An interesting and wise option for families is to rent a villa for a vacation in Croatia. Some of Croatia’s most beautiful properties can be found in Istria, in the interior of the country. Where many old stone farmhouses have been carefully restored and tastefully converted into comfortable holiday homes surrounded by gardens with swimming pools. But here’s what you need to know Before to rent your luxury villa in Croatia.
Space
The majority of villas in vacation in Croatia are 3 or 4 bedroom accommodations. The minimum surface area required for a 3-bedroom villa is 80 m2 for a 3-star villa and 95 m2 for a 4-star villa. However, the majority of 3-bedroom villas have a surface area of at least 130 m2.
Bathroom
The basic rule is that a villa should have as many full bathrooms as there are bedrooms (although not specifically an en suite). Check before you arrive (or even better before you book) if basic supplies, such as soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc. are available. are provided. Although some of them are mandatory, that does not mean they are offered for free.
Bedding
The villas in Croatia almost always come with bed linen and towels. They are generally handed out upon arrival for each new guest and are generally changed weekly. If you would like to have bed linen and towels more often, you can request them, but be prepared to pay for the service.
Kitchen
The kitchen is fully equipped and normally includes:
- an oven,
- a four-burner hob,
- a refrigerator with freezer,
- a microwave oven,
- a filter coffee maker,
- a toaster,
- a selection of pots, pans, plates, glassware and utensils.
A dishwasher may be optional. If it is important that you have one, double check when booking.
Other facilities and amenities
The majority of villas in Croatia have an outdoor swimming pool, but it is rarely heated. An indoor pool, although available in some villas, is less common, as is the sauna and the gym. Many luxury villas offer basic entertainment for children such as a trampoline, a selection of board games, table football, games console, etc. This equipment is not required, so inquire before booking. To know that a barbecue, an outdoor dining area and sun loungers are available in most villas.
Prices of villas in Croatia
Prices for villas in Croatia are calculated per day per villa, regardless of the number of tenants (as long as this number does not exceed the maximum occupancy).
The daily rental price of a villa depends on the following factors:
- size of the villa and its premises
- location (distance to the sea, town, restaurants, etc.)
- level of comfort and luxury
- season (prices are highest in July and August)
- length of stay (there is usually a discount for stays of 14 nights or more)
Expect to pay around €150 per day for a 3-bedroom villa in low season, and around €320-400 per day in high season. The rental price does not always include tourist and registration taxes. The tourist tax amounts to approximately €1 per person per day for anyone over 18; or €0.5 per day for adolescents (12 to 18 years old). A check-in fee is €1 per person per stay. Read the details carefully when checking prices when booking your villa on the voila.hr website.