Korcula

About the area

Map
Cara, Dubrovnik-Neretva

What's nearby

  • Marco Polo Birth House - 24 min drive
  • Korcula Old Town - 24 min drive
  • Korcula Ferry Port - 25 min drive
  • Orebic Harbor - 48 min drive
  • Badija Monastery - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Konoba Albert - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bistro Dalmatino - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Mate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Zaratak, Konoba - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Mijo - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Stari Grad Plain and within 16 mi (25 km) of ACI Marina Korcula and St. Blaise Fortress. Marco Polo Birth House and Large Governor's Tower are also within 16 mi (25 km).

17th Century Castle on Dalmatian island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Airlea T.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time in Croatia
The property owner was more than helpful. I honestly don’t think our trip would have been as enjoyable without the owners suggestions. Property was very accommodating for a family. The view was breathtaking and the city was charming. We attended the church next door, market is also next door. There is plenty of wine for the wine lovers. Beautiful beaches are never more than 20 minutes drive. Loved everything about our stay. Will be going again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cara
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautifully restored and very comfortable castle , in the July heat. Alex the host was very helpful , friendly and easy to contact. The garden and planting was wonderful -and tended to by a lovely lady named Vinka. It was so pleasant to sit on the terrace at the big table or swing in the hammock on the lower terrace during the warm evenings. The rural location was still and silent -apart from local agricultural traffic and the growing of cockerels, both usually early in the morning! No television , which discomfited my teenage children initially (!)- but good WiFi and lots of intresting books , especially ones about Korcula and Croatia . I would highly recommend this property to others .
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

geoff w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have been better
This surassed expectations. The pictures do not do the propery justice. Alex the owner could not have been more helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy N.

Time spent in a small village
The property was beautiful and we really enjoyed staying in a national landmark with such a rich cultural history. The view over the vineyards to the sea was so calming every morning as we enjoyed our coffee out on the terrace. Delightful landscaping ... all the roses and jasmine were in bloom while we were there. The castle is well located in the middle of this small island, everything is quite accessible. We found the local beach to be only 5 minutes away with several other beaches only a short drive. We liked the Lumbarda beaches very much. We got used to the hourly bells which are in the church across the street from the castle. Also, the market is conveniently right next door with a lovely little coffee cafe facing the main street. There is also dedicated parking for the car which can be hard to come by in Croatia. We found Alex to be a great host who made sure we had everything we needed. He was very responsive to our queries when we were first settling in. He also helped us figure out some of our other travel plans. We would definitely stay at Kastel Spanic again.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel V.

Amazing property in excellent location. Plenty of outdoor space and sensational views!
Really lovely converted castle (!) sitting towards the top of Cara village with sensational views across the vineyards and out towards the sea. Plenty of character and outdoor space. Great, central location for exploring Korcula island. Alex is a great host and provided loads of useful information on where to go. Our favourites included jumping off rocks into the harbour at nearby Zavalatica, getting a boat to Proizd island where the beaches are amazing and beautiful Vaja Bay. The local wine’s pretty good too!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tobias J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein traumhafter Ort zum Wohlfühlen
Das Kastell mit seiner traumhaften Terrasse und dem umfriedeten Garten ist ein wahrhaft magischer Ort zum Entspannen und Glücklichsein. Das Haus war sehr sauber und die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter Alex verlief problemlos. Er war sehr aufmerksam und hatte viele gute Tipps für uns, was Sightseeing, Baden und Wandern anging. Der große Parkplatz am Haus machte vieles einfacher in einem Land mit engen Gassen und chronischem Parkplatzmangel. Zudem war es praktisch, einen kleinen Einkaufsladen quasi direkt nebenan zu haben. Wir als Familie mit größeren Kindern haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Vielen lieben Dank, Alex!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllisch & viel Charme
Die Lage ist sehr ruhig, das Haus hat viel Charme mit viel Authentizität. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und mit Familie und Freunden, einen schönen Urlaub gehabt.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, charming place to stay
We spent a week as a family of six in this place and we absolutey loved it!!! The house is very tastefully renovated, with an amazing view, located in a charming little village - we immediately felt at home! You need a car to get around, but it is also really nice to take a morning walk to the nearest beach, around 40 min by foot. Alex, the owner, was really great and always reachable gor anything we needed! We really hope to come back one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Klasse, danke!
Toll saniertes und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes ehemaliges Kastell. Der Vermieter ist extrem hilfsbereit und immer ansprechbar. Für mich war es perfekt!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C., lyon

Liked: Cleanliness
La vie de château !
Très belle île, la maison est idéalement située pour la découvrir. Merveilleuse journée à Lastovo avec Tonci. De très belles criques à découvrir. Alexander a plein de bons plans et est très attentionné et réactif. Cara est un village viticole actif très tôt...la maison n’est pas faite pour des enfants en bas âge.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cora W.

Highly recommendable
We stayed the first 2 weeks in September. The Kastel has a lovely atmosphere and is in very good conditions. Every night,we had dinner outside at the terrace; cooking facilities are sufficient for 8 persons and the super market in one minute walking distance has almost everything including a Pekaria. You can walk to the next cove in 30 minutes through the vineyards or drive the first 3 kilometres by car and then explore all the different coves by feet. The owner and the people in the village who take care of the house and the garden are all very helpful and friendly. It is a perfect place for a big family or a group of friends who like holidays off the beaten tourist tracks. During night, listen the jackals!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ursula R., Prien

Empfehlenswert
Ausstattung des Hauses und Gartens sehr schön. Einziger Makel ist die Entfernung zum nächsten Badeplatz am Meer, die nicht wie abgegeben1.4 km beträgt, sondern 3 km. Damit ist die Bucht zu Fuß wirklich weit weg. Bei 6 Erwachsenen mit einem Auto stellt das ein logistisches Problem dar.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Außergewöhnlich
Sehr schön restauriertes Bauwerk, tolle Sicht auf das Meer. Drinnen nicht allzuviel Platz, aber draußen auf jeden Fall ausreichend. Für kleine Kinder sicher nicht optimal, aber für etwas größere sehr gut geeignet. Super Betreuung durch Vermieter!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018