The house is just perfect. We were 4 families traveling with small children. It is well equipped with everything you need to enjoy the holiday. The outside kitchen is a great alternative. The pool is clean and big enough. The host was super friendly and helpful. The contact was 24|7. The neighborhood and location are perfect. Close to restaurants and beach. The fact that the supermarket is next door is super helpful. Overall 5 star experience! Would recommend.

Nothing was too much trouble for Sylvia. The apartment had everything and more that we needed for our 2 families’ 10 day stay. I had booked to return before I left. The restaurants were first class and some more reasonably priced than others..... electrical storms which were breathtaking but over quickly, pool was wonderful but the sea was the favourite place to cool off. The 25 minute walk up to the chapel at the highest point of the island was my favourite sunrise spot, sunset just in front of the villa was enjoyed with sundowners from the villa. We enjoyed watching some yachts and superyachts visit Ist! Sylvia went out of her way to organize our airport transfer to zadar, a brilliant apartment for the night and guided us as to ferry times etc..... the best European holiday ever! The teens and adults enjoyed it equally. We even had a massage with the local bodyworker whom I can recommend.... just ask at the brilliantly convenient supermarket next door to the Villa Elen. The locals were beautiful people and I look forward to seeing them again in 2019. Thank you Sylvia for being you, efficient, friendly, helpful and for providing us a lovely base to enjoy the wonders of Ist.

We really loved Villa Ellen and Ist! The house is clean, light, well decorated, and very functional. Ist provides a great backdrop for a relaxing vacation that is not too stimulating -- beach, walk, sleep, eat and drink, repeat! Unfortunately there are a few issues that are kind of a bummer: the pool looks enticing but is swarming with wasps and the showers leak straight onto the bathroom floor causing huge puddles.

Dear Sylvia, it was great pleasure to spend our 3-weeks-holidays at your wonderful villa on Ist. Everthing was alright and when we had questions or problems, you managed fast and succesful to our satisfaction. Thank you very much! The island ist realy a great place to be. Calm, originaly and everyone is very friendly. We often think about this wonderful time!!! Best regards and thanks again, Daniel, Beate, Klaudia, Thomas and Kids from Germany :)

From the moment our driver collected us at Zadar, we knew we were in safe hands. Tony and his beautiful wife Sylvia had sorted everything to make our holiday as enjoyable as possible. We were collected from the airport and driven to an overnight apartment which was spacious and comfortable. The following morning , we were collected and taken to the ferry for our sail to Ist. Sylvia met us at the ferry port and we walked the 3/4 minutes to the villa. Superb is not the word, this place was excellent. We were the second family to stay at the villa. Everything was faultless. The rooms were well furnished, there was entertainment for the children. Most of the rooms are air conditioned. Plenty of bathrooms too. If there wasn't enough room inside, the outside was even better with your very own taverna with a fire stove, fridge, sink etc. The pool was looked after daily and the kids loved it. Wth the temperature in the late 30's, we needed it. The restaurants all around serve fresh food. Make sure you try the one to the right of the villa, serving fresh roast piglet daily, but be quick, it books up fast. The island is small, beautiful and charming. You can hire a boat if you wish. We did and travelled around for 3 separate days, island and harbour hopping. Something else Sylvia can organise. She is an absolute peach as a host and I would recommend her villa to you in a heartbeat. We may even return as it was so tranquil and relaxing with everything within walking distance. P.S. We felt very relaxed with the children wondering off by themselves to explore. Make sure you visit the little church at the top of the hill. Breathtaking views at sunset.