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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8112 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
1
1 Queen Bed
2
1 Queen Bed
Captain's cabin
1 Single Bed
Granny bedroom
2 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
1
Toilet · Shower only
Main bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Red bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
near Dubrovnik City Walls
Although situated within arms' reach of the bustling center, the apartment will make guests feel miles away from the summer crowds as they relax on the quiet private terrace and gaze at the majestic centuries-old walls of Old Town, with views of the sea and the cable car just opposite. It has character and a lovely open shared space where you can enjoy sunset drinks with amazing view. The apartment occupies the ground floor of an historic house that dates back to the 1600's and was one of the first houses to be built outside of the Old Town. The newly-renovated living room is furnished in a style that echoes the house’s long history, yet has been updated with modern conveniences like air conditioning, good a/c, Strong wi-fi Internet and flat-panel TV. Off of the living room there are two full bathrooms (one with Jacuzzi, the other with shower), bedroom with queen bed, another bedroom with two single beds, and a separate full kitchen. At the back of the apartment there is another bedroom with queen bed, a bedroom with one single bed, and a 3rd bathroom with shower (please note that this bathroom, while functional, is bare-bones and should therefore be considered an extra convenience). The queen and the single bedrooms are simple, tidy, and functional, while the double bedroom with 2 twin beds, which looks out onto the terrace, has been renovated and is nicely decorated in a classic style with rich mahogany furniture. The terrace is partly covered—thereby appealing to shade-seekers and sun-lovers alike—and is equipped with a table and chairs and a traditional stone barbecue. Emma apartment sleeps 7 with the possibility of 2 additional guests* (2 on the living room sofa bed). Amenities include air conditioning in the living room and three bedrooms, except one small single bed room. This room is equipped with a ceiling fan. Besides, the apartment’s thick stone walls and shaded position keep it remarkably cool! Free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, washing machine, baby cot, high chair (those 2 items are on request). It is perfect for a good sized group up to 7 or 8 people. Our house manager is 24/7 on to the disposal to our guests. But we don't want to disturb our guests and we are like a shadows. Always there when you need us but you never see us. You will be delighted with the comfortable surroundings, the closeness to the old town. The Buza gate entrance to Old Town is less than 150 m from the apartment. From there, a descent down a long staircase leads right to the main street Stradun. Guests who want to avoid stairs can use the Ploce gate entrance, which is only 2-3 minutes' walking distance from the apartment. All amenities you need are within minutes including, ATM, liquor store, the supermarket is about 300 left out of the apartment., a bakery and a newsagent is literally 10 m. You can be delighted with the morning trips to the nearby bakery for delicious pasties and coffee, and to another little fruit store where we enjoyed fresh apples, nuts and apricots. Emma's cottage is located very close to the bus station to different directions. Where from you can make short term excursions to Cavtat, Konavle, ... We also offer airport transfers, and private tours in the area of Montenegro or Mostar!
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please turn off the A/Cs
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Seniors-only community.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HR44368979874
About the area
Dubrovnik
Located in Dubrovnik, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. Gruz Harbor and Dubrovnik Ferry Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Banje Beach and Lapad Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Dubrovnik Aquarium and Dubrovnik Natural History Museum.
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at near Dubrovnik City Walls?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at near Dubrovnik City Walls on 11 May 2026 start from AU$668, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at near Dubrovnik City Walls?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at near Dubrovnik City Walls?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at near Dubrovnik City Walls?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is near Dubrovnik City Walls located?
This family-friendly Dubrovnik apartment building is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Dubrovnik Cable Car, Pile Gate and Banje Beach. Buza Gate and Ploča Gate are just steps away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Darko was fantastic host, and gave us a good outline of things to do and places to do in the city.Villa was just as advertised and comfortable for 7 people. Would stay here again
Robert M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2025
Dear Robert,
it was a pleasure to host you and your friends!
You are welcome again anytime!
Best wishes,
Darko
Great place to stay, can see city walls from front porch. Walking distance to two entrances to the city. Host was very nice and offered recommendations on places to eat and how to get around the city.
Katie V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Dear Katie, it was a great pleasure to host you and your lovely family.
It was also a pleasure to talk to you!
Although our visit was short, we had a great time. House was great for our family of 6. Location just steps away from the city wall was perfect. Darko was also very helpful in all aspects including helping us find parking. Would definitely come back again.
Dora C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
My big thanks and warm greetings to you and your dear family!
Especially to your wonderful parents!
We had an amazing time! Darko was a wonderful and extremely helpful host. The house was very nice and in a perfect location. We highly recommend staying here!
Laura V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Laura and Dragan are great guest and above all very dear people!
As well as their whole family!
It was a great pleasure to host them and occasionally spend some time and talk with them.
In every way, they are the guests that I highly recommend!
Our group wished we had more time to stay in this beautiful home with so much history! The location is so convenient to the Old City, transportation, and shops, and the large terrace was fantastic!
Christine W.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Christine and her friends are very dear people! It was my pleasure to meet and host this kind group!
Traditional villa with all the home comforts and in a fantastic location (5 min walk to old town, 2 min to cable car). Darko is an excellent host, sharing lots of useful information and great restaurant recommendations. We definitely recommend!!
Jennifer J.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2024
During their stay, Jennifer and family were great guests!
They were quiet guests who respected the house rules and left the space clean and tidy.
A family that I highly recommend to all future hosts!
The property was spacious and clean. The patio was beyond awesome for extra space and views. Beds comfortable and the house well stocked. Our host was responsive and attentive! Really enjoyed our stay.
Carolyn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
Dear Carolyn, it was my pleasure to host you and your lovely family!
Thank you for being such wonderful guests!
A nice place in a terrific spot, Steps away from Old Town
We always pick authentic, architecturally unique and centrally located places when we travel. Darko's place donahoe away from the North Gate and 3 minutes from the Ploce Gate did not disappoint. We found the place charming, well appointed and Darko a wonderful host.
Ross H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Ross has a great family, very polite and friendly.
It was a great pleasure to host this wonderful people.
Darko’s home was perfect for our group of 3 couples. It was a short walk to Old Town & wonderful bakeries for breakfast treats! Darko gave a great overview of the house & provided wonderful recommendations for dinner & day trips out of the city. The house was equipped with everything we needed to enjoy our week in Dubrovnik. I highly recommend his home!!
Susan T.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Dear Susan, thank you for being so great guests! It was a pleasure to host you and your dear friends!
This property is extremely clean and welcoming. Access to the old city is easy. The cable car is only 20 meters away. Darko is the consummate host who took care of all our needs. A very good experience for all of us.
Robert S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Robert and his family were great guests! Communication with Roberta was smooth, moreover, it was a pleasure to talk to Robert!
They followed house rules and treated the space with respect.
It was an absolute pleasure to host Robert and his family!
The villa is perfectly located for a short stay in Dubrovnik; easy walking distance to the old town, cable car, supermarket and bakeries. The villa is large with plenty of space for a group of 4 friends like us. Everything you could need is provided; the kitchen is very well eqipped. Darko is very welcoming and gave great recommendatons for things to see, directions and restaurants. We were very grateful for the airport transfer and the restaurant that he booked for us. I would highly recommend staying here.
Karen D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
What better could I expect at the end of the season and before closing the house than to host such great guests as Karen and her friends were.
The ladies were perfect, fabulous guests in any sense!
I highly recommend Karen as a guest to all future hosts!
Darko was so Fabulous to communicate with and had great recommendations, beds were very comfortable and his patio/deck were outstanding, lots of Fun was had by all. Thank you Darko
Cindy W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2024
Cindy and her group are fabulous people!
Great guests and very friendly people.
It was a great pleasure to talk to them and host them.
My most sincere recommendation to future hosts!
This property is ideal. Ample front terrace with sunny and shady views of the old city and the sea. Comfortable beds, plenty of room for 5 friends. AC makes this a very comfortable place even in a hit spell. Well-equipped kitchen and comfortably furnished.
The host is communicative and very accommodating. Helped us with transportation and recommendations for dining and sights. In all, a wonderful experience for our first visit to Dubrovnik.
Katherine F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Dear Kate,
I am so happy that I could contribute to a good experience of your first visit to Dubrovnik. Actually this was easy with such great guests and great ladies like you and your friends!
I am especially happy that you had a nice and comfortable stay in my cottage.
Charming old home in an excellent location to old town Dubrovnik and bus stop. Very close to cable car which we were concerned about when booking but it is totally silent and we didn’t notice it at all. We stayed during the opening of the summer festival and were able to see the fireworks display in the port from the terrace. Beds were comfortable but creaky (noisy when moving around). Photos are accurate except for the terrace…it is so lovely. The photos don’t do it justice. Darko (host) was so very helpful and informative. Gave us great suggestions on where to eat (and where to avoid) and walked us through a map of the old town to help orient us. He also let us store our luggage for the day, after we checked out. House is not fancy but has everything you could need. Would stay again.
Alecia W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2024
Alecia and her family were excellent guests!
Everyone was friendly and with great respect to the property and the house rules!
It was a great pleasure and honor to host this wonderful family, which I wholeheartedly recommend to future hosts!
Sehr schöne Unterkunft in sehr zentraler Lage. Ein schöne Rückzugsort nach einem schönen Ausflug in und um Dubrovnik. Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen. Sehr netter Gastgeber, der jederzeit präsent ist (wenn man will) und sehr unkompliziert über WhatsApp kommuniziert. Vielen Dank für alles
Peter L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
Peter und seine Familie sind tolle Gäste! Es war mir eine Freude, diese wunderbare Familie bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen. Die Kommunikation mit ihnen ist sehr einfach.
Peter ist ein großartiger Organisator und hat alles vor der Ankunft vorbereitet.
Sie haben den Raum makellos und aufgeräumt hinterlassen!
Meine größten Empfehlungen an die zukünftigen Gastgeber!
Peter and his family are great guests! It was pleasure to host this wonderful family. They are all very simple to communicate with.
Peter is a great organiser and he prepared everything before the arrival.
They left the space immaculate and tidy!
My biggest recommandation to the future hosts!
This home is just two blocks from wall entrance to old city. Host/owner was very helpful and very helpful in our 3 night stay. House worked well for our three couples. Great city and trip.
Für uns war alles perfekt. Sehr nette Begrüßung, tolle touristische Empfehlungen.
Das Haus ist sehr schön und innen ist alles mit Bedacht, sowie gemütlich und traditionell, eingerichtet. Es ist sehr empfehlenswert für Mini-Gruppen.
Elke B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Elke and her group, her friends, are great guests!
Very kind and friendly people who were easy to host.
They followed all house rules and left the space clean and tidy!
I'd highly like to recommend Elke to all future hosts!
The location is terrific. Short, downhill, walk to old town. Lovely patio. The layout is a bit funky and rooms are fairly small - but overall a nice place and comfortable. Owner was friendly and helpful - but a bit militant about checkout time (kept pushing for the earliest checkout possible).
Eric J.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2021
Eric and his group are dear and friendly people.
General they were good and welcome guests whom I highly recommend.
As for house rules, they relaxed a bit.
Obviously, as people are on vacation and used early check-in, they understand check-out is flexible as well forgetting next incoming guests have to move in on time.
About the host
Hosted by Darko Marinovic
I am born 1957 and my academic title is dipl. Mechanical engineer. At the time I am writing Ph. Dr. Thesis in Quality field. I also manage my house in Dubrovnik as host of Emma's cottage. Partly time in the year I live in Zagreb with my wife Tea and daughter Emma. During the season I am in Dubrovnik county Konavle.
Languages:
English, German
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