Villa Oliva - exclusive gateway, luxurious serenity, stunning views, heated pool

Podgora, Split-Dalmatia
$518 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

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Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

What makes Villa Oliva unique :
• 150 square-meter villa on a 6000 square-meter estate with stunning views overlooking the sea, the islands and the mountains
• Old luxury experience: renovated in typical authentic Dalmatian style
• Secluded and peaceful location
• Outdoor heated pool & barbecue area
• Organic vegetable garden with seasonal vegetables and herbs
• Eco-friendly cleaning products, water solar heating, waste segregation bins
• Award-winning extra virgin olive oil

Villa Oliva offers idyllic relaxation that comes in many forms, from a rural detox to an indulgent, romantic escape. You’ll find an experience to refresh every sense and reenergise within our welcoming oasis of calm. Time slows down, tranquility steps in.

Quintessentially Dalmatian, rustic exteriors contrasted with irresistible effortlessly chic interiors, inspired by Adriatic motifs and textures. Surrounded by olive groves with stunning panoramic views over the Adriatic Sea and Biokovo Mountains, the villa is perfectly located for easy access to all the hedonistic delights of the Dalmatian region.

The villa design is refreshing: 4 double bedrooms out of which 2 are en-suite, with one other separate bathroom and one extra toilet. Each bedroom and kitchen are air-conditioned, allowing you to shut the world outside and have complete control over the temperature.

Beautiful wood-covered outside dining area with breathtaking views overlooks heated swimming pool (25m2) with jet stream. The pool is surrounded by sunbathing terrace with sun bed recliners and beanbags, offering a perfect lounge atmosphere. The outside shower area makes it easy to dip in and out and refresh. Barbecue area, picnics in the olive grove and property’s organic vegetable garden are a perfect way to have a little taste of the local delicacies.

There is a large parking space which can fit for up to 3 cars. We are pet-friendly and have plenty of space for your fury friends to play and run free.

LOCATION DETAILS :

Dalmatia and Makarska Riviera are known for its sparkling sublime coastline, romantic dreamy port towns and charming countryside. From trendy and bohemian beach clubs to undiscovered picturesque villages, this part of Croatia offers a perfect blend of modern hip and old-world charm.

Relax on beautifully unspoilt pebble beaches fringed by pine forests and swim in crystal-clear Adriatic Sea. From Roman Palaces to Gothic architecture, there are layers of history to unfold and discover. The food and wine scene are simply thrilling: from hidden konobas (tavernas) to Michelin star restaurants, this is one of the most exciting food areas in the Mediterranean.

Historically a fishing village, Podgora is a beautiful, peaceful small town in Makarska Riviera, best known for its powerful natural beauty and stunning coastal walks. Podgora is ideally positioned for island hopping, national park visits, or energetic hikes or ride to Biokovo Mountains which offer the most astonishing views over the riviera.



UNESCO World Heritage sights:
- Split old town (70 km)
- Dubrovnik old town (150 km)
- Trogir old town (80 km)
Other trip ideas:
- Islands Hvar, Brač, Mljet or Korčula
- Nature park Biokovo mountain – atraction Skywalk (5 km)
- Imotski Red & Blue lakes (45 km)
- Rafting on the river Cetina & town Omiš (50 km)
- National park Krka waterfalls (150 km)
- Zip line in Tučepi (5 km)

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1615 Sq Ft (150 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Terrace
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool Sun Loungers
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Netflix Stereo Streaming Services Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Carol W.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 15, 2024

    This beautiful property was well equipped and very comfortable for our group of 7 friends. The views were spectacular and the pool so nice to enjoy after a day seeing the sights. We hiked, tasted wine (very nice welcome bottle from Milan and Vedrana) and i couldn’t recommend this place more!and

  • Sarah T.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2023

    Stayed Sep 2, 2023

    We have just returned from a lovely 2 week stay at Villa Olivia. This is the place for total peace. There are no near neighbours. The villa is as described. Milan takes enormous pride in his property and communicates well at all stages of the booking and the stay. He makes every effort to ensure you have everything you need. The villa and grounds are very clean and comfortable. It is perfectly possible to walk down to Podgora, about 30 minutes, but take the taxi number with you from the info folder. (Unless you are really fit!) There are a number of good restaurants and bars in the town. Milan will recommend. We would definitely recommend this place.

  • sally j.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2023

    Stayed Jun 30, 2023

    An absolutely beautiful villa for those who enjoy peace and tranquility with Amazing views. Very friendly helpful hosts.. facilities were amazing , everything you need was available. I would say a hire car is a must! Only a Short drive to plenty of lovely restaurants but not really walking distance. Would love to return

  • Lorna W.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2022

    Stayed Sep 5, 2022

    Wow! This villa is truly superb….everything is 5 star! The location is so peaceful/tranquil and the views are outstanding! Cleanliness throughout the Villa is excellent and very well equipped. And of course the amazing host Milan is at hand to settle you in and ensure you have all the information you need to make your stay the best! We loved visiting Podgora and making so many memories! I would highly recommend this Villa.

  • Adele N.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2022

    Stayed Jun 14, 2022

    We spent 2 weeks at the villa and enjoyed it immensely. The pool and outside area are beautiful and we made full use of the BBQ area. The views over Podgora are stunning with some amazing sunsets. There are other villas around but privacy was never an issue. There is some road noise from the main road through Podgora but not intrusive. The AC in the villa was an absolute must for the night time. The beds are very comfortable and the villa has all the amenities you could want. Milan was a lovely host full of lots of info. We cooked with his organic olive oil and used tomatoes and herbs from the veg garden. We also loved the rose wine his friend produced and which was available at a very reasonable price. Our first holiday since Covid and we couldn’t have chosen a better location or villa.

  • Leona L.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2022

    Stayed May 21, 2022

    Our stay at Villa Oliva was particularly beautiful. The view is breathtaking, the house is furnished with a lot of love and the tranquility as well as privacy is very relaxing. We can recommend this house to everyone. Thank you Milan and Vedrana for the smooth communication and the long wait for us due to the postponements related to the Corona pandemic.

  • Simon W.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2019

    Stayed Aug 17, 2019

    We are a family of four, who wanted total seclusion, privacy and luxury. Which is what we got and more. Vedrana & Milan have thought of everything in this villa, right down to lighting and a really fully equipped kitchen (including sharp knives - who has ever rented a property with decent cooking knives??) We were able to relax totally - the beds were comfy, the pool was wonderful, the villa was spotless and Vedrana and Milan ensured we had everything we needed for day trips - even arranging us a little skippered boat for the day - which we can't recommend more highly, it was a wonderful day. Podgora itself is charming, Small enough to be quiet and friendly, but large enough to have a good selection of restaurants and coffee shops. My husband hired a bike to ride to the top of the mountain and used 'Podgora Puls' bikes in the village. Fantastic service from Ante there, so do please use him if you want to hire a bike. We had a wonderful meal at Roko. I highly recommend the sharing steak platter. The olive oil factory that you drive past on the way in to Podgora is really worth a visit. We have rented many villas over the years, and Villa Oliva is definitely the best we've ever stayed in. Vedrana & Milan are hard working, thoughtful hosts, and it really shows in the quality of everything in their villa. We really hope we'll be back one day.

  • Kristian S.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2019

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Adriatic sea in the front, mountains in the back and olives trees all around in the neighborhood. Fantastic place with an exceptional high standard, lovely atmosphere and every detail taken care of.

  • Carol J.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2019

    Stayed Jun 29, 2019

    Beautiful property, views unsurpassed. My family of 5 and our parents (total 7) stayed here comfortably for a week. We came during a heat wave, but the air conditioning in the bedrooms kept them icy cold. This lovely couple were available at a moments notice for any need- making reservations for dinners, a private boat tour, and even rushing to the house to unlock a door one of my children had unintentionally locked behind them. So quaint being able to pick your own veggies for cooking. The memories of dinners on the patio watching the sunset will stay with me for ever. Thank you for sharing this lovely home with us!

  • kelly c.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2018

    Stayed Oct 21, 2018

    This villa is beautiful- the hosts were wonderful - they go above and beyond to help you. The grounds are gorgeous- sea and Mountain View. There is a heated pool which the kids loved. Great exploring in the local area and the Biokovo Park is only a 5 min. drive. Only 1.5 hours from Split and 1.5 hours to Mostar. Perfect for families and couples or friends - such a wonderful place with wonderful hosts!!!

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