Sleeps 6+2 | 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | Pool | Close to Sea & Beaches
Breathtaking views of the bay, steps from the sea, in the centre of Mlini – a super Dubrovnik villa with pool
VILLA TURQUOISE – MLINI BAY, DUBROVNIK RIVIERA
This Dubrovnik villa with pool has one of the best locations in sought after Mlini Bay, sitting just one house behind the sea edge in the centre of the sweeping bay.
Description
Villas Dubrovnik – Villa Mlini Croatia – Stunning sea views from this Mlini villa and just down the steps to the sea edge. This villa in Croatia has a great location near the beaches of Mlini and is a short drive from the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik Old Town. This is a really good Dubrovnik villa. Breath-taking views of the bay, steps from the sea, in the centre of Mlini – a super Dubrovnik villa with pool.. Almost a beach villa, only a short wander from the sea edge, this Dubrovnik villa with pool has one of the best locations in sought after Mlini Bay. Sitting just one house back from the sea edge in the centre of the sweeping bay, it’s a real ‘Croatia Gem’. Just wander down and you’re on the waters edge!
This seaside and family friendly Croatia villa location is an easy one to relax in. It’s a sublime spot for a villa – Mlini is perfect for a group of friends too.. Easy to chill out by the pool but easy to get up and get to anywhere on the Dubrovnik Riviera also. Inside, this Dubrovnik villa with pool has a super, open plan living kitchen dining area with wonderful views out across the sea. A light and airy living space opens directly onto the terrace – beautiful sea views from inside and out and the perfect location for a glass of chilled local wine!
With stunning turquoise views out across the sea, this Mlini villa is nestled off a little path and is just down the steps from the first beach and Mlini’s charming harbour and village. If the beach is your thing, Mlini Bay has some of the prettiest beaches on the coast with picturesque coves laced with pine and cypress trees. There are a good selection of restaurants all around Mlini Bay, the closest of which is only about 5 minutes from the villa. There’s also a great café bar steps away. Hop on a boat from Mlini harbour into the Old Town of Dubrovnik and to pretty nearby Cavtat Bay and Plat Bay, or take very worthwhile trip out to the lovely car-free Elafiti Islands off the Dubrovnik coast.
Villa Croatia – Dubrovnik… A Villa, Mlini is the perfect location… no need for a car as its easy to walk to everything! Read more here about why a villa, Mlini is such a good location for a Dubrovnik villa with pool.
Accommodation
Villa Summary
• Sleeps: 6+2 (*Video shows Villa Turquoise with one bedroom set up as a Twin Bedroom but this bedroom can be set up as a twin or a double)
• Number of bedrooms: 3 double bedrooms, plus 2 extra beds (1 x fold out bed with a proper mattress (see below for photos) & single sofa – both in living room)
• Pool: Yes – Dubrovnik Villa with Pool & 5 sun loungers
• Features: stunning views out to sea from the living room, terrace, pool and front bedrooms, very close to the sea – just walk down the steps
• Balconies: terrace from living area next to pool looking out across the sea, main bedroom has a sea view balcony
• Layout: open plan Living/Dining/Kitchen area
• Number of Bathrooms: 3 (ensuite bathrooms with showers for the upstairs bedrooms) plus WC on ground floor
• Washing machine: yes, with drying rack
• TV: TV is a Smart TV with Netflix
• Wi Fi: Yes
• Air Conditioning: yes aircon unit in the living room and all bedrooms.
• BBQ: yes
• Parking: There is a dedicated parking spot approximately 5 minutes away (around 200 metres) from the villa – please ask for details. There is also first come first served parking just off the main road, then cross the road and down some steps to the house.
• Is a Car Recommended?: not necessary but optional – it is only approx. 10 minutes drive into the Old Town of Dubrovnik so a taxi doesn’t take long and isn’t too costly, or there is a bus stop nearby on the main road and there are also boats from Mlini harbour into Dubrovnik Old Town and the nearby bays of Cavtat and Plat – and also out to the Elafiti Islands.
Video of Villa Turquoise…
EXTRA BEDS
There is an extra single fold out bed with proper mattress that can be put in the living room or the sofa extends out and can also be used as as a single bed – see below. Please note: it isn’t possible to put an extra single bed in any of the bedrooms:
Fold Out Extra Bed
Single Sofa Bed
Photos show sofa in extended position
Local Amenities
Location Summary
• Beach: beaches just down the steps approx. 100m from the property, 5 minutes walk (102 steps from the villa to the sea edge). A sandy/shingly beach is closest and beaches in either direction all around the bay – sandy/shingle beaches in one direction and a white pebble beach in the other).
• Grocery Store: various convenience stores around the bay. Studenac grocery store approx. 800m (around 12 minutes walk) or Small Studenac (like a Spa) approx. 400 m (around 10 minutes walk) on main road (shop & bakery).
• Supermarket: there is a big supermarket about 10-15 mins walk around the bay in the mall behind the Sheraton Hotel. There is also a Lidl and a Kaufland 5 minutes drive away.
• Restaurants and bars: in Mlini Village – a good selection all around the bay – first restaurant approx. 5 minutes walk – approx. 100m
• Bank: cash point approx. 5 minutes walk – approx. 100m (outside Dive Centre & Café Bar Gusar)
• Pharmacy: 15-20 minutes’ walk (Srebreno) – a doctor & nurse team is also on hand during high season for tourist care
• Snorkelling: from Mlini
• Water Sports: approx. 5-10 minutes walk – approx. 100 meters (Jet skis, pedalos, kayaks and paddle boards are available in a couple of locations around the bay)
• Boat Trips & Water Taxi to the Old Town of Dubrovnik: from Mlini Bay Harbour – approx. 5-10 minutes walk
• Car/Passenger ferry: 25 minutes (Gruz Port, Dubrovnik)
• Dubrovnik Old Town: 9 km (approx. 10 minutes drive)
• Airport: 9 km – approx. 20 minutes (Dubrovnik)
Access & Pool
Mobility Rating: 2
The villa is accessed via a sloped path from the main road with some gradual steps down to the villa (approximately 200m – paved/stone path with periodic steps). Or up the steps from Mlini harbour. There is no immediate road access to the house. Once you have arrived at the house, there are approx. 3 steps from the path to the front door (side of house). There are a few steps down to pool level from the living room & terrace. There are 102 quite steep steps down to the sea. Access to the house either by crossing main road and down path with periodic steps or from Mlini Harbour up steep steps. Not recommended for guests with mobility issues.
Pool
The pool is directly in front of the terrace and is accessed from the path around the house and/or the front terrace which leads from the living room. It is not gated nor locked, and children should be supervised at all times.
Sea Nearby
The sea is openly accessible from the house – it is at the bottom of the steps accessed from the path at the entrance to the house. There are approx. 100 steps to the sea edge.
Balconies, Terraces & Steps
The main bedroom has a balcony with glass balustrade and the 2nd front facing bedroom also has balustrade across the window. There are also garden terraces and steps around the house including steep steps down to the basement level (although this accesses a non-guest storage room and it is not necessary to guests use these steps). There are also internal stone stairs. Children should be supervised at all times and should not climb/play on the above.
Location Overview
Mlini Bay is one of the most desirable bays on the Dubrovnik Riviera for a Dubrovnik villa with pool given its location close to Dubrovnik Old Town and close vicinity to Mlini beaches.
Villa Croatia – Dubrovnik… Mlini Bay has some of the most idyllic beaches on the Dubrovnik Riviera for Family Holidays.
There are also a good selection of restaurants in Mlini – it’s an attractive location to spend a holiday and suits all age groups. With its pine shaded bay, car free promenade around most of the bay, play areas, water sports and beautiful turquoise beaches, not to mention its laid back atmosphere, it is the kind of place you can easily just potter around in for a week quite contentedly. Vehicle access is usually restricted in the bay during the summer season, which makes it particularly relaxing. It isn’t necessary to hire a car as everything is on your doorstep and different age groups can easily have their own independence. With the old, pretty part of Mlini at one side of the bay and the Marina with new Sheraton Hotel and mall at the other side of the bay, everyone is delighted with Mlini…
There is a small grocery store and bakery within walking distance to the house, while there is a large supermarket around at the other side of the bay. There are also regular bus lines to Dubrovnik or Cavtat that stop fairly close to the house.
There are lots of Things to do on the Dubrovnik Riviera so for a Dubrovnik villa with pool it’s a good location – how about Hiring a Chef for your Villa, taking a Walking Tour of the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Wine Tasting in Dubrovnik or taking a trip to Korcula Island, taking an Excursion to the famous Old Town of Mostar, Exploring the Filming Locations of the Games of Thrones Series in Dubrovnik, Island Hopping around Dubrovnik’s own little Elaphiti Islands!
Watch the new promo video for Mlini Bay! Beautiful aerial views of Villa Turquoise..
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Prices
Prices Per Week
All prices are in Euros (€) per villa/ apt/ room. Prices shown in other currencies are indicative and an estimate only.
2027
| Date Range | 22nd – 29th May 2027 | 29th May – 5th June 2027 | 5th – 12th June 2027 | 12th – 19th June 2027 | 19th – 26th June 2027 |
| Per night | € 471.29 | € 499.86 | € 528.43 | € 571.29 | € 599.86 |
| Per Week | € 3,299 | € 3,499 | € 3,699 | € 3,999 | € 4,199 |
| Date Range | 26th June – 3th July 2027 | 3rd – 10th July 2027 | 10th – 17th July 2027 | 17th July – 24th July 2027 | 24th July – 21st Aug 2027 | 21st – 28th Aug 2027 |
| Per night | € 657.00 | € 742.71 | € 771.29 | € 771.29 | € 799.85 | € 771.29 |
| Per Week | € 4,599 | € 5,199 | € 5,399 | € 5,399 | € 5,599 | € 5,399 |
| Date Range | 28th Aug – 4th Sept 2027 | 4th – 11th Sept 2027 | 11th – 18th Sept 2027 | 18th – 25th Sept 2027 | 26th Sept – 2nd Oct 2027 | 2nd – 9th Oct 2027 |
| Per night | € 699.86 | € 657.00 | € 571.29 | € 514.14 | € 471.29 | € 414.14 |
| Per Week | € 4,899 | € 4,599 | € 3,999 | € 3,599 | € 3,299 | € 2,899 |
Most villas and apartments are booked by the week – please ask about booking less than 7 nights.
Where short stays are possible, there is a 30% supplement for stays of 3 nights or less
Please note: Some prices may still be in the process of being confirmed – please confirm price on booking.
Reviews
“We had an absolutely fantastic stay at this villa! From the first minute to the last, everything was just right. The villa was beautiful, very clean, stylishly furnished and equipped with everything you could wish for a relaxing stay. The view is a dream.
The service was also excellent – very friendly, attentive and always helpful. We immediately felt welcome and completely well looked after. At this point, a big thank you to Mario, who was always available and very helpful.
A clear 5* recommendation! We would come back anytime and can wholeheartedly recommend the villa and the service.D” (stayed September 2026)
“The villa was lovely and Mario was so friendly and helpful. The pool was perfect and the kitchen well equipped.” CP (stayed August 2026)
“5* The place was beautiful. Spotlessly clean, fantastic location and views, all in all it was great. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Shout out to Mario as he was a great help with check in. KY” (stayed July 2026).
“ 5* The villa was perfect and had everything we needed for a great holiday. The kids loved the pool. The view was fantastic. The beach and restaurants just ca 120 steps down from the house. MA” (stayed July 2026).
“Hi All and Mario,
I just want to say thank you so much for all of your help with planning and booking our holiday and also looking after us when we were there. We had the best time, we loved the villa, the area and Croatia in general!
I’m now planning next year’s holiday. I wondered about Split, are there specific areas you would recommend, near a beach, don’t need a car etc?
Thanks, SW” (stayed June/July 2026)
“We had a fabulous time in Croatia. Villa turquoise was wonderful; fab location, stunning inside and out. We would fully recommend” HW (stayed June 2026)
“We had the most wonderful time, the villa was absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations.
Mario was fantastic and we really enjoyed our BBQ evening he did for us, was really delicious.
I have recommended the villa to lots of people I know. So thank you for a wonderful holiday, we created wonderful memories.
Best wishes, KM” (stayed June 2026).
“The villa is beautiful and in a fabulous location. SN” (stayed June 2026).
“Mario’s villa was fabulous! 5* The beds were comfortable, the pool was fabulous, and Mlini is wonderful. We had the best time and would absolutely recommend staying at Mario’s! Do note the only way to get to the villa is via lots of stairs. R” (stayed June 2026).
“This was an amazing villa. 5*
Idyllic Croatia were so helpful prior to our Stay with excellent recommendations for the local area and also in Dubrovnik. When we arrived, we were met by the host Mario, the Villa was spotlessly clean and in such a great location. There were quite a few steps down to the harbour from the villa, but nothing that’s the average person wouldn’t be able to cope with.
An Uber into Dubrovnik was costing €10 in the evening and we were able to eat well locally too. Lots of little beaches and bars within a five minute walk of the villa. Amazing place and amazing hosts.” RH (stayed May 2026)
“We had a fantastic stay at the Villa Turquoise. It’s location in Mlini Bay was ideal, very close to bars and restaurants and lovely beaches. A bakery and supermarket were only a short walk away.
We could not fault the villa. It had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean.
Mario was the perfect host, there to greet us with all the information we needed about the villa and a very generous welcome pack. He was very quick to respond to any questions we had during our stay, and he even drove us to the supermarket to stock up for the week.
As there were no guests arriving on our day of departure, Mario allowed us to stay at the villa until our airport pick up in the afternoon.
I must also mention the detailed information and advice provided by Idyllic Croatia to help us find the perfect villa and location, which catered for our family’s holiday requirements. Always very quick to respond to any questions. We would not hesitate in recommending Idyllic Croatia or Villa Turquoise.
Kind regards, GA” (stayed September 2025)
“Hi Helen,
We had a really lovely holiday, thank you. The villa was beautiful, very well equipped, clean, stylish and the location is perfect. It was so easy to drive from the airport but far enough away not to be bothered by planes. We loved all the restaurants and bars in the area, which are easy to walk to – the pizzas in Basillico restaurant were delicious.
Mario was great! It was really helpful that he met us and showed us where the villa was. He also gave us good local knowledge about where to shop and things to do.
It was our second visit to Croatia and we will definitely come back. We loved it.
Thanks, Roz”. (stayed August 2025)
“Hi Helen
Villa Turquoise was fabulous. The 113 steps to the sea front kept us fit. The villa was clean, modern and wonderfully located for restaurants, sea, beach and bars.
Pool was great and Mario was really helpful.
Mlini was good. A great selection of restaurants and clear blue seas.
I would certainly recommend for families or those just wanting a relaxing break.
Thanks we had a great time
Do you have villas in Hvar? We want to try there next!
GH”. (stayed August 2025)
“Hi Helen
Thank you for getting in contact and my apologies for not having been in touch with you earlier to thank you for all your help and to say what a great family holiday we had!
We had wanted a car-free holiday where we could all be independent and be within walking distance of a beach, restaurants etc and this ticked all our boxes! Your knowledge of the area was invaluable and helped us make the right choice.
A huge thank you to Mario who collected two of us and our bags from our hotel and took us to the villa and then to the supermarket the following morning. It was incredibly kind of him and he was so helpful.
The chauffeur, Ivo, was also great and arrived in good time to take us back to the airport.
We took the local buses and water taxis up and down the coast to Dubrovnik, Cavtat, the K Center supermarket, etc. It was so easy and we loved the water taxis! We also just relaxed by the fabulous pool! The villa was lovely, super clean, well equipped and comfortable with the quietest aircon we’ve ever had and the views were amazing. It was also in a quiet location. (The steps were good for us!) Mlini was such a pretty fishing village and there were a couple of cafes and restaurants too although there were more options for dinner in Cavtat. We hired kayaks and SUPs from Srbreno beach, a short walk along the coastal path.
The whole process of booking through you and making all the arrangements went very smoothly. We loved Croatia and will be back to explore more. Thank you so much for all your help and advice.
I hope you’ve had a good summer and are well.
Best wishes,
S&G” (stayed July 2025)
“Hi Helen,
We had an excellent honeymoon thank you.
The villa was absolutely lovely and Mario was a very pleasant host who couldn’t do enough for us.
He even cooked us a BBQ celebration dinner for us which was great.
The villa is perfectly located close to the sea with fantastic views. We were so lucky with the weather which meant the pool got plenty of use as well.
Every time we had to walk back up the 100+ steps we headed straight for the pool lol 😊
The location of the village of Mlini was great too. Plenty of beaches, restaurants and even a great rock band to listen to one evening.
It was also perfectly located for little sea taxis to Cavtat and Dubrovnik where we popped along to a couple of times over the two weeks.
We had so much space in the villa because it was just the two of us but I could see it would easily accommodate a family with no problems.
What a real gem.
Thank you so much for making our honeymoon so memorable.
Kind regards,
G and L xx”. Stayed June/July 2025
“Hi Helen,
The holiday was amazing. Unfortunately I can’t say much because everything was the way we’ve expected and the whole process went smooth.
Greetings, MS”. Stayed June 2025
“This property & the host far exceeded our expectations. It was actually better than in the photos. We had prompt communication whenever we had any queries. We were very helpfully guided by Mario to a meeting place near the villa from our arrival at the airport. He then carried our cases right to the property. Told us about the fab bakery which was on the top road. We were allowed to check in slightly earlier, then Mario drove us to the supermarket to pick up provisions. Above and beyond welcome and absolutely blown away with the location of the villa. We only wished we had remembered to pack our binoculars as the view was stunning. Great bars, great restaurants, boat trips & weather. We will be back! Thank you x ***** Leah.” Stayed in June 2025
“They were so helpful and made some great recommendations for restaurants and trips. But the private boat trip they suggested was the highlight of the holiday. Mario was great too, he found us when the Uber dropped us off somewhere else. Seamless check in, we arrived the day before and stayed in the Old Town and didn’t want to carry our bags with us so we were able to drop them off early with Mario and he called us a short time after to check in. Even got us a few essentials when we arrived. He also offered to take us to the supermarket the next day. We were so happy that we got to use the villa on the last day because we had a late flight. Nothing was too much hassle and we would 100% stay again! ***** Karen.” Stayed in June 2025
“We thought the villa was fabulous. Great location, lovely views and so near to everything. The added bonus was the pool. The nicest villa we’ve stayed in.
Mario was an amazing host. Went well beyond the norm. He took us shopping and was always on hand if needed. A truly lovely person.
He was pleased that we were interested in the history of Croatia.
Please send our best regards to Mario and his family. Kind regards L & D” stayed Sept/Oct 2024
“Villa Turquoise was absolutely perfect. The house itself was beautiful, clean and well equipped. The location was ideal and the views were spectacular. The host was very warm, welcoming and helpful. We will be coming back again for sure!” Nina & family, stayed July 2024
“Blissful stay at the villa. Mlini is quiet and beautiful, enough lovely restaurants on your doorstep. The villa was perfect for what we wanted, would love to come back one day.” Gemma & family , stayed July 2024
“Having stayed at many Airbnb’s all over the world, this was undoubtedly the best! Admittedly, it was our honeymoon, so we pushed the boat out, but it certainly lived up to expectations! The hosts were excellent – responsive and helpful, both prior to and during our stay. Mario even took us to the local supermarket on arrival and helped us to carry all the shopping back to the villa! No mean feat, in the blistering heat! Luckily we had a fantastic pool and air con once we arrived at the villa. The villa itself definitely had the wow factor. It was spotless, with the most amazing views over the sea. The location was perfect – Mlini is a picturesque village within walking distance of Srebreno, which is a larger town, & Kupari. There are water taxis which easily take you to Dubrovnik & Cavtat, & plenty of restaurants, most of which are in the most beautiful settings. Ideally, we would love to return every year, and I would not hesitate to recommend this stunning villa! SA” Stayed June 2024
“Absolutely brilliant place. Everything was as listed. Great hosts. Would highly recommend, CP” Stayed June 2024
“Absolutely stunning villa which was even better than the photos! Superb sea views from the pool terrace and first floor balcony. Lovely pool which was plenty big enough for the kids to splash about in. Immaculate villa with three ensuite bedrooms and ground floor WC and AC throughout. Several lovely restaurants within a ten minute walk from the villa, down the steps on the seafront. Lots of pebbly coves to sunbathe on with gentle sloping shore which was great for paddling and swimming – water shoes a must though, as some coves were more pebbly than others on entering the sea. Water taxis go regularly from Mlini harbour to Dubrovnik (25 mins) and Cavtat (20 mins), so this little village is a perfect base for exploring the coast. Mario was a very helpful and responsive host – highly recommend and we would return!” Catherine, May 2024
An Amazing Pool with Beautiful Views!
“I booked the villa for my dads 60th and we all absolutely loved our stay. The villa was spotless and modern, an amazing pool with beautiful views. The villa is nestled in the tranquil town of Mlini where we found there was plenty to do and also only a short ride to Dubrovnik. Big thank you to Mario – he was warm and welcoming and provided us with a lot of local recommendations of restaurants. Stayed mid-October 2023.”
Katie T October 26 2023
ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND TO OTHER TRAVELLERS
“Fantastic stay in Mlini. Absolutely wonderful hosts, very communicative and available when we had questions. The location of the villa was perfect for us, walking distance to restaurants, cafes and the beach, and a short drive or ferry to Dubrovnik. Mlini was an excellent base for us to explore the surrounding area as well, perfect for a day trip into Montenegro or Bosnia. The villa was exactly as advertised, with very comfortable bedrooms and a well-stocked kitchen for cooking. We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend to other travellers.”
M.F. stayed September 2023
Our holiday was lovely – The villa was great..
“”Our holiday was lovely thank you. The villa was great. Mario was so helpful and clearly takes pride in his holiday home. It was the cleanest villa I have stayed in and had everything we needed. It really was so lovely to stay somewhere that felt as clean as our own home, somewhere I was happy to walk around barefoot!! Our hire car fell through at the airport and Mario kindly collected us, and he also took us to the supermarket on arrival, which was so helpful. We really didn’t need a car for the duration of our stay, as taking an uber in to Dubrovnik old town, which we did every day, was easy and cheap. I am glad we didn’t have the hassle of parking every day whenever we went there. I would definitely stay again.” Stayed Jun 2023 ”
Stephanie G stayed July 10 2023
Beautiful villa, amazing location
“Absolutely beautiful villa, everything we needed, clean and comfortable. Host Mario was helpful yet unobtrusive. Mlini is an excellent location, 20 minutes from the airport, regular water ferries to Dubrovnik, Cavtat and Lokrum. Large supermarket within walking distance, plentiful bars and restaurants. Everyone very pleasant. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Stayed Jun 2023.”
C Featherstone stayed June 12 2023
Fabulous
“Stunning property and the views… just wow. Great communication during booking and prior to heading out on holiday and an amazing host, Mario could not be more helpful, very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend and book again. Stayed May 2023.”
Clayton T stayed June 12 2023
An ideal villa for a family
“Villa Turquoise had been refurbished to a high standard and was an ideal villa for a family. The location was great for accessing the water taxis and restaurants. Mario went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. With a later flight and a delay of 2 hours he was still there to greet us with food and wine in the fridge which we were incredibly grateful for.”
Caroline stayed September 16 2022
What a stunning villa!
“Beautiful, well-equipped interior, brilliant pool and outside dining area, and amazing views over the bay – we had a wonderful week there thank you. The location was perfect too – great local beaches, lots to see and do, and plenty of lovely bars and restaurants nearby. It was also really easy to travel further afield by taxi or boat, and we enjoyed a couple of visits to Dubrovnik and also to Cavtat, both of which we loved. Thanks so much for such a great stay and for your kind hospitality – we would really love to visit again one day. ” Dubrovnik Villa with Pool
Very Very Good Holiday for all concerned
“… the main thing is to express to you just how wonderful the villa was. It was perfect for the requirements of myself, travelling with my two boys and our friends: a couple and their two daughters. Obviously, prior to our holiday there was a considerably exchange of information …. and I welcomed all the advice that the team at Croatia Gems generously and promptly delivered. The end result has been a very, very good holiday for all concerned… This was a surprisingly successful vacation, given the circumstances of which you are aware and I am grateful to every person on your team who took the time to answer my many questions and to provide me with a real appreciation of what to expect from both Villa Turquoise and from Mlini Bay. Congratulations to all at Croatia Gems on your honesty and integrity and I wish you many more years of success in helping people to experience the best of this wonderful destination.”
Leona S stayed July 27 2022
We just didn’t want to leave!
“Hi Helen, My wife has put her feedback below which I completely agree with. I’d also like to thank you personally because you recommended Villa Mlini Bay to me.
The main problem was we just didn’t want to leave! We had two fabulous weeks and have all fallen in love with Croatia.
Our transfer, both from and to the airports, and arrival went so smoothly. Mario was a superstar helping us with our bags to the villa and gave us all the information we needed to know. The villa was beautifully clean with everything required and there was thoughtful snacks, milk, butter and wine left for our arrival which was brilliant.
All the restaurants we visited were great. Our favourite was Lanterna – the fish restaurant at the harbour – we ended up there a few times. We also visited Flamingo and Oleander (beach restaurant).
For days out we got the boat to Dubrovnik twice. We also got a boat to Cavtat one day which was beautiful – we went for lunch and afterwards swam off the rocks – one of our highlights. We also rented a boat to go exploring in – this was from the bar in the harbour. Again, really helpful, friendly, lovely people who were very welcoming. We loved watching the water polo too.
All in all it was just what we needed and loved every second!
Thanks again for helping us choose a great holiday location.
C and M” August 2020
It was fantastic!
“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.
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 – Dubrovnik Villa with Pool
“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 – Dubrovnik Villa with Pool
“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 – Dubrovnik Villa with Pool
“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 – Dubrovnik Villa with Pool
“Hello Saron, 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 – Dubrovnik Villa with Pool
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