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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Podgora, Split-Dalmatia
  • Podgora Beach
    20 min walk
  • Ruzmarin
    16 min walk
  • Ploce Station
    58 min drive
  • Brac Island (BWK)
    109 min drive

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About the area

Podgora

Located in Podgora, this villa is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Biokovo Nature Park and Podgora Harbor. .This family-friendly villa is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Podgora Beach and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Tucepi Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Podgora Beach - 20 min walk
  • Biokovo Nature Park - 4 min drive
  • Podgora Harbor - 4 min drive
  • Tucepi Beach - 15 min drive
  • Makarska Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Brac Island (BWK) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roko Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffe bar Vela - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coctail Bar Ivana - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Vrata Biokova - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Konoba Postup - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Roko Vintage- Holiday Home-Villa with pool-Podgora-Makarska

Villa with swiming pool!Lovely 2 bedroom holiday home set in perfect natural setting just below the mighty Biokovo mountain and with perfect open views over the sea and the nearby islands.

Newly refurbished all in natural stone and wood, this charismatic holiday home features,offers guests comfortable retreat.If You are interested in peaceful and relaxing holiday vacation, this is for You!

- kitchen, dining area with large eating table and living area with sofa bed, toilet on the ground floor and
- 2 nice size bedrooms, bathroom and 1 balcony on the first floor
- entertainment room with pool table

Beautifully maintained outdoor area features swimming pool with whirlpool, outdoor shower, BBQ, dinning table for 8, sunbed area, etc.

This holiday home along beautiful Makarska Riviera, is ideally located only few kilometres from the centre of popular resort Podgora and all local amenities and some 10 km from the centre of Makarska.


Other facilities:
- WIFI,Bicycles,Nintendo Wii
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a water park, a spa tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this villa include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Magda Krzanic

Languages

Czech, English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • A hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Marina 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome

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
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Roko Vintage- Holiday Home-Villa with pool-Podgora-Makarska Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
Absolutely brilliant! The house is beautiful and so welcoming. Magda has decorated every corner with care. Lots of quirky features. Great terraced garden and wonderful views. Great location although you do need a car unless you are a hiker. Central for Dubrovnik and Split as day trips with lots of Riveira resorts nearby. We had a great stay and we wanted for nothing. Thank you Magda for your hospitality. Xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private mountainside villa
No surprises…this villa is exactly as it is portrayed, even better. Beautiful, quaint village on a hill overlooking Podgora, with every attention to detail in comfort and design. Their restaurant also idyllic - by the water in Podgora. Central - so Split and Dubrovnik easy to get to. If you get a chance to stay here, you’re very fortunate. As we were.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A magical stay overlooking the sea!
My kids (9 and 11), parents (75 years old) and I spent 2 wonderful nights at this stunning home, but could have easily spent our entire Croatia visit here, using it as a base to explore areas to the north and south of Podgora/Makarska. Magda is an absolutely perfect host, going above and beyond all expectations! The house is an experience all to itself - renovated with love and attention to detail. A perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roko Villa is set slightly up the mountain about 4 min drive outside Podgora. I cannot speak highly enough of the quality, cleanliness and beautiful atmosphere of the cottage. It felt very homely and the few neighbours that there are in this secluded area wish you a warm hello in the morning or afternoon. Everything was in excellent working order, kitchen well equipped. The pool area is fantastic - be aware it is 150cm deep for little ones. Magda was a great host, she would quickly respond to any messages and left us a lovely welcome gift of Croatian foods, fresh fruit and essentials when we got there. She even gave us a lift down to the town one evening so we could have dinner with a few drinks! She has a restaurant in Podgora (Roko Restaurant) which I would also highly recommend when you're there. We had a great stay just my partner and I and would definitely come back with the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joonas H., Estonia

Liked: Cleanliness
All good!
Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

marisa d.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the villa everything ran very smoothly and Alan , Magda and Sanya were very helpful
Fantastic
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice B., Leicestershire

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing villa!
This villa is amazing! We stayed for a week in peak season with our two teenage daughters aged 14 and 17. This is probably the best villa we have ever stayed in. A converted old stone house with original features and modern additions. We loved it. It was exceptionally clean and well presented with great attention to detail and welcoming groceries and fruit. There were lots of clean towels, loo rolls, cleaning products and the little things you tend to forget were all catered for. The pool area was exceptional; raised above the level of the villa so that you can see the sea and islands to the front and have the majestic mountains as a backdrop. It was even more magical than the pictures suggested! We could easily spend the entire day just chilling out by the pool and observing the views and wildlife. The pool table in the loft room made for some competitive games of pool of an evening and was great entertainment for the teenagers! Magda and her family were excellent hosts and easily accessible via text. They run a restaurant on the sea front in Podgora where we ate one evening. We had a table reserved for us just a few feet from the water’s edge and we ate their delicious food, drank complimentary cocktails and watched an amazing sunset. I am a coeliac and was pleased to see there were lots of dishes that I could chose from. It was possible to walk from the villa down a winding track to the beach at Caklje. It took about 20 minutes. The walk back up was hard work so best avoided at very hot times of day! The surrounding village to the villa with its large church and some derelict houses was interesting to explore and photograph. We had a fantastic week here. Top tip 1: If like us you do not like crowded beaches and are prepared to walk a little way to find a more secluded, picturesque beach then check out Garma beach. You can park down the road in an olive grove and walk to it along small paths. Remember your wet shoes as all beaches are rocky. Top tip 2: mosquito repellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lea N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
This property was beautifully presented! Great hosts! Stunning views and beautiful weather! Pool was an extra special treat! ❤️🥂🌴
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francesca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Having never used home away (or similar) before this was an entirely new experience. New process and a brand new country we had never visited before! Magda and Alan looked after our every concern and exceeded all our expectations. The villa was beautiful- so very well thought out both inside and outside. There was everything there you could ever possibly need. Podgora was also extremely pleasant and our wonderful host’s restaurant is an absolute must- divine food. The Dalmatian coast, the villa and our hosts were perfect. We can’t wait to return to explore more.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pallu P.

Enchanting stay at Roko Vintage
We’ve just spent 10 days at Roko Vintage. Despite the current heatwave we seem to be struggling through - Magda and Allen did their best to accommodate us. They brought in fans to make us more comfortable. The views are incredible. The villa is comfortable and well appointed. Due to the vegetation all around- you do need plenty of Deet. We all got bitten! There was a burst water pipe outside the villa which meant we had no water for half a day. But Magda ensured the Water Board came out first thing in the morning and it was dealt with surprisingly quickly. The only issue we had was that parking your rental vehicle outside the villa on the narrow roads was tricky. Magda was always at hand to suggest restaurants and boat trips and even to help with bookings. We were all very impressed with the Dalmatian coastline- from Split to Dubrovnik. The roads are well surfaced and a pleasure to drive on. Take note - most car parks only accept coins(Kuna). And change is hard to come by! We found people really friendly, the food delicious and good value. The beaches are extremely clean - but rocky. You need gel shoes to properly enjoy it! It’s been a wonderful introduction to Croatia. Stunning coastline, pretty towns,the freshest seafood, beautiful wines, warm friendly people, fabulous weather. An Adriatic gem! Thank you Magda and Allen for a wonderful stay. And congratulations once again on the birth of your son just days before we arrived! We will certainly be back! The Patel Family, Walton-on-Thames, UK
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nerine J.

Beautiful
What you see in the photographs is what you get. It is a beautiful villa with equally beautiful views. The reception and service from Magda and her husband was fantastic. Stocking us up with essential goodies was a welcome surprise and very much appreciated. The villa is a very short trip up the hill from the town of Podgora and it is as a result very quiet and a wonderful escape. The pool was always clean and we loved lounging around. We cooked a bbq meal which was a real treat for us. Magda's restaurant which is in town, was very good and we made sure to return one more time before we left Podgora. The villa is very accessible to Dubrovnik, Split, Bosnia Herzegovina and various beaches It is best to have a car. Highly recommended and fantastic value. Thank you Magda & family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M., Sydney

Breathtakingly beautiful
This property is beautiful and a wonderful place to stay. We arrived quite late from Split and Magda was waiting for us patiently at her restaurant Roko - great food and highly recommended. A huge amount of food was provided to ensure we could get started and nothing was a problem for Magda. It is a reasonable distance from the main town of Podgorica so a challenge to walk but the views from this property and the peace and quiet are adequate compensation. We would highly recommend this property - we are sad to leave. Douglas Mills and family from Australia.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C., Kingston

Excellent
We had an amazing 12 nights stay. Magda and Alan are the perfect hosts and always had time for us despite the busiest time at their restaurant Roko which is definitely worth a visit too. The food was exquisite. The views are stunning from the poolside and the house is a delight with the shutters open on the cooler days, When I say cooler - late 20s early 30s! Interior is beautiful but most importantly functional with throws so nothing is too precious, but very comfortable. Bikes on tap for the more adventurous but very hilly so beware and best to go out before the heat of the day. Plenty to see and do in Croatia when you can tear yourself from the tranquil poolside. Kra falls, Dubrovnik, Islands Zip wires. Even moved me to poetry, Hopefully we will be back Rugged rocks, the whitened stone, Amongst the beauty of the olive groves: Croation coast, oh you can boast: Dalmatia you are the perfect host! Adriatic blue, so crystal too; Amid the mountain vistas true. Flotillas sail, Dubrovnik bound, Or find Hvar, the idyll harbour sound; Brac, with Zlatni Rac, to stroll around, Paradise in the islands found! Nestled in Pogdora old, is the Villa in Krzanici. Shutters green, this utter scene, Of bliss, a blessed dream. With terraced pool for relaxation; Or endless paths and bikes for exploration! Swallows flit and dance, as in a trance: Dip and dive to drink and prance, Til blown by Bora wind off course, In search of purest water source! Luxurious space, to rest unwind. Leaves Croatian love entwined: A visit to this Croatia a must In Magda we certainly trust!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

AnnaLena F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and surroundings
Stayed a week with 3 teenagers in this fantastic villa. Great poolarea, nice interiors and wonderful view over the Mediterranean. And quick and helpful contact with the owner when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top verblijf in een prachtige omgeving
- Geweldige villa, met 2 volledige keukens - Geweldige buitenkeuken, overal terras met uitzicht. - Prachtig zwembad, aangename sauna en gym, pool tafel - Leuke omgeving, ook voor bezoek aan Hvar en Brac.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschön
Wir sind sehr herzlich von unserer Gastgeberin empfangen worden. Sogar der Kühlschrank war mit einigen Köstlichkeiten aus der Region gefüllt. Das Steinhaus liegt hoch in den Bergen, etwas abgelegen und für Ruhesuchende ideal, allerdings sollte man etwas Mutig beim Autofahren sein. Der Ausblick ist atemberaubend, der Pool, das Haus, einfach alles! Alles wie auf den Bildern. Unter dem Dach des Hauses befindet sich ein Billardtisch, ein Tagesbett, eine Dartscheibe, gemütliche Sitzecken und ein Puppenspielhaus. Die Treppe hinunter befindet sich an der Wand eine Klimaanlage. Auf dieser Etage sind 2 wunderschön eingerichtete Schlafzimmer, Betten sehr bequem, mit tollem Ausblick. Eines der Schlafzimmer hat ein zusätzliches Tagesbett und einen Balkon mit toller Sitzgruppe, welcher abends eine traumhafte Kulisse für den Sonnenuntergang bietet. Alle Fenster und Türen haben Fensterläden. Diese sind hilfreich bei großer Hitze und zum verdunkeln. Auch das Badezimmer mit der freistehender Badewanne sowie eine Toilette und eine Dusche, alles im tollen Nostalgielook befinden sich dort. Ausreichend Handtücher, Duschtücher, sowie Fön und Handseife, kleine Portionsgrößen an Badeschaum, genug Toilettenpapier, alles da. Die Treppe hinunter befindet sich der Wohnbereich. Das Wohnzimmer ist genauso schön eingerichtet und es hat einen großen Esstisch, großem Fernseher und sehr gutem Wlan. Im Wohnzimmer befindet sich noch ein Zugang zu einem Gäste-WC, indem auch eine Waschmaschine ist.(Bügeleisen/Brett/ vorhanden) Die Küche, ist mit allem was man benötigt ausgestattet: Spülmaschine, Herd, Nespresso-Maschine, Toaster, Wasserkocher, Tischgrill und allem was man Untersilien zum kochen braucht, Außerhalb des Hauses befindet sich noch eine Sommerküche(komplett ausgestattet mit Herd und Spüle, Utensilien zum kochen) mit großem Grill und Sitzgelegenheiten innen und außen, die Treppe nach oben kommt man zum Poolhaus, dort ist die nächste Sitzecke zum verweilen und im Haus befindet sich eine Dusche, frische Badehandtücher, sowie eine Sauna und Fitnessgeräte. Alles sauber und hochwertig. Ein paar Stufen nach oben, dort befindet sich der traumhafte Pool mit Whirlpool und einer atemberaubender Kulisse. Liegestühlen und Sonnenschirmen, alles neuwertig und bequem. Jeden Tag kam jemand und hat nach dem rechten geschaut. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur weiterempfehlen. Da wir Ende August Anfang September da waren und es nicht mehr zu heiß war, hat uns die Klimaanlage ausgereicht.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

dominik s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Höher gelegen aber Top Unterkunft
Sehr sauber ,Vermieter war immer telefonisch erreichbar und sehr Gastfreundlichkeit
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin B., Wehrheim, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Villa
Wir sind aufgrund unserer späten Ankunft am Abend direkt mit einem ganz tollen Essen von Magda begrüßt worden! Damit haben wir überhaupt nicht gerechnet, es war der perfekte Start in den Urlaub! Die Villa ist großartig. Am Berg oberhalb von Podogra gelegen, sehr ruhig, inmitten von Oliven- und Feigenbäumen. Es ist alles extrem sauber, toll ausgestattet. Wir lieben Essen und so fanden wir es klasse, dass es einen richtigen Holzofen (mit Pizzaofen) im Garten vor der Sommerküche gab. Das Haus ist riesig, der Swimming-Pool sehr sauber und auf einer Anhöhe. Man schaut direkt runter zum Meer und hat auch einen Blick auf die Insel Brac. In Magda´s Restaurant kann man super und direkt am Meer essen, sehr zu empfehlen. Das Haus ist genau so wie auf den Bildern zu sehen ist und noch viel besser. Die Lage zu den verschiedenen Ausflugszielen ist perfekt: 5 Minuten nach Podgora und 10 min nach Tucepi/Makarska, 10 min zum Naturpark Biokovo oder zum 1-Sterne-Restaurant Jeny, 10 min zu einsamen Stränden (trotz der teils überfüllten Strände in der Gegend), alles kann direkt von der Villa über den Berg angefahren werden. Ich kann mir keine bessere Gastgeberin als Magda vorstellen. Wir haben schon viele Ferienhäuser in der Mittelmeerregion erleben dürfen, aber die ganze Familie ist sich sicher: diese Villa war bislang die Schönste! Danke für alles!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

susanne h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Haus für Ruhesuchende
Das Haus und der Pool sind sehr schön Die Einrichtung ist hochwertig und geschmackvoll Die Lage des Hauses kommt all denen entgegen, die die Ruhe genießen wollen. Was uns allerdings gestört hat ist, dass es keine Fliegengitter an den Fenstern gab. Und das in Kombination mit nur 1 Klimaanlage, die im Treppenaufgang zum Dachgeschoss angeschlossen war, hat unsere Urlaubsfreude etwas getrübt. Es war sehr warm im Haus und mit geöffneten Fenstern kamen die Stechmücken.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

sophie p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacances au top
Superbe maison à plusieurs étages. Piscine avec vue incroyable sur la montagne et la mer. Maison au top pour vivre à l extérieur comme à l intérieur. Pleins de petits espaces extérieurs pour les repas. Magda et son mari sont aux petits soins et répondent rapidement à toutes nos questions et attentes. Agréables, chaleureux, serviables et le cœur sur la main tout en restant discrets. La maison est très bien équipée pour qui aime cuisiner et faire des barbecues. La ville de Podgora en contre bas, petite station balnéaire à taille humaine est très jolie. Tout pour des vacances idéales.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oliver R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumurlaub in einem Traumhaus
Das Haus hatte alles, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub, abseits des Trubels benötigt. Liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus. Ankommen, auspacken und wohlfühlen. Man wollte das Haus eigentlich gar nicht verlassen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth N.

Fantastiskt ställe
Magda an Allen We really loved to stay at your fantastic house. The views were outstanding. Everything in the house was very nice and comfortable. We did not want to leave the house. We were out on a boat one day and went to Split and Trogir anorher day. And one night we had a fantastic dinner at Roko. Rest of the week we spend at villa Roko most of the time in the pool. Thank you for a wonderful week. We will recommend villa Roko to all our friends. Elisabeth and Gregor Kersti and Stefan
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sascha L.

Traumhaftes Objekt! Sehr nette zuvorkommende Vermieter!
Außer der Lage oben am Berg und der dadurch etwas größeren Entfernung zum Ort selbst, gibt es keinerlei Kritikpunkte! Obwohl dies nicht wirklich einer ist, denn dadurch hat man wirklich seine Ruhe, einen Wahnsinnsausblick und Parkplätze gibt es im Ort!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018