Our stay in this gorgeous, historic villa in Dubrovnik was amazing for our group of 9! Mrs Deranja and Marijana were exceptional hosts that were so helpful, attentive and kind. The villa is beautiful with gorgeous views of the Adriatic Sea and a 10 minute walk to old town Dubrovnik. To top off a magical trip, Mrs Deranja surprised me with chocolate for my birthday 💞 thank you for an extraordinary experience!

We fell in love with this beautiful, we’ll-equipped villa located just a 10 minute walk from Dubrovnik’s Pile Gate. Villa Philomemena accommodated our group of 7 women comfortably, offering all the space we could wish for over its three floors and two levels of outdoor terracing—did we mention it overlooks the Adriatic? Whether looking for a beach, a bus, groceries or restaurants, amenities abound. The walled city beckons, the sea sparkles, the food is delicious and the Villa is just enchanting. Who could ask for anything more? ( For the seniors among us, there are many levels and many stairs, but they just add to the charm!)

I can’t say enough about this place. Location, view, cleanliness, atmosphere, everything you can imagine. We couldn’t ask for more. The owners/manager were quick to respond to any questions we had and make sure our stay was enjoyable. We are definitely planning on going back!!!

This is a fantastic property which makes us stay into broke Nick very authentic. The house is solid, quality, and exudes history. It has all the amenities you could need, making for a very comfortable vacation. And the location is absolutely perfect… 10 to 15 minute walk to town and yet quiet. And though you may fantasize about a villa with a pool, you can mind that right across the street, you can go down some stairs and swim in some amazing waters.

Historical Villa with great local charm and character! Agree with other reviews on lots of stairs and the busy street but both were manageable for us. The Villa is adequately separated (upward) from the street and the windows minimize street noise. Such spectacular sea views, plenty of space for our group of five, furnished well and good location about 10 minute walk to Pile gate. Owners are helpful and responsive. They put me in touch with a local guide who was wonderful!

One of the best and most unique vacation properties I've ever stayed in! This property completely and comfortably accommodated our large group of 12. It's such an amazing house, so much history and character with incredible sea views and atmosphere. Also very clean with comfy furniture, cozy nooks and rooms everywhere. Also an extremely well stocked kitchen and a great Weber grill on the terrace. The AC (in every room!) made the entire house comfortable during the Aug heat. The outdoor terrace and gardens with fig and pomegranate trees, was just gorgeous. It's inly a 10 min walk down the hill to the Pile Gate or a two min ride back up from on one of the many and frequent local buses that run on the road in front of the house. Also great swimming and cliff jumping down the steps below the house (lots of steps!!). Hosts, Barry and Marijana were just incredible and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They were always available with a quick text or email to answer any questions or issues that might arise, so kind and professional. They even made a reservation for our large group at a wonderful restaurant that they recommended on our last night. Truly incredible. This property is just perfect for large groups of family and friends. Again, this was one of the best VRBO rentals I've ever stayed in. Highly recommended!

We absolutely loved staying in your home and most certainly would return.Great location for walking to the old town.Most importantly we awakened each morning to the beautiful unobstructed view of the Adriatic!

We absolutely loved staying in your home and most certainly would return.Great location for walking to the old town.Most importantly we awakened each morning to the beautiful unobstructed view of the Adriatic!

Short walk to the Old Town. Exterior has a lot of deferred maintenance. Overall a good rental

Short walk to the Old Town. Exterior has a lot of deferred maintenance. Overall a good rental

This house is stunning. Original stone, lots of room to spread out, charming central kitchen for gathering. It has a beautiful porch and bedrooms views of the Adriatic. Semi private cliffs for swimming across the street. The walk to town was roughly 10 minutes and we really appreciated leaving the Walled City each day to escape to our villa.

This house is stunning. Original stone, lots of room to spread out, charming central kitchen for gathering. It has a beautiful porch and bedrooms views of the Adriatic. Semi private cliffs for swimming across the street. The walk to town was roughly 10 minutes and we really appreciated leaving the Walled City each day to escape to our villa.

The villa is in a great location and very quaint ! 10-15 minute walk to old town. Be prepared for many steps going into the house and the house itself. There are no hand railings so might not be good for older folks. Also there is a Church next door which rings it bells at 7 am daily and every half hour on Sundays. The view from the villa is amazing. We all enjoyed our stay!

We recently stayed in the villa as part of an extended bike/boat vacation along the Dalmatian Coast. Let me just say, this property was AMAZING! We had 4 couples in their 50's and could have easily had one more couple. The house is beautiful ! The outside grounds are fabulous, the inside is just as fabulous! There is a sitting room on each level, great bedrooms and bathrooms, spotlessly clean and such CHARM! Mrs. Eci Dejana is the loveliest of all. She met ius at the bus stop where the Uber dropped us. She was delightful and very helpful in every way. She checked on us each day and responded to any questions we had quickly. We would love to go back someday and highly recommend to any travellers. Its a short walk to Dubrovnik, and in a safe and convenient location. I will say that if you have any issues with stairs, this property is not for you. There are several from the street to the main floor, then two more flights once inside the house to get to the top floor where there are three more bedrooms. We liked the exercise, so it was no issue for our group. Thank you again for a lovely stay!

We recently stayed in the villa as part of an extended bike/boat vacation along the Dalmatian Coast. Let me just say, this property was AMAZING! We had 4 couples in their 50's and could have easily had one more couple. The house is beautiful ! The outside grounds are fabulous, the inside is just as fabulous! There is a sitting room on each level, great bedrooms and bathrooms, spotlessly clean and such CHARM! Mrs. Eci Dejana is the loveliest of all. She met ius at the bus stop where the Uber dropped us. She was delightful and very helpful in every way. She checked on us each day and responded to any questions we had quickly. We would love to go back someday and highly recommend to any travellers. Its a short walk to Dubrovnik, and in a safe and convenient location. I will say that if you have any issues with stairs, this property is not for you. There are several from the street to the main floor, then two more flights once inside the house to get to the top floor where there are three more bedrooms. We liked the exercise, so it was no issue for our group. Thank you again for a lovely stay!

The villa is in a great location and very quaint ! 10-15 minute walk to old town. Be prepared for many steps going into the house and the house itself. There are no hand railings so might not be good for older folks. Also there is a Church next door which rings it bells at 7 am daily and every half hour on Sundays. The view from the villa is amazing. We all enjoyed our stay!

Perfect vrbo experience! Location, views, patio, BBQ, beds, kitchen were all as described in listing. Great private ocean access just across the street and down steps to ocean. Great spot to jump off rocks or walk down pool steps and relax in warm ocean waters. Would highly recommend this convenient location to old town and big enough for 3-4 couples or extended family.

Perfect vrbo experience! Location, views, patio, BBQ, beds, kitchen were all as described in listing. Great private ocean access just across the street and down steps to ocean. Great spot to jump off rocks or walk down pool steps and relax in warm ocean waters. Would highly recommend this convenient location to old town and big enough for 3-4 couples or extended family.

Our few days in Dubrovnik were wonderful. The house is in a perfect location, with incredible views - an easy walk to the Old City and 2 minutes from a wonderful swimming spot. The owner was very kind to provide suggestions of where was best for small children and where best for shopping etc. The road is busy below the house but did not stop us from having a wonderful time. Thank you for letting us stay!

We had a great time in this property. It looks exactly like the pictures. The terrace was perfect for our group and we were within walking distance of Old Town and a bus stop with lots of taxis available. Great for groups!

Had a fabulous short break in this wonderful villa, plenty of room for 6 ladies, location was perfect with just a 10 min walk into the old town, just be aware there are a lot of steps both inside and outside, the traffic noise is also a little invasive but a small price to pay for the location. We were very grateful for the aircon in all the bedrooms.

We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary with our 4 adult children/spouse. This 16th century villa was absolutely perfect! Everyone had their own room and bathroom. The kitchen is completely outfitted to make meals. The outdoor dining area with umbrella was the perfect place to enjoy morning breakfast, wine/cheese before dinner and even dinner one night! Mrs Deranja met us at the bus stop after arranging a transfer from the airport. She explained everything to us and gave us suggestions on restaurants and a near by market to obtain breakfast items and wine/cheese. The walk to Old Town Dubrovnik was less than 10 minutes and only a 20 min walk to this cute restaurant area called Lapad. This villa does have many stairs to the front door (off of a busy street) and 2 stories for the bedroom but we had no issues with that. We loved the rustic stone/wood/tile decor! Highly recommend this place! Pictures are accurate and everything was perfect!

The villa is very spacious - we are a family of 5 and had lots of space to relax - and is well equipped with a very nice kitchen, comfortable beds and great bathrooms. The views over the sea were wonderful - we loved seeing the dolphins - and the Old Town is a short, enjoyable 10 min walk away, and a super market is just around the corner. Mrs Deranja was a wonderful help to us, arranging our transfers to and from the airport and was extremely informative about the house and the area. We had a great time! Thank you very much.

7 of us stayed here for a week in Aug 18. Owner was very helpful and organised a taxi pickup to and from the airport. If you ask, the taxi will stop at a small supermarket on the way to the property. The property itself was amazing, everything you need is there. It is very tastefully decorated and all the bedrooms were really comfortable with en-suite. Wifi is available in the house only, but with views like that, who needs it outside! There is a large terrace to sit out on with a large table and gas BBQ. The only downside is the road below is busy and a little noisy. It's a 10 min walk into town, we never bothered with buses or a taxi. There are a lot of steps up to and in the house, and also down to the swimming area over the road, which is a great place to cool off and do some snorkelling. There are a couple of beaches 15 mins in either direction, one of which has a lovely restaurant overlooking the bay. Thank you Barry and Marjiana for a lovely stay.

Wonderful property and Ms. Deranja was extremely helpful. Right below the property is a beautiful swimming area. Just fabulous!

This is a heritage villa built in the 19th century. While it looks its age in the exterior, the interiors are well appointed, with lots of common spaces for families and friends to bond, both indoors and outdoors. The furniture is all in good shape. So too are the furnishings. There are adequate chairs, tables, cushions, sofas, towels, mattresses and the like. There is a great bar be que qrill too. The best part of the villa would undoubtedly be the views. From the ground floor to the first floor and all the way to the top floor, there are windows that offer panaromic vistas of the sea... it is a true sight to behold - so peaceful, so tranquil, so beautiful! The villa is very close to the historic centre of Dubrovnik - a mere 10 minutes walk down a straight flat road. Several shops, kiosks, restaurants, cafes and supermarkets in the vicinity too. There are enough and more crockery, cutlery and utensils in the kitchen that will allow the officianado and novice alike to revel in the culinary fantasy of their choice. A few suggestions to the villa owners on what they could do better: 1 > improve the wifi in the villa - perhaps change the location of the router so that there is a signal strong enough on the ground floor as well as outdoors. And go for a connection with higher speed and bandwidth. 2 > have a plumber look into the water pressure in the showers in the bathrooms... while the geysers and water heaters all work well, the weak water pressure would very often make a mockery of the "showers" 3 > prepare a better orientation routine for guests that is comprehensive. We were shown all the rooms, the heaters, equipment, etc and were taught how to use the locks. Thats all very good. But perhaps a write-up with FAQ might help. 4 > Warn guests and prospective residents that the villa is at a height from the street level... it is ~35 steps from street level to the entrance and another ~35 steps to go to the rooms at the very top. 5 > provide better instructions to guests on where to park the car and how to get there. We wasted $ to make local calls and get instructions over phone to get to the parking area (there is no garage or parking in front of the villa). Furthermore, warn visitors up front about parking charges. We were served a parking ticket within an hour of arriving there while we were still getting orientated with the villa. The parking fine is not small (valid parking is Kuna 57 daily; fine for one day was Kuna 130!)

We hade a wonderful time in Dubrovnik. The villa was perfect and the kitchen had all you might need. Lovely view to the see. Mrs Deranja was very helpful organizing taxis, boat trips etc. We warmly recommend!

This home is a beautiful, 500 year old treasure. It has been very tastefully renovated to accommodate modern amenities without compromising the beautiful stone and plaster of the original building. We spent most of our time in the kitchen or out on the terrace overlooking the Adriatic Sea. Every morning we awakened to a breathtaking sea view. The old walled city of Dubrovnik is an easy walk with an even easier bus trip back if you're too tired to walk up the hill. Our beds were comfortable, showers were great and we really appreciated the clothes washer. Room temperatures were easily managed with individual thermostats in each room. We highly recommend this gem! We thank Eci for her gracious hospitality and help while we were there. Many thanks!

From the initial contact with the owner until our checkout it has gone so smoothly. There were 10 of us staying - all adults/blended family - and everyone of us loved it. Great ambience, every imaginable convenience available. We all just felt as though it was really our home. As well as a "spare" toilet on the kitchen level there were 5 other toilet/bathrooms. (4 of the bedrooms had ensuites and one family bathroom with bath on the top floor). Great spaces to congregate as well as private lounge room area and study on separate floors to go for quiet chats or hide from everybody else. Everything was spotless and in working order. Location suited us perfectly. Across the road and down the steps for a swim. An easy downhill stroll to the old town. Short back street walk to a supermarket. Ocean views from each floor.

If you are looking for an idyllic location in Dubrovnik, this villa will not disappoint you. The location, about a quarter mile from the old city is a perfect distance to walk. The ocean views are remarkable. The villa was impeccably clean and has remarkable character with its marble stairs and outside terrace. It also comes equipped with a great number of creature comforts such as excellent air conditioning and a well-appointed kitchen. The bedrooms are spacious and the beds were quite comfortable. The bathrooms are up-to-date. We had 8 people in the house and you barely knew the other occupants were there. The owner's mother/mother-in-law was extremely helpful. She walked us through all we needed to know about the property and was very helpful during our stays with transportation, restaurant and excursion questions. The driver we used was the owner's referral and he and his colleagues were a terrific help given all of our comings and goings. We also left behind a pair of earrings and the owner located them and mailed them back to us! We wish to return very soon to Dubrovnik and we certainly will return to this villa!