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Villa Marchelina Grubine - Beautiful stone villa with 2 pools

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV, fireplace, table football

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Marchelina Grubine - Beautiful stone villa with 2 pools

Villa Marchelina, beautiful stone villa with 2 pools - located in Grubine, in intact piece of Dalmatia, near the town of Imotski (Hinterland). It's completely made of stone and can accommodate 12 people. It has everything that you need for perfect holiday in peace and quiet.

Pool with comfortable pool beds and parasols. Pool for kids - NEW. Villa is kids friendly with big playground for them (trampoline, swings, slides, ball, etc).

Villa Marchelina is located in the geographical and historical region of Dalmatia known as "Dalmatian hinterland". Although Dalmatia is established as a tourist flower of the Mediterranean, this part of Dalmatia didn't hit the so-called flood of mass tourism, which brings some negative effects such as excessive accumulation of concreting space or accumulation of accommodation and offer, which has elements of kitsch. Therefore, it is quite logical that the foreign tourists have discovered this intact piece of Dalmatia and it's always pleasant surprise.

Villa Marchelina is placed in this untouched piece of Dalmatia, near the town of Imotski, known for its natural beauty, tangible and intangible cultural heritage and other characteristics. Only 7 kilometers from the house there are two famous lakes, Blue and Red (Red Lake is the deepest lake in Europe and second in the world after Lake Baikal in Russia). Between lakes and villa Marchelina you can find karst fields with river Vrljika and other natural beauties of Mediterranean flora and fauna. This area is characterized by excellent positioning, so that the house is very near the famous tourist destinations like:
- an hour drive to Split, Trogir, Medjugorje, Mostar (border with Bosnia and Herzegovina is only twenty kilometers),
- two hours drive from Dubrovnik and Zadar
- half an hour driving to the Makarska
- to the amazing beaches of Makarska Riviera is a mere twenty minutes (trough the tunnel St. Ilija - mountain of Biokovo)

Transport connections are excellent because the villa leads to the state road, which is only ten kilometers to the south-west connecting the main state highway.

The villa was built thirty years ago and it's entirely, manual and intellectual, work of a family that is woven into it all their effort and knowledge. The owner of the villa is an artist, a painter and sculptor, a lover of stone heritage, who with the help of his wife and children (who have inherited the same artistic line) for years have built a house and edited the corresponding space, incorporating in it all of them self's. Each part of the villa, from its stone casing, outside decorations, its interior decoration, to the environment bears the stamp of the manual labor of the family.

Technically villa is divided into three parts. 1st part is residential area. It makes the main building which has a closed garage and cellar. The ground floor has living space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it's almost entirely decorated with handmade furniture and it has lots of art works and other interesting details (carved stone windows, art nouveau chandeliers older than 120 years etc.). On the ground floor of villa we have family library with more than 3500 books. Located on the 1st floor of main residential area it's a modern two-bedroom apartment with a large terrace overlooking the entire property.

The special part of the villa, the 2nd part of villa, is the small one room house, separated from the main house by the lawn. That small house is built entirely of local stone (including the roof) because the goal was to create a building that will follow the architectural heritage of the "Mediterranean as it once was".

Entire property have more than 4.000 square meters of landscaped land, with a large parking lot, lawns, fountain, pond made of natural stone, orchards,, space for table tennis and other sports like darts.

Special attention was paid to the pool and the environment around the pool. In addition to the arbor and large space for sunbathing and relaxing on a stone beach around the pool, we have a large grass area by the pool, which is used for recreation and play, adults and children, and includes a tent, a house for the kids, swings, trampoline, slide, goal, etc.

Since the whole villa is trying to fit in with the natural environment and live in harmony with it, our family will always edit living space in order to further illustrate the maximum value of the villa witch is peace that is woven into the very essence of villa Marchelina.

Just peace and idyllic natural surroundings provide a contrast today's busy world, and this is the main guiding principle of the villa Marchelina in its intention to make your holiday a real holiday.

Property manager

Jelena & Dino

Languages

English, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car available
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great big children playground.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Marchelina Grubine Beautiful Stone 2 Pools
Villa Marchelina Beautiful Stone Villa
Marchelina Grubine Beautiful Stone
Marchelina Beautiful Stone
chelina Grubine Beautiful Sto
Marchelina Beautiful Stone 2 Pools
Villa Marchelina Grubine Beautiful Stone Villa With 2 Pools
Villa Marchelina Grubine Beautiful Stone Villa

About the area

Map
Grubine, Split-Dalmatia

What's nearby

  • Modro Jezero - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Baska Voda Beach - 33 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Makarska Beach - 33 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Punta Rata Beach - 35 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Brela Beach - 36 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Brac Island (BWK) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪VELVET Caffe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffe bar Montanense - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Caffe Brooklyn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Noturno Caffe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Antonio - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Marchelina Grubine - Beautiful stone villa with 2 pools have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Marchelina Grubine - Beautiful stone villa with 2 pools pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Marchelina Grubine - Beautiful stone villa with 2 pools?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Marchelina Grubine - Beautiful stone villa with 2 pools?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Marchelina Grubine - Beautiful stone villa with 2 pools located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Lake, Modro Jezero, and Crveno Jerzero. Baska Voda Beach and St. Lawrence Chapel are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Villa Marchelina Grubine - Beautiful stone villa with 2 pools Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay with lovely hosts!
Great property for families and kids. The hosts were very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous villa wonderful area
Villa is just as described, excellent communication with hosts. Nothing was any trouble for them. We arrived very late and Luca was there at midnight to welcome us with food and beers and a short tour of the villa which is very quirky and lovely. The pool is very clean and lots of shade around so very useful for 12 month old baby. Imotski is definitely worth visiting. Good walk around the red lake takes an hour. Worth going to blue lake, swimming there is good but wear need swim shoes. Thanks to Luca and Jelena and parents, the apple cake was delicious.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little paradise in the middle of Croatia countryside
This place is just perfect for family vacation. We were three families with young kids and the set up was just perfect to make the young and the old happy. The outside space is amazing!!!! Big pool, a lot of games for the kids, a large outside table with fridge… The owners and their family were so sweet and helpful that we felt like home . My little nephew got sick and they even accompanied my cousin to the hospital with him. The dad’s owner who does not speak a word of english even came to help us with a problem and was a sweetheart. Let’s not forget the mom’s owner who made us delicious local deserts. The house is perfectly located to visit a lot of attractions around. It is close to Mostar, The blue and red lakes and the coast where are all the beautiful beaches. However, do not trust Google map on the duration of your trip. Most of the time you must add 15 minutes or more to the drive because the roads are busy and small. The ri a small grocery and a bakery at one minutes of the house and everything you need in Imotski which is 8 minutes drive from the house. We would definitely recommend this house !
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I'm into Imotski
The villa owners, Dino and Jelena with brother in law Luca, could not have been more courteous and helpful. The whole family were on hand to oversee the very few and minor problems that we had e.g. one cold shower. The property is nicely decorated and the pool area and pools very clean and peaceful. The hosts were very hospitable and provided us with cakes and pastries and grapes on two of our day, plus a very reasonably priced wine fridge which was well stocked with local red and white wine and liqueurs. They also very kindly prepared a welcoming meal as we arrived too late to shop in the local supermarkets. The villas were well equipped for self-catering and already had some basic ingredients. Towels and bedding were plentiful, and being a party of 6 adults with one toddler it was bliss to be able to retreat to our own base to give us all self-contained living arrangements. The villa is very easy to locate provided you find the A1 road out of Split, we didn't and took the coast road by mistake thus lengthening our journey. It is advised to fly into Split as the distance to the villa is only 1 hour 2O minutes but 3 hours from Dubrovnik. There is a small shop just 5 minutes walk from the villa and a local bakery 10 minutes walk away. Because of the villas location a car is absolutely essential. The relaxed and lovely seaside town of Vaska Boda is 20 minutes drive and Imotski the nearest point of civilisation with two supermarkets, some bars and coffee shops a 10 minutes drive. The two local must see sights are the Red and Blue Lakes, located in two of the deepest sink holes in the world. Do take swimming kit if you visit the Blue Lake as you will be grateful of a dip after descending the slopes on a hot day. I really would recommend this well laid out, spacious accommodation with "blissful" pool area and attentive hosts, but be mindful of its location.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, great hosts, great facilities and wonderful weather, couldn’t ask for more.
Excellent property, we had a fabulous time. A large family holiday in a property that offered great facilities, well equipped kitchen, dining facilities, and wonderful pool and garden. The area is safe, removed from the over crowding near the coast, but close enough to Split and Makarska to commute to key tourist areas. The house offered a great space, the hosts were responsive, offered advice on trips, and true Croatian hospitality that we will never forget. Would definitely consider returning.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

Beautiful relaxing villa in idilic position
We recently stayed at the villa for 10 days for our ruby wedding Anniversary with our family. The villa suited all our needs for a family of 7, it is very spacious and had everything you needed. The pool was lovely and the paddling pool was perfect for our 17 month granddaughter. Luca and Jelena were excellent hosts and was on hand if you needed anything. On our Anniversary they brought a cake for our celebration made by Luca’s mum which was delicious. You need transport to stay at the villa but driving in Croatia is not a problem and it gives you the opportunity to see more of Croatia. Dino was very helpful prior to travelling and always responded straight away. He sent a video on how to get to the property once you are near which we found most helpful even though we had a sat nav. Would recommend this property as it’s perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M., Northborough, MA, USA

Very nice villa in peaceful surroundings
We were warmly welcomed by Lucca and shown around this wonderful property which is only 15 minutes from the beach in a beautiful valley in the mountains. The villa was very clean and comfortable and the pool area was spectacular. The owners have poured their hearts and souls into this place. We loved staying there and were furtinate enough to visit when Croatia made it to the World Cup final. We really enjoyed our stay - thanks for everything and best of luck for the future! John, Michelle and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

A real gem of a find! This is probably the best villa with pool that we have ever stayed in.
Situated in a quiet location, this villa offers privacy and space for those who want to get away from all the hustle and bustle of daily life. A hire car is, however, essential. It is within easy driveable reach of the coast and the seaside resort of Baska Voda. The main house has a three bedroomed apartment downstairs and a separate two bedroomed apartment upstairs, with its own entrance. The outdoor space offers a variety of locations to eat, as well as a fantastic poolside area with its own two bedroomed apartment. For children there is a well equipped play area as well as a child friendly pool next to the main swimming pool with an all round depth of 1metre 60. As a non-confident swimmer, this small pool was ideal. There are no overlooking properties and the pool lights in the evening are really magical. Luca, the owner, could not be more helpful and speaks very good English. The villa is awash with artwork - sculptures and paintings - from what is clearly a very talented family. Imotski is the closest town, a ten to fifteen minute drive away. Do eat at the Venezia Hotel for very reasonably priced food and an outdoor terrace with magnificent views. I cannot recommend this villa more highly. Thank you Luca for allowing us to stay in your very beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marlin U.

Liked: Cleanliness
An unforgettable stay
This reale was one of the nicest places we stayed at. Our host , Luka, is one of the friendliest persons you can meet. He and his family were able to help us with any problems we had. We hope to be able to stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
tolles Objekt
Besonders charmante, sehr gut ausgestattete Immobilie mit hervorragenden, außerordentlich hilfsbereiten Gastgebern. Vielen Dank.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt für Familien
Tolle Unterkunft für Freunde und Familien. Der Kinderpool und der Garten sind super für Kinder und Kleinkinder. Die Küchen könnten etwas besser ausgestattet sein aber sonst ist alles perfekt.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bernd G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toller Familienurlaub mit kleinen Mängeln
Sehr freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Gastgeber Tolle Poolanlage Liebevoll gestaltete Anlage Leider nicht alle Appartements mit Klimaanlage Die Klimaanlage(1) pro Appartement war nicht in den Schlafräumen sondern im Wohnzimmer Manche Betten waren zu kurz da sie vorne und hinten eine Bettwand hatten
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

virginie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un excellent séjour.
Villa très agréable à vivre. Nous étions 9 adultes, de l'espace pour tout le monde. Une très belle piscine avec lieu pour manger à côté. Espace Barbecue. Un très bon accueil.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Danke für alles!
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt Bei Luca, Jelena und ihrer Familie. Wir wurden herzlich begrüßt, mit einer traditionellen Dalmatischen Schinken und Käse Platte. Dazu habe es ein frisches Brot und eine Schale mit frischen Früchten. Im Anschluss hat man uns die Örtlichkeiten gezeigt und uns alles erklärt. Wir verbrachten 14 wunderschöne Tage in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Für uns 5, war mehr als genug Platz vorhanden. Luca und Jelena waren zu jederzeit erreichbar und konnten uns bei Problemen immer sofort helfen. Auch für eine nette Unterhaltung war immer Zeit. Alles was man zum Leben brauchte war mit dem Auto in ein paar Minuten zu erreichen. Bis zum Strand betrug die Fahrzeit 25 min. Wir danken euch, dass wir bei euch einen wunderschönen Urlaub verbringen durften. Viele liebe grüse aus Deutschland David, Tobias, Christian, Angelina und Ann Sophie
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Bernd E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Steinhaus, tolle Lage
Dieses schöne Anwesen liegt relativ zentral.In 30-60 min. erreicht man das Meer, Split, den roten und den blauen See usw. Ein kleiner Supermarkt ist 5 min. zu Fuß zu erreichen, ein kleiner Imbiss mit Super netten Inhabern und kleinen Preisen in ca. 15 min. Die Gastgeberfamilie war sehr nett und hilfsbereit . Bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir mit einer kleinen Stärkung begrüßt und in die Öffentlichkeit eingewiesen. Alles in allem ein sehr angenehmer Urlaub, so soll es sein.Vielen Dank.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus und tolle Vermieter
Alles Bestens - gerne wieder :-)
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mycket trevligt boende och värdfolk
Allt perfekt! Saknade bara ac i lilla huset.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alles perfekt
Empfangen wurden wir in der Villa Marchelina von Luca und seiner Frau mit einer Platte kroatischen Schinken und Käse. Danach erfolgte eine Einweisung in die Örtlichkeit die er mit der Bitte beendete das wir uns jederzeit und egal wann an sie wenden sollen wenn wir ein Problem oder Fragen hätten, Gastfreundschaft pur auch von Seiten seiner Familie die wir bei einem von ihnen zubereiteten sehr leckeren kroatischen Mahl mit anschließender Spirituosen Veköstigung aus eigener Produktion näher kennen lernen durften. Die Beschreibung der Lokation stimmt bis ins Detail ist aber im Wandel da die Familie ständig neue Ideen umzusetzen scheint, so hatten wir wo früher ein Zeltpavillion stand eine große gemauerte Schattenoase einfach top! Gastgeber und Lokation sind ohne wenn und aber bestens weiter zu empfehlen!!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tonje W.

Kjempe flott!
Vi hadde noen kjempe flotte dager her! Huset og uteområdet er nesten finere enn på bildene. Vertskapet var hele tiden utrolig hjelpsomme og trivelige. Ungene (og de voksne) elsket bassenget og uteområdet:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gotthard G.

Wir haben die Zeit bei Luca genossen. Luca war sehr gastfreundlich
Luca und seine Familie waren sehr gastfreundlich und haben uns sehr aufmerksam betreut. Das Quartier ist sehr familienfreundlich mit allem was den Urlaub zu einem tollen Erlebnis werden lässt.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Angelika Z.

Eine tolle Unterkunft für eine erholsame Zeit
Die Besitzer sind wahnsinnig zuvorkommend und gastfreundlich, das Haus bringt alles mit, was man für einen schönen Aufenthalt braucht. Wir haben wunderschöne Abendstunden am großen Steinofen beim Kochen/Backen/Grillen (es geht alles damit!) und Wein schlürfen verbracht und haben uns sehr gerne in der Mittagssonne am Pool abgekühlt. Für Kinder ist der neue Kinderpool und der riesige Spielplatz dahinter ein wahres Paradies. Nahegelegenen Strände und Split sind gut zu erreichen und Verpflegung findet man im nicht weit entfernten Imotski. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit und würden Villa Marchelina jederzeit weiterempfehlen!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017