Villa Mario - with pool

Very Good
Traveller Type:
  : We hired Villa Mario on a self-catering basis. The property is a true "Eco Villa": UV panels + a large battery for electric power + part-time generator; bottled gas for cooking; septic tank drainage. The property is located amongst the family-owned olive orchard; beautiful landscape and sea views. Very helpful and obliging family members look after the property. Suits families (with children from around 3 upwards) and people wanting to get away into the country and able/willing to BBQ daily; drive up the country lanes (see below); and look after themselves. We had a great time.
  : The local Agents that hired-out the property are fairly useless. My iPhone failed during our journey from the UK, so I had no means to contact the agents. Before we left UK, the Agents should have told us to look for a "Villa Mario" contact on the quayside as we arrived by ferry into Supetar. In spite of this, we found the property ourselves: we were (a) the first Brits to visit Villa Mario and (b) the first people to find the property ourselves with no local guidance. We had arranged to pay 50% of the hire charge in cash on arrival. The Agents took the remaining 50% from my credit card + extra costs without my permission: not good practice and annoying, as we had the necessary currency available. For Villa Mario: a car or other personal transport is essential - the property is1km+ up a steep concrete track. Some knowledge of the Supetar area on Brac Island is recommended (e.: where to find Lidl !) + a little knowledge of the croatian language (although most locals can speak some english) will also help you. There is no microwave and no kitchen oven for cooking (would overload the electric system). This means that hob top cooking + BBQ food is essential. OK for us - we enjoy that, and eating/living outside in Croatia is brilliant !