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Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool

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A waterfront promenade with palm trees and benches, a building with classical architecture, and a view of the water.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of the sea through a window.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A dining area with a table set for four, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a potted plant on the table.
A residential property with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Žnjan Beach
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Split, Split-Dalmatia County
  • Place, beach near Žnjan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Znjan
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Žnjan Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Split (SPU)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

New York bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Olive bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Toilet · Shower only

4 Master bathrooms

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Outdoor pool shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool

The Olive Shadow Villa has been named after its eighteen olive trees surrounding the house in a well crafted, Mediterranean style garden. The villa has a large private outdoor pool which is often the main residence of our guests. In the residential area of Split, the villa has been built over the course of years which is reflected in the outdoor fitness area with table tennis and workout machines, special grill area, as well as spacious indoor setting. The Olive Shadow Villa is rented on weekly or daily basis (min 3 days stay) . The Villa is fully air conditioned, fully refurbished with a high standard furniture and appliances. There are two+ parking spaces available for various motor and non-motor vehicles available for your use. The Olive Shadow Villa is located in the City of the Diocletian Palace, a UNESCO protected world monument that was build in 3rd century anno domini. Local beaches offer first and foremost swimming and boating in a pristine sea, beach volleyball, endless coffee drinking in a nearby beach bars, scooter driving and boat excursions. Of course, all of this is accessible to our guests by foot. The newly renovated Znjan beach is a recently added gem to the villa. The City of Split is a lively Mediterranean City that offers numerous events during the summer time: Split Music Festivals, Split Summer Festivals, various artistic performances, plenty of bars and restaurants, and very good looking people strolling around the City. We, your hosts, are here to help you out with where to go and what to see.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed only outdoors.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1489110
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Split

Located in Znjan, a neighbourhood in Split, this villa is near theme parks and on the beach. Port of Split and Split Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bacvice Beach and Split Riva. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural History Museum, or check out an event or a game at Youth Park Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and mountain climbing nearby.
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Split, Split-Dalmatia County

What's nearby

  • beach near Žnjan - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Pazdigrad - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Znjan - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • beach near Križine - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Žnjan Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Split Predgrade Station - 12 min drive
  • Split (SPU) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palma Beach Club - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Gal - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taboo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MIYU Beach - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool?

As of 14 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool on 12 Oct, 2027 start from S$4,145, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Perfect Dalmatian Villa with a Pool located?

Located in Znjan, this beachfront villa is in the city centre, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Žnjan Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Split Riva. Bacvice Beach and Port of Split are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Spacious, clean and well- provisioned for cooking meals. The host was nice and accommodating. The pool was refreshing and the beach was a short easy walk. There were plenty of places to sit and chat and have time together. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a brilliant stay at this lovely villa and the hosts were so helpful and accommodating. They were flexible and helpful at every step and made sure our stay was amazing. The Villa was clean and well stocked and in a great location and we had a brilliant stay.Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend! Thanks very much :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful Location and home. Could not have asked for more during our stay. They were very helpful with transporation information and the surrounding area. The owner was very quick to answer our questions.- Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Vacation

We had a wonderful time in Croatia. The house was beautiful! Scenic views of the water and an incredible olive orchard in the backyard. The pool was perfect! And we were in walking distance to a great beach and lots of activities downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa is spacious and has all amenities you could want for a family vacation. Vera was a wonderful host. Some construction in the area was the only minor negative.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2025
Dear Greg, Thank you very much for your review. You and your family were wonderful guests of ours. We hope to see you again on the Croatian coast.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great group trip location and lovely hosts

The hosts were very kind and responsive in the build up to our stay and during. Useful to have the two floors/apartments for a big group and the house was lovely, clean, well stocked kitchen etc. overall a really fun stay and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Amazing time

We spent a long weekend with friends and had a great time. House has plenty of space and the pool is really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Croatian Holiday

Quiet, private, and very clean. Short ride to city centre and the beach and markets are walking distance. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear David, Thank you very much for leaving us your review. We very much enjoyed being your host and we hope that we can welcome your group again in the near future. With kind regards, Lovre
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint, Authentic Home in suburban Split region

Authentic Split home with pool and close to Beach in a split suburb but very close to all major attractions Roomy enough for 2 full families and kept in very good condition Family run with exceptional attentiveness to guest needs Be careful with driving at night as it's a dirt side road with minimal lighting and tricky parking but very safe overall Uber is best option Great boating to local islands as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet place with a pool

Enjoyed our stay at this house in Znjan. The owners parents were waiting for us when we arrived and handed us the keys. Large place that is well laid out for a decent size group. We were able to drive to Strobec for dinner, downtown near the Palace and Riva for site seeing, and to various beaches. The beach closest to the house is under a bit of construction, can still quickly get to one nice swimming spot or walk about a mile to get to a beach club near the Radisson hotel. Otherwise the house is in a pretty quiet area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn't know what to expect

The house is really two two bedroom apartments stacked. Quite private considering right in town. Very nice gardening. Owners accommodated our very late arrive with a smile on there face. Pool refreshing, warm once you are in maybe 21-22 but when we were there the temp outside was 30ish. AC works great. No complaints. Don't rent a big vehicle in Croatia. Would I recommend this place, YES! Very relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay for friends

We were 8 women staying for a Hen Do and had both apartments, the place was beautiful and very well equipped and comfortable, a real home from home. The host met us on arrival and departure and was super helpful with communication both before and during the stay, even helped us with arriving earlier when the airline changed our flight to an early morning flight. There were lots of useful and thoughtful touches, drinks on arrival in the fridge, a huge pack of extra toilet rolls and there were soaps, dishwasher tablets and laundry detergent which we made use of, enough sun beds for guests and even wood stocked for the BBQ. Very good location and easily accessed with Ubers (and another but we just used uber). We had a couple of Wolt deliveries too and there are some supermarkets close by. Would 100% recommend a stay here! Thank you to the hosts! 3
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thank you very much Laura it was lovely hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

WONDERFUL

Lovely property in a lovely setting. Great facilities and well maintained. It is two villas joined as one, with full kitchens, dining areas and sofa areas up and down stairs so privacy if you need it. Superb bathrooms and shower rooms, bidets, washing machines, dishwashers, and the all important air con - it's all here! Massive fridges with ice making facility - much needed as it was 38+ degrees while were there. Host is really helpful and her Dad Lovre met us, filled the fridge with cold drinks for us, topped up the chlorine in the pool and came to say goodbye. Absolutely great. Really 5 stars. The villa is down a side lane which leads down to the main road (about a 7 minute walk) which you can then walk into Znjan and the beach. It's on a hill so great when you're going down...! The nearest supermarket is called Plodine and that is a 15 minute walk (uphill) and is a cross between a Tesco and an Aldi, so lots to choose from. Make sure you weigh any fruit or veg at the weighing stations before you take to the till. There are plenty of vegan choices too - butter replacement, nuggets etc, ice cream (Ben and Jerrys!), all sorts of stuff. We used Ubers to get around - most expensive was 12 euros but mostly they were around 8e for a five+ seater. But THE most important thing - take lots & lots of mosquito/midge stuff - before and after treatment. You can't see the blighters but they can see you! (Germolene and Sudacreme also good to have in your arsenal). Fabulous place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has plenty of character. On arrival it was absolutely spotless, checking in was very easy and the host even drove us to the local shop and back to help get some essentials which was very kind.The pool area is superb and bedrooms are large with comfortable beds.Beach is a short walk away and you can be in the main promenade in around 10mins.Definitely recommend this property and host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab Villa

Great location, nice and secluded, fab pool area. We were 11 ladies on a hen weekend, the villa was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The owner met us at the villa on arrival and even stocked the fridge with beers and cold drinks. He was very helpful, would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

What a wonderful house! Every amenity you could possibly need and all the space of home! And Lovre was so very nice to stock the refrigerator for us as we had a very delayed arrival…thank you Lovre! Very relaxing! Excellent location…very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, clean villa

We were a group of 8 ladies. The villa is split into what is 2 large apartments that you can walk between. Fully air conditioned and very spacious. Very well equipped with toilet rolls, hand soap, washing up liquid and complimentary drinks in the fridge on arrival. 10 minute walk to the local beach with a few beach bars and a local shop. Split town about 10 minutes by cab. Beware, ordinary cabs were expensive but Uber was cheap and efficient. Would thoroughly recommend this villa. Lovely pool area and friendly welcome from the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vakantie

Top vakantie gehad en aardige gastheren mogen ontmoeten.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wonderful home and a great host.

Wonderful home and a great host. We very much enjoyed joyed our stay here. The home has two full kitchens and four bedrooms so plenty of room for a large group. The host was wonderful and accommodating. The pool was beautiful. The beaches are lovely and about a 10-15 minute walk. However it is not really convenient to walk to downtown Split. Probably a 60 minute walk. Uber works well.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Schöne, ruhige Lage zum Ideal zum relaxen

Gepflegtes, gut eingerichtetes Feriendomizil. Schöner Garten mit Pool. Strand in Gehdistanz, Innenstadt gut erreichbar mit ÖV oder Taxi.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Dear Adrian, We thank you for your review and we could not write more superlatives of having you as a guest at the Olive Shadow. You and your group, you are welcome to stay next time at the Olive Shadow and we hope we would be lucky hosts to have you again. We hope to see you soon in the future and thank you again for your review. Kind regards, The Olive Shadow Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing, beautiful villa

Me and my girlfriends stay at this villa this weekend. We had the time of our life's. What an amazing owner, couldn't of been anymore helpful if he tired :) He Took us to the super market on the first day we arrived and helped us whilst we were in there with translations and then brought us back! Amazing He also Told me if I needed any help to message him on advise which was lovely :) The villa itselfs it situated in the most beautiful surroundings, so peaceful. About 10 min drive to the town centre which is perfect. The villa was lovely and spacious Definitely would recommend to anyone. Thank you for making our stay so perfect
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing, spacious, with private pool apartment

I have stayed at the Olive Shadow in August 2014 and words cannot describe how amazing this holiday was, how hospitable and welcoming Lovre the host was. The Olive Shadow is a true gem located in the city of Split with a large pool, spacious terraces and apartment which is designed and equipped with modern furniture and appliances. Frankly, the house we live in England is smaller than this apartment! The Olive Shadow is literally 2 min away from the beaches and there are plenty to chose from. There are a lot of bars and restaurants in the surrounding area to chose from. Weather is amazingly warm and sunny, but dry, and temperature stood at around 28-30 degrees Celsius. Croatian people are welcoming, hospitable, and there to help out if you get lost. Lovre has took us around the first day we arrived and even took us to the large Tesco style supermarket to load on groceries for the week. He hasn't charged us for this, and he was there to help out with queries regarding the downtown Diocletian palace. Amazing, amazing, amazing house, amazing welcome, and we shall be hopefully back next year!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Nice Villa, location not great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jasna Culic

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Owners include Lovre and Vera

Why they chose this property

This is a large, modern villa fully equipped with private pool, new appliances and very modern and chic design. It is located 200m from the beach in the area that has great beach scenery: bars and restaurants and children friendly area. In our near vicinity is Radisson Blu Hotel, Amphora and Fanat. Beaches have children and senior friendly accessibility.

What makes this property unique

Private outdoor pool. Separate barbecue space. Very near beaches.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Croatian

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