Alison was always prompt to reply to any queries we had and even helped us plan some of our trip on each stay. She arranged a pick up from the airport for us with an excellent taxi firm, who we then used for a travelling further a field. The apartment has all you need for an enjoyable stay, fully equipped kitchen, stocked with spices, spacious bedrooms and a comfy living area. We had our breakfast every morning before heading off for an adventure on the balcony overlooking the Adriatic sea. Alison and her team have left books, CD's and DVD's to use as well as a ton of games - these were a lifesaver on the one rainy day we had. The kids were happy. The wifi was excellent. Thanks again for a great stay - we know we'll return!

We rented two of Alison's apartments - Paulina and Ellie as we had a family celebration. The apartments we really clean, well equipped and being next door to each other meant we had our privacy as well as the convenience of being close by for dinners etc. Alison was great and booked us a restaurant in Trogir for my Mam's 60th. We ate in TRS and it was the perfect place for it, the courtyard is surrounded by grape vines and beautiful decor. The apartment is in an excellent location and it's walking distance to all amenities. The beach is about a 3 minute walk. We will most likely return and would recommend this place (area and apartments) to others. Thanks for a great stay.

Great holiday, brilliant location, well equipped apartment and an easy booking... We love Ciovo and have stayed on the island on many occasions. It's always sunny and the Croatian culture is friendly and welcome..

Apartment Ellie is clean, spacious and well positioned to explore the local area. We were greeted by David from the management team who was extremely helpful all week. We visited Split by boat and walked to Trogir. Less able walkers may need a taxi as there are a couple of hills. There is a local supermarket in Okruj which has many staple goods. Unfortunately there weren't many restaurants open at the end of October as the season has pretty much ended. The beach cafe's are good value and a 5 minute walk downhill. I would definitely recommend this apartment

Beautiful, spacious two storey apartment. We stayed here for a week, it'S a gorgeous place to stay as a family and with friends, we enjoyed the stunning views each morning and night. We cooked meals here a few nights and ate out a few nights. It is so close to all amenities, in walking distance. It was our first time here and we'll be definitely back.

Six of us arrived at the booked apartment block and our first pleasant surprise was a free upgrade to a four bedroom apartment (instead of 2 bedroom booked). The reception was first class and this was hardly a surprise as our dealings with Alison (Apartment owner/manager) had been exactly that, too. The first couple of days were spent finding our feet, which was made so easy because of the information provided by Alison in advance (geography, places to visit, restaurants etc.). The weather was super and we spent a lot of time relaxing on the beautiful local beach., but we also got around to some trips as well. We took on speed boat trip to visit some of the islands. Swimming from the boat to the beach is one of my favourite memories of the whole trip. We took the boat taxi from the main beach (5 to 10 minutes’ walk from apartment) to Trogir. What a treat this was. We spent one evening trying to decide which of the magnificent yachts on the main Trogir promenade we would like to buy (celebrities like Schumacher have docked here frequently). After that bit of self-delusion, we took to one of the restaurants recommended by Alison (Top Balloon) and we fully endorse her advice. For local eating, we would recommend Leonardo’s on the main beach, super food and super service. The apartment was everything expected and more, plus two extra bedrooms was the cream on top of the icing on the cake. We would recommend this place, as well as Alison and her team. I am sure we will be returning. If you go there you will surely have a great holiday! Anne G.

My 3rd year back! Ellie is such an impressive apartment with a large spacious living area, double height ceilings and socially positioned furniture. All of Alison's apartments have been well stocked with extras such as dried herbs, board games and classic DVD’s and CD’s. We made good use of the games at night and felt I was revisiting my childhood holidays! Although there were 8 of us in the apartment, there was plenty of space to sit around the table and sofa area and 3 bathrooms allowed us to quickly get ready for our adventures. We sat on the sheltered balcony with wine and good food one night and enjoyed a spectacular thunderstorm! This year was my first time to be on Ciovo and not rent a car. All the necessities are close by so I enjoyed strolling everywhere. We visited the local beach at Okrug most days and the children enjoyed the water games at the beach bars. We walked 2km to the spectacular Duga Bay and visited a hidden bay behind the apartments that only local people seem to use. We visited Trogir a lot and bought some snorkelling masks in the market for Duga where we fed stale bread to the fish. I’m in love with Trogir, it’s like stepping back in time and the taxi boat makes the trip very easy. There's loads of places to eat, drink, shop and photograph. We travelled by boat from Trogir to Split city for a day where we visited Diocletians Palace. Split is like a larger Trogir with a new town attached. I would recommend a visit as it has it’s own magic to it. Overall, everyone had a great holiday and the other couples that I invited along intend on returning when possible. For me, it was wonderful to see their reactions to the local beaches, bars and restaurants. The area is not commercial, although well equipped for tourists, and this is what gives it the charm. Everywhere you go (including the beaches) have small restaurants / bars so you can go out for the whole day and have the convenience of a quick lunch or beer. The short walk to the beach and restaurants is lined with mandarin, pomegranate, passion fruit, kiwi, grape, fig and olive trees. Sitting in Leonardo’s under grape vines while looking out at the boats and sipping on local wine after a day on the beach and beautiful food is my idea of a perfect holiday!

This was a large, airy and well equipped apartment just a few minutes stroll from a fairly quiet gravel beach. The apartment was spotlessly clean and we were welcomed warmly on arrival. We had a wonderful week.here, We ate out each evening - there was a good choice of local restaurants but on four nights we took the water taxi to Trogir. Trogir was lovely - a maze of tiny streets filled with cafes and restaurants and great ice cream shops! I highly recommend booking a sea kayaking trip with Falco tours based in Trogir (find them on the inteernet or ask at Tourist office). We had a full day trip kayaking 7 km to a nearby island and back. The kayaks and other equipment were very good, our guides were highly experienced and all necessary safety equipment was provided. I would recommend this apartment if you want a peaceful holiday in a pleasant resort surrounded by other similar-minded holidaymakers. Although there were plenty of lively bars (if you wanted them) there was no evidence of drunkeness or bad behaviour. This is a great choice if you do not want to hire a car as it is only a 20 minute taxi ride from Split airport and the water taxi to Trogir runs every 30 minutes and is cheap.

Alison, we would like to thank you for such an amazing holiday. Everything was so well organised and the apt was more than expected. The apt is furnished to such a high spec and is so spacious. The 4 bed apt was more than adequate for the whole family. The location was perfect, after breakfast we would walk down to the beach and because the apt was so close to the beach everyone had the freedom to come and go as they pleased. During the afternoon we would eat in one of the many restaurants along the seafront which was very reasonable and had a wide choice for all. Some nights we went into Trogir, if you like people watching this is a place to go, the place is buzzing and there are beautiful yachts when you walk into the town. The town has amazing restaurants set inside narrow streets full of character. Staying in Ciova gave us alot of flexibility as the apt is only 20 mins from the airport and about 20mins to the port where you can travel to other islands around croatia. We traveled to Hvar. I would recommend Ciova for anyone who is seeking a quiet unspoilt location which gives the flexibility and option to travel around, suitable for all ages, families and friends. I am looking forward to returning ...

Apartment Ellie was excellent; modern, well equipped and clean! Trogir is a beautiful town and we spent some evenings there. It has a huge number of restaurants and we tried a few of the ones that were listed in the “guide” in the apartment. They were all excellent. Transport to Trogir is either by taxi (5-0 minutes, 100 Kuna) or by boat (25 minutes, 15 Kuna/person). We also had a few lunches and dinners at Konoba Rarita (recently renamed from Konoba Korniza) which is located a few minutes walk from the apartment. They served excellent food and provided good service. Highly recommended! And Leonardos was the best restaurant. Sr Dela was great too... We rented a car for a few days and visited Split (old town), Omis and Krka waterfalls. Krka Waterfalls was a fantastic place and should be considered as a must for everybody to visit. Croatia, Ciovo, and Penthouse Rentals Croatia are excellent choices for a relaxing summer holiday! Thanks!

Great apartment; on arrival we found everything exactly as promised on the booking site. We were here before so we knew our way around and we had an even better holiday than the last time (didn't think that was POSSIBLE). The locals are very friendly, the value is excellent (shops, restaurants etc.) and the place is great (also, Trogir, a 2400 year old heritage site is only a 10 minute taxi boat ride away from main Ciovo beach and not to be missed). We highly recommend the place and the organisers/managers and we'll be back again.

we really enjoyed our holidays at your apartment in Okrug! We made excursions to Split, Zadar and the National Parks Krka and Paklenica. In the envenings we enjoyed the view on the Adria from the balcony. The administration was well organized.

We stayed at Alison's gorgeous apartment in august. It was spacious, clean and had everything we needed for the 10 days we were there. The location and view were the two main reason we picked this property and they did not disappoint. We loved the area especially medieval Trogir. The local restaurants are superb and the recommendations Alison gave were spot on. Leonardos down the road and Sr Dela were really tasty. 10 days is just not enough so we are going again early year. Thanks for a great stay.

What a great holiday. We have stayed here a number of times before and we just can’t get enough of it. Firstly, the apartment is so spacious and fresh that you really feel relaxed and on holidays from the moment you arrive. The spaciousness was immediately obvious. It was bright, clean and had fabulous views. Having three separate bathrooms was a boon with a large family in tow. The apartment had everything you could ask for. Ciovo itself is a lovely location for families, couples and young alike. The local restaurants are great, with variety of choice all close by (make sure to try out Leonardo's, you won't be disappointed). Trogir is only 4 kilometres away and is a must (the same streets were walked by the Roman legions more than 2000 years ago, and the streets are unchanged). We took the water taxi from Ciovo and it took about a very pleasant ten minutes, (leaves every half hour). There is open air entertainment almost every night in Trogir. All the usual holiday activities (snorkelling, cycling, quad biking, jet-ski and boating/sailing) are available on Ciovo. We stayed here before and I am certain that we will be back again, because everything about the place is just great, especially the locals.