Captain Niko's House Apt 2 - an entire 2-floor house with fabulous terrace view

Character property as advertised, and in a very convenient location. Well equipped property. Nice to have use of the rooftop terrace, particularly in evenings, and the shaded courtyard during the day. We enjoyed our stay - thanks

First of all getting to Hvar was so fantastic getting the shuttle from the airport then the catamaran to Jelsa finding Captain Niko,s House was simple right next to the church.Yes the bells are quite loud but we soon got use to them .You couldn't have wished for a better location .Every thing so near restaurants shops the harbour and the bus station . we used the bus to get around and see the island so cheap and always on time.The swimming was also good lots of places to go and with our new snokels lots of fish to see. highly recommend this type of holiday Graham

AFTER HAVING SEVERAL VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY CONTACTS WITH THE OWNER IN ADVANCE,WE FOUND A NICE APPARTMENT WITH A LOT OF PRIVACY. LOCATED IN AN OLD HOUSE WITH A SHADY PATIO AND GARDEN AND A WONDERFULL TERRACE ON THE ROOF FROM WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE HISTORICAL CHURCH SQUARE WITH ITS QUITE LIFE OF JELSAS PEOPLE AND TOURISTS. JUST THE CHURCH BELL REMINDS YOU EVERY HOUR THAT THE TIME OF YOR STAY IS PASSING AWAY.

Myself and my boyfriend has a wonderful stay at Captain Niko's House (apartment 2). The roof top terrace was particularly great, and we spend a lot of time up there taking in the lovely view, enjoying the sunshine and relaxing. You cant ignore the fact that the church tower directly opposite chimes pretty loudly but to be honest I got used to it and it just added to the charm in my opinion! Everything is within easy reach from Captain Niko's which was great, and what a gorgeous place Jelsa is. We walked to various beaches/coves, went kayaking, had dinner and drinks at the harbour (which is beautiful). I would certainly go back and if I did Captain Nikos would be top of the list to stay. Lada was extremely helpful, answering any questions we had and giving useful advise on local transport etc. I would definitely recommend!

My wife and I (mid to late 50's) have just returned from a delightful 4 night stay in Apartment 2 on the first floor. Jelsa (apparently pronounced Yelsa) is a beautiful town built around a small harbour (check out Google street view and I'll bet you'll book). The waterfront buildings are lovely as are the four churches (don't just visit the main one opposite the apartment). The apartment and town are perfect for those who want a quiet break. I wouldn't recommend it for those with children or those looking to party - Hvar town is where you need to go for nightlife. Visiting in early May not all of the restaurants or boat & car hire shops were open though, even so we were spolit for choice. We understand the season tends to pick up at the end of May. The apartment for two guests is ideal and for us it looked better than in the pictures. The roof terrace is a real bonus (if a bit too hot though the owners have installed a cold shower so you can cool down - no soap or shampoo though as the water is sensibly drained onto the garden). The kitchen is well fitted and there was ample hot water for both of us to shower one after another. What really makes the apartment is that you feel as though you are a true guest of the family - it has after all been in the same family for over 100 hundred years. It has a lovely homely feel but what really tops it is Lada - she is so helpful and speak great English. We would recommend the apartment 100%. Briefly we flew into Split in the morning and caught the 4.00pm ferry (pre booked online and there are ample left luggage lockers at Split port) and arrived at Jelsa at 5.30pm . The apartment is literally a two minute walk from the waterfront. First day we explored Yelsa, second day we hired a scooter and went into Stari Grad, Hvar town, had a late lunch at Vrboska before exploring the east of the island in the afternoon. Finally on our last full day we had a lazy morning on the roof terrace before heading off for a swim at a cove around the headland (head north east). Finally transferring the money for payment was very straightforward. We used Transferwise - much cheaper than a bank and for us it was straightforward with the money arriving the next day. To sum up it is a lovely apartment as all the reviews have said. You won't regret it. ps excellent wifi speed at the flat too!

Excellent apartment in a traditional stone house which is very clean and well maintained. The apartment is situated in an excellent location, close to , but just away from the main square, which offers a variety of restaurants , cycle hire, boat trips and a number of shops The owner , Lada was very helpful, assisting with ferry tickets and general arrangements Would definitely recommend J & J Sheffield

From the outset we knew that this would be a great place to stay ! Communication with the owner, Lada, was excellent and her responses to our enquiries were always prompt, informative and friendly. The house had a beautiful courtyard framed by bougainvillea and passion flower and the upstairs apartment was everything we wanted - spacious, clean and comfortable. Set in a good central location just out of the bustle of the port, we felt at home. We hired bicycles for the week to explore the coastline, finding wonderful quiet coves to enjoy the Croatian sunshine and swim in the crystal clear sea. In the evening we would wander into the town and eat in one of the many excellent restaurants. As it was the last week of August, we experienced the wine festival - Jelsa becoming a vibrant, bustling community in contrast to quieter nights. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Capt Nikos house... and we are already planning to return next year!

If you have come to this apartment looking for a unique property in a picturesque setting with peace, tranquility but also the chance of adventure then look no further. Do not risk missing out by looking else where. I fell in love with Apartment 2, Captain Niko's the moment I looked at the pictures and I fell even more when I arrived. It provides the perfect base for your holiday. We enjoyed breakfast every morning on the balcony, listening to the church bells. Sunday was a treat! I worried that, as someone who loves their sleep, the bells would make me grumpy. I was so wrong and I so miss opening out the shutters and listening to the sounds outside. The facilities have everything you may require. The apartment was spotless and has been very well taken care of. The owners were extremely helpful with travel plans to and from the island. There is a whole folder full of information provided on arrival with advise and ideas to improve your holiday with the best places to eat, location of supermarkets, where to hire etc. Jelsa itself is my dream destination. Take a bike, a kayak or a walk to a secret cove to swim, snorkel or just bask in the glorious sun away from any crowds. We walked to Vbroska, the next village along the coast one day. We also caught a bus to Hvar. It takes 40-50mins but so worth it because there is so much beauty to look at along the way and Hvar is stunning. We hung out, danced and watched the sunset at Hula Hula bar whilst there (it's where the cool people go, we were just pretending for one evening!). Every evening we walked into the harbor in Jelsa and were spoilt for choice for restaurants. There are even a couple of bars to sit, have a cocktail and people watch. Heaven. I would highly recommend Jelsa and Captain Niko's. I do not need to recommend to friends and family as they have already seen our pictures and fallen in love too! We are a couple in our early 30's/late 20's and the island was perfect for us. We do not like the big 'resort' holidays with all the bustle that comes with that environment. At the same time we like to have things to see and do should we choose. Hvar and Jelsa are the perfect setting as you can be as social or secluded as you choose and all within the quirky Captain Niko's. My only concern is that too many amazing reviews will mean that it is fully booked next time we want to visit!

A charming and well equipped traditional stone house right in the centre of the quiet town and harbour of Jelsa. We really enjoyed the views from the roof terrace of the square by the church and fortress and of the hills overlooking the town. The open air shower on the roof was a great bonus after a day spent swimming in the sea. The kitchen was very well equipped. We also enjoyed the lovely views from the bedroom windows of the hills and of the beautiful bourgainvillea growing in the court yard. Lada was a great host and she made us feel very welcome she also had lots of interesting and useful information about the town and island. There are many rocky coves along the shore line where you can swim in the crystal clear waters. We hired bikes and enjoyed cycling along the coast and to the town of Vbroska and beyond. The town of Hvar is also well worth a trip. Getting there by bus is really easy and very cheap. I would recommend taking the water taxi out to the islands. There are so many excellent restaurants in Jelsa, both by the harbour and up the hill at the back of the town. We didn't have a bad meal all week. Excellent for fish lovers! All in all, a fantastic week.

We stayed in the upstairs apartment, which was beautifully presented and well equipped, with a single air conditioning unit in the bedroom. There was a lovely roof terrace with table, chairs and a shower for hot summer days. We had breakfast there most mornings. The apartment is very conveniently located in the centre of Jelsa but also very quiet being one square back from the front. If you're lucky enough to be there on a Sunday you may hear the choir from the rooftop terrace. Jelsa itself is beautiful with several great bars, restaurants and swimming spots.