We have just returned from Villa Magnolia a beautiful villa on the hillside of Mlini. It was a family holiday for 10, 6 adults and 4 children aged 6 – 12. Everyone agreed it had been a super holiday in a super villa. The villa is spacious and airy and finished to a high specification. All the bedrooms and bathrooms are a good size, the furnishings are all good quality. The kitchen is well equipped and had everything we needed. Although it accommodated all of us, it would be most comfortable for 8. The balcony offered a stunning view of the bay and to the right, the bombed hotel at Kupari beach (a nice beach just past Srebeno). The pool is in a great location for relaxing in the sun and was in constant use. The children couldn’t wait to get into it and loved it. There were umbrellas, sun loungers and cushions for the adults. Mlini is a lovely little resort with enough restaurants in walking distance so as not to need a car. The driveway is steep and there are around 200+ steps to the beach and harbour. There is a bakery and minimarket nearby and a bigger supermarket further on in the Srebreno shopping centre. We used Uber to return to the villa from the supermarket (shopping for 10!). Crossing the road could be difficult as there are only 2 pedestrian crossings. We used the Flamingo restaurant just below the villa, good food and very reasonable. Another nice restaurant was Kogo by the traffic lights at Srebreno. Afterwards we walked down to the promenade to make our way home. Once home we were treated to a beautiful firework display following a water polo match at the end of the bay. For a day out in Dubrovnik we took the boat (100 Kunas round trip) from the harbour. Alternatively the bus takes around 10 mins (18 Kunas). Charles is a delight to correspond with, very responsive with a lovely sense of humour. He was very understanding and supportive when we had to change our dates due to covid restrictions. Thank you.

We had a wonderful time in Villa very spacious, beautiful views from Terrace. Lovely clean pool to relax. The Villa had everything we needed. Vic and his Mother were available to help and very attentive to our needs. Mother brought us tomatoes and cakes. which were very nice thank you. Charles also helped with all our anxieties booking in covid times . Would highly recommend.

We very much enjoyed our stay in this Mlini property. The views from the deck are fantastic and it is an easy walk to get down to the beaches and various restaurants. Its also very simple to either drive, or take a water ferry to Dubrovnik. This was the first VRBO/Airbnb I've stayed in where the pictures did not do the place justice. We all walked in happily surprised, especially the kids. The local host, Eci, was great with check-in and to help us with a few issues that we encountered. I would gladly stay there again, in fact I'd go further and say I'd love to stay there again.

Good communication from owner and efficient service from property manager Everything was very clean and the beds were very comfortable The photographs online due not truly represent the full beauty of this location and the great quality of the accommodation. It is in an excellent location for exploring the Dalmatian coast and Dubrovnik The views are breathtaking and the outdoor patio areas and private pool are great for relaxing.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the amazing stay that we had in Villa Magnolia. We had a group of eight that included my husband, parents, sister and brother-in-law along with our two adult daughters. There was enough room for everybody to have their own space and privacy if needed while offering ample gathering space to enjoy our time together. The view from the veranda overlooking the sea is simply amazing and the pool offered a refreshing place to cool off and lounge after sightseeing and visiting the highlights of the surrounding area. The villa definitely provided all of the comforts of home along with luxurious decor which added a special feel to our vacation. Charles was very responsive as we planned our trip and Eci, who greeted us at the villa was very friendly and helpful as we checked in and began our adventure in Croatia. I would definitely recommend Villa Magnolia to friends and family and would love to return again someday. I also would highly recommend Deck and Cheers for an amazing private boat tour of the surrounding islands at a reasonable rate. They can be found at boatdubrovnik.com Tony is very attentive to all of his guests and provides awesome tours with a personal touch. This tour was definitely a highlight of our visit to the beautiful coast of Croatia.

Beautiful, spacious, clean and nicely located Villa. The hostess was very polite, friendly and helpful. We had no issues and enjoyed our stay here very much. If you have trouble with stairs, do not stay here. Good access to beaches and the town of Mlini and others near by. Nice swimming pool. The villa has all the amenities you need. Would definitely stay here again.

We have not long returned (reluctantly) from a fab holiday in Villa Magnolia and as one of the other reviewers have already said....the photos really do not do it justice, especially the bedrooms. We were two families (4 adults and 5 children aged from 11 to 17). The villa was extremely spacious, light and airy and the balcony off the living room and kitchen a perfect spot for an early morning cuppa before heading off down the 200 odd steps (:-)) for an early morning swim. The view from the balconies are stunning. We elected not to hire a car and actually found that everything we needed was in fairly easy reach, if you are reasonably fit and like walking (but don't underestimate the steep driveway to the villa followed by the steps :-)). There was a lovely bakery just down the road and a minimarket a bit further along. For a bigger shop we even walked to and from the supermarket in the shopping centre in Srebreno, but there were buses just down from the villa that stopped near the supermarket or walking along the seafront via a bar was a pleasant alternative to the road and sparse pavements! The pool was lovely and particularly welcome during Heatwave Lucifer!! The villa was well-placed to catch the boats/buses to Cavtat and Dubrovnik. We can highly recommend the Elaphite Island/Fish picnic trip and the Dads and some of the children hired Kayaks and went on a trip around the nearby coast which was a highlight of the holiday. Mlini and Srebreno provided us with all we needed on our doorstep. Charles was extremely helpful and very flexible throughout and Eci was on hand if we needed anything while we were out there (the air conditioning was a little idiosyncratic but very efficient when working, although the smaller double bedroom did get very hot as it was more exposed to direct sunlight. We can highly recommend Villa Magnolia. Thanks Charles for providing such a lovely holiday home.

We are just home from a fantastic holiday in Mlini where we stayed in the villa Magnolia. The photos on the website really dont do the house justice as it is really beautiful. There is so much living space, good sized bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. The view in particular is stunning. The pool doesn't have heating as advertised and for the first few days the weather was quite cool and the pool was extremely cold although it did get better as the week went on and the weather got warmer. The air conditioning had a fault and kept turning off and constantly had to be reset, the agent was aware of this and it had been expected to be fixed but it wasn't while we were there. One of the double bedrooms in particular was exceptionally hot and quite unbearable at night as the weather got hotter. I don't think the air con was working properly in this room but all the other areas were fine apart from having to keep resetting the system. The villa is well equipped and all appliances were in working order. I would definitely recommend this villa, it was very clean and in a great location. If the issues with the AC and pool heating were rectified then it would be the absolute perfect holiday home.

Great villa finished to a high specification. Location was perfect for a walk down the hill to get a boat to all the nearby villages and Dubrovnik. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance, with Flamingo being 100 yards away and a great place to eat. There was no DVD player as advertised but not too much of an issue. Would highly recommend the villa as a base to explore the Dubrovnik area.

My daughter and family stayed in the villa while exploring Dubrovnik and the area. My wife and I had planned to be there but couldn't due to family circumstances. She and family enjoyed the spacious and lovely home. I had picked the place because of the heated pool, location, and price. Unfortunately the pool heating wasn't functional but my daughter didn't complain as the weather was quite cool and they were busy during their time in Croatia. The owner was very accommodating in the follow-up discussions and said the pool could have been fixed if it was mentioned by my daughter.

My daughter and family stayed in the villa while exploring Dubrovnik and the area. My wife and I had planned to be there but couldn't due to family circumstances. She and family enjoyed the spacious and lovely home. I had picked the place because of the heated pool, location, and price. Unfortunately the pool heating wasn't functional but my daughter didn't complain as the weather was quite cool and they were busy during their time in Croatia. The owner was very accommodating in the follow-up discussions and said the pool could have been fixed if it was mentioned by my daughter.

Great alfresco dining on the covered terrace offering lovely views, very good BBQ and lovely pool area. We enjoyed walking down the many steps to the beach and harbour where we caught the boat to Dubrovnic. A very good restaurant down there offering excellent meals. The only downside due to the design of the villa was the ensuite's were a little dark due to not having windows. Otherwise a fantastic villa. Eci was very attentive when we had any problems. Charles Hayes, the owner was very helpful prior to us going out there.

This was my second trip to Croatia but first with my young and demanding family! The host, Mr Hayes, dealt exceptionally well with a list of random requests and went out of his way to ensure a pleasant stay was had by all. The house is huge and very well equipped. It's new and very clean and has all the creature comforts that one would expect of a luxury high end villa. Small details like the high quality linen, towels and toiletries really set this villa apart from some of the others we considered. My boys found no end of excitement exploring new areas of the house and the wonderfully tended gardens surrounding it. The views from the terrace are outstanding and provided the perfect backdrop for many a barbecue using the vast array of fine locally sourced fresh foods on offer at the local markets. Mlini itself is a wonderful unspoilt spot with some great walks and superb local eateries. My wife made a point of taking a short walk down the main road to the bakery each morning to bring back some of the famed local bread. We had such a great time that we are sure to go back again and would not have any hesitation in recommending both the villa and the area to friends and family. Hats off to Mr Hayes and his team for being such warm and welcoming hosts!

We are a group of 4 ladies that like to holiday together. Over the years we have rented quite a few villas in various locations. This one was one of the better ones. It is modern and nicely furnished. The balcony where we ate most of our meals overlooks the sea and the islands in the distance. It was lovely, a great place to eat breakfast. Mlini was just a short walk down some very steep hills or steps depending on the route you took. There were a couple of good restaurants and a pretty little harbour. The agent for the property was very helpful and informative. The only thing that we found the villa lacked were small finishing touches like bread baskets, napkins and some nice serving dishes. I would recommend this property, a great place to holiday with easy access to Dubrovnik, Cavtat and the airport.

Nach langer Zeit mit Frau, Schwägerin und jeweiliger Familie es auch endlich mal nach Kroatien geschafft. Großartiges Land und die Dubrovnik-Ecke eine wunderschöne Gegend, darüber hinaus auch insgesamt sehr sauber und sicher. Die Villa ist hervorragend ausgestattet, genügend Platz, Fernseher, Internet, Bäder etc. Die Küche ist sehr gut geeignet, um auch mal eine Schar hungriger Kinder zu bekochen. Die Schlafzimmer sind gross und gemütlich, und Wohnzimmer, Terrasse etc. gut geschnitten, so dass man sich nicht auf den Geist geht, wenn man nicht möchte. Gleichzeitig aber für gemütliche Spieleabende wiederum sehr gut geeignet. Die Bäder und das Haus selber sind sehr sauber, und wir haben uns dort angekommen schnell wohlgefühlt. Die Terrasse, mit Aussicht und Sonnenschein ist mindestens so schön wie auf dem Foto, und man kann es sich dort bei einer Flasche sehr gemütlich machen. Die Villa liegt in einer guten Gegend, nur ein paar Kilometer von der beeindruckenden und lebendigen Altstadt Dubrovniks, sowie direkt bei ein paar sauberen, schönen Stränden. Wir haben uns auch zweimal zum Wandern in die Berge gewagt – sehr empfehlenswert. Infrastruktur ist alles da, was man braucht. Ein paar Bars und gemütliche Cafés, Supermärkte etc. und die “süßen, kleinen Läden“ wo meine Frau, die Klamotteen bekommt, die sie unbedingt noch brauchte… 

Très belle villa très confortable, climatisée et bien placée, Séjour entre amis avec pour chaque couple sa chambre et sa salle de bain ! Parfait.

Spacious, well maintained property fitted out to a very high standard. Private pool set in lovely surroundings with terraces over looking the sea. The agent was nice and friendly and had picked up some shopping at our request. In addition all the basic essentials were there to allow us to cook meals when we wanted to. Excellent experience, highly recommended.

The family had a fantastic time in this villa. It is extremely tidy and well maintained. Everything we requested was catered for given that we had children - cots, high-chairs etc. Will happily go again.