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Unique, Spacious, Architect Designed Villa with Panoramic Sea Views, 30m to sea

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Omis,
  • Omis City Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cetina Gorge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Fortica Fortress
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Brac Island (BWK)
    ‪134 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Unique, Spacious, Architect Designed Villa with Panoramic Sea Views, 30m to sea

Malo Blue is a spacious, architect designed villa with panoramic sea views over the Adriatic to the island of Brac. It is located 30 metres from the beach. Access is via private path down some steep steps.
Malo Blue featured in the programme 'Homes by the Med' which aired on the channel More 4 on Tuesday 21st March 2017.
As Malo Blue is a villa and not inter-connecting apartments there is a spacious kitchen and communal areas which is more than enough for groups of up to 8 people. The Villa is surrounded by a large, private, garden which offers privacy and space. There are a couple of undercover parking spaces off the road at the back of the garden. Situated on a private leafy path and steps Malo Blue is just 30 metres from the secluded Tice beach in Stanici and a further 5 minute walk further along the beach to the main Stanici beach (there are no roads to cross to reach the beaches). Malo Blue is 100m from grocery stores and restaurants in the village. The Villa can be approached through the garden from the parking spaces or through a gate off the path to the beach. A wrought iron fence runs around the garden. There is a distinctive, high, well lit entrance corridor, which is a great space to leave beach paraphernalia and offers privacy.
The entrance leads to a wide front door which opens onto a spacious hall with a fitted cupboard, bookcase and side table.
The hall opens onto the kitchen area to the right. Here the ceiling rises to the full height of the villa. A gallery landing looks down onto the dining area where there is a large table seating up to 10. A window runs from floor to ceiling flooding the room with light and offers a view of the sea and BBQ. There is a hob, oven, a large fridge with a small freezer compartment, a dishwasher and microwave. Shelves, drawers and cupboards house the kitchen equipment.
A chimney breast partly divides the kitchen area from the sitting area. This gives the impression of being separate spaces whilst still being able to see and chat to anyone in the living area. Three wide wooden steps on the left of the chimney breast lead to the sitting room. At one end there is a brick open fireplace and at the other end French windows which lead onto the large dining terrace.
In the living area there is a large L-shaped sofa, a two-seater sofa, upholstered ottoman and coffee table.
Leading off the hall is the master bedroom with a king size bed, fitted wardrobes, sea views and French windows leading onto the dining terrace. The ceiling rises from normal height by the French windows to almost full building height at the other side of the room.
There are two further twin bedrooms. They are both identical in size and layout with fitted wardrobes, sea views and access onto a terrace downstairs and balcony upstairs. Both rooms are spacious enough for a camp bed or cot in addition to the twin beds (you can get two camp beds or a camp bed and a cot, although there wouldn't be much floor space).
The twin room on the ground floor leads off the hall and has a French window which accesses the terrace to the side of the house by the BBQ.
A spacious shower room is to the left of the front door. Both shower rooms have good water pressure, an independent water heater, a wall heater, loo, basin, bidet, cupboard and a window.
A wide spiral staircase leads to a spacious first floor landing which has a fitted cupboard, book shelves and a semi-circular gallery which looks over the dining area. Off the landing is the second shower room, it is identical to the one on the ground floor but for the inclusion of a washing machine. Next to the shower room on the landing there is a door off to a part covered terraced which is good for drying beach clothes etc. Drying racks are provided.
The second twin room is across the spacious landing opposite the shower room and has a French window which opens onto a small balcony with views up and down the bay. All bedrooms, living and kitchen areas have sea views.
Malo Blue was originally designed and build in the 1970's. It is one of a kind. Commissioned by a Macedonian sweet manufacturer it was the first commission for a recently qualified architect from Sarajevo who became a well know architect in Split responsible for the design of many public buildings and shopping centres. Malo Blue offers stylish and spacious open plan living, with areas where guests can find privacy.
The large terrace has a shade canopy of bougainvillea and sail shades and runs the full length of the villa and round to the kitchen and BBQ. There is a large dining table and chairs as well as chairs and small table for drinks and sun loungers on the terrace. Steps by the BBQ lead down to a shady covered area under the terrace and a pebble terrace with sun loungers and a further dining table and chairs.
Malo Blue is well equipped. There are plenty of pots, pans, jugs, cutlery, crockery and glasses. It includes crockery and cutlery for babies and small children. There is also plenty of cooking equipment, serving platters, sharp knives. There are relevant, popular cook books using the ingredients you find in Croatia. We have lots of drying rack space for beach towels and washing.

Property manager

Mrs Jane Lampard

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are steps internally and externally
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are allowed to smoke outside
Malo Blue is located on a leafy residential hillside by the sea. Policy amongst the residents is that you take the party inside before 11pm.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Omis

Located in Omis, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Brela Beach and Zlatni Rat Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Omis,

What's nearby

  • Mirabella Fortress - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Omis City Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Cetina Gorge - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Fortica Fortress - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Duce Beach - 12 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Split Predgrade Station - 39 min drive
  • Brac Island (BWK) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Radmanove Mlinice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Kaštil Slanica - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cetina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Slavinj - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar Fortica - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique, Spacious, Architect Designed Villa with Panoramic Sea Views, 30m to sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique, Spacious, Architect Designed Villa with Panoramic Sea Views, 30m to sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique, Spacious, Architect Designed Villa with Panoramic Sea Views, 30m to sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unique, Spacious, Architect Designed Villa with Panoramic Sea Views, 30m to sea located?

This family-friendly Omis villa is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Artina Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Omis City Beach and Duce Beach. Dugi Rat Beach and Cetina Gorge are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen W., English

Beautiful house with amazing views

Lovely house very well equipped . Amazing views. Jane was very helpful with all arrival details and local informations . The little beach at end of the house was perfect for a relaxing swim and beach bar further along was excellent. We had an amazing time and certainly return .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda K.

The Best Holiday Ever

The property was a fantastic place to stay. We are a family of seven. Two adults, four teenage children and Granny. The views are outstanding and the villa has EVERYTHING you could want even the beach towels are provided! We loved the fact the sea is so close for pre breakfast swims. The water is crystal clear. The beach/bar are a very pleasurable 10 minute walk along the water front. The Croatians are extremely friendly and the food delicious and very good value. We hired a boat and went to the island opposite for the day which was wonderful. We also went white water rafting, with 75 year old Granny, and loved it. Saw a snake, turtle and kingfisher. Really couldn't fault anything, just wish we'd been able to stay longer. Lets hope we can return one day. Thank you Lampards for such a wonderful villa.

10/10 Excellent

Katya Z.

Oh my god, an amazing house / place / trip!

The house is extremely spacious, well designed and has everything you could possibly need. The sea is wonderful, and following Jane’s recommendations we had many a lovely lunch and dinner. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Lovely, spacious home with amazing sea views

Malo Blu is a beautiful, spacious, comfortable, architect designed home with the most amazing sea views from every room. Waking up in the main bedroom to a sea view was just paradise! The patio and BBQ area was enormous with several seating / dining areas... each one enjoying the panoramic view. Our eldest son mastered the wood BBQ and cooked some fabulous meals of fresh fish from the local seafood market in Omis. During the days, we enjoyed Zip Lining and Kayaking in Omis (we saved canyoning for our next visit). We also loved the beach at Mela Luka (a short drive away) with its crystal clear waters and sheltered bay... Our boys enjoyed jumping off the rocks there. It was always a pleasure to come home to Malo Blu in the evenings. The kitchen was very well equipped and there were plenty of books and DVDs for entertainment. We met Jane, the owner, prior to our stay and she was warm, welcoming, and helpful... and sent us lots of useful tips and suggestions about restaurants, activities, and day trips. The Omis Riviera / Stanici is a beautiful region. We had a fabulous time and thoroughly recommend it. We hope to be back soon! Thanks Jane!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carmel Gealy

Malo Blue

We had a wonderful week in this lovely house. The location is beautiful, overlooking the sea, and just a short walk down the steps to a small, but quiet and peaceful beach. The sea was incredible - clear, blue and full of fish. The house was very well equipped, clean, and interesting in its architecture. Very easy to get around on the bus and we travelled the short distance to the nearest town,Omis, every other day. Jane has been very helpful and accommodating in all our requests and questions. We hope to return very soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynne D., Rudgwick, Horsham

A wonderful villa and home

From the beginning the organisation of our stay was brilliant. The welcome from the housekeeper and her family was wonderful and we fell in love with the villa and its location very quickly. Sitting by the sea surrounded by local people was perfect. Really enjoyed Omis and the Cetina gorge. Will definitely return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sandra j.

Amazing villa, good location

Malo Blue was clean and very well equipped, though the weather wasn't good enough for us to use the terraces or BBQ - next time! Mrs Lampard gave us prompt friendly customer service and many good tips. Omis is close and good for supplies, we liked the small seaside town of Brela and the restaurant Feral and the KRKA national park is an unmissable day trip. We combined a stay at Malo Blue with a 5 night trip to Dubrovnik, flying in and out of Split, this worked very well. The Croatian people are very friendly and helpful and Croatia is good value for money. Highly recommended!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Review for Malo Blue June 2016

The house is as described. It is a beautiful designed spacious 3 bedroomed villa with lovely views over the Adriatic towards Brac. The owners have some local Croatians friends who live nearby who look after the property between lets so it is always left clean and tidy for new visitors. The beech is down a private path by the house and may not be suitable for the elderly as there are over 150 steps. Although for those who make the effort there are some lovely views and walks, plus of course the opportunity for swimming in the clear crystal blue waters. We ate twice in a restaurant called Marbella in Omis. The nearest major town to Stanici. The food and service is excellent and good value for money. We went on a boat trip to Brac and Hvar from Brela, a lovely little resort some 10 miles south of Stanici. We also went White Water rafting as organised by the Tourist Information Office in Omis. An excellent trip out for the whole family. We saw Turtles, River snakes (Only small ones!) and an Eagle! The views are spectacular and the rapids aren't too bad. I would thoroughly recommend Croatia for a family holiday. Partly because there are loads of activities to do but also it is still relatively cheap, and because there is little industry everywhere appeared to be very clean. Customer service in all the restaurants we visited was first class, and the Croatians seemed to want to please the visitors. The weather was ideal, between 26 and 28C most days, although we did have a heavy thunder storm while visiting split. Malo blue is exceptional, and is an ideal location for a family holiday. If you are planning to visit I'm already envious! The Hayward family Weston-Super-Mare. June 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Super Ställe

Första gången jag var här var tillsammans med ett gäng tjejkompisar. Året därpå tillsammans med farföräldrar, 4 vuxna och tre pojkar,tre till 12 år gamla. Huset passar perfekt för detta. Det är rymligt och bekvämt. Badrummen är rena och att tvätta, torka handdukar, laga mat och ta sig en tupplur för farfar är lätt. Huset bjuder på hemkänsla som att börja morgonen med kaffe på verandan samt att avsluta dagen med en god middag och ett gott vin. Huset har allt man behöver. Barnen tävlade varje dag om vem som var snabbast uppför trapporna från stranden till huset, även vuxna. Med bil kan man lätt göra utflykter, heldag eller halvdag. Massor att göra. Det är lätt att parkera. Här finns bra supermarket samt bageri och frukt och grönsaker. Suveränt med restauranterna på beacherna och bra priser. Topografin är oslagbar. Att ligga i turkosblått vatten och titta upp mot bergssluttningarna klädda i tallar känns vilsamt. Det är svårt att inte börja nynna ".. blå, blå himl..och vatten"! Kom ihåg att köpa mat från havet och glassen! Slutligen vill jag nämna att ägarna är väldigt hjälpsamma.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helena T.

Wonderful Villa

We have stayed at Malo Blue twice...this year we are planning our third visit. The villa itself is modern and architecturally striking with high ceilings to the reception rooms coupled with white and blue walls which create a bright joyous feel to the house. There is a fantastically well equipped modern kitchen and dining area plus a tastefully decorated sitting-room with large comfortable sofas and big cushions. The bedrooms are bright and airy with lots of wardrobe space and comfortable beds. Two well appointed bathrooms complete the large interior space which never feels cramped for our holiday party of 4 adults and three children. Not that you'll be spending much time inside. The sitting-room leads onto a huge sunny terrace partly shaded with bougainvillea and offering spectacular sea views. There is a wonderfully large BBQ plus outdoor dining area which is the perfect spot to breakfast with freshly baked bread from the nearby bakery or dine by candlelight to the sound of distant crickets in the warm summer evenings. Some steep steps (fabulous exercise) lead down to what often feels like your own private beach area. The sea is always clean and refreshing. A short walk down the beach are a couple of lovely beach bars which are perfect for a lunch of freshly caught fish or grilled meats. After a day spent swimming and relaxing on the beach we often watch the sun go down with something cold and fizzy and chat to welcoming Croatians who own the neighbouring villas. If you can tear yourself away from Malo Blue a short drive away (taxis can easily be ordered) is the lovely historic town of Omis where you will find everything you could possibly need shops, supermarkets, pharmacy, bars, restaurants, tennis, boat hire. Malo Blue is a lovely villa in a beautiful location. It's a difficult place to leave yet very easy to return as our third visit can testify.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna M.

Wonderful

We stayed at Malo Blue with another family so were 4 adults and 4 children. The house is beautiful with breathtaking views, lots of open space and really well equipped. The steps down to the crystal clear water were a nice bit of exercise each day. The beaches all around were so clean. The welcoem at the beach bars was very friendly and the food, especially the fish, was delicious. All in all a wonderful part of the world and a gorgeous villa.

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Jane Lampard

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We are a family of 4 who live in England. My husband is a dentist and I juggle part time marketing work with children. We have both lived abroad, love to travel and are keen for a bit of adventure. From very young both my children have backpacked with us. As well as having other holidays and adventures, we still go to Croatia every year, not because we feel we ought to but because we all still love it. Apart from the location, climate and culture, we love the fact we are part of a Croatian community on our beach hillside in Stanici. We have Croatian friends. My children go on fishing and boating expeditions with their Croatian friends and as they have grown older dancing in Split and Omis. My husband plays annual Croatia vs. England tennis matches with neighbours and their family. It is more than just a holiday.

I have equipped the house well as there is nothing more irritating than having to have a rota for use of a plate or teaspoons because there aren't enough! We love our house and feel very lucky to have found it, the vast majority of guests have really enjoyed their stay citing the location, space and lovely views. I welcome all and any questions as choosing the right holiday is important and we want your stay at Malo Blue to be memorable. Emilija and Rene look after the house, speak good English and will help if you have any problems or questions or can organise trips or boat hire.

Why they chose this property

We found Malo Blue after a backpacking adventure along the Dalmatian coast in 2003. My children were then 4 and 3 years old. We had arrived in Split with only the outline of a plan and nothing booked apart from a car. We loved every moment and a chance stay at a very charming retired submarine engineer's apartment led to us finding the villa and buying it. When we found it it had been shut up for almost 10 years after the death of the owner. The villa was almost hidden by the overgrown garden. Although we had no idea how to buy a house in Croatia, and spoke no Croatian we knew if we didn't go ahead and try and buy it, it would be a big regret. Even in its sorry state it was obvious that it had been the vision of a creative architect. Having bought it we were lucky enough to track down the architect. It had been his first commission on qualifying. He had since moved on to much larger projects. He helped us restore it sympathetically. It is a ridiculous waste of space, it should have 5 bedrooms not 3 but all the lovely communal space just adds to its appeal and the experience when staying there.

What makes this property unique

Everyone who walks through the front door of Malo Blue - looks up and says WOW or COOL on their age! Even the entrance tells you that there is nothing run of the mill about the villa. It is a unique and striking house. There is a ridiculous waste of space with dining and living areas which have ceilings the full height of the building, a gallery landing, a wide spiral staircase in a 'turret' at the back of the villa. All of this lovely space adds to the experience of being by the sea. There are sea views wherever you look and a real feeling of space. The sea is so close and inviting, even if you don't consider yourself a water baby! The views of the sea and island from the villa means there is always something to watch. Even when you leave the villa, the feeling of somewhere special continues, the area is a leafy hillside leading to the sea and the pride and joy of its Croatian residents. All the properties are well kept with lots of plants and colourful flowers. A good beach bar, local shops, a beach at the end of the steps. It has a simple appeal and you don't need to be super organised or do everything together for a great holiday. Omis just 5km away is a beautiful historic town with old pedestrianised squares, beach, markets, restaurants, shops etc. Boats leave for trips to the islands from the harbour. There is a magnificent view of the coast from the castle. For the more active and adventurous or for those families with very active children there is a brilliant windsurfing and kite surfing school in Omis, which also hire out boards. The bay is perfect as it is shallow and the water is clear. The instructors are excellent and there is equipment for all ages. For spectators there is somewhere to have a coffee, drink or ice cream. There are also a couple of tennis courts not far from the windsurfing in Omis. The magnificent Cetina river and gorge in Omis offers rafting which is a great day out.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish