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Illyria - a beautiful fisherman's cottage just 3 meters from sea

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Sea, sea everywhere!
View from sea before new window addition
View of house with new picture window
Summer sun on terrace
Terrace photographed in October

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Postira, Island of Brac, Croatia
  • Church of St. John the Baptist
    5 min walk
  • Lovrecina Bay
    6 min drive
  • Brač Island Museum
    10 min drive
  • Brac Island (BWK)
    62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Illyria - a beautiful fisherman's cottage just 3 meters from sea


Illyria is a very old Dalmation fisherman's cottage which has been restored sympathetically to retain the authenticity of the property. The property is set over 3 floors with 2 of the three bedrooms enjoying breathtaking and uninterrupted views across the Adriatic Sea. The property comes with 2 bathrooms both equipped with power showers. Illyria is fully air conditioned throughout and satellite TV is available. Please bear in mind that we do need to change the furniture from time to time because the sea air does take its toll so individual furnishings may not look identical to the photos.
The property has a large terrace with BBQ - you can fish from the terrace and then pop your catch right on your own fire. Illyria is within a short walk of the local amenities including the many fine restaurants and pubs of Postira and the immediate vicinity. Guests may use the gym, spa (incl. manicurist) and sauna/solarium/internet facilities of a nearby hotel for a charge.
The island of Brac is only a 45 min ferry journey from Split which is directly served by an international airport. In the summer months, ferry departures from Split are very frequent i.e. every hour approx. Flights to Zadar (one and half hours drive from Split) and Dubrovnik (3 hours drive from Split) would also be suitable as would flights to Bol on the island of Brac..
Illyria was featured in the U.K. Channel 4 programme "Homes by the Med" - https://vimeo.com/205875693, enter code "med13" scroll to 12m35s and enjoy the coverage.

We can recommend a very reliable person, based in Split, should you require an airport transfer to the ferry port.

We also own and manage another prime site property, nestled in the heart of Diocletian's palace in Split(see HomeAway listing 1300888).This 120 metre, luxury, 1st floor apartment with its own private terrace (a rarity in Diocletian's palace) is simply stunning and its many guest reviews reflect this. It was recently fully renovated and is now available for rental. If a two-stop Dalmatian holiday is something you are interested in i.e. min 3 days in bustling Split city and it's great restaurants and shops coupled with a min 4 day stay on the island (only 40 mins away) with its great swimming and pure relaxation please let us know and we may be able to arrange it ...

Property manager

Thea Robinson
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No protective barriers from sea so swimmers only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
But only outside on the terrace please
No more than 6 guests in total and no overnight guests either please
Any breakages to be reported and replaced or paid for please
Our host can provide beach towels on a deposit basis. No bath towels to be used outdoors please

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Postira

Located in Postira, this cottage is on the waterfront. Olive Oil Museum and Brač Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Church of St. John the Baptist and Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Stomorous. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Map
Postira, Island of Brac, Croatia

What's nearby

  • Church of St. John the Baptist - 5 min walk
  • Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 4 min drive
  • Brač Island Museum - 10 min drive
  • Supetar Beach - 21 min drive
  • Zlatni Rat Beach - 81 min drive

Getting around

  • Brac Island (BWK) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Garden - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Skalinada - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Konobe Palute - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Barbara - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Acapulco Beach Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Illyria - a beautiful fisherman's cottage just 3 meters from sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Illyria - a beautiful fisherman's cottage just 3 meters from sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Illyria - a beautiful fisherman's cottage just 3 meters from sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Illyria - a beautiful fisherman's cottage just 3 meters from sea located?

This family-friendly Postira cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Church of St. John the Baptist, Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Stomorous and Lovrecina Bay. Brač Island Museum and Olive Oil Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
We stayed here for a week with our two children, 8 and 11 years old and it really felt cozy and comfortable. The terrace was very inviting and you could easily spend a whole day just listening to the waves and watching the ships go by in the distance. The local fisherman were also interesting to watch. The town center is just beautiful with restaurants and bakeries right at the water and a 5 minute walk from the house. We loved the local beaches and it was a lot of fun to explore the town on foot. The surrounding towns were just a short drive away and also so much fun! Kids loved Muzej Ulja/Olive Oil museum tour and food tasting! Zlatni Rat beach was just a short drive away and right next to a cute town of Bol. This area was more busy and touristy so we were happy to be able to go back to our beautiful fisherman house in the evening to enjoy the sunset from the terrace! It was so magical! Our host Nicol was amazing and informative. She was very friendly and kind! She mades us feel welcome and we felt like we had a great friend in town! Kids loved it so much that they want to move to Croatia now! 😄
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best of Brac
Illyria cottage was the very best. It was clean and comfortable and the view was spectacular. We swam everyday in front of the house. We cooked dinner at home twice and enjoyed the restaurants in town on the other nights. Parking was ample as soon as we knew where to park. We enjoyed the beach bar. “Incognito”. Absolutely a memory of a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A real gem directly at the seashore
We stayed in August one week with the family in Illyria. The setting of the previous fisherman's house is absolutely ideal, everything in Postira (supermarket, restaurants) is only a few hundred meters away. It is phantastic to sit at the seashore in the morning on the terrace with a coffee to watch the sunrise. For runners or just for swimming, there is a great trail 5 km to the south along three or four bays, some of them really remote and lovely. We found this little house really wonderful - with a lot of attention to detail in all rooms. The house is just beautiful and one could really spend the whole day just sitting on the terrace. In front of the house are also a few good spots for snorkeling. Everything one needs even for a longer stay (dish washer, washing machine, coffee machine etc) is provided and we missed absolutely nothing. We loved our stay and we could not have thought about any better place to stay on Brac Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Fayetteville, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
There are not enough words to describe this gorgeous setting and the time our family had there together. The memories of sitting on the lovely patio watching my son-in- laws gosh and snorkel are a treasure. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Illyria is a gem! It was the perfect place for our family to get away for a week and completely unwind. Nikol was a wealth of information and we thoroughly enjoyed the simplicity of Postira. Wonderful people, food and an amazing location. Sitting on the deck each morning and having coffee as the waves came in was heaven. The kitchen had all we needed to cook, and everything in the house was clean and comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Dream Cottage
Stunning! An exceptionally well-appointed property with a breathtaking view, situated in just about the best location in the town for the beaches, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nils ole N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nydelig sted, med litt rare naboer
Nydelig sted, men kunne vært gode stoler til uteområdet. Vi opplevde flere dager at nabo renset fisk rett ut fra veranda ved huset, og opplevde at død fisk fløt inn der vi skulle bade. Tror dette var folk som leiet huset ved siden av. Vi hadde også besøk av grupper med hodelykt på veranda om kvelden noe som oppleves litt rart. I alt et hygelig opphold.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Loved this location—swim out from the kitchen. Check in process so smooth and agents are so helpful in arranging taxi etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Wonderful
Just as pictured, which is to say absolutely beautiful. Nikol was fantastic with communications and checking in periodically to make sure we had everything we needed. The back deck is amazing. We never wanted to leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin S., Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house best location
Fantastic house with the ocean on your doorstep. We enjoyed our week here with our 3 teenage kids. Nice little town with everything in walking distance from the house. Very clean and everything lived up to our expectations. Will recommend to anyone that loves the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular seaside oasi
Illyria house is a hidden gem in the lovely hamlet of Postira. Property manager Nikol was easy to reach, informative and friendly and left snacks and olive oil and wine as a welcome. The property does not disappoint, 3 comfortable bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a lovely kitchen/living room. However the star of the show is the spacious patio right at the water. We spent the majority of our time there and did not want to leave. Short 5 minute walk away there are restaurants, bars and cafe’s including market and grocery store. Kitchen is fully stocked and you can also grill on the patio. If you can tear yourself away from the sea view go to the museum of Olive Oil (Museum Uja in Skrip) 15 minute drive. The only negative about this property is that you eventually have to leave. In all of our VRBO experiences we agreed this was our very favorite place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brac on the water
Great location on the water in Postira,Brac. Clean , easy to find ,as advertised. We enjoyed our stay, would return. House was clean, close to town and water. Appreciate the local goods .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible house by the sea
This amazing home was even more than we expected and we had high expectancies. The water lapping up to the back door and the sound of the waves was very relaxing. We ate at nearby restaurants and met several locals down by the beach. The manager was kind and helpful. We knew we were going to be traveling in an off season, but we found plenty to do. We have stayed at many VRBO properties. This is definitely one we will alwlays remember as beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Clemens H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaftes Haus direkt am Meer
Das traumhafte Ferienhaus liegt im kleinen Küstenort Postira. Das Ferienhaus hat direkten Meerzugang und man kann direkt von der Terasse in das glasklare Wasser springen. Der nächste kleine Supermarkt (in dem man alles nötige bekommt) ist nur 150 Meter entfernt. Wir waren vm 7.-17.10. dort und es war gerade die letzte Woche der Nebensaison. Danach schlossen alle Lokale. Die Insel ist mit seinen zahlreichen Buchten wunderschön und läd zum Baden ein. Das Haus bietet 6 Personen eine schöne Unterkunft und es ist alles nötige an Haushaltsgeräten vorhanden. Wir hatten einen super Aufenthalt und waren bestimmt nicht das letzte mal dort!!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely keeps the promise!
Fantastic holiday in a great location - eased into village life in this central location. Couldn't say enough about how wonderfully responsive and helpful Stephen and Thea were.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family delite
We brought our children to Croatia to experience a bit of their heritage. Staying here on Brac we were able to experience the locals on many levels....from the young in our family to the old we all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Insect bites
Three of our family slept down stairs in the kitchen area. All three received insect bites
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Astrid M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Illyra
We had a wonderful stay here. 10 lovely days . The house is cozy, aircon great and with only 4( almost )adults ,we had plenty of space. Every morning we were greeted by the sea at our doorstep. The terrace is big and parts of it are always shady, just perfect. Ivan is very quick to respond and super friendly. We'd love to come back sometime. Thank You.

10/10 Excellent

Elise D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
We really enjoyed the place, feeling like at home. The view, the direct access to the sea, the nice village,... everything was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

inga l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little corner of heaven
This property looked wonderful on the website but location far exceeded expectations. Very simple design with all the necessary facilities all of which worked perfectly. Perhaps cushions on sun beds and an extra umbrella would have added something. Air con was definitely necessary and worked very efficiently. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
Everything was easy, from start to finish, the paperwork Steven sent explained everything, the cottage was great everything you needed was there, would definitely recommend it and will be back, the village has a few bars and restaurants the restaurant at the Lipo hotel was our favourite
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite place on our trip to Croatia
Highly recommend property is better than the photos. Swimming off the patio was very nice. Town of Postira is lovely and a quick walk. Parking a breeze. We had a mishap with the new cooktop my fault and the owner was very gracious about it especially considering it was a brand new kitchen. Hope to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol C., Milton Keynes

Lovely fisherman's cottage
The fisherman's cottage is in the delightful village of Postira, it stands right on the sea, handy for swimming and snorkeling. Cottage is well appointed, lovely terrace for having breakfast/ lunch or even a glass of wine, before going out for dinner (a couple of nice restaurants in walking distance) Brac can easily be explored by public transport. Thank you for a lovely week, although the weather could have been better.

10/10 Excellent

Alex F.

Lovely Place
I booked this for our honeymoon and it was great. Right next to the sea (check out the crabs, shrimp and baby fish) 5 mins walk to centre of Postira for really nice and friendly restaurants and easy walk east to deserted coves and roman ruins. 15 mins drive to Supetar and great general base for the whole island. Great place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kirsten S.

Günstige Lage im Ort und direkter Zugang zum Meer. Die Elektrik ist nicht sicher.
Das Haus liegt nah zum Ortszentrum von Postira. In wenigen Minuten zu Fuß erreicht man einen Supermarkt und den Hafen. Man kann direkt von der Terasse aus ins Meer zum Schwimmen gehen. Eines Abends sind zwei Delfine vorbeigeschwommen. Unser Aufenthalt wurde aber überschattet von mehrfachen gefährlichen Störungen der Elektrik. Nach rund einer Woche ist der Strom ausgefallen. Bei der kurzfristigen Reparatur wurde die FI-Sicherung ausgebaut. Anschließend stand der Herd unter Spannung, unser Sohn erlitt einen Stromschlag. Die Elektrik wurde notdürftig instand gesetzt. Die Hauptsicherung wurde überbrückt. Zwei Tage später wurden bei einem schweren Kurzschluss der Hauptanschlussleitung zwei der drei Phasen und der Nullleiter zerstört. Wieder wurde die Elektrik notdürftig instand gesetzt. Ivan war jederzeit erreichbar, der Elektriker hat schnell und pragmatisch reagiert, sodass wir unseren Urlaub nicht abbrechen mussten. Aber das Haus ist nicht sicher. Ich habe jeden Morgen die Anschlüsse und die Verbraucher überprüft. Im Gästebuch beklagt ein Eintrag aus dem Herbst 2017 bereits mehrfache Ausfälle der Elektrik. Wir haben in der Saison einen Preis bezahlt, für den wir mit unserer fünfköpfigen Familie in ein 4* Hotel hätten gehen können. Das ist das Haus im aktuellen Zustand nicht wert.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Thea Robinson

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We are a British family who first fell in love with the beauty of Croatia in 2004. We bought this ruin of a fisherman's cottage because of its wonderful location right on the Adriatic sea. It has been a wonderful holiday destination for our family as well as the countless visitors we've hosted each year.

Why they chose this property

This property really does offer visitors the best a seaside holiday has to offer. It's perfectly located right on the water's edge. The Adriatic is wonderful for swimming with water temperatures at about 24 - 28 degrees Celsius in peak season. The cottage is located in a working fishing village environment where most inhabitants live directly from the land or sea

What makes this property unique

We are now able to offer guests a two stop holiday experience, with a fisherman's cottage on Brac and a luxurious inner city apartment ( sleeping ) in the heart of the roman Diocletian's palace in Split, see property no. 1300888. Also, in 2015 and in partnership with some very enthusiastic locals we set up Gecko Tours, based in Split, to showcase all that is very best about Dalmatia to offer guests a truly authentic view of the area and its culture. Guests of Illyria may be offered discounts on certain tours, so please ask.

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