“Good evening Helen,

As requested, some feedback following our recent holiday to Croatia.

It was fantastic!

Overall booking service – excellent.  Croatia Gems always prompt with information.  Arrival information pack containing details about Mlini and Dubrovnik (and Croatia generally) is very comprehensive and definitely useful, including some useful phrases and translations.

Having Tena and Bozidar available as local representatives provides great reassurance and enabled a small problem with the return taxi transfer to be resolved extremely promptly.

Villa Mlini Bay – Mario is a friendly and welcoming host.  He was there to greet us on arrival, gave clear instructions and guidance on what was in the property (including some very helpful and unexpected basic provisions in the refrigerator).  The kitchen is well provided for with more than adequate pots, pans, cutlery, plates and glasses (the only things that we could possibly think of as additions, and we had to think very hard here, would be a garlic press and a baking sheet for the oven – both of which we may have been able to find in Konzum if they had been critical to catering!).

Internally the property is clean, tidy and well presented.  Extremely comfortable mattresses, great to have air conditioning so no complaints about temperature or sleeping at all.  Easy to maintain and keep tidy with tiled floors.

Location of property – 107 steps down to the waterfront so, amazing views and keeps you fit.  Would obviously be a problem for young children in prams and pushchairs or those who have mobility difficulties (your property details do warn of this), but for a family with two active and mobile children it’s perfect, and with great views out across Mlini Bay.  The other big plus is that the property is located on the west (seaward) side of the main road into Mlini.  Having seen the traffic and the somewhat limited pedestrian provisions along and crossing the road we realised just how much of a daily concern it would have been had the accommodation been on the other side.

Konoba Lanterna – excellent meal and very good service.  We would certainly recommend this restaurant.

We didn’t venture far but we did make it to Dubrovnik.  Nice to see to old town but far too busy for us and we were very happy to return to Mlini and an afternoon of swimming.

Overall Mlini and Srebreno cater for a very international tourist market. The location is popular with families travelling with children and felt very safe.  Access to the local beaches was easy and we never felt that it was overcrowded or so busy as to be off-putting.  A great location for swimming and water-sports.

We definitely recommend both Mlini as a destination generally and Villi Mlini Bay specifically.  We are considering our options for next year but a return to Croatia is a distinct possibility.

Best wishes, Simon”  August 2019

“Hi Helen

Sorry for delayed reply. Bit busy catching up after the holiday! 

We had an absolutely brilliant holiday. First time to Croatia and really liked it… lovely people and beautiful sea and coast. 

Villa Mlini Bay – Amazing welcome pack, Mario very helpful and arranged for us to arrive early, great location / great view. 

Thanks again for a great holiday. 

Sally” July 2019

“Very beautiful villa, atmospheric, clean and stylish inside, with a nice garden and a veranda with the beautiful view. Mario was very helpful, friendly and effective, with prompt communication and provision of any information and help which we needed. On the arrival, Mario met us on the road above the property and help with the luggage. There was an essential food on the arrival for the supper and breakfast, with a bottle of nice local wine. Villa is located in a quiet and very green area, with only around 5 minutes or so to the beach (although some steps are involved!). We really enjoyed out stay, and the villa and the Mlini area were superb.

Yulia” July 2019

“Amazing location – close to different beaches, restaurants and grocery stores, yet still quiet. Very clean. Beautiful garden and the terrace with a stone grill. Has A/C, which was an amazing bonus! Accommodating hosts. Highly recommend and would happily come back!

Petra” June 2019

“Hello Sharon

The villa is spotless and spacious.  There is a large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area.  TV, internet.  Air conditioning (in the living room, so we just left the bedroom ajar).  Plenty of storage space.  Mario met us from the taxi and helped carry our luggage.  He provided us with the best welcome pack we have ever had: milk, cheese, bread, eggs, wine and beer!  There are a few essentials in the kitchen cupboard (for example, coffee, salt, pepper, packet soup).  There are mosquito plug-ins and spray in the drawer.  Outside, there is a terrace with a table and chairs, and a barbecue.  Perfect house.  We loved the location because it was so private and peaceful and I would thoroughly recommend it.  However, it is not for anyone with mobility problems.  It sits on quite a steep hillside, with steps to the promenade and, although it’s fine going down, it is a real climb on the way back up, especially when it is hot.

Mario is a friendly, generous host.

Mlini is a quiet, friendly village.  There is a small harbour and the taxi boats come and go regularly to Dubrovnik and Cavtat.  It is also possible to hire a boat for a day/half day, sea kayaks and jet ski. You can book boat trips to the Elafiti Islands.  There are several lovely restaurants in the village – our favourite was Laterna.  Water polo plays a big part in the life of the village.  There is a water polo pool next to the harbour and this can be used by anyone.  There are frequent competition days which are great fun: there are water polo matches, with teams from neighbouring towns and villages competing; a barbeque; live bands and dancing; drinks stalls; fireworks. Next to the water polo pool is the scuba diving centre.

Kind regards, Caroline” August 2018