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Whole House - first row on beach, hot-tub, AC, gas grill, W/D, terraces, parking

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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10175 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Gradac, Split-Dalmatia
  • Drvenik Ferry Port
    15 min drive
  • Korcula Old Town
    114 min drive
  • Orebic Harbor
    127 min drive
  • Mostar (OMO-Mostar Intl.)
    88 min drive

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About the area

Gradac

With a stay at this vacation home in Gradac, you'll be on the beach, and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Drvenik Ferry Port and 12.8 mi (20.7 km) from Sucuraj Lighthouse. .This beach vacation home is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Mlaska Beach and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Podgora Beach.

What's nearby

  • Drvenik Ferry Port - 15 min drive
  • Kravice Waterfall - 48 min drive
  • Medjugorje Shrine - 53 min drive
  • Church of Saint James the Greater Apostle - 53 min drive
  • Korcula Old Town - 114 min drive

Getting around

  • Ploce Station - 18 min drive
  • Mostar (OMO-Mostar Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe bar OZ - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Gustirna - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Bar Grof - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Bar Lanterna - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Maslina - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whole House - first row on beach, hot-tub, AC, gas grill, W/D, terraces, parking


A cozy house steps away from the beach, our family home consists of living rm + kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths + outdoor shower, 2 front terraces w hot tub + large covered back terrace with an additional kitchen, hearth and grill, and living/dining area. AC in all rooms. Sleeps 7-10, but max 8 adults. We welcome diverse groups of people, as long as you are over 25.

The bedrooms have all new mattresses and all pillows have allergy protective covers. Bed linens, house and beach towels are provided.
INFO for entry to Croatia: https://croatia.hr/en-GB/coronavirus-2019-ncov-q-and-a

Villa Lavanda is a front-row beach house with art gallery, luscious terraced gardens, three covered terraces, each w/seating set (one that seats 16 for large groups); 120m2 indoors + 50m covered terraces, + 300m2 gardens + tandem parking for 3 SMALL cars. If you have a bigger car, there are paid parking lots in the area.

It is equipped with modern amenities: AC, internet access, wifi, TV+ cable chanels, washing/drying machines, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, ice maker, and a gas BBQ grill. Organic gardens are filled with lavender mixed with fig, orange and lemon trees, rosemary and sage, which you can pick to add to your BBQ.

SUMMER SEASON: If your group is larger and needs additional sleeping, but wants to use our home as your base, we can book extra rooms at neighbors adjacent to the house. Pls ask about this in an email.

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In addition, we organize immersive experiences for you – wine tastings at local vineyards, or bringing a reputable local chef who will spend an afternoon/evening at Villa Lavanda and teach you how to prepare a local Dalmatian meal (seafood, vegetarian, you pick!) You can participate or just watch. Meals can range from a traditional Dalmatian “peka” to “buzara.” These meals will be prepared with fresh food coming from a local organic farm.

In addition to the perfect beach location, and the luscious garden terraces, Villa Lavanda is filled with art. The owner, whose ancestors are from this village, is an art history professor who collected and displayed pieces of art, making this both a charming and sophisticated house. Art pieces are either replicas of historically important art, or originals from local artists (hung high on the wall, so you don’t need to worry about your children reaching them).

The Modern bedroom (king-size bed) exhibits modern art pieces. It also has a sea view. The other bedrooms have views toward the gardens. The Classic bedroom also has a king-size bed and has classic art pieces, including some replicas of greek and roman art. The third bedroom is the children's room with a bunkbed (adult size) - full on the bottom, single on top. The Rustic bedroom has a queen size bed, and in addition has one single bed in the loft. There is a chair-mattrass in a loft. The living room also has a sleep sofa, if needed.
KITCHENS: there are two: indoor and outdoor. The indoor kitchen is fully equipped with stove/oven, fridge, two sets of pots and bowls, sets of dishes for 12 people, spices, wine glasses, etc., as well as a coffee machine, microwave and dishwasher. The outdoor kitchen includes another fridge, an additional stove and microwave, ice making machine, as well as a very large gas grill.
Bed linen, house and beach towels are provided and so are many “beach toys,” such as beach chairs and umbrella, sand toys, and balls, as well as masks for snorkeling.
GETTING THERE: Cultural Cross-Roads
Gradac is the most southern beach village on the Makarska Riviera. It is placed at the crossroads from the Roman Split and the Renaissance Dubrovnik, to UNESCO-protected Muslim village. The region has many cultural and religious sites including the Catholic churches and the Pilgrimage Medjugorje, Sephardic synagogues, Orthodox churches, and mosques. Gradac is also very close to a few recognized wine appellations. - organic one Komarna, near the Peljesac bridge and many on Peljesac penninsula.
Gradac is centrally located between the Split and Dubrovnik airports, so you can fly to either one. Split Airport is time-wise closer. Depending on how you plan to spend your vacation, having a car is not a necessity at our house as there are stores and restaurants nearby. If you don’t plan on renting a car and need an airport transportation to and from, or occasional additional rides, we can organize that. Just let us know.
It is a faster trip from Split, as the A1 highway from Split goes all the way to Ploce, so you only have a few kilometers on a two-way road to Gradac, making it an 1.5 hour drive. The drive to Dubrovnik airport is an hour longer as it is only a two-way road. Getting to Gradac is not an issue, but getting back to the Dubrovnik airport to your return flight might be, so we recommend people stay south of Dubrovnik (Cavtat) for the last night before their trip back home.

GRADAC
Take a stroll on the beach and enjoy snorkeling, diving, peddle boat and surf rentals, etc. You can rent bikes in the nearby hotel. The local bakery is a few meters away, a convenience store about 100 m away, and both the pharmacy and a medical office are in town (which you hopefully will not need on your vacation).
During the summer, there is a waterpark perfect for children and adventurous adults.
There are plenty of small restaurants and cafés in town. So, if you chose to, you can stay on the beach and relax for days, and just walk everywhere.

HIDDEN NEARBY GEMS
In addition to the beautiful Adriatic sea and all watersport activities, there are many points of interest in this area, which is a genuine cultural cross-road. From Split to Dubrovnik (both of which have very old Sephardic synagogues; the one in Dubrovnik being the oldest one still in use in Europe) to Mostar and Počitelj with their Otoman Empire architecture - you will be mesmerized with the beauty of the geography, architecture and music and the notion of inclusivity regardless of the recent wars.
Add to that a few hidden adventures like a photo safari in the Neretva valley or kite surfing on the delta sand beaches, you will wish time has stopped.
We encourage you take advantage of being close to many sites that are not as frequently visited, and all are within a short distance of Gradac. Upon your booking we will send you a list with links to many sites, including these:
Komarna Appellation Wineries – organic appellation with tastings - Rizman, Terra madre
Kite surfing on Neretva delta
Metkovic -- Narona, old Roman city, in situ archeological museum
Bacina Lakes
Pocitelj and Mostar, one day trip to Herzegovina
Day-trips by boat to the islands of Korcula and Hvar
Zaostrog - old Franciscan monastery with an ethno museum
Makarska - from Shell museum to the Skywalk
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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a water park and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mirena Bagur

Languages

Croatian, English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Unit size: 1884 sq ft (175 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: garden gate locks; kid-friendly house w toys

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HR7823400093230405

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

1st Row Beach Whole House w Terraced Gardens Stunning Views
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1st Row Beach Whole w Stunning Views Gardens art Gradac
1st Row Beach House Whole House w Stunning Views Gardens art
1st Row Beach Whole w Stunning Views Gardens art Gradac
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1st Row Beach Whole House w Terraced Gardens Stunning Views

Whole House - first row on beach, hot-tub, AC, gas grill, W/D, terraces, parking Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming beach village
A lovely family beach house, with homey and personal touches. A great front terrace and garden, and only 12 ft - the width of the road in front of the house - to the beautiful pebble beach. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Stopped over for a few days in the middle of a busy trip around the region. Just what we were looking for to recharge our batteries - quiet, nice walks along the beach, literally across the street from the pebble beach. Very comfortable, everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay
Excellent location on a quieter part of the town with larger beach. House well stocked. Easily split into two sections with two bedrooms each for two families. We had a bit of trouble with the hot tub, but the owner was very responsive to trying to address the problem. Highly recommend taking her up on a local making a Peka experience, quite a treat.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Tomáš P., Czech Republic

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2023
Perfect communication and organization before our arrival. Really fully equipped house, you have everything whatever you want and need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends relaxing beside the sea
A group of 7 good friends had a wonderfully relaxing time in this perfect home. Large enough to give each of us space to be alone while also having plenty of options to hang out together in the day and evenings. Literally right on the sea we had no need of a pool. Despite being close in fact to lots of small restaurants, cafes and shops, no noise disturbed us and we could still very much enjoy the sound of the waves. Parking was the only thing that could be improved. Once we managed to locate how to access by car, you needed someone to guide you into the parking spaces as there it was a tight fit. The house has everything you might need including lots of thoughtful items such as sea shoes and snorkels, sun hats and two brilliantly equipped kitchens! We all would totally recommend this wonderful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful
My family came to Mirena’s home to spend time together by the sea along with our 3 kids and my brothers family of 4. The house is so well equipped- we all had a comfortable place to sleep and relax. We enjoyed cooking in the inside kitchen and the outdoor one. Both are set up so well. Beach equipment like towels and chairs (and more!) are also available so you literally just walk out of the beautiful garden into the beach. It was a dream and exactly what I needed- so relaxing, gorgeous views, well equipped , comfortable and beautiful. I’d come again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Winfried B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location, very comfortable, love the garden. Although right on the beach, it feels very private and secluded because of the garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

nikolina p.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing house for friends and family! We had a blast enjoying the house and nearby towns!
Amazing stay, amazing host and location is perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vilim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!! I will be back again!
Will be back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Winfried B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay was very comfortable
Great location, was very happy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

nikolina p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay back in Vila Lavanda, Gradac!!!
We stayed here number if times and we loved it every time! Host is very nice and always full of suggestions for things to do in the area. House is clean, cozy and feels like home:) And you really cannot beat this location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Winfried B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude on the beach
As always, a very relaxing stay in the off season. The jacuzzi was awesome. Love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome sunsets and views
Very well kept and modern. Amazing views and breathtaking sunsets. Centrally located and right on the beach with everything you need just around the corner. I would highly recommend this house to anyone looking to visit Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Philip N., BIRMINGHAM

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week
The property is well maintained and located 5m from the beach. There is a lovely terrace with an awning at the front which is a great setting for most meals - amazing views. There is also a great jacuzzi which is nice on cooler days. The beach is fine although you need to hire loungers if you don’t want to lie on the stony beach. Gradac is a local holiday resort but has some decent restaurants nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Michal S.

House is nice, right next to beach. Beatiful garden, lot of space, perfect for up to 10 people
Good location - beach, bakery, shop, restaurants, caring owner, older house refurbished with some new parts, well equipped, very good experience. We enjoyed the stay a lot, including grapes and figs from garden. 4 turtles made our stay even more pleasant. I would recommend it to everyone families or groups od friends.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

bruno m., France

Liked: Cleanliness
2 jours catastrophiques
Arrivée à 3 couples et 2 enfants 1,5 et 4 ans. 1ere nuit : pluie nocturne .... y compris sur le lit d'une grande chambre : demenagement du matelas sur le canape et chaises de la salle cuisine. Alerte de la propriétaire qui ne peut nous envoyer quelqu'un que 2 jours après. 2eme jour : rebelotte sur le sommier ( qui n'est en fait qu'une planche de bois comme dans toute la maison alors qu'à ce prix, on peut s'attendre à de vrais sommiers (lattes ou ressorts) La propriétaire n'accepte de ne rembourser qu'1 nuit et non pas les 2 que nous lui reclamons. En colère, nous decidons de photographier tout ce qui ne va pas :"matelas de 160" certes ... mais reposant sur une planche de 140 de large! Prises electriques sortant de leur base y compris à la tete du lit enfant, salle encombrée par une station informatique (debranchée) absente des photos....etc cf photos à disposition
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Johan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation in Gradac
We had a very nice week in Gradac. It was a family vacation with 9 people of different age. The location of the house right next to the beach is very nice. The garden with an outdoor shower is perfect for relaxing after the beach or eating lunch/dinner. It was very hot outside this week but the air condition in the house worked well and made it easy to sleep at night. Gradac is also a very nice town if you want a relaxed vacation but still access to all you need,like water activities, running/hiking and restaurants and shopping. The only dissapointment was that the hotel next door was closed, so the pool announced in the description of the house was not accessable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralf G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Das war Traumurlaub
Ich denke die Überschrift ist aussagekräftig genug. Angefangen vom Objekt bis zur Traumlandschaft ein rundherum gelungener Ausflug nach Kroatien. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Bis bald viele Grüße Ralf & Jana
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Uwe K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbares Haus direkt am Strand
Wundervolles Haus, direkt am Strand, Whirlpool im Garten. Wir hatten das Glück, dass während unseres Urlaubs eine Schildkrötenfamilie zu Besuch war. Küche mit Geschirrspülmaschine, Kaffeemaschine, Mikrowelle. Hinter dem Haus ist eine Aussenküche mit großem Gasgrill und großem Tisch. Vorne raus zum Strand sehr schöne Terrasse. Stellplätze für 2 Autos, max 3 Autos vorhanden. Einparken ist tricky. E-Klasse Kombie war möglich. Mercedes GLS oder BMW X7 geht wahrscheinlich nicht. Sehr schöne Schnorchelstelle Richtung Norden, nach der Strandbar. Eigentümerin des Hauses lebt in USA ist aber per Whatsapp erreichbar und antwortet superschnell
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wojciech C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome
Absolutely gorgeous house and location. There is everything you need for a great vacation. Very good contact with the owner and everything went smoothly. I sincerely recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021