Villa Rosemarine Information

Villa Rosemarine is an impressive villa built of Brac stone (the same stone as the US White House). The villa sleeps 14 people plus baby cot with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.

When you arrive at Villa Rosemarine there is a beautiful garden with pines, palms, bougainvillea, rosemary and geraniums. The villa is entered through the middle level were you will find three bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as the entertainment room with satellite TV and DVD's are on hand along with many games including table tennis. There are three terraces on this level.

The top floor of the villa has two bedrooms and two bathrooms there is also a full kitchenette and sitting area as well as two terraces.

On the ground floor you will find one large bedroom suite with queen sized bed, bathroom and sitting area, this has a comfortable day bed and French doors leading to the terraces. All three levels are reached by an architectural internal staircase.

The main kitchen and dining room (full cooking can be arranged by the villa managers) are on this level as well as a sitting room complete with antique stone fireplace. The whole ground floor has bi-fold doors that are pushed back giving the villa an indoor/outdoor feel.

Outdoor terraces give plenty of space for relaxing and alfresco dining with a variety of outdoor furniture. From this level there is a lockable gate then 5 steps to another set of terraces, one of which has the fantastic infinity pool and the other with a large day bed with cushions galore. There are a number of sun loungers to be found also.

From here you stroll into the Adriatic Sea, there are steps right into the crystal water. There is also a buoy available to tie up a boat. Villa Rosemarine has a resident boat available for day trips complete with skipper (charged on a daily rate) This can be arranged by the staff at the villa. Two kayaks are available for your use along with a couple of paddle boards – another great way to see the local bays.

Being right on the Adriatic Sea the villa lends itself to many activities such as water skiing, scuba diving, fishing and sailing, all of which can be arranged by the villa managers who are available for up to eight hours per day.

Certain serenity can be found at Villa Rosemarine due to the fact that it is built on a headland with pine trees and wild rosemary growing throughout the garden providing privacy and shade. The villa sits in a quiet bay that has the occasional fishing boat or a passing pleasure boat.

Price is based on exclusive use of the villa for up to 12 adults and 2 children and includes the services of a villa manager and daily housekeeping.

A caterer is also available throughout the stay with meals and drinks charged in addition, as follows.

Breakfast | €15 per person
Lunch | €25 per person
Dinner | €35 per person.

Location

Upon arrival at Split airport just hire a car and drive to the ferry terminal in Split town, this is an easy trip and well sign posted. From Split it is a 40 minute modern car ferry ride to Brac Island, dolphins can often be seen on this beautiful trip. Once on the island it is approximately a 30 minute drive to the villa. It is a straight forward journey.

The villa is 5 minutes drive to the nearest fishing village of Sumartin where you will find a bakery, supermarket and three restaurants and a number of cafe bars. The coffee culture is very strong in Croatia. The large village of Selca is also five minutes away which has beautiful architecture, small shops and cafe bars as well as a few restaurants. There are two new bikes available at the villa, perfect for getting to the villages. A half hour car ferry ride away will take you to the sophisticated town of Makarska, there you will find divine architecture and shops as well as fine restaurants.

Services

The two local villages have a number of small supermarkets and fresh markets to purchase all your groceries as well as a number of bakeries, coffee shops and restaurants. The kitchens are very well equipped with all your gourmet supplies.

At Villa Rosemarine they have two power boats complete with all the water “toys” perfect for water sports or longer day trips around the Adriatic. The boats are manned by your personal experienced skipper. The use of a boat is charged at €490 per day including skipper plus fuel, this price is comparable to companies in the region which also charge for cleaning and pick up, it is most convenient to have the boat right outside the villa. The skippers can assist with water skiing, dolphin watching, hidden beachfront restaurants and wonderful day trips in the area. The boat legally holds 12 people.