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VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea

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A heated pool
Beach
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea

VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea

VILLA RUNJE is located in the mountain and has an amazing open view of the Adriatic sea and islands, a place with the most beautiful sunsets in the peace and quiet, rural environment in mountain idyll, a sky filled with stars with very clean air at 600 meters above sea level. Villa offers a private heated 36m2 pool, with a no-Chlorine system Jacuzzi, outdoor covered dining area, traditional BBQ, seasonal organic vegetable, 3 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and living area with fireplace and TV...and much more. Come to Villa Runje!

Villa Runje is a stone beauty that the owner made with his hands and it offers you to find yourselves in its beautiful, well-preserved environment with amazing panoramic views and also close to everything you need for unforgettable holidays.
The surroundings of the villa are peaceful and quiet with beautiful, pure mountain air, and beautiful views of the islands, the Adriatic sea with islands, and the Split city from the 36 m2 heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, and cozy covered terrace leaves you breathless.
As a bonus you have the opportunity to eat the organic vegetables that the owner grows just for your use on the field next to the property, believe me, the taste of that season vegetables is something else. The owner picks them early in the morning while discreetly cleaning the pool and leaves it on the table just for you at no charge.

About the house:
On the ground floor, there is a fully equipped and air-conditioned kitchen (with ice machine and espresso machine), dining and a living area with a sofa and a fireplace, an amazing pool, and panoramic views, and a direct approach to the outdoor dining area. There is also one family bathroom with a shower and a washing machine.
On the first floor, there are bedrooms; Bedroom No1 with double bed, A/C and pool views, Bedroom No2 with double bed, A/C and pool views and Bedroom No3 with 2 single beds (bunk bed) and one family bathroom with a shower. There is also a terrace so you can find your own perfect spot to enjoy in a calming environment, or in romantic moments watching unforgettable sunset.
The outdoor offers: a private and heated 36 sqm swimming pool, a Whirlpool (Hot Tub) with amazing views, 6 deck chairs, covered outdoor dining area with solid wooden table, and breathtaking views from morning to evening when you can enjoy unforgettable sunsets. There is a Dalmatian outdoor fireplace to make a barbecue, a playground for children with swing, slide, seesaw, trampoline, and a net for badminton or volleyball.

Every day you can enjoy the heated pool and Jacuzzi (Hot Tub) (this is important for April, May, and also September, October) and walks in mountain trails, climbing on our mountain cliff, or riding a mountain bike. The food that we can get our guests is ecological and produced in this small pastoral village.

As a bonus you have the opportunity to eat an organic vegetable that the owner grows just for your use on the field next to the property, believe me, the taste of that season vegetables is something else. The owner picks them early in the morning while discreetly cleaning the pool and leaves it on the table just for you (no charge).

There are two restaurants within walking distance that offer local traditional food, a mini market. You have a Dalmatian outdoor fireplace to make a barbecue.

Above the villa, there is a mountain trail that will keep you in shape, or perhaps try free climbing on the path also above the villa.
There are two secured parking places and the property is fenced.
Our neighborhood is friendly, quiet, and unspoiled. You can buy local food like goat's milk, eggs, vegetables, fruit, and wine in the village, and there is a minimarket within walking distance. All those local products hosts can provide for you at your request (not included).

The house is placed near the suburbs of Split (20 min drive), which gives you the proximity to all that one modern city has to offer, yet you are not involved in all the city fuss.

The guest will have access to the entire house; two big terraces overlooking the nearby city of Split (18km), coast, and several islands; our garden with domestic and organic vegetables, heated private swimming pool, jacuzzi (Hot Tub), 6 deck chairs, and authentic Dalmatian fireplace; playground for your youngest and 2 parking spaces.

This Villa is a unique place that is in a well-preserved environment where you can enjoy relaxing with a glass of wine and so close to everything you need for a complete holiday experience.

The near Split area is the perfect place to visit and to spend holidays. You will be in the center of Dalmacija, and be able to visit Split (half-hour), small-town Omiš (half-hour), Cetina river (half-hour), Krka waterfalls (1,5h), beautiful town Trogir (30 min) or to visit the nearest island Brač for a one-day tour, or just enjoy in view from the terrace far from the city fuss.

We are looking forward to meeting you.

Owners Mare and Zdenko

Property manager

FERIE HOME d.o.o. putnička agencija, za turizam i usluge

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1130 sq ft (105 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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 HR01886525995

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
562436

About the neighborhood

Map
Gornje Sitno, Split-Dalmatia

What's nearby

  • Cathedral of Saint Domnius - 26 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Split Riva - 26 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Diocletian's Palace - 26 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Port of Split - 27 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Znjan Beach - 33 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Kaštel Stari Station - 33 min drive
  • Split Airport (SPU) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bili Pivac - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Porat - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Gooshter - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Bar Mendula - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar Lungomare - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea located?

Situated in Split, this villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Strozanac Marina, Strozanac Port, and Cetina Gorge. Omis City Museum and Omis City Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

VILLA RUNJE- STONE BEAUTY with heated pool, jacuzzi, amazing view on Split & sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
This property is stunning, Zdenko & Mirjana are wonderful and attentive hosts. Our experience was exceptional and would thoroughly recommend to anyone considering staying here! The only one thing I would recommend to anyone staying is that I was grateful for having a smaller hire car as the entrance to the property is quite tight! I hope that in the future that we can come back to this beautiful villa and experience this holiday again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine K., Kinsale Cork

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning villa with excellent hosts
We loved our holiday at this villa. It is perfect for a family of 6 and very safe for kids. The pool area is beautiful and the sun loungers comfortable - the hot tub is a real treat. The patio dining area is perfect in the evenings and the view is spectacular. We cooked often on the outdoor oven. And ate courgettes from the garden. Mare and Zdenko even cooked us a stunning Peka dinner one night, and then dropped off a beautiful cherry cheese cake the evening we were leaving. The beds are so comfortable and we slept 9-10 hrs each night! It's a 30 min drive down to the coast on bending winding roads. Being up in the mountains means you are cooler and there is a beautiful breeze so that was perfect. The village is not touristy however and is completely off the beaten track - it has one basic shop. We didn't actually go to the restaurant there at all. There is a get pizza restaurant 15 mins down the mountain from the villa with nice river views. Overall, we would say that Mare and Zdenko are some of the nicest people we have ever met! So helpful and accommodating - nothing was too much hassle and they take excellent care of their property. We feel we got to see both sides of Croatia - the everyday, village where people live and work and the touristy cultural side down by the coast. Mare recommended beaches and we drove to them and then did boat excursions - one to the 3 islands (leaves at 9:30) and one to the Blue cave & Hvar (leaves at 7:30am). Both very different, both equally enjoyable. Parking crazy in Split so go in early or leave the car somewhere within a two min walk in to the city. We loved Split and would recommend exploring the old town there (though the value or quality of food is not good inside the old walls) - outside better. The sandy beach in Omis town is okay - we would recommend the pebble ones further down the coast. A day trip to Krka National Park is worth it too - take the river boat entrance and plan to spend c. 2hrs Bring swimming togs too as you can jump in for a swim at the water falls. We explored the cities in the late evenings/nights as the heat was very intense during the days. Trogir is a beautiful town too and well worth stopping off in for dinner or an ice cream. And Ston is stunning and well worth stopping off at to eat amazing shell fish - Mare has brilliant restaurant recommendations for everywhere so definitely try what she recommends!! In Dubrovnik, the 1hr city tour is well worth it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views of Split
Our family had a wonderful 2 weeks at Villa Runje, we could have stayed longer..... The owners are lovely people and helped us in several ways, recommending restaurants and booking, explaining we had dietary requirements for allergies. They even cooked us a delicious local dish one evening, which my kids now want me to replicate! There is so much to do within a 2 hour drive we could easily come back again. Omis is very pretty, rafting the Cetina is great fun but the Omis zip lines were our kids (9 and 11) favourite! The villa is up on Moser Mountain and the drive there includes some narrow windy roads, but don't let that put you off. You are rewarded with the most spectacular views of Split. We spent almost every evening watching the sun sets from the hot tub or over a glass of wine and a game of cards with the kids....
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marlon G.

Amazing property with the most wonderful views
We (a family of 6, 2 adults and 4 daughters) experienced an amazing one week stay in Villa Runje! The villa is very well equipped with everything one need. The girls enjoyed the heated pool and tub despite the cold weather. The hosts Mare and Zdenko are just the perfect hosts! Fresh bread was delivered at the villa every morning (because the bakery was closed during our stay) and they prepared a lovely organic meal for our family! We highly recommend this beautiful place and are planning to return in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lee-ann P., England, UK

Amazing Stay! Didn’t want to leave...
Villa Runje is a truly amazing place to stay. The Villa itself was perfect for our family of 4 (2 adults, 12 and 10 years) facilities were great, everything needed for cooking etc... The children especially enjoyed the pool and wi-fi a bonus. The hot tub was lovely, especially watching the sun go down. The views from the Villa are breathtaking, you never get tired of them! A car is a must for sightseeing, the drive up the mountain is interesting, but so worth the tranquility at the top! Mare and her husband were perfect hosts, greeting us with wine on many occasions! 😊 good to communicate with and on hand with any queries. We have had an amazing time here and did not want to leave, we will definitely be coming back! 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Stunning Villa & Views
Fantastic Villa and facilities with stunning Views. Mare and Dzenko were very kind helpful hosts and a wonderful time was had by all. Will definitely visit again, thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janice R., Canada

Amazing place in amazing country
Beautiful quiet paradise. A car definitely helps. Perfect for 4 adults
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane G., BURGESS HILL

Excellent Villa in Beautiful Location
Our family of 4 have just stayed for 2 weeks in Mare & Zdenko's lovely home from home. The villa had absolutely everything we needed for both us and 2 teenagers (14 & 18yrs). The Villa is exactly as described and photographed - perfectly situated in a small friendly village, very peaceful with fantastic views over Split. If you can drag yourself away from the villa, garden, pool and hot tub, (plus excellent wi-fi the boys would have me tell you), there is plenty to do in and around the Villa and Split and Omis are only 20-30 mins drive away. An excellent villa. What really sets Villa Runje apart from others in our opinion are the owners themselves, Zdenko and Mare. More thoughtful and generous people would be hard to find. They greeted us with a most welcome platter of ham, cheese, pickles and bread with home produced organic wine and liqueur and booked a meal for us the first evening. Mare is very knowledgable re. local attractions and very willing to help/make recommendations for you. Nothing is too much trouble, she even accompanied us to a greek tragedy being performed in the village by a Croatian national theatre company one evening, amazing experience on the mountain-side! Zdenko supplied our boys with mountain bikes and cooked a fantastic 'peka' for us all with more wine and liqueur! We were encouraged to fully use their organic garden next to the villa with all the beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes, aubergines, melon we could eat! They were on hand if ever needed but without being intrusive. Thank you Mare & Zdenko. What more can we say....? Lovely country, excellent villa, fantastic hosts. You'll love it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Outstanding villa...
We stayed for one week at this breathtaking villa handcrafted by the owners Zdenko and Mare...everything about the villa has been crafted with love. The views are amazing, the outside space is idyllic and we will miss sitting in the pool and the hot tub and taking in the wonderful area. The children’s playground was a big hit with our 3 year old as was the trampoline. Inside the villa is very well equipped and we enjoyed many an evening cooking and taking in the views. Lovely furniture and linen and everything you could possibly need. We were greeted by Mare and Zdenko and a fantastic platter of cheese, meat, bread and a bottle of their home made vino...lovely start to our stay. Mare was always on hand to recommend places to visit, book a table at a restaurant and order a takeaway pizza for us! When Croatia beat England in the World Cup semi final we found two bottles of home made vino on the outdoor table in the morning...wonderful touch. We will return most definitely...a fantastic holiday assisted by fantastic hosts and a beautiful villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

A fabulous stay!
Well what can I say about Villa Runje! Fantastic is an understatement, everything about the villa is top quality from pristine linens and towels to Berlinger Haus Pans, the details around the villa don’t go I missed you can tell that it’s been built (by Zdenko) with pride and expertise, it’s impeccably clean, the view is to die for, pool and jacuzzi amazing (water in them is perfect, not too many chemicals so left skin feeling wonderful). Also you couldn’t ask for better hosts than Mare and Zdenko. We have loved every minute of our stay there and hope to visit again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Satu V.

It is getting even better!
This was our second holiday at Villa Runje (see our previous review on 21.5.2017) and we can confirm our very positive review from last year – 5 stars again without any doubt. We witnessed how much the owners have invested in the Villa during one year, just mentioning the main ones; Brand new hot tube next to the pool, air conditioning in all rooms and new furniture. The Villa was again extremely clean, very well equipped and professionally managed. We got the impression that the owners are really interested in getting feedback from the visitors to continuously improve the Villa. They have very much the right attitude, full commitment and big heart! The owners assisted us so much in arranging for example a wonderful boat trip to the Island Brac as well as many other activities. This was highly appreciated by us since we saved a lot of time and got unforgettable memories. The village itself is very small and lovely. It is not spoiled by tourism but rather charming authentic village. Another important thing for us is that the air quality is really good up there. Due to mentioned reasons we spent some days at the villa just enjoying the sunshine, pool, hot tub and view down to the valleys. Mare and Zdenco, thank you for your warm hospitality; welcoming platter with bread and wine & liquor and self-cooked traditional dinner. Also thanks for taking good care of us like you did one year ago : ) Finally, we can sincerely recommend a holiday at Villa Runje to anyone and we shall follow our recommendation ourselves as well!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

carl i.

Beautiful location and first class accomadation.
Well where do I start, I cannot recommend this villa highly enough from the homely feel to the breathtaking views from the terrace, and not to mention the wonderful Hosts. We arrived at Split airport at around 10 am and collected our hire car, we knew it was early but wanted to get a full day in before setting off to the villa. We then contacted the villa owners who said that their daughter Kate would meet us at 4pm and advised us to take a trip to Trogir. Trogir was a beautiful old town located about 16 km from split a charming place with lots of lovely narrow winding streets. A very nice start to the holiday and to see Croatia. On the way we took a trip to a supermarket (Lidls). Other supermarkets are available ;-) we got a few supplies for the villa, I recommend fresh milk but don’t get it until you set off for the villa it was 34 deg that day. The journey to the villa took us through the real non-touristy part of Croatia with twisty roads up high into the mountains. About 20 minute from Split. On arrival at the villa we met Kate, (the owners daughter). Kate welcomed us with a plate of ham, cheese, fresh bread and tomatoes grown on the villas vegetable plot. The villa was stunning in every way the view from the terrace was spectacular and I have never seen a sunset like it. The backdrop of the mountain is also beautiful. The local village shop does close in the afternoon but opens at about 6 for a couple of hours you can buy basics here but if you want more then a 30 min trip to the supermarket is advisable. the swiming pool was so nice to get into when the temperature was up in the 30's and a very relaxing lie in the sun on days we did not go out Mare and Zdenko met us the very next day in the evening they were lovely and could not do enough for us they were very proud of there villa and rightly so it was so beautiful, Mare told us that Zdenko fashioned the villa stones himself, and what a fantastic job with such attention to detail. Zdenko a professional climber took my son down the road where he had set up a small climbing excercise and even let him keep the equipment for the rest of our stay. Mare worked for the tourist board and had excellent local knowledge of places to visit. One evening they cooked us a fish supper on the Dalmatian oven it was the best fish I had ever tasted and only topped by Zdenko and Mare sitting with us and eating as the sun went down, sipping Zdenkos home made wine. I do hope we can return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Mary S.

Excellent Holiday
We were made most welcome by Mare and Zdenko and very much appreciated the wine, cheese and ham on our arrival. The villa was spotlessly clean and very well appointed, with spectacular views across the bay towards Split and Trogir. Would recommend stopping off at a supermarket on way to villa for suplies as it is roughly a 30 minute drive from main road up the mountain to the village. Mare and Zdenko are very knowledgeable on all the hiking trails in the area, very helpful and always on hand to help. Zdenko cooked a traditional meal which was splendid accompanied with his own wine. All in all a nice relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

stuart s.

A great stay with lovely hosts!
We spent a lovely two weeks here. The villa was spotlessly clean and a great place to be. The views are even better than they look on the website! Our hosts, Mare and Zdenko, were incredibly welcoming. Mare works for local tourist information services, so knows everything you might need to know about where to go and what to do and was always on hand and responsive when we had any queries. The location was a little more isolated than we thought it might be (around 30 minutes drive to the nearest supermarket), but if you are looking for a very quiet location where you can enjoy the sunshine and admire the wonderful views, then this is fine. One of the highlights of our stay was the meal that Zdenko made for us (a local delicacy)...it was one of the best meals I've EVER had, with freshly baked bread from Mare to go with it...wonderful! Mare suggested a visit to Trogir, which we did on our very last day before going to the airport (which is nearby), and I would highly recommend that. It was lovely just to stroll around. Finally, Zdenko just loves an inflatable pink flamingo in his pool, so that would always be a good thing to take along as a leaving present for him :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

Des vacances exceptionnelles / A wonderful week
En juillet dernier, nous avons passer une semaine dans la villa Runje. Idéalement situé dans un paisible village, à quelques kilomètres de la vibrante Split, nous avons pu visiter, depuis ce port d'attache, de nombreux lieux d’intérêt tout le long de la côte dalmate. La maison est magnifique. Dessinée et construite avec soin par Zdenko, le propriétaire, elle est ultra confortable et meublée avec goût et propose de nombreux équipements de qualité dans toutes les pièces, ainsi qu'une vue époustouflante sur la baie de Split. Et que dire de l’extérieur! La terrasse spacieuse nous a permis de prendre nos repas dehors en profitant de la piscine et de la vue sur la vallée, la mer et les îles. Outre la villa, ce sont les personnes rencontrées à Gornje Sitno qui nous ont le plus marqués. Mare et Zdenko sont des hôtes exceptionnels. Ils nous ont accueillis comme l’auraient fait nos grands amis, avec chaleur et discrétion tout en nous couvrant de multiples attentions : le vin très honnête produit par Zdenko déposé sur la terrasse, les légumes et les fruits du potager bio qui jouxte la villa mis à notre disposition, le délicieux pain du village offert par Mare, le cours de cuisine traditionnelle proposé par Zdenko, qui nous a mitonné une savoureuse peka… Bref, nous avons fait la rencontre de gens d’une extraordinaire générosité et nous sommes rentrés de vacances rassasiés des yeux, du ventre et du cœur. Mare et Zdenko, encore merci pour cette belle semaine! In July, we spent a week in the Villa Runje, ideally located in a quiet village, a few kilometers from the vibrant Split. From this place, we were able to visit many sites of interest along the Dalmatian coast. The house is beautiful. Designed and built with care by the owner, the villa is very comfortable, tastefully furnished with many quality amenities in all rooms and has a breathtaking view over the bay of Split. For outside, the spacious terrace allowed us to eat, enjoying the pool and views of the valley, the sea and the islands. But highlights of the week were the people we met in Gornje Sitno. Mare and Zdenko are exceptional hosts. They welcomed us as our great friends would have done, with warmth, discretion and many attentions: the good wine produced by Zdenko, the vegetables and fruits from the organic garden next to the villa, the local bread offered by Mare, the traditional cooking class offered by Zdenko... We met people of great generosity. Mare and Zdenko, thank you again for this week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Julie M., Taunton, Somerset, UK

Wonderful Villa and location. Exceptional hospitality from Owners.
This was an outstanding experience. The Villa Runje is in a wonderful location set in a perched village just 20 minutes drive from Split. Our welcome by Mare and Zdenko was warm and very friendly and they are rightly very proud of the Villa. This is made all the more understandable when you realise that it was built and designed by Zdenko himself. The journey to the villa is part of the experience, threading through unspoilt countryside and small villages the twisty roads take you to to a different world after leaving the hustle and bustle of Split. The trip takes about 20 minutes from Split and the village itself would not be described as "touristy". There is a local shop and also a couple of restaurants and the locals are always happy to wave and chat. The pool and terrace are a perfect way to unwind after a day of sightseeing and the views can only be described as spectacular offering a panoramic vista to the coast and Split as well as dramatic mountains. To the rear there is a dramatic rocky backdrop which apparently offers challenging walks and climbing for the more adventurous!! Both Mare and Zdenko know the mountains intimately and are happy to advise on routes/walks. Sunsets are spectacular and the BBQ/traditional oven coupled with some of Zdenko's tasty red wine is a great way to round off the day! An unexpected highlight for us was the evening meal "peka" provided by Mare & Zdenko and cooked in a huge dish in the BBQ. The homemade bread was also delicious and again Zdenko's red wine was provided in copious quantity! Mare & Zdenko are excellent company and could not have done more to make us feel at home. There is lots to see with the benefit of a car and the waterfalls at Krka were a particular gem. All in all a 10 out of 10 and we would love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Tony L., Winscombe

Stunning view with excellent outdoor space
This was a really lovely holiday with the friendliest and most welcoming hosts. We were greeted on arrival with wine and a lovely lunch of homemade bread, cheese and ham - just what we needed after the journey there. This villa has one of the most spectacular views from the terrace and pool area, looking out over Split which is beautiful both at night and in the day time. We spent most of our time outdoors enjoying the lovely pool, badminton area, BBQ and terrace. The villa itself has everything you need for an enjoyable stay but it was the hosts and the view which will be remembered the most. The villa is in quite a remote location so this may not be for everyone, however there are a couple of restaurants and a small shop in the village, if you are looking for something away from tourists then this is the place for you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sami K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, peaceful outside of the tourist areas
The location is great, even though the mountain roads are not suitable for the widest cars. So make sure to get a car fitting the roads. The Villa was nice, pool with 28c water, jacuzzi with 34c water. The house was well equipped and with modern accessories (even a PS4 for the kids to play with) and a view second to none. We had a very warm week with temperatures between 34-39c but the air conditioning in the building made it comfortable all day round. We had a very nice vacation, using the Villa as a base for car trips around Dalmatia area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumurlaub in der wunderschönen Villa Runje
Traumhaft, anders kann man es nicht beschreiben. Vom herzlichen Empfang durch Mare, über den gesamten Aufenthalt bis hin zum Abschied ein unvergesslicher Urlaub. Die Gastgeber Mare und Zdenko haben uns so sehr verwöhnt mit täglichen Aufmerksamkeiten (Obst (vor allem täglich frische Feigen), Gemüse, selbstgemachtem Wein und Likör usw.) - der Höhepunkt war ein wunderschöner Abend an dem wir lecker bekocht wurden und gemeinsam mit den Gastgebern einen äußerst schönen Abend genossen haben. Mare und Zdenko waren jederzeit für uns da und waren so herzlich und freundlich, dass wir uns rundum wohl gefühlt haben. Die Villa war "live" noch schöner, als in der Beschreibung (da können die Beiden mit Recht sehr stolz darauf sein) und das Haus und die Aussenanlagen sind sehr gepflegt, da merkt man, dass hier ganz viel Herzblut drin steckt.Die atemberaubende Aussicht (tolle Sonnenuntergänge), die superschöne Umgebung und auch die tolle Aufnahme eigentlich im ganzen Ort haben uns beeindruckt. Kurz: wir wollen auf jeden Fall noch einmal dorthin reisen und zehren bestimmt noch Wochen von diesem Aufenthalt und freuen uns auf den nächsten Urlaub. Herzlichen Dank an Mare und Zdenko für Alles!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henk B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach GRANDIOS
Ein Traum von einem Ferienhaus. Der Ausblick ist einfach ÜBERRAGEND! Egal ob vom Pool, von der Terrasse oder von der Dachterrasse; der Ausblick auf Split ist atemberaubend. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet und technisch auf dem neuesten Stand. Das ganze Anwesen ist sehr gepflegt. Hier stellt man direkt fest, dass die Gastgeber sich persönlich und mit viel Herzblut kümmern. An dieser Stelle nocheinmal herzlichen Dank an Mare, die sich einfach um ALLES kümmert und immer weiterhilft, egal ob man einen Platz im Restaurant resrvieren möchte oder einen schöne Badebucht sucht.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbarer Urlaub
Wir sind insgesamt mit 4 Erwachsenen und 2 Kleinkindern (2 Jahre) im Haus gewesen. Es war für unsere Zwecke perfekt. Der Pool und der Whirpool sowie der Kinderspielplatz inkl. Trampolin haben alle Bedürfnisse gedeckt. An sich sieht es vor Ort noch besser aus als auf den Fotos, so ist das Badezimmer im EG komplett neu und das Wohnzimmer neu in weiß gestrichen. Die Gastgeber sind sehr herzlich, hilfsbereit und haben uns einen ganz tollen Aufenthalt beschert. Einzigen Abstrich muss man machen, da die Supermärkte schon ein wenig entfernt sind und man zum EInkaufen schon Zeit einplanen muss. In Summe ein grnadioser Aufenthalt und wir würden wieder buchen . danke Mare!! :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Unterkunft - die keine Wünsche offen lässt..
Wunderschöner Urlaub in einem top gepflegten Haus. Die Bilder haben ihr Versprechen gehalten. Die Vermieter waren sehr nett und hatten auch gute Tipps zu Aktivitäten etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manuel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Zu aller erst: Marija! Sie war die perfekte Gastgeberin. Jederzeit für alle Fragen, Tipps und Anregungen da. Vielen vielen Dank! Die Villa Runje hat den vermutlich schönsten Ausblick, den wir je auf ein Meer hatten. Traumhafte Sonnenuntergänge und ein wunderschönes Panorama. Die Villa selbst ist top ausgestattet. Der Pool und Jacuzzi sind bei diesem Panorama einfach ein Traum. Ein Aufenthalt in der Villa ist absolut empfehlenswert. First of all: Marija! She was the perfect guestkeeper. She was the perfect hostess. Always there for all questions, tips and suggestions. Thank you very much! Villa Runje has probably the most beautiful view we have ever had of a sea. Fantastic sunsets and a beautiful panorama. The villa itself is top equipped. The pool and jacuzzi are absolute highlights. A stay in the villa is recommended 100%!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manfred D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Haus mit tollen Gastgebern!
Villa Runje liegt in einem kleinen Bergdorf mit fantastischem Blick...besonders Abends, auf Split. Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und zuvorkommend, haben sogar einmal für uns einheimisch gekocht, aber uns in unserer privatsphäre essen lassen. Sehr lecker! Sie sind bei allem behilflich; egal ob etwas fehlt, man eine Frage hat oder einen Tisch reservieren möchte im tollen Dorfrestaurante. Im angrenzendem Garten durften wir uns an Obst und Gemüse bedienen. Die frischen Feigen waren ein Traum! Der beheizte Pool lädt zu jeder Tageszeit zum baden ein und den Jakuzzi haben wir meistens Abends genutzt, wenn es schon dunkel war. Ein echtes Highlight!!!!! Von uns voll 5 Sterne, weil es einfach ein perfektes Urlaubsdomiziel ist. Unser Tip...buchen und genießen! Maike & Manfred Bärbel & Albert
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jörg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Haus mit phantastischem Ausblick
Das Haus liegt in einem kleinen Bergdorf 600 m oberhalb von Split. Es ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Der Ausblick auf Split, das Meer und die Berge ist wunderbar. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und äußerst aufmerksam.Wir haben uns äußerst wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021