Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Vis, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Church of Vis1 min walk
Vis Harbor20 min walk
Stiniva Cove Beach49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Villa Riva is a beautiful, four-storey 200 year old Venetian villa, set on a small square facing the lapping waters of the Adriatic. It accommodates 6-8 people, and offers stunning views of Vis and its harbour from all the bedrooms and terraces. At once luxurious and relaxed, it’s a perfect getaway for those who love the beauty and history of Europe, crave the relaxation of a seaside location, and want a comfortable, private retreat from which to enjoy it all.

Villa Riva sleeps 6-8 people with all the amenities you could possibly need for family and friends seeking a carefree, coastal European holiday.

It is an old house, in the beautiful Venetian-style architecture of Vis, which has been stylishly renovated to a high standard.

The top terrace offers breathtaking views over the picturesque bay of Vis with its monastery, islets, harbour-side yachts and the turquoise Adriatic sea. Once you have enjoyed an evening drink watching the sun set over the far side of the bay, you’ll never want to leave.

The two large bedrooms, one on each of the middle levels, have similar, stunning harbour views, and there is a second, vine shaded terrace off the lower bedroom. You can choose a king-size bed or twin beds in this room. The third twin bedroom is on the ground floor with its own en suite.

Also, if desired, there are two high quality sofa beds that can accommodate 1-2 more people. However, please be aware that this does take up the living space and is not very convenient.

There are three bathrooms, one next to each bedroom on the two middle levels, each with a toilet, shower, basin and bench space, plus an ensuite bathroom adjoining the ground floor bedroom.

There is a washing machine and dryer in one of the middle-level bathrooms.

The top level has a fully equipped kitchen (full size fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, cookware, utensils, cutlery, crockery) if you can’t bear to leave our beautiful house and want to self cater more extensively. You can eat on the balcony terrace while enjoying stunning views of the bay.

There is WiFi throughout, free of charge.

Property manager

David

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Please make special request

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not smoke in the house or on terraces

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Please make special request

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Vis

Located in Vis, this villa is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Srebrena Beach and Zaglav Beach, while Hvar Public Theater and Hvar Town Arsenal & Theater are cultural highlights. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

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Vis, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

What's nearby

Church of Vis - 1 min walk
Gradski Museum - 7 min walk
Vis Harbor - 20 min walk
Zaglav Beach - 28 min drive
Stiniva Cove Beach - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Frutarija Vis - 7 min walk
Villa Kaliopa - 5 min walk
Pojoda - 2 min walk
Mamma Mia 2 - 19 min walk
Bejbi - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis?

As of 30 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis on 31 May 2024 start from AU$865.22, 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.

What time is check-in at Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury seafront villa, stunning sea & harbour views, on unspoilt island of Vis located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of Church of Vis and Gradski Museum. Vis Harbor is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CAROL C., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

2 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible villa and island!

Beautiful villa, in a great location! The refrigerator was stocked with basic necessities, such as milk, coffee, butter, cheese, and even some wine. There was also a bowl of fruit and cereal available. The three king-sized beds were very comfortable. How amazing to sit on the top terrace and people/boat watch! There are many cafes and small grocery stores within a five minute walk. Living the dream!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart E.

24 Aug 2018

A fantastic house, with unbeatable views of the Vis harbor

The house was immaculate, well stocked and convenient to beaches, town, great restaurants and the local grocery store, fruit market and wine merchant.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tore M.

27 July 2018

Amazing house on the harbour

The location of Villa Riva is excellent, probably unrivaled in Kut/Vis. The interior is very stylish and also well designed, with all amenities. Each floor is in itself surprisingly small, and the house has lots of stairs. But this also adds a certain charm, and a sense of privacy to each floor. All three bedrooms are on separate floors and have en suite bathrooms, and one has its own terrace with sunbeds. The top floor has a kitchen/living room and another terrace with amazing views across the entire harbour. 10 meters from the door is a dip in the sea and five meters away is the closest of many konobas/taverns, so it is possible to keep your entire holiday experience extremely local if you like. Boat traffic and party atmosphere in the harbour varied somewhat throughout the day and week, and at Villa Riva you feel rather in the middle of it all as an observer. This made for some good people- and boatwatching. We also had water taxi and boat trips arranged for us by the house manager's family, and made good use of the owner's excellent recommendations for trips and restaurants. Our favourites were probably Pojoda in Kut, Lola in Vis and Jastozera in Komiza. For bars, we recommend Fruterija and Lambik in particular. Both children, teenagers and adults loved our stay at Villa Riva, and we will always remeber where we were when Croatia played the World Cup Final ;-)

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

16 Aug 2016

Wonderful Vis island Villa!

What a wonderful time we had at your amazing Villa – we had a great week! The Villa is really beautiful and everything is within easy reach. Your local representatives, Marija and Nino were excellent as was their restaurant and the various other ‘’eating’’ recommendations on the island. well worth a visit to the Blue Cave and the incredible secluded beaches on Nino's boat.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

29 June 2016

A truly unique find!

We're always looking for unique places to vacation and Villa Riva in Vis certainly fits. The Villa provides all the comforts, conveniences and amenities and is in a beautiful location. The Villa sits at the waters edge and we spent hours on the top floor terrace enjoying the water and island views. The Villa itself is very clean and tastefully done. Its location is within steps of cafes, restaurants, grocery store, bakeries and plenty of good restaurants. Marija welcomed us on our arrival and her knowledge of the island was very helpful. What we appreciated most was the understanding and cooperation of the owners in re-scheduling our stay following a death in our family. We had a much needed and relaxing vacation and look forward to returning to Villa Riva.

About the host

Hosted by David

We are two Australian families who love travel, good food, and relaxed times with family and friends. Vis is 30+ hours away from Australia but, for us, it is worth every minute of the trip. It’s an escape “far enough to the middle of nowhere to be worth getting to”, “the place where life takes over…”.

Our love affair with Vis and Villa Riva started when we first visited in 2006 as two couples. Nine years, eight visits, and four children later, we decided to buy our own slice of paradise, purchasing the very first villa we stayed in. We want to share the house, and this special island, with guests from all over the world. We hope you enjoy the experience as much as we do time after time.

Why they chose this property

The name Villa Riva refers to its unique and spectacular location on the Vis harbour front, the 'riva', using language that reflects both the Croatian and Italian heritage of the house.

There are three main villages on the island – Vis ‘Town’ and Kut are on either side of a fabulous C-shaped bay on the northeastern coast, while Komiza, a fishing village, is on the far west side of the island. The mountainous interior is scenic and well worth visiting.

What makes this property unique

The island of Vis is one of the few genuinely unspoilt islands in the Mediterranean with no high-rise hotels or resort ‘owned’ beaches, yet it has a sophisticated Dalmatian culture and excellent food. Conde Naste describes it as “as impregnable as a Bond villain’s lair and as beautiful as Capri before the tourists.” It is increasingly popular having been featured more recently in travel press, but tourism is very controlled, and Vis still retains it’s ‘hidden’ quality.