Apartment with Amazing view of Adriatic 15 min. drive from Dubrovnik' from 60 E

Spent two weeks here recently. The view from the balcony is amazing, The location is excellent, near enough to Dubrovnik to visit regularly via taxi.short walk to well stocked supermarket, sea and local restaurants.

Michael was the best host, providing dinner on our arrival, after he saw our flight was delayed, and on hand to ask questions whenever required.

We had the perfect balance of relaxation and exploration . We hired a car and visited Montenegro, Bosnia and the surrounding area. Both Kotor bay and Mostar are 'must sees'... We stayed over for a night in Mostar at 'Villa Mike' which was a much needed oasis after the long winding drive there. We visited Kravica waterfalls from here, another 'must see' .

All in all a fabulous holiday and cannot wait to return to this amazing part of the world.

We chose this apartment based on the price, the view and the reviews. Unfortunately it did not live up to our expectations. The listing fails to mention the main road that runs in front of the property which is the road between Dubrovnik and Cilipi airport. This means that it is never without traffic and the noise is constant, even with the windows closed and who wants to keep their windows closed? There is one other apartment on the same floor and the walls must be fairly thin as someone in the next apartment appeared to have a troublesome night-time cough which we could hear every night while they were there. After they left and another party arrived, the new party proceeded to sit on the balcony outside our french doors as there is nothing to divide the shared balcony. Perhaps some kind of divider could be installed to prevent this happening? We felt that we couldn't even have the shutters or windows open because they could look right in and did actually walk in to our apartment on one occasion.The listing also fails to mention the steps to the property (it is on the first floor of a two storey house) and there is an upwardly sloping path with a few more steps leading up it. This wasn't an issue for us but it would be for someone with mobility problems so should really be included in the listing. And lastly, cleaning issues: it was apparent that cleaning had not been carried out fully before our arrival. The inside of the microwave had stale food stuck to it and the shelf around it was also dirty. The fridge had spill stains and a dead spider inside it. The crockery inside the cupboard felt sticky and the cups were tea stained. I felt like I had to wash everything before I used it. On the plus side, the proximity to the airport and to Dubrovnik makes getting around very easy. There were little extra items in the apartment that were appreciated: extra pillows and towels in the wardrobe, washing up liquid and sponges in the kitchen. Mentioning the road and steps in the listing and a little extra attention to detail when cleaning would make all the difference and is easily remedied.

We had been recommended by a friend who had stayed here, and were not at all disappointed. We were met by Michael (having hired a car from the airport) and were very taken with his hospitality right from the first minute. The flat was more than adequate, the view from the veranda was to die for, the climate was very pleasant indeed... Good choice of restaurants in both directions from the flat, from basic menus to more upmarket venues, we went to one place three times and became "regulars" in just one week! If you are driving yourselves around, the traffic police are very much in evidence, looking out for speeders and drinkers - four out of the seven nights we were there, they were parked up just 100 yards further on from the apartment. Be warned, there appears to be ZERO tolerance for any alcohol/driving scenarios. The scenery along the coast is amazing, we did a lot of sightseeing up and down the coastline. First time we've been to this country, very much doubt it will be our last. Hopefully Michael's flat will be available in a few years to come...

Dubrovnik is an awesome place to visit by day and by evening! But those walls can get claustrophobic and those steps . . . well steppy!

So, for our young family, this charming, restful, cyprus-shaded home overlooking Mali Zaton Bay- just an idyllic 15 minute coastal drive north of Dubrovnik- provided great comfort, fabulous panoramic views, hiking trails, kayaking, and great local cuisine - all a short walk away. It was quite a find. The kids especially enjoyed the front yard, and the nearby playground. When we ran out of diapers, I was pleasantly surprised to find a well-stocked convenience store just 50 meters away. We made great use of our apartment's kitchenette and outdoor grill, cooking up fresh local fish and vegetables we had purchased at the green market each day. For the adults, dining, and later sipping our host's homemade lemoncello, on the balcony under magnificent cyprus trees set against a dark, starry sky really made for relaxing evenings.

The apartment bedroom was nice and quiet and the bed was very comfortable. The bathroom is a bit small, but clean and water pressure was great. The loveseat folded out into a really good bed that was plenty big enough for our 6 and 9 year olds.

We liked it here so much that we have returned several times. This last year we had a great time by convincing our friends (another couple with 2 kids) to rent the twin apartment next door. The host who lives downstairs periodically - happened to be around, and was very gracious with our use of the common land around the house. We even extended our stay by a couple of nights when we realized that there was an impressive arboratum (in Trsteno ( 10 km), a nice sand beach in Slano (20km), and the walled city of Ston (30 km), and all were just simple day trips from this shady spot overlooking Mali Zaton bay.

I spend a week here in September 2010. Perfect location and sea view. Easy to get to Dubrovnik. Friendly and helpful host. Very clean and comfortable room. Nice restaurants a walking distance but don't miss the owner's home-made dinners.