House in Zaostrog, Split-Dalmatia

Modernist beach villa with quiet Mediterranean terraced gardens

Modernist beach villa with quiet Mediterranean terraced gardens

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Stunning sea view from the balcony
Living room with modernist furniture including Murković chair and Alanda table
Sea view at distant Pelješac Peninsula and Adriatic archipelago
Spacious hi-tech kitchen
Dining area with vintage Louis Poulsen lamps and paintings by Edo Murtić

Overview of Modernist beach villa with quiet Mediterranean terraced gardens

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10315 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Zaostrog, Split-Dalmatia
  • Popular LocationDrvenik Ferry Port8 min drive
  • Popular LocationTucepi Harbor33 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrebic Harbor95 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st floor Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1st floor - Second bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Second bedroom

2 Single Beds

Downstairs Third bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

1st floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Modernist beach villa with quiet Mediterranean terraced gardens

Location

THE SPOT resides on the beachfront, nestled in a private Mediterranean garden spreading over more than 1,000 square metres at the end of one of the most beautiful beaches of Central Dalmatian mainland, in the quiet and charming coastal village of Zaostrog on Makarska Riviera, half way between Split and Dubrovnik. Visitors to Dalmatia often head straight to the islands, but Makarska Riviera is home to some of the country’s loveliest stretches of beach.

Zaostrog encircles a deep sheltered bay with the dramatic Viter Peak (770 metres), a part of Mount Biokovo, at its back, sheltering the village from harsher inland climate. The main draw here is the magnificent shingle beach, which shelves into the clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Zaostrog’s beach is a long, curving stretch of pebble backed by a shaded walkway populated by several cafés, restaurants and ice-cream parlours.

Property

This beautifully designed property, furnished to a high standard, suits the more discerning customer looking to experience the charm of the unspoilt Mediterranean, yet is within easy access of some of Dalmatia’s hottest locations, like Split and Makarska, Hvar and Dubrovnik, or the Adriatic islands, as well as the best restaurants and tourist activities Central Dalmatia has to offer.

Set on an exquisite long pebble beach extending directly along its front, the villa offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Mount Biokovo and a distant view of Pelješac Peninsula and most famous Croatian islands of Korčula, Hvar and Brač.


The villa is surrounded by terraced gardens on different levels furnished for outdoor dining and leisure. A separate BBQ House at the back has an open fireplace and yet another intimate dining area.

The entire property is fenced and child-friendly.

Natural drinking water straight from the mountains is available at a nearby spring located just next to the property, only a minute’s walking distance from the house.

Architecture & Design

Designed by legendary Ivo Vitic, one of the fathers of Croatian postmodern architecture, THE SPOT is a prime example of early 1960 Dalmatian modernist architecture. This architectural jewel, fully renovated in 2014 and furnished with authentic pieces and artwork, is without a doubt one of the finest properties available to rent in the area.

Accommodation

THE SPOT is ideal for groups, couples and families and can easily accommodate up to 10 adults. Its location offers plenty of privacy and peace.

The villa has 5 bedrooms, 3 with a sea view (2 doubles) and 2 twin rooms, and 2 modern bathrooms.

Opened in July 2014, THE SPOT grants special promotional discounts.

Access

Zaostrog is located on the coastal road D8 Split-Dubrovnik, about 1 hr 30 min drive from Split or Dubrovnik airport.

There are regular long-distance buses along the coast from Split to Ploče and Dubrovnik, and local buses between the villages of Makarska Riviera.

The property is easily accessed by the villa’s gate from the quaint local coastal walkway, which opens into a private courtyard with its own garage that accommodates 1 car and additional 4 parking spaces, all available free of charge to guests only.

Ferries depart daily to the island of Hvar from neighbouring village Drvenik, to Pelješac Peninsula (from where the island Korčula is reachable) from nearby Ploče (less than 20 min driving distance) and to Brač from nearby Makarska (less than 30 min driving distance). Split, Međugorje and Dubrovnik are all just an hour’s drive away from THE SPOT.

The villa

The villa’s total surface area of more than 300 sqm is divided into two levels. The ground floor is accessed by two entrances and consists of a hallway with 3 cosy bedrooms (2 with a sea view) that sleep up to 6, a modern bathroom and a wide stairway leading to the grand first floor.

Most of the first floor is taken up by the magnificent spacious lounge, complete with a large open fireplace and dining area, whose four French doors open out onto the huge balcony providing a spectacular view of the sea and the islands of the Adriatic Archipelago.

The first floor also accommodates the master double bedroom with a sea view, one twin bedroom and a splendid bathroom with a tub.

The lounge opens out into a studio area and a large, fully equipped hi-tech kitchen with an induction cooktop, refrigerator, oven and microwave oven, dishwasher, espresso machine, toaster, mixer, citrus press and hand blender and all other conveniences.

The back kitchen door opens out onto several garden terraces, accessible also from the front and the side of the villa, all on their own levels with outdoor dining and BBQ facilities, surrounded by rows of lavender and oleander shrubs and tangerine, citrus, almond and olive trees all around the villa, plus rosemary, thyme, mint, sage and basic plants. Pick your favourite to add the special tang to any dish of your creation!

Free WiFi access is provided on the entire property. THE SPOT is equipped with an air-conditioning system and motorised remote-controlled blinds, a state-of-the-art Sonos wireless HiFi system that allows you to listen to your music collection in any room in the house, and a 50-inch Internet-ready LCD TV. Complimentary use of THE SPOT’s two bicycles is available to the guests at all times.

Contact us for any combination of dates. Rates and dates for certain periods are negotiable.

Property manager

Luka

Languages

Croatian, English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Will include additional cost.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
We kindly ask you to smoke on terraces and balcony

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gradac

Located in Gradac, this villa is in the mountains and on the beach. Orebic Maritime Museum and Bishop's Treasury are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Drvenik Ferry Port and Podgora Harbor. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Drvenik Ferry Port - 8 min drive
  • Podgora Harbor - 31 min drive
  • Tucepi Harbor - 33 min drive
  • Medjugorje Shrine - 58 min drive
  • Orebic Harbor - 95 min drive

Getting around

  • Ploce Station - 25 min drive
  • Mostar (OMO-Mostar Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hotel Hani - 6 min drive
  • Bukara - 8 min drive
  • Buffet Bonaca - 4 min drive
  • Viter - 11 min walk
  • Caffe bar M&J - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modernist beach villa with quiet Mediterranean terraced gardens pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modernist beach villa with quiet Mediterranean terraced gardens?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modernist beach villa with quiet Mediterranean terraced gardens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modernist beach villa with quiet Mediterranean terraced gardens located?

This Gradac villa is on the beach, 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Drvenik Ferry Port, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mlaska Beach and Stari Grad Plain. Sucuraj Lighthouse is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) away.

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Yulia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa in a beautiful location
The Spot is a gorgeous house in a little town with a beautiful beach. We were a group of 10 (three generations) and the house was spacious, spotless and lovely. The house: nice modern kitchen, good size bedrooms (A/C only in those upstairs, fans downstairs), big living/dining room, big balcony with comfy furniture and unbelievable sea views, shady terraces with comfy seats and pretty views. Location: very cute small town with restaurants, a bakery a few feet away (kids walked on their own), pizza place very close by, a great walking path in town, and hiking paths right from the house, minimal traffic, lots of restaurants, grocery stores, fruit stands, etc. A bit of a drive to all the famous locations (1.5 hrs to Split, 2.5 hrs to Dubrovnik, 2 hrs to Krka). Town of Makarska is 40 min away and has lovely restaurants, cute streets and is just a nice place to go for the evening. Beach: right across a quiet road from the house and absolutely perfect. We just went in our swim suits without even taking towels. Calm, warm and perfectly clean water. Water sports rental right there - paddle boats are great fun and not expensive at all. There are pebbles, so bring water shoes. Owner: Luka is very easy to work with and very responsive, any small issues or questions that we had were addressed immediately. Restaurants: We went to two restaurants recommended by Luka and both were incredible. One was Galeb - we had a balcony with perfect views to ourselves and the food/service was amazing. Call at least a day ahead for a reservation. We also went to Konoba Kalalarga in Makarska for a special anniversary dinner with the whole group and had an amazing experience, with family style great food, and a beautiful private room. Highly recommend both places, as well as the pizza place next to the house. Overall, a great experience - all ten of us, from the six year old to the sixty year olds, enjoyed the house and our vacation very much!

5/5 Excellent

Tony B.

A Beautiful ‘Spot’
We are a family of five with three teenagers and we were fortunate to stay in Luka’s villa for two weeks in August 2018. The villa has a prime location at the end of the pretty village of Zaostrog. The beautiful Adriatic Sea and the stoney beach are only metres away. The first floor of the villa offers spectacular scenic views and we enjoyed the wonderful sunsets each evening. The villa is ‘spotlessly’ clean with a cool, modern and comfortable interior and had absolutely everything we required for our stay. We particularly liked the accessibility to local restaurants and shops, all within walking distance. We also had the use of two bicycles which allowed us to explore the stunning coastline every morning. Luka was a very attentive and responsive host and we hope to return to his villa in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

4/5 Good

Stefan G.

Das Haus ist ein Traum, der Ort hingegen eher ein Camperdomizil
Wunderschöne Haus. Perfekte Ausstattung (Klimaanlage auch im Erdgeschoss wäre wünschenswert). Der Ort Zaostrog ist ernüchternd.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Luka D.

Best vacation ever
The villa exceeded the high expectations we went there with and there was plenty of room for all 10 of us to eat, sleep and relax comfortably together. We could have happily stayed in the villa the whole 7 days and never go out. It was like a home away from home. I cannot rate this villa and the service the owners provided highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Alvaro T.

More spacious than we expected
I stayed here with my family and cannot speak highly enough of the villa. There is so much to do in the village with an abundance of good restaurants. Sitting watching the sun set with a glass of wine on the terrace was one of the highlights of the holiday and the views will stay with me and my family for a long time.

About the host

Hosted by Luka

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My name is Luka and I am 39 years old.

Why they chose this property

This house is one of the prime examples of Adriatic Coast modernist architecture of the early 1960s in Dalmatia, passed down through generations in my family. It is the work by legendary Croatian architect Ivo Vitić, one of the creators of the Croatian postmodern architecture.

What makes this property unique

THE SPOT is furnished to a high standard and resides in a private garden spread on over more than one thousand square meters, just at the end of one of most beautiful beaches in the entire Dalmatia, with a spectacular Adriatic archipelago view. Its location provides privacy, intimacy and peace.

Languages:

English, Croatian
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