Island of Brac holiday villa rental, Milna with beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con

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Villa Vicina (villa)

Home description

Villa Vicina is situated in the very centre of Milna on Brac, at the top of the famous stone steps dominating the village. It is right at the heart of things, close to restaurants, coffee bars and shops, yet has a private, walled garden which protects it from noise and curious passers-by. As you walk down the steps, stamped with the history of this place, you reach the waterfront, by the crystal clear sea.

This traditional Dalmatian stone house was fully renovated and decorated in 2005 so that the original architectural features have been preserved. Villa Vicina is a house which seems to enrich your spirit and exude calm. You will simply feel relaxed there.The house can accommodate 7-9 people comfortably. It consists of a kitchen/dining area/sitting room, 3 double rooms, 2 bathrooms and a separate WC.
On the ground floor there is an open-plan kitchen/dining area/sitting room, occupying 55 m² and a separate WC, while on the first floor there are 2 double rooms and a bathroom. On the second floor, in the attic space with wooden beams, there is a double room with a bathroom and terrace, with a fine view of the sea and the entire bay. There is also a sea view from the first floor.

Villa Vicina has a garden terrace (80 m²) which is partially covered, an outdoor fireplace and garden furniture for pleasant gatherings, an outdoor, private pool and shower and an orchard.To make your stay on Brac Island as pleasant as possible, we have equipped the villa with all the equipment you might need and the interior and grounds have been tastefully designed.To protect your peace and privacy, Villa Vicina is only available as a complete unit, with garden and pool.

Villa Vicina	Garden terrace
Kitchen / dining room	Double bedroom

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The Dalmatia region

Brac Island has craggy shores and brown rocks, but also boasts wonderful beaches, such as Zlatni Rat (Golden Tongue), a spectacular jewel of nature. This island of stone, sea and sunshine is the largest in central Dalmatia. The limestone karst and scrub alternate with fertile fields in the interior and pine woods on the heights. Villages scattered along the coast and in the interior of Brac Island are like stone monuments, guarding the rich heritage of the past centuries

Brac Island has had many rulers during its history, but its spirit remains unchanged and is best expressed in its most enduring product-the famous Brac stone. Some of that spirit has been incorporated in historical buildings, such as Diocletian's Palace in Split, and more modern edifices, such as The White House in Washington.

Early Brac history begins with settlements in the Epipaleolithic and Mesolithic periods. Different peoples and cultures have left their stamp on Brac, from the Romans, who established the first stone quarries, making Brac famous far and wide, to the Venetians, Austrians and even the French. In more recent history, Brac Island was affected by huge waves of emigration, particularly between the two World Wars, from which she only slowly recovered. Today, Brac Island is one of the most attractive tourist destinations on the Adriatic.

The Brac climate has all the features of Mediterranean weather and is characterized by 134 days of sunshine annually. Brac enjoys characteristically mild, wet winters and dry, hot summers. Average sea temperatures in summer are around 22°C and on hot days, the sea is refreshing.

Island of Brac / Milna area

Milna on Brac is in a bay cut deep into the rock of Brac Island, where the coastline is most indented. The Croatian writer, Petar Hektorovic, described this part of the island as the point where Brac virtually meets Solta. The name Milna comes from an Old Slavic word, mil, meaning sand, and Milna Bay was the place where the current deposited sand. As time went on, it became known simply as Milna, and this was the name given to the village, whose waterfront was built by the inhabitants of Blaca Hermitage, making Milna on Brac the main trading-point on Brac Island in the 18th century. As trade expanded, so did the seafaring life of Milna on Brac. It was a safe haven in storms, as it is still today. Milna harbour is composed of a wide, outer area and a small, shallow inner area and is the best natural harbour on Brac.

The bracera, which used to be the most common type of wooden cargo boat deployed in the Adriatic region, originated in the mid-nineteenth century in Milna. Today there is an ACI marina in Milna on Brac, the only marina on Brac Island and one of the most beautiful on the Adriatic.

Milna's beginnings were established by the building of a small church known as Ecclesia Ste Mariae Milnavi. Today, Milna is dominated by the lovely Baroque Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation (1783), with a stone flight of steps and bell-tower typical of a small coastal village "place close to my heart", as the Croatian poet Tin Ujevic said, himself a native of Milna. The parish church has a monumental Baroque facade and a cycle of Rococo stuccos from the early nineteenth century.

The Late Baroque altar painting of the Annunciation is among the most beautiful on Brač. The first modern Croatian sculptor, Ivan Rendic, also a man of Brac, carved the main altar figures representing St. Joseph and St. Jerome, and his work is also to be seen in the Milna cemetery. The village square also features one of his fountains. In Osibova Cove there are the ruins of a small Gothic church, and a little way out of the village along the shore is the Church of St. Nicholas the Traveler, which used to see sailing ships off on their travels, and now bids farewell to fishing boats.

Milna bases its existence today mostly on tourism, particularly nautical tourism. The area around Milna on Brac is perfect for hiking, cycling and rock climbing, as well as sailing or swimming. There are several beautiful sandy or pebble beaches nearby (Vlaska, Pasika, Osibova, Lucice, Maslinova). There is also a sports complex with playing areas for five-a-side football, basketball, volleyball, bowls and table-tennis. Milna is a good place to set out from on all kinds of excursions to other places on Brac or beyond.

How to get there

By car
- from Austria and Hungary via Zagreb to Split on the A1 motorway
- from Italy via Rijeka along the Rijeka-Zagreb motorway to Bosiljevo intersection, then on
the A1 motorway to Split
- from Split take the ferry to Supetar (Island of Brac)
- take the modern tarmac road from Supetar to Milna on Brac (about 23 km)
- the villa is located in the centre of Milna at the top of the famous stone steps dominating the village

By plane
- most international airports have services to Split - in the high season there are more cheap flights and many charter companies add direct routes to Split from many European airports ( easyJet from Bristol and London Gatwick; Flybe from Southampton, Edinburgh, Jersey; germanwings from London Stansted and Edinburgh; flythomascook.com from Manchester and Birmingham)
- take the Croatia Airlines bus from Split Airport to Split Port (about 5 Euros per person) or a taxi (relatively expensive in Croatia) or hire a car in Split Airport
- from Split port take the ferry to Supetar (Island of Brac) - cost about 4 Euros per person
- take the modern tarmac road from Supetar to Milna on Brac (about 23 km) - local bus, car hire or taxi (relatively expensive in Croatia)
- the villa is located in the centre of Milna at the top of the famous stone steps dominating the village

By boat
- international ferry and passenger services connect the Italian ports of Venice, Trieste, Ancona, Pescara and Bari with Croatian ports (Zadar - Ancona, Split -Ancona, Split- Pescara, Dubrovnik -Bari)

By train
Railways connect most large Croatian towns, apart from Dubrovnik. There are direct services to Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, France, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Russia. There are indirect services to all other European countries. Croatian Railways has the following types of trains: EuroCity (EC), InterCity (IC), ekspres (Ex), fast (B) and local trains.

Activities near Island of Brac

Facilities

Further details indoors:
* Traditional Dalmatian stone house with walled private garden and swimming pool
* Situated in the centre of the picturesque village of Milna on Brac Island
* Close to shops, restaurants and coffee bars
* Ideal for family holidays or groups of friends who want to spend time together while enjoying the natural bounties and delicacies of Brac Island.

Further details outdoors:
* Private garden and garden terrace with garden furniture and an outdoor fireplace at your disposal
* Outdoor shower by the swimming pool

Further details

* To protect your peace and privacy, Villa Vicina is only available as a complete unit, with garden and pool
* English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions

Conditions

* Preferred minimum stay: 7 nights in July and August; for other periods please inquire.
* Preferred day of arrival: Saturday or Sunday in July and August; for other periods, please inquire.
* Tourist tax included in price
* Conditions for payment: 30% when confirming reservation, 70% 35 days prior to arrival.
* Refundable credit card authorization for the sum of 2,100 kn on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
* Check in: from 4 pm
* Check out: by 10 am

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Season 5	22 Jul 09	21 Aug 09	2345£ 2,132	335305	335305	Flexible
Season 4	1 Sep 09	5 Sep 09	1799£ 1,635	257234	257234	Flexible
Season 3	5 Sep 09	19 Sep 09	1596£ 1,451	228207	228207	Flexible
Season 2	19 Sep 09	26 Sep 09	1330£ 1,209	190173	190173	Flexible
Season 1	26 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	1141£ 1,037	163148	163148	Flexible
Season I	1 Oct 09	15 May 10	1337£ 1,215	191174	191174	Flexible
Seson II 10	15 May 10	29 May 10	1561£ 1,419	223203	223203	Flexible
Seson III 10	29 May 10	19 Jun 10	1876£ 1,705	268244	268244	Flexible
Seson IV 10	19 Jun 10	3 Jul 10	2303£ 2,094	329299	329299	Flexible
Seson V 10	3 Jul 10	21 Aug 10	2730£ 2,482	390355	390355	Flexible
Seson IV 10	21 Aug 10	4 Sep 10	2303£ 2,094	329299	329299	Flexible
Seson III 10	4 Sep 10	18 Sep 10	1876£ 1,705	268244	268244	Flexible
Seson II 10	18 Sep 10	25 Sep 10	1561£ 1,419	223203	223203	Flexible
Season I 10	25 Sep 10	1 Jan 11	1337£ 1,215	191174	191174	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

* Tourist tax included in price.

* Conditions for payment: 30% when confirming reservation, 70% 35 days prior to arrival.

* We can accept payments by credit card (AM EX, MC, VISA) or bank transfer in Euros.

* Refundable credit card authorization for the sum of 2,100 kn on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).

Availability

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Name:	Ema Skabar
Company:	Orvas Hotel
Tel:	+385 (0) 21494445
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