In terms of convenience, Villa Antonija could not be easier to get to, being virtually within walking distance of the airport. But don't worry; there is very little disturbance. Instead, the garden is a beautiful and peaceful escape, with a shady arbour, beautiful planting and a welcome pool.
The bedrooms are all air-conditioned, there is plenty of storage and the beds are comfortable (always important!). There is a living and dining area on the first floor as well as the kitchen and utilities at ground level. But we spent very little time inside, apart from preparing food and sleeping.
There is a small supermarket nearby with all the basics you might need and a local restaurant that is great for breakfast and also does excellent pizzas!
The highlight of the property, however, is the hosts, Nino and Rafaela. They picked us up and dropped us off at the airport and provided a welcome package of meats, cheeses and beers. Rafaela also cooked for us a couple of nights, which was very enjoyable, even if the portions were so large we stood no chance of eating it all! Nino also provided us with some lovely local wines that he can source if you want to take some home.
If you have the energy, and the sun is not too hot, you can walk down to the coast and a wonderful secret cove, where you can dive from the rocks into crystal clear waters. You can even walk into Cavtat, the beautiful nearby town, although it's a long walk, so an Uber might be preferable!
We used Ubers during our fortnight, which was generally sufficient. However, I think we would have benefitted from hiring a car for a few days and gone exploring the more remote locations.
All in all, a wonderful holiday, made even better by Nino and Rafaela's hospitality (not forgetting their son Josip, who works on the tourist boats in the summer and was very good at getting us a great deal for our trips to Dubrovnik!
