We really enjoyed our stay, the villa is in a great location, between 2 bays with several restaurants and bars nearby. The gardens are attractive and come with a herd of tortoises. Pool deck was fabulous, with views of the coast. The property is well maintained and the owner Katarina, very pleasant to deal with and helpful. There are four double bedrooms all ensuite and of similar generous sizes. The nearby beaches are excellent for swimming, and a ferry runs at regular times throughout the day from the nearby local harbour (2 minutes walk ) to Dubrovnik, which is convenient. Don't be put off by what looks like a round about in front of the property, the road leading to it is very quiet, as there is a restricted access (barrier) beyond the turning circle to Mlini harbour and there is very little traffic. One point to be aware of, there is a local bar opposite the property, which closes at 12, we only really noticed the noise on one night, and apart from that not really an issue.

Amazing week at the end of the season with our four kids. Mlini is a lovely location between Dubrovnik and Cavtat. Katerina is the perfect host and the villa magnificent. We really miss the evening dinners on the veranda and the beautiful sunsets. The kids loved the Tortoises and the lovely pool. Just perfect 👌🏻

Amazing week at the end of the season with our four kids. Mlini is a lovely location between Dubrovnik and Cavtat. Katerina is the perfect host and the villa magnificent. We really miss the evening dinners on the veranda and the beautiful sunsets. The kids loved the Tortoises and the lovely pool. Just perfect 👌�🏻�

The villa is right opposite the dive centre in Mlini. The views from the front terrace are wonderful particularly when the sun sets, often an amazing deep red glow. The pool is in a lovely garden at the back so you have shade or sun in different parts of the villa at all times of the day. The 4 bedrooms are clean and adequate if not luxurious. Aircon in some of them is a bit noisy, particularly when on full blast. We hardly used the lounge area as we spent all our time in the outside rooms and terraces. the dive centre bar occasionally had music playing until about midnight but was not too intrusive in the bedrooms. Overall a delightful character villa in a nice location with wonderful sea views.

The villa was PERFECT for our group of 6 - 4 adults and two teenagers. The location is terrific - right by the sea, and walk to restaurants, shopping either direction. Also just a short trip to Old Town Dubrovnik. Katarina is a great host, made sure we had everything we needed and checked in with us throughout the week. It was nice to relax on the terrace - or by the pool every day! Best part of the whole villa was the tortoises!! Feeding them was the highlight of our day.

This was the perfect place for our family reunion!

It is hard to know where to start: the town of Mlini is charming, with very nice people and good restaurants. The property is located just across a small beach, walking distance (as most beach front Mlini) to restaurants and other beaches. It has all the comfort and amenities of a modern house, but with character and charm. All four bedrooms have sea view (no fighting among my kids to select the "best bedroom"); the view from the terrace is spectacular (very relaxing when I worked in the early hours of the morning, taking advantage of the time difference with the US); the garden is beautifully well kept; the swimming pool and BBQ grill are strategically located to provide both a nice view of the sea, and safety if you have small kids (you have to get up some stairs, giving you enough time to catch a runaway grandson!). Even though it was in mid-Jul, we didn't run the a/c all the time, as the walls provided isolation from the heat, allowing us to open the doors/windows and enjoy the nice Adriatic breeze. The property is kept impeccable: they do the swimming pool and the garden twice a week, and is delivered to you with all the essentials (including beach towels) for you to enjoy your stay. Lastly, but certainly not least, Katarina was a very grateful host: she help us getting the transportation from the airport, had a delicious apple strudel welcoming us, and was always available to assist us when needed (she cam quickly when one of my sons locked his safe box, contacted a catering for a gathering we had for the final of the FIFA World Cup). I would love to return to this property in the near future!

As soon as we arrived we were absolutely delighted with the villa. Katarina was very welcoming. The villa itself is beautiful, comfortable and there is a view from every room. What we loved the most was the terrace right outside the kitchen. We spent a good deal of time there eating all of our meals there and enjoying the shade in the heat of the day. The gardens are stunning and the pool area is just fabulous too. It was definitely the best holiday accommodation I have experienced for a large family group. I highly recommend it

We loved Villa Mar so much that we almost don't want to tell you how lovely it was ... and keep it all to ourselves. Katarina and her Mother did a wonderful job of preparing this beautifully maintained and well-equipped villa for our stay. There were fresh flowers, wine, milk and home-made apple strudel upon our arrival and they ensured that we had everything we needed to make our stay happy and relaxing. The layout of the Villa is great for groups of different couples who may want a little space to themselves and it is great to separate the bedroom space from the downstairs living area with the external stairs so that those who wake early or are late to bed don't disturb others.We miss the stunning views across the bay from the terrace and the pool area and can't wait to go back again to enjoy them. The tortoises are fun too and you'll quickly fall in love with them.The situation of the villa itself is just perfect, being a 15 minute car or water taxi ride into Dubrovnik Old City to enjoy sight seeing or nightlife but there are also plenty of great restaurants locally in which to eat and a very welcoming bar for relaxing drinks nearby.Katarina is a great host and ensured we had everything in place before our arrival, including arranging car transfers from the airport to the villa. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay .... we will be back again and again and again!

We loved Villa Mar so much that we almost don't want to tell you how lovely it was ... and keep it all to ourselves. Katarina and her Mother did a wonderful job of preparing this beautifully maintained and well-equipped villa for our stay. There were fresh flowers, wine, milk and home-made apple strudel upon our arrival and they ensured that we had everything we needed to make our stay happy and relaxing. The layout of the Villa is great for groups of different couples who may want a little space to themselves and it is great to separate the bedroom space from the downstairs living area with the external stairs so that those who wake early or are late to bed don't disturb others. We miss the stunning views across the bay from the terrace and the pool area and can't wait to go back again to enjoy them. The tortoises are fun too and you'll quickly fall in love with them. The situation of the villa itself is just perfect, being a 15 minute car or water taxi ride into Dubrovnik Old City to enjoy sight seeing or nightlife but there are also plenty of great restaurants locally in which to eat and a very welcoming bar for relaxing drinks nearby. Katarina is a great host and ensured we had everything in place before our arrival, including arranging car transfers from the airport to the villa. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay .... we will be back again and again and again!

We stayed 12 days at this beautiful house with probably the most amazing garden in the greater Dubrovnik area. We enjoyed every second of our stay and would definetely come back again. The house was very clean and perfectly equiped (towels, hairdryer, wachingmachine and a perfectly well equiped kitchen). The whole house and garden is prepared very lovely (fresh flowers, fresh fruit etc.) On our arrival we have been received extremely well, and felt home quite fast. We were shown around in the whole house and garden. The view is stunning and we totally fell in love with the 9 turtles who live in one part of the garden. Thanks for making our vacation so beautiful. Mona, Jozo and Athos

We stayed at Residence Mar for a week in April 2018. The view from the terrace to the sea was magnificent, and the back yard was nicely secluded behind the stone walls. The children loved the tortoises living in the yard. There were four bedrooms all equipped with a bathroom on the second floor - it was perfect for us since we had several couples with children staying. The villa is right next to the Mlini harbor, from where you can take a short boat-ride to Dubrovnik, Cavtat, Lokrum, etc. We received amazing hospitality from Katarina, who took care of everything at the villa.

Lovely property particularly the gardens and outside areas. Great location for getting about by car or ferry to Dubrovnik/ Cavtat and plenty of good restaurants a few minutes walk away. Highly recommended.

We had great time in this charming house on the beach. The location is amazing - the beach is on your doorstep and you have a beautiful garden with the pool to retreat to. And terrace with a fantastic view ... The owners made our stay very pleasant and hassle free. We loved the weekly fresh flowers and the lovely furnishings - it's a really unique place.

From the moment we arrived at Residence Mar we were made to feel so welcome, it was like home from home. Marina and Katarina were on hand to help us settle into this most comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, and they provided us with an array of provisions - including a delicious home-baked streusel along with beautiful flowers, ensuring our stay got off to the best of starts. Residence Mar was everything we hoped it would be and more - its position is very convenient for travel to Dubrovnik and Cavtat, as well as further afield when we could bear to tear ourselves away from the gorgeous pool and outdoor comforts - though we would have appreciated some provision of shelter around the pool area - it was very hot during our stay! The gardens are lovely and the tortoises an endless source of entertainment - they were very well-fed whilst we were there! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house and would highly recommend it to fellow travellers visiting this gorgeous part of the world. Many thanks to Marina and Katarina for your warmth and kindness.

It was everything we hoped for and more. To eat on the terrace under a canopy of vines and gaze at the view over the bay was magical. Walk up the steps through the gardens to the pool, where there's an excellent brick built barbie and electric hob. Air con keeps you cool at night. Excercise by the pool early morning to the sound of the waves. There's a money machine opposite, and plenty of restaurants in either direction with a good selection of food. But, if you like fish you're in heaven! A 100 metres away is a water taxi to take you to Dubrovnik or Cavtat, there's a shop not far away and a shopping centre twenty minutes walk away. In a nutshell we loved it!

We booked the Villa for a family celebration and none of us were disappointed. Beautiful setting with great views and easy access to beaches, bars and restaurants. Near the ferry to Dubrovnik and Kavtat so easy to explore. We were looked after by the Villa owners so well including helping us organise a birthday meal at the Villa....and sourcing a fabulous chocolate birthday cake! Thanks to Marina and Katarina for letting us stay in your beautiful home...

The villa is very beautiful and ideally situated. We had a fantastic, relaxing holiday and were made to feel at home from the moment we arrived and were met by Katarina. The villa has everything you could wish for, is well stocked and comes with many extras that we all appreciated such as the home baked strudel and fresh flowers. We will definitely be back.

The luxury villa with a nice pool and grill in the tropical garden is located nicely and centraly. From the large terrasse you can observe people and boats passing by. Or you just hang around in the relaxing bar vis a vis and enjoy excellent drinks or a capuccino. We have enjoyed a wonderful week in the villa with very personal Background and excellent service.

- Great personalService! - Clean - Listing was accurate - Truly rekommendable for friends

We rented Residence Mar for 8 weeks and it was a perfect home for our summer stay. We never tired of the sun terrace which provided uninterrupted view of the activity on the sea. Marina and Katarina looked after us so well, bringing fresh flowers every week and even making croatian dishes for us and our guests to enjoy. Mlini was a great base being just a 20 minute water taxi ride in to Cavtat or a 25 water taxi ride in to Dubrovnik, half that time by car. There are a few very reasonable restaurants in Mlini and a couple of beaches as well as a dive centre and bar directly opposite the house and a water polo court which was buzzy every week with tournaments. Our daughters loved feeding the tortoises in the beautiful gardens too! 8 weeks was probably a little too long to be in a quiet little place like Mlini but we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the house and the quality of service and care to any of our friends. A unique and lovely holiday home.

Our family of 7 traveled from Chicago and Prague to spend the most glorious week in Mlini. Residence Mar is utterly divine! Rooms are spacious and filled with light. Each bedroom is en-suite, with well-appointed bathrooms. The kitchen and family room walk out to a massive, wrap-around terrace overlooking the sea and lush, beautifully landscaped gardens. The pool overlooks the sea and gardens as well. Flowers, lavender and rosemary perfume the air. Turtles nest in the upper garden. Every morning I walked across the street or up the road a few paces for my morning coffee....taken overlooking the sea. Some nights we cooked at home and a few evenings we enjoyed dinner in the lovely village and enjoyed delightful conversation with the many locals that were also dining out. Day trips to the islands, Dubrovnik and Cavtat were made by boat mostly, but a few visits home late in the evening were made via taxi or bus...and easy to arrange. The place is magical!