Antonija Villa, piscine privée, près de Dubrovnik, 8 + 2, idéal pour les familles et les groupes

Just returned from a short break at this Villa. Host Nino and his family were amazing. We were picked up from the airport by Nino and taken on the 5 minute drive to the property where is wife Rafaela had prepared an incredible Croatian buffet with homemade bread and cakes along with beer wine and liquors. The villa was set on beautiful grounds with lovely terrace overlooking the pool. There was a secluded dining area with al fresco cooking facility. Inside four large bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Nino and his family spoke very good English and were able to advise on where to go and what to do. Fresh fruit from their orchard was delivered to us daily. There was a large supermarket and restaurant within a few minute walk and just a 5 minute drive to the beautiful harbour of Cavat with its numerous shops and restaurants. This is an ideal family villa with amazing hosts. Would highly recommend but you need to book early as availability is very limited for next year

This villa was absolutely perfect for our group of four couples, all of whom were visiting Croatia for the first time. Nino and Rafaela have to be Croatia's #1 ambassadors! Their home is perfectly clean, very comfortable and extremely well equipped. Even though we were not expecting it, the weather was summer like for us Canadians, and we used the property's beautiful outdoor spaces to their fullest. Croatia is spectacular in terms of scenery and it has a rich and interesting history. Its proximity to other such interesting countries allows you to take easy day trips to enhance your vacation; Nino was spot on with regard to his recommendations for day trips, and Villa Antonija is located with easy access to the main road that gets you up and down the Adriatic coastline. We were provided with so many extras by our hosts and the property is just so perfect, this rental is by far and away the best of any we have enjoyed over our years of using VRBO/HomeAway. We will recommend Croatia and this villa in particular to anyone asking us for advice on where to go in Europe!

The beauty and tranquillity of this wonderful villa is only eclipsed by the kindness and generosity of the family who own it. It's in a superb location with easy access to Dubrovnik, beaches and Cavtat.

We hired 2 small cars as we were a party of 6 adults. Be careful with car hire!! Do not hire from the hire company direct at the airport. One of us hired on line with Sixt, cost approx £118 for a week. Another of us hired direct from Sixt at the airport, cost nearly £360, same cars, although the second car was for 8 days.

The cost of food is the same as in the UK, alcohol is by far cheaper. A cappuccnio in

Dubrovnik was £2.95, in Molunat it was £1.10.

The beach at Molunat is stunning, used mostly by locals.It's safe and secluded, with a bar and supermarket.

The built in BBQ on the terrace was fantastic and so easy to use.

We tried to book a meal at the local Taverna but it was fully booked every night. Nino, the villa owner, will book in advance for you if you ask him. It's becoming more popular. There is a supermarket within easy walking distance and a restaurant serving good food, also within walking distance. The villa is about a 5 minute drive from the airport.

Be warned! Mosquitoes! And some of the flies bite. Nino provides plug-ins for the bedrooms but take plenty of anti-histamine products and creams. We ate outside most nights, I wish we had taken citronella candles as we couldn't find any in the shops.

Money: At the time of staying the bank in the UK was paying 7.75 kuna to the £1. In Cavtat they paid 8.10 kuna to the £1. Exchange with £20 or Euros in notes.

We booked a day trip out through Cavtat Travel. It worked out at about £40 per head but we were picked up and dropped off at the end of the road. It was a fantastic day, the drivers had a rest and we saw places that we would never have known about. The scenery was breathtaking. We went to Ston, then on a boat trip to Korcula then visited a local winery. We bought some very palatable wines for £2.50 a bottle. The cherry liqueur was delicious, and very affordable.

In closure, our thanks to Nino and Rafaela, he brought us home grown grapes, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, onions, herbs and freshly caught fish. In fact, he brought us a treat each day and took us out a few times. We arrived to a basket of home made bread and a beautiful home made cake, cooked by Rafaela.

It was one of the best holidays we've ever had.

I was in Dubrovnik about 10 years ago and based upon that visit I dreamed of returning with my family. Due to the size of our group (9 in total), a house was the ideal situation and Villa Antonija could not have been a more perfect choice. Firstly, I must comment on the location of the home which is quite proximate to the airport. We didn’t actually drive into Dubrovnik (took the ferry instead) but I believe it’s about 30-45 min drive. His home is much closer to a smaller town called Cevtat which is a super cute little town right on the coast. The benefit is that you have the option of going into Dubrovnik which is incredibly busy during the summer months or being in Cevtat which is far more pleasant and less crowded. Villa Antonija is perfectly situated for anyone wanting to experience Dubrovnik AND the surrounding area. Here you will get the best possible experience of coastal Croatian living.

The home is lacking nothing. Comfortable and well appointed with air conditioning ample enough to allow for everyone to have a comfortable sleep even in the hottest of heat waves. Kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms are all perfect and I would not change a thing. What sets this home apart from any others is the outdoor living space. This is where we spent 90% of our time, in and around the pool area. It has ample shaded deck area with grass and garden area. Off to the side is a wonderful barbecue that we took advantage of on several occasions. The pool is wonderful and is surrounded by Bluetooth speakers that allowed us to listen to music poolside. From any angle, the home looks very charming and well kept as various fruit trees and flowers in the garden make you feel like you are in an idyllic Croatian countryside.

Nino and his wife are the perfect hosts. We truly could not have asked for better. Homemade food was provided upon our arrival and fresh fruit and vegetables from their garden was brought to us on a regular basis throughout our stay. Nino was an excellent resource for us regarding everything we wanted to know about the area. Nino and his family are warm and welcoming without ever being to the point of being intrusive. Put simply, he is a really nice guy and made us feel like we were his friends rather than his clients in a business transaction. We miss Nino and his family and hope to see him again some day.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning the home is super close to a great grocery store and restaurant Domestico, both are worth a visit.

We stayed in villa antonija for two weeks in August 2018, on arrival Nino picked us up from the airport, when we reached the villa Rafaela had made a welcome buffet with traditional Croatian dishes and drinks. The villa is beautiful, very spacious with lots of different seating areas outside. The pool is amazing and a very good size. The garden is very well kept and the whole outside area is very relaxing. The inside of the villa is spacious with large bedrooms, living room and bathrooms. It was tastefully decorated and very clean with everything you need for a self catering holiday and if it wasn’t there for you, Nino would gratefully get it for you. Nino and his family are wonderful hosts, they bring fresh fruit and vegetables most days which was grown in his fathers allotment. Nino and Rafaela took us all out on a boat trip one afternoon for a swim in the sea and then took us around the coast which was a great experience. They also took us to a viewing point up the mountains for an incredible view of Cavtat. Whilst in Croatia we visited Bosnia and Herzegovina which was a truly memorable trip, we booked with ‘Michaels’ in Cavtat on recommendation from friends and were very happy with all aspects of the trip. We also used ‘Michaels’ to visit Dubrovnik, this was lovely crossing on the boat but was very busy and hot. We loved our stay in Croatia, Nino and his family made us feel so welcome, they are such honest and friendly people and were truly wonderful hosts. We had such a great time that we have booked again for 2019