Villa Maris
This property is suitable for Calmcations, particularly for guests who appreciate a quiet, self-sufficient villa experience in a rural setting, with the understanding that a car is essential for exploring the local area.
Villa Maris presents as a modern, well-equipped villa in a small, quiet Croatian village. It offers a peaceful, self-catering experience with private pools and attentive hosts, ideal for those seeking a tranquil escape. The rural setting provides a sense of nature immersion, though guests should be aware of the need for a car to access services.
Twelve dimensions of rest, read from 23 reviews.
Slow pace
Guests consistently describe the location as quiet and peaceful, ideal for those seeking tranquility, despite the occasional church bells.
“So still und abgelegen. Hier wohnen nur ca. 100 Leute.”
“Eine schöne Unterkunft in ruhiger Lage.”
“Endroit calme et assez proche de tout.”
Private outdoor space
The villas offer private outdoor spaces with amenities such as a garden, garden chairs, and a pool, which guests appreciate for comfort and privacy.
“Einen Steinofen im Garten, sowie Gartenstühle und einen Pool.”
“Na dome sme mali naozaj súkromie a cítili sme sa tam veľmi dobre a pohodlne. Bazén bol úžasný.”
“La piscina è vero più al visto della calore.”
Water access
The property features a pool, which is generally well-received, though one guest noted its small size. The beach is also mentioned as being a short drive away.
“La piscina in realta e una vasca da bagno per dimensioni”
“The pool was good.”
“Piscina bella e accogliente.”
Village within reach
The villa is in a small, rural village, requiring a car for access to amenities and the beach. While some appreciate the quiet, others find the lack of local services inconvenient.
“situé dans un tout petit village mais à 10 - 12 minutes de toutes les commodités et de la mer”
“Ländliche Lage - Strand und Geschäfte sind per Auto gut erreichbar”
“Poloha Villy je naozaj hrozná! Villa sídli v dedinke Radini, v tejto dedine nie je ani jeden obchod, pekáreň, reštaurácia, bar naozaj nič tam nieje, dokonca tam nejazdia ani autobusy! Taxíky ako uber, bolt tiež tam nejazdia.”
Quiet
Despite being in a rural setting, several guests noted that church bells ringing early in the morning disturbed the quiet, though some found the noise attenuated with closed windows.
“Glocke”
“l'unica pecca è che alle 6 del mattino le campane suonano”
“Leider läuten die Kirchenglocken wahnsinnig penetrant und das bereits zeitig am Morgen :-(”
Privacy
While one guest praised the privacy, others noted that the proximity to an adjacent villa and potential for noise transfer could impact the sense of seclusion.
“villa maris confina con un'altra villetta affianco, sarebbe bello avere più privacy alzando lateralmente la siepe.”
“Unmittelbar anliegendes Ferienhaus - etwas hellhörig”
“Na dome sme mali naozaj súkromie a cítili sme sa tam veľmi dobre a pohodlne.”
Nature immersion
The villa's rural and secluded setting is frequently highlighted, offering a sense of immersion in a quiet, natural environment, ideal for those seeking peace.
“Ländliche Lage”
“So still und abgelegen. Hier wohnen nur ca. 100 Leute.”
“Ländliche Lage, ideal für Ruhesuchende.”
Bed comfort
One review specifically mentions comfortable beds, indicating a positive experience in this regard.
“Kreveti udobni.”
Service warmth
The hosts and staff are consistently praised for their friendliness, helpfulness, and availability, contributing significantly to a positive guest experience.
“Gentilissimi i padroni di casa.”
“The host Martina & Josip were very helpful.”
“Hôte très accueillante et disponible”
Food on site
The villas are well-equipped for self-catering, with kitchens providing essential supplies and even charcoal for grilling. The proximity to wine routes is also noted.
“U kući su bile osnovne kuhinjske potrepštine, ugljen za roštilj i još puno stvari zbog kojih nismo morali naknadno u ducan (ulje,sol,čaj,kava…)”
“Ben attrezzata la cucina.”
“plně vybavená vila, dvě koupelny a ložnice, klimatizace, velké, krásné, vybavené ubytování ve velmi fajn lokalitě v blízkosti vinařských stezek.”
Villa Maris offers a tranquil, rural setting with private outdoor spaces and pools, aligning well with the calmcation ethos. The self-catering nature and warm host interactions contribute to a relaxed stay, though the need for a car for amenities and the church bells are minor caveats.
Practical guidance from Villa Maris reviews.
Which room category to choose, what to mention in special requests, and what to verify at check-in — extracted from real guest reviews.
Guests appreciate that the villas come with two complete bathrooms, often equipped with a washing machine and detergent.
- Expect two complete bathrooms in the villa
- Washing machine and detergent are usually provided
While villas have air conditioning in the living room and hallway, be aware that bedrooms may lack AC, leading to uncomfortable heat at night.
- Be aware that bedrooms may not have air conditioning
- Consider this if you are sensitive to heat at night
Wi-Fi quality is a recurring issue, with some guests reporting it didn't work at all and signal being poor, making data usage difficult.
- Do not rely on the Wi-Fi for important tasks
- Prepare for potential signal issues and limited data access
Verified Booking.com reviews, unedited.
“Wunderschöne sehr saubere und komfortable Villa. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt.”
“Kuca je maksimalno opremljena, ne fale nikakve sitnice. U kući su bile osnovne kuhinjske potrepštine, ugljen za roštilj i još puno stvari zbog kojih nismo morali naknadno u ducan (ulje,sol,čaj,kava…) Objekat je iznimno čist i uredan. Kreveti udobni.”
“La struttura è veramente molto bella e accogliente. Ben attrezzata la cucina. Pulizia impeccabile. Gentilissimi i padroni di casa.”
“Naprosto skvělé ubytování, plně vybavená vila, dvě koupelny a ložnice, klimatizace, velké, krásné, vybavené ubytování ve velmi fajn lokalitě v blízkosti vinařských stezek. Hostitel velmi příjemný, mílý a ochotný. Maximálně doporučuji všem.”
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