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Unique blend of beautiful design and luxury comfort with unrivalled sea views

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Hvar, Split-Dalmatia
  • Port of Hvar
    1 min walk
  • Hvar Public Theater
    4 min walk
  • Hvar Town Arsenal & Theater
    4 min walk
  • Split (SPU)
    188 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Unique blend of beautiful design and luxury comfort with unrivalled sea views

This charming property is self-contained with separate and private access.
Villa Marchi, built in 1873 and restored in July 2016, is set in terraced gardens of lemon and orange trees, with beautiful cobbled-stone steps leading down to an eye-catching iron gateway and directly to the sea.

Built for a trader in Japanese artefacts and designed by reputable architect Nikola Marchi, it originally contained a theatre and a large collection of oriental art. So significant was its reputation as "the most beautiful villa in the Adriatic" that it was visited by the Austrian Emperor Franz Josef I in 1875. Today, the villa is divided into three parts, and we are offering a remarkable first-floor apartment with a Romeo and Juliet balcony, views across the harbour and islands, a private terraced garden with seating areas, and a summer kitchen ideal for preparing al fresco meals and refreshments.

Entering through the wrought iron gates, the pebbled stone steps lead you past several terraced garden areas until you reach a stone column portico. The main door to the villa leads into a spacious communal hall with stone stairs and an intricate, elaborate balustrade that takes you to the first floor. Entering the apartment leads to a small inner hall with rooms on both sides. Double doors lead to the main bedroom, which is situated at the rear of the building. The bedroom is well-appointed and includes a large double bed with a quality mattress and bedside tables and lamps. There is also a run of mirror-fronted wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves. The bedroom is fitted with a "silent night" air conditioning system with climate control, allowing the ability to sleep with the ideal room temperature. The ensuite bathroom is well-designed with a spacious shower cubicle, a large rain shower head, and, in addition, a handheld shower. A wash hand basin set in a vanity unit with a mirror above and WC to complete this room.

The living room is situated at the front of the building and is a beautifully proportioned room with high ceilings and an oak wood floor finish. A set of arched windows allows a stunning view of the crystal clear Adriatic and the nearby islands. There is a range of furniture including a sofa and seats, a modern, flat-screen TV and internet connection. A dining room area leads off from the main living room, which has a dining room table and chairs. This, in turn, leads through to the kitchen.

The kitchen is compact but perfectly formed with all the necessities to make life a breeze whilst on holiday. It is wanting for nothing and has beautiful views to the front and side garden. Off the kitchen is a small hall leading to both the the garden and second shower room. This also has a large shower, a fixed shower head and a handheld shower. A basin is within a vanity unit, and there is a WC.

The second bedroom is located off the living room, and although a little smaller, it is just as beautifully presented as the main bedroom, with twin beds that can be put together to make a double bed with bedside tables. There is a run of mirror-fronted wardrobes with shelving and hanging rail and French doors leading to a romantic Romeo and Juliet balustrade balcony, which has the most beautiful vista looking over the gardens and the sea beyond to the islands off Hvar town.

The outside area is an important addition to any holiday accommodation, and the garden has been designed in order to maximise the eating and living space. There are several relaxation areas both on several terraces and in the meditation room, a lovely stone building that has been restored in exposed stone and wood. There is also a summer kitchen, which is ideal for the preparation of food for those outside al fresco meals.

Apart from the beautifully appointed accommodation, Villa Marchi has an unrivalled position, being located only minutes from the nearest beach and also within 5 minutes of Hvar town main square! Pretty much everything is on your doorstep, from the catamarans to Split to taxi boats, cafes, bars, and restaurants.

We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful apartment, staying in what is definitely the most beautiful Villa in Hvar.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Stari Grad Plain. Features include breakfast (surcharge). The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and balcony
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Stari Grad Plain and Port of Hvar
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Hvar apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Rupert Dawnay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is accepted outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Boating on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 915 sq ft (85 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number HR17534767665

Unique blend of beautiful design and luxury comfort with unrivalled sea views Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven M., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking!
Absolutely breathtaking property. Perfect location and one of the nicest places we've ever stayed. Everything was new and very tastefully decorated. Rupert was wonderful in checking us in. We are already wanting to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible experience!
This property was phenomenal- great views, great location, great property! Quick communication when our arrival time changed. Would highly recommend a stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular property/location
The home is beautiful with incredible water views, outdoor spaces and privacy. Very comfortable and clean and steps from the ferry and town square. Rupert is lovely and very responsive and helpful - we appreciated his short orientation to the city and great recommendations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa, perfectly located!
Lovey garden courtyard, impeccably clean property, lovely decor - modern within the beautiful bones of the stone villa, beautifully located, fabulous host who never hesitated to help make our stay perfect, high quality beds, sheets, air conditioning, bathrooms have great showers and the views from the villa are beautiful. Close to everything but quiet and secluded. Can't say enough to recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivier Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic 4 days
I can't recommand highly enough this property and Rupert who checked us in. Beautiful place and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Damerka W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Stunning property with amazing views! Perfect location! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sengdara V.

Beautiful and clean Villa, we loved staying here. Thank you Rupert!
The Villa was beyond beautiful, clean and walking distance to everything, we loved staying there with our two toddlers. Rupert was really helpful, he showed us the town the first night we got there and his office is not far from the Villa if we ever needed help or have questions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

Beautiful apartment in perfect location!
We had an amazing trip staying in Rupert’s apartment! The apartment was clean, well-appointed, and had an unbelievable private outdoor terrace. Great views out to the Adriatic as well! It was a 3 min walk to all the restaurants and shops of the city center, but felt completely private. Rupert was incredibly attentive and responsive to our needs, and provided great recommendations. We loved our time in Hvar, and wouldn’t stay anywhere else if we visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Amazing
Could not have imagined a better place to stay. Absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Modern, stylish but still with lots of character
Loved it - so central yet so quiet, great air conditioning, all the mod cons and lovely decor!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., United States

Beautiful Apartment and Gracious Hosts
My husband and I just returned from a 5-night stay in this property and we loved every moment we spent there. The property is in a great location near all the Hvar action, but is also quite. The apartment and decor is BEAUTIFUL. We had another couple join us for part of our stay and there was ample room for 4 adults. Also, Katia and Rupert made wonderful dining and activity recommendations. Book this home, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

veronica p., Portland Oregon

This property is outstanding!
The location, the interior design but most important the hosts make this propert one of a kind. I traveled to Hvar with my husband and older children who enjoyed the property as much as I did. You just walk 5 to 7 minutes and you have access to the sea, the downtown, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, etc. The unit is incredibly spacious, with excellent views of the sea and the Islands. The kitchen is well equipped and Rupert and his wife were very thoughtful in leaving in the kitchen some products that cover your first necessities. The property also offers a very manicured outside patio with lounges, a BBQ set, dinner table and a meditation area. I have no doubt we will return to this incredible place in the near future. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Dawnay for the exquisite taste you have put into this property and your kindness to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Emma D.

Beautiful clean property with spectacular views with a few annoyances..
In the most fabulous location close to shops, bars, boat hire, beach etc the views from the premises are breathtaking, uninterrupted views of the sea and islands beyond.The property is lovely clean although is you are using it to self cater we felt it was lacking with equipment. There were no treats on arrival ie; a bottle of local wine or even milk or basics in the fridge which I have been used to in previous rentals. It is worth pointing out all the steps up to the premises with your luggage, fine if you're young, fit and healthy but otherwise prepare yourself (there are no cars in this area so you wouldn't be able to get a taxi). If you're planning on using this for entertaining into the wee small hours I would think again, we had an altercation with the known aggressive neighbour when we returned from a wedding at 2.30am. The aircon was a godsend and functions perfectly. The showers in the apartment are lovely when you can get warm/hot water, we had to wash our hair in cold water on the day of the wedding which was annoying. I don't think the boiler system is up to housing the whole building! The gardens are beautiful and the sunbathing terrace is lovely but only has two sunbed. It's a real suntrap and you really need the well thought of outdoor shower below. All in all a very beautiful place but could so nearly be perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Wow what a holiday. What a place. What a location.
Villa Marchi was an amazing place to stay. Rupert is the best. The most gracious of host and also let you do your own thing. That being said if you needed something he had the answer. He has lived in Hvar for over a decade and knows it all. The meditation room, sun deck and villa patio are all your own. It was the best and I have been to Hvar 3 times. This was the best experience by far that I have had. Stay here if you have the chance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016